Bruins Prospects Shine as Olympics Wrap Up Preliminary Round

Frédéric Brunet named AHL All-Star, Bruins have top scorers in USHL and BC

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan wind down the preliminary round, the Boston Bruins' prospects continue to impress. Defenseman Frédéric Brunet was named an AHL All-Star and had a strong weekend for the Providence Bruins. The Bruins also have prospects leading the scoring in the USHL and at Boston College. Meanwhile, several Bruins players are competing at the Olympics, including David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Dāns Ločmelis.

Why it matters

The Bruins' prospect pipeline remains strong, with young talents emerging across various leagues. Their performance at the Olympics and in the AHL and college ranks bodes well for the future of the franchise. Additionally, the Bruins have been linked to potential trade targets like Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck, though the price may be high.

The details

Frédéric Brunet, a 22-year-old defenseman in the Bruins' system, was named an AHL All-Star this week and continued his strong play with two goals for the Providence Bruins over the weekend. The Bruins also have prospects leading the scoring in the USHL, where they have a player atop the leaderboard, and at Boston College, where two of their first-round picks are tied for the goal-scoring lead.

  • The Bruins' prospects competed in the AHL All-Star Classic this week in Rockford, Illinois.
  • Frédéric Brunet had a two-goal weekend for the Providence Bruins.

The players

Frédéric Brunet

A 22-year-old defenseman in the Boston Bruins' prospect system who was named an AHL All-Star this week and had a strong weekend for the Providence Bruins.

Vincent Trocheck

A 32-year-old American forward for the New York Rangers who has been linked as a potential trade target for the Boston Bruins.

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What they’re saying

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— Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Hockey Now)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Boston Bruins' prospect pipeline remains strong, with young talents emerging across various leagues and performing well at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. This bodes well for the future of the franchise, even as they explore potential trade options to bolster their roster.