2025 Boston Bruins Top Prospects
| Steven Ellis Daily Faceoff | Wes Crosby NHL.com | Sean Crocker Dobber Prospects | |
| 1 | James Hagens (C) | James Hagens (C) | James Hagens (C) |
| 2 | Fraser Minten (C) | Fabian Lysell (RW) | Fabian Lysell (RW) |
| 3 | Fabian Lysell (RW) | Fraser Minten (C) | Matthew Poitras (C/RW) |
| 4 | Dans Locmelis (C) | Dans Locmelis (C) | Fraser Minten (C) |
| 5 | Dean Letourneau (C) | Will Zellers (LW) | William Moore (C) |
| 6 | Will Zellers (LW) | Marat Khusnutdinov (C/LW) | |
| 7 | William Moore (C) | Georgii Merkulov (C) | |
| 8 | Philip Svedebäck (G) | Cooper Simpson (LW/RW) | |
| 9 | Frédéric Brunet (LHD) | William Zellers (LW) | |
| 10 | Chris Pelosi (C) | Matej Blumel (LW/RW) |
** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.
James Hagens – Hagens is projected as a potential top-line NHL center with impactful two-way play. With another season at Boston College planned for 2025-26, he is expected to take on a leadership role and continue developing his offensive impact. The Bruins are taking a patient approach, planning to let Hagens build further confidence in college before making his NHL debut.
Fraser Minten – Minten is a 21-year-old center recognized for his mature two-way game, strong hockey sense, and consistent work ethic. At 6’2″, 195 lbs, he has NHL-ready size to compete effectively in puck battles and defensive matchups. Minten is praised for his faceoff ability, positional discipline, and effectiveness on the penalty kill, making him a reliable presence in all three zones.
Fabian Lysell – Lysell projects as a middle-six NHL winger with high-end offensive upside if he can round out his defensive responsibilities and play with more consistency. If he continues to polish his off-puck habits—especially under a defensively demanding Bruins system—he could contribute as a sparkplug, power play threat, and potential secondary scorer.
Dans Locmelis – Locmelis projects as a reliable, versatile middle-six NHL center with special teams and two-way utility. His strong hockey sense, playmaking skill, and responsible off-puck habits make him a prime candidate for a third-line role, with upside to contribute occasionally in top-six situations when offense is needed. While not a pure goal scorer or explosive skater, his anticipation and poise under pressure make him valuable as a secondary scoring pivot.
Will Zellers – Zellers projects as a skilled middle-six NHL winger with potential secondary scoring and playmaking roles, especially on the power play. If he can add strength and polish his defensive game, he has a chance to be a high-impact offensive contributor. Scouts see him as a high-reward prospect who can bring speed, creativity, and scoring ability to a professional lineup.
Boston Bruins Prospect Depth Charts
AHL/ECHL depth chart
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| Riley Tufte (27) | Dans Locmelis (21) | Fabian Lysell (22) |
| Jeffrey Viel (28) | Fraser Minten (21) | Riley Duran (23) |
| Georgii Merkolov (24) | Patrick Brown (33) | Dalton Bancroft (24) |
| Matthew Poitras (21) | ||
| John Farinacci (24) | ||
| Brett Harrison (22) | ||
| Left Defense | Right Defense | Goalie |
| Jonathan Aspirot (26) | Billy Sweezey (29) | Michael DiPietro (26) |
| Frederic Brunet (22) | Maximus Wanner (22) | Simon Zajicek (24) |
| Jackson Edward (21) | Luke Cavallin (24) | |
| Michael Callahan (25) |
* from The Stanley Cap
Prospects
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
| Jake Schmaltz (24) | James Hagens (18) | Casper Nassen (21) |
| Oskar Jellvik (22) | Andre Gasseau (22) | |
| Beckett Hendrickson (20) | Ryan Walsh (22) | |
| Will Zellers (19) | Cole Spicer (21) | |
| Cooper Simpson (18) | Christopher Pelosi (20) | |
| Jonathan Morello (19) | ||
| Dean Letourneau (19) | ||
| William Moore (18) | ||
| Cole Chandler (18) | ||
| Kirill Yemelyanov (18) | ||
| Left Defense | Right Defense | Goalie |
| Loke Johansson (19) | Victor Soderstrom (24) | Philip Svedeback (23) |
| Kristian Kostadinski (20) | Mason Langenbrunner (22) | |
| Elliott Groenewold (19) | Ty Gallagher (22) | |
| Liam Pettersson (18) | ||
| Vashek Blanar (18) |
* from The Stanley Cap
2025 Boston Bruins Draft Picks
| Rd. | # | Player | Pos. | Team | Ht. | Wt. |
| 1 | 7 | James Hagens | C | Boston College (NCAA) | 5’11” | 186 |
| 2 | 51 | William Moore | C | USNTDP | 6′ 3″ | 180 |
| 2 | 61 | Liam Pettersson | D | Vaxjo Jr (SWE-Jr.) | 6′ 2″ | 170 |
| 3 | 79 | Cooper Simpson | LW | Shakopee HS (MN) | 6′ 1″ | 180 |
| 4 | 100 | Vashek Blanar | D | Troja-Ljungby U18 (SWE-Jr.) | 6′ 4″ | 183 |
| 5 | 133 | Cole Chandler | C | Shawinigan (QMJHL) | 6′ 2″ | 176 |
| 6 | 165 | Kirill Yemelyanov | C | Yaroslavl Jr. (RUS-Jr.) | 6′ 1″ | 170 |
2025 Boston Bruins Draft Recap
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