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Scott Wheeler of The Athletic has compiled a list of the Top 100 NHL prospects heading into the 2024-25 season, and the Boston Bruins are represented by one of their young organizational talents at number 88. Talented forward Fabian Lysell, a 2021 first-round draft pick, is still considered Boston’s best prospect after a season with the Providence Bruins that included 15 goals and 35 assists. However, the area of improvement that has caused optimism with training camp two months away is Lysell’s improved defensive game, which was lauded by Providence Head Coach Ryan Mougenel at the end of last season.

Wheeler slots Lysell at the 88th spot due to the following evaluation: “He’s a free-flowing skater with rare top speed and agility with the puck on his stick (one of those players who seems to get faster with the puck on his stick). He’s not a one-trick pony, either,” Wheeler wrote. “The highlight pack is about the end-to-end rushes and the dashes through holes in coverage, for sure. But he can also dance a defender by pulling pucks through his wide stance and across his body to beat them with not just a lateral cut but his hands. He can also dance defenders to the outside with his high-end top speed or a quick change of pace. He’s got cuts, stops and starts, and directional changes. While his shot isn’t powerful per se, it’s deceptive off the blade and accurate.”