Junior assistant captain Devin Kaplan, who signed a three-year entry level contract with the Flyers, made his NHL debut on Thursday, skating 12:12 in ice time in 16 shifts. Before the puck dropped, the 100th Terrier to reach the NHL took his solo skate. Philadelphia dropped a 5-4 decision to Buffalo.
tw-align-centerWelcome to the National, Kap!pic.twitter.com/0SLPdS7jwS
— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) April 18, 2025
● Flyers sign Devlin Kaplan to Entry-Level Contract
tw-align-centerWith Devin Kaplan's debut, BU becomes the 4th NCAA program with 100 alums in the NHL joining Minnesota, Michigan, and North Dakota
— BU Hockey Stats (@BUHockeyStats) April 17, 2025
Here's the first 100 Terriers in the NHL in order: pic.twitter.com/pAp11ddLjj
Co-captain Shane Lachance, who signed a two-year entry deal with the Devils last week, found the scoresheet in his first AHL game with the Utica Comets, appropriately on a tip-in goal.
tw-align-centerThanks, tips. https://t.co/C9ZojPZbcBpic.twitter.com/OKJtITp2U3
— Utica Comets (@UticaComets) April 20, 2025
Vancouver Canucks' expectations that Tom Willander would sign an ELC and play for its AHL Abbottsford farm team in the playoffs have hit a snag or worse. Reports indicate that the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has finished his course work at BU and returned to Sweden where he'll join the national team that will play in IIHF World Championships next month.
The Athletic reported that the major stumbling block in negotiations has been "Schedule A" bonuses that can be added to an entry level contract.
● Yahoo Sports Canucks Prospect Willander Headed To Sweden To Join National Team Ahead Of The 2025 IIHF World Championship
Senior goalie Matthieu Caron has been signed to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO) by the Florida Everblades, the ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.
● FloridaEverblades.com report
►The Washington Capitals will have to wait another year for their 2024 Entry Draft second-round draft pick as Cole Hutson announced he'll return to Agganis Way for a second season. Previously named HCI National Rookie of the Year, Hutson also was named Rookie of the Month for April, with Cole Eiserman named as a runner-up.
tw-align-center1st Team All-American and Tim Taylor Award Winner, Cole Hutson, will return to BU for his sophomore season per his Instagram pic.twitter.com/DxyhSxdlJO
— BU Hockey Stats (@BUHockeyStats) April 18, 2025
● NCAA.com Looking back at college hockey's top rookies in 2024-25 (Hutson and Eiserman)
● HockeyEastOnline report
Looking ahead
On Thursday, 2025 recruit Jack Pridham scored his fourth playoff goal, added an assist and was +3 in Kitchener's 5-2 win against Windsor. The 6'2" right wing had 27 goals and 27 assists in 48 regular-season games.
tw-align-centerThe Rangers strike first 🚨@NHLBlackhawks prospect Jack Pridham breaks free from his defender and finishes off the 2 on 1 rush to put the @OHLRangers up 1-0 early in the game!#OHLPlayoffs | @CHLHockeypic.twitter.com/ptYzSF3VmI
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 18, 2025
Then, on Sunday, Pridham scored twice--the first on a penalty shot--in 4-0 win over Windsor that forces a game seven in their playoff series.
tw-align-centerThe @OHLRangers lead by a pair after 40 minutes 👀
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 21, 2025
Jack Pridham makes no mistake on the penalty shot attempt as the @NHLBlackhawks prospect extends Kitchener's lead in Game 6 📽️#OHLPlayoffs | #Blackhawkspic.twitter.com/erhAX85w0P
Looking back
Former two-time All-American Matt Grzelcyk completed his season with a career best 40 points (G, 39A), which led all Penguins defensemen.
Women's Team
tww-align-centerUN AUTRE RECORD POUR POULIN! @pou29 est la meneuse de tous les temps du 🇨🇦 pour le nombre d’aides au #MondialFéminin!
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 20, 2025
MORE HISTORY FOR POULIN! She is 🇨🇦's all-time leader in assists at #WomensWorlds! pic.twitter.com/1NTo0HqqLI