The Bruins are taking their prospect group on the road to Buffalo, and they’ve already mapped out the full path from rookie camp to the 2026 Prospects Showcase.
Boston announced Tuesday afternoon that rookie camp will open Friday, September 11, at Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton, with the group working in Boston for two days before heading to western New York. The team also released the roster and livestream details for the showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter.
The rookie camp roster includes 16 Bruins prospects, headlined by James Hagens and Dans Locmelis, along with seven invitees. Among the forwards listed are Attilio Biasca, Cole Chandler, Jordan Duguay*, Riley Duran, James Hagens, Dans Locmelis, Will Manchuso*, Nolan Renwick, Jake Schmaltz, Ryan Tattle, Niko Tournas*, Kalle Vaisanen, Jaxsin Vaughan*, and Thomas…
The Bruins’ rookie camp practices are scheduled for Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. After the Saturday session, the team will travel to Buffalo for the Prospects Showcase.
This year marks Boston’s 11th straight season in the Prospects Showcase, though the Bruins will face only the Sabres this time around. Game 1 is set for Sunday, September 13, at 5:00 PM, and Game 2 follows on Monday, September 14, at 12:00 PM.
Fans can stream both games on the Bruins + TD Garden app and at BostonBruins.com. Ryan Johnston of 98.5 The Sports Hub will handle color commentary on Sunday and play-by-play on Monday.
The Sabres prospects are scheduled to visit Boston in 2027 for two games.
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