Boston Bruins top prospect receives high appraisal from biggest NHL star during World Championship
A new announcement has revealed that a top Boston Bruins prospect, Dans Locmelis, has received an outstanding appraisal from one of the biggest National Hockey League's stars, Sidney Crosby, during the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
The Boston Bruins' recently acquired Dan Locmelis made his way to this year's IIHF World Championship, which began on May 9, where he joined the Latvian National Team in Sweden and Denmark, and it has been announced that the young player received some unexpected appraisal by one of the NHL's best.
The voice of Latvian Radio's sports news announced yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, that Sidney Crosby approached Dan Lochmelis and praised his performance.
Take a look:
«Canadian national team captain Sidney Crosby reportedly approached Dan Lochmelis after the World Cup game against Latvia, tapped him on the shoulder, and praised his performance on the field. Dan was reportedly confused and didn't know how to respond.»
The 21-year old Latvian forward, has shown promise since signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins organization in the 2022 season, and he is seemingly standing out as he represents his country surrounded by stars.
Even prior to the IIHF World Championship, Locmelis already begun making a name for himself, posting three goals and nine assists in just six regular-season games within the Boston Bruins' AHL team, the Providence Bruins.
It is evident this young forward has skill, and even the National Hockey League's best players are noting it.
Do you think Dans Locmelis will be recalled to the Boston Bruins for the 2025/26 NHL season?
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MAI 14 | 107 ANSWERS Boston Bruins top prospect receives high appraisal from biggest NHL star during World Championship Do you think Dans Locmelis will be recalled to the Boston Bruins for the 2025/26 NHL season? | ||
| Yes | 53 | 49.5 % |
| I hope so | 22 | 20.6 % |
| No | 31 | 29 % |
| I hope not | 1 | 0.9 % |
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