Frederic Brunet (© Kris Craig/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0c7ae098-f469-4249-ae25-a5ddfe38b366.jpeg] Frederic Brunet (© Kris Craig/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) With the 132nd overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] selected defenseman Frederic Brunet. While this was a bit of an under-the-radar pick at the time, the Bruins must be happy with this decision, as Brunet is emerging as one of their most promising prospects. After posting two goals and 12 points in 48 games during his first season with the Providence Bruins in 2023-24, he took a notable step forward this campaign. In 69 regular-season games with the AHL squad in 2024-25, the 6-foot-3 blueliner posted five goals, 20 assists, 25 points, and a plus-15 rating. Overall, he has blossomed into a difference-maker for Providence, which is undoubtedly encouraging for the Bruins [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwluDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en]. Due to his solid play this campaign with Providence, Boston recalled Brunet for their season finale against the New Jersey Devils on April 15. The 21-year-old defenseman did not look too out of place during that matchup, either, recording two shots in 14:23 of ice time. With all this, Bruins fans need to watch Brunet from here. The Quebec native is showing signs that he could blossom into a solid NHL defenseman. It will be fascinating to see if he hits another new level in his development next season and gets more opportunities with Boston because of it. Recent Bruins News Bruins Have Decision To Make With Defenseman [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/92e17e3e-9f36-4a16-9ab2-2ed9d2e329ac.jpeg] Bruins Have Decision To Make With Defenseman The 2024-25 season was simply a disaster for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a>. After a big off-season of spending, they took a major step in the wrong direction, finishing the campaign with a 33-39-10 record and at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. With this, the Bruins are now set for a crucial summer as they look to get things back on track. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-have-decision-to-make-with-defenseman] Former Bruins Forward Had Sneaky Good Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6269728d-4c9a-46be-a176-43f7c20f7327.jpeg] Former Bruins Forward Had Sneaky Good Season After spending the 2023-24 season with the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a>, forward James van Riemsdyk was not brought back by the Original Six club. It took a while for the 35-year-old winger to find a new home after this in free agency this past off-season. However, he eventually landed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets in mid-September, right before the start of training camp. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-forward-had-sneaky-good-season] 2 Boston Bruins Off-Season Trade Candidates [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/fd2b2980-d654-46ce-9e51-1d7adfd48f4b.jpeg] 2 Boston Bruins Off-Season Trade Candidates After an ugly 2024-25 season, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> are gearing up for what should be a busy off-season. The Original Six club are expected to make more changes to their roster and should be quite active in free agency. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/2-boston-bruins-off-season-trade-candidates] Former Bruins Defender Signs Extension With New Team [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f64f0791-5831-4d61-8ab4-037f5fc8f975.jpeg] Former Bruins Defender Signs Extension With New Team Former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> defenseman Alec Regula <a href="https://x.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1918394876393341367?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">has signed a two-year, two-way contract extension</a> with the Edmonton Oilers. His extension will kick in during the 2025-26 season, and he will carry a $775,000 cap hit at the NHL level. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-defender-signs-extension-with-new-team]
