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A unexpected Boston Bruins prospect has officially walked away from the organization
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New insight has unfolded regarding a Boston Bruins prospect, and he has officially walked away from the organization.
The Boston Bruins have failed to sign defenseman, Jonathan Myrenberg, by the June 1, 2025, deadline, which has ultimately allowed the 21-year old to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
The defenseman was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in 2022, alongside Michael DiPietro for Jack Studnicka, and during this time, Myrenberg was seen as a very promising prospect with long-term potential.
The Boston Bruins' general manager, Don Sweeney, praised Myrenberg's upside at the time of the trade, noting his height, strong numbers and SHL experience.
«We've done a little bit of leg work there. Guys, coincidentally, over the past little while have seen Myrenberg play a little bit. [Bruins European Scouting Coordinator P.J. Axelsson] has a lot of familiarity with the player. He's done a lot of the leg work over the past few days when these conversations started to pick up. We do feel that they're is some upside to this player.»
Sweeney continued:
«He's young, he's taken a growth spurt, he's 6'3 now so he's go some length. His numbers at the junior level are really good. He's got some experience in the SHL playing regularly. So, I think there is a development upside herein a positional need organizationally that we felt was a good opportunity for us.There's maybe a little longer of a development time associated with this player, but it's just a good opportunity to add to the depth in the organization.»
Myrenberg at the time was considered one of the Canucks' top-5 prospects and their top right-handed defenseman propsect, though his NHL timeline was estimated at five years.
However, an injury had sidelined Jonathan Myrenberg for 34 games in the 2024/25 season, and despite returning for 18 games, he struggled to regain form.
Following Myrenberg's return to Providence Bruins' practices, no contract materialized, and while his potential is undeniable, the Bruins' decision reflects the harsh realities of roster and financial constraints.
Although Myrenberg's next steps are uncertain, his talent suggests a very bright future.
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JUIN 2 | 256 ANSWERS A unexpected Boston Bruins prospect has officially walked away from the organization Do you think the Boston Bruins organization made the wrong move with Myrenberg? | ||
| Yes | 105 | 41 % |
| Sort of | 64 | 25 % |
| No | 70 | 27.3 % |
| Not at all | 17 | 6.6 % |
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