Coming into the 2025-26 preseason, one player everyone was talking about was Frederic Brunet. The 2022 fifth-round pick has far exceeded the expectations everyone had for him. Last season, he delivered his best performance, recording five goals and 20 assists for 25 points in 69 games for the Providence Bruins. This was enough for him to earn a call-up and make his NHL debut on April 15th against the Devils.
While everyone is excited for what Brunet can bring to the NHL roster, the Bruins' coaching staff doesn't seem to see him as a lock for the NHL.