Chris Vogel

Joined: Apr 19, 2026

Chris Vogel contributes to both Boston College and Boston Bruins On SI, and is also play-by-play broadcaster for ACC Network Extra and Hockey East on ESPN. He’s a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and got his master's degree at Boston College, where he served as the radio voice of Boston College Women’s Hockey on WZBC 90.3; the flagship radio network of Boston College Women’s Athletics. He’s the host of the “All Things Hockey” podcast, and covers women’s college hockey for College Hockey On SI.

Cooper Simpson skates at Boston Bruins Development Camp during the summer of 2026.

Once seen as a top prospects in the 2025 draft, Will Moore still has the ability to reach the expectations set for him years ago and become a top six forward at the NHL level.

Nils Bartholdsson skates by the Sweden bench. The forward has represented his country in multiple youth tournaments.

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The only member of the 2026 draft class in the rankings, Bartholdsson has one of the highest ceilings in the Bruins’ prospect pool.

Aug 2, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; USA’s forward Chris Pelosi (20) follows the play in front of Sweden's forward Lucas Pettersson (11) during the second period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. Credit: David Reginek

Prospects

The next prospect is an experienced mid-round selection at a premium position that could slot into the Bruins’ line chart within the next two seasons.

Sep 26, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Frederic Brunet (59) makes a pass during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Prospects

The second prospect featured is an NHL ready defenseman that could provide valuable depth both in the 2026-27 season and for the foreseeable future.

Vashek Blanár takes the ice for HV71 in Sweden's top division during the 2025-26 season.

Prospects

The start of the series begins with an intriguing defenseman from Czechia who possesses multiple NHL-level traits.

Oct 25, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brendan Gaunce (50) skates against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Rogers Arena. The Ottawa Senators won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Free Agency

The Boston Bruins announce the signings of Brendan Gaunce, Maxence Guenette, Brian Halonen, and Jiri Patera to bolster organizational depth.

Oct 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris (43) reaches for a puck to keep it in the zone during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Free Agency

The Boston Bruins continue an active first day of free agency by re-signing a local product in Jordan Harris that provides valuable depth on the blue-line.

Jan 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ivan Ivan (82) shoots the puck in the second period against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena.

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Bruins send former first-rounder Fabian Lysell to the Avalanche for rights to RFA Ivan Ivan

Jay Leach on the bench of the Providence Bruins during the 2020-21 season, his final season as the team's head coach.

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The New York Rangers announced Jay Leach as the head coach of their AHL affiliate the Hartford Wolfpack.

Jun 27, 2025; James Hagens is selected as the seventh overall pick to the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. Boston could land another top-seven pick at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.

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The Boston Bruins learn Tuesday evening if they hold a top-seven pick in addition to their own first rounder or if they have to wait for the extra first round pick from Toronto.

Apr 21, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) looks to make a pass during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center.

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Boston Bruins respond to disappointing third period collapse in series opener with a dominant second period to level the first-round matchup at one game apiece.

Apr 17, 2010; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman (6) and goalie Tuukka Rask (40) and Buffalo Sabres center Paul Gaustad (28) during game two in the first round of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs at HSBC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-Imagn Images

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The Bruins and Sabres have met eight times in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Bruins taking six series, including the most recent one in 2010.

Chris Vogel

Joined: Apr 19, 2026

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Prospects

Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No. 6 Will Moore

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Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No. 7 Nils Bartholdsson

Prospects

Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No. 8 Chris Pelosi

Prospects

Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No. 9 Frederic Brunet

Prospects

Top Ten Boston Bruins Prospect Profiles: No.10 Vashek Blanár

Free Agency

Bruins Sign Four Players, Including Former First Round Pick, to Two-Way Contracts

Free Agency

Boston Bruins Retain Jordan Harris on One-Year Deal

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Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche Swap Forwards

Former Bruins Assistant Jay Leach lands AHL Head Coaching Job

Pivotal NHL Draft Lottery Awaits Boston Bruins

Bruins Flip Series Momentum with Three Goal Second Period

Bruins Have Largely Dominated, But Buffalo and Boston Playoff History Still Intense