The Boston University men’s hockey season is a ways away, and with the Stanley Cup Finals finished up, the focus of the hockey world is on the NHL Draft coming Friday.
As always, there will be incoming and current Terriers available to be taken by organizations looking to bolster their prospect pools.
Below is a list of draft-eligible prospects in this year’s class linked to BU for the 2025-26 season as well as commits set to join the team in the future.
Their intangibles include position and 2024-25 team followed by their placement in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings between North American and European players.
Sascha Boumedienne (LHD, Boston University) | 18th
Boumedienne joined BU’s ranks a year earlier than initially expected and finished his freshman season with 13 points in 40 games of NCAA play last year.
The 6-foot-1 Swede had a stellar showing at the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championship, the record for most points (1 goal, 13 assists) by a defenseman at the tournament. If he continues to improve like he did this past year, he’s set to make a team in the late first or early second round very happy.
Jack Murtagh (C/LW, US NTDP) | 30th
One of the younger players in the draft, Murtagh, who turns 18 in August, has a deadly shot and will be someone to watch out for in BU’s offensive zone setups this season.
He finished just under a point per game with the National Team Development Program and at the U18 Worlds. His shot and high-intensity play could tout him as BU’s own Chris Kreider.
Haoxi ‘Simon’ Wang (LHD, Oshawa Generals) | 34th
A 6-foot-6 defenseman out of the OJHL and OHL with the Oshawa Generals, eyes turned to Wang as a story of the draft. Many scouts consider him to be one of the class’s best skaters, and just a little refinement could make him a real weapon.
The Beijing-born prospect was a toss-up between a late first- or early second-round pick throughout the year. While early in his development, his decision to push his BU commitment to 2026-27 will give him time to grow his raw-potential prior to NCAA.
Carter Amico (RHD, US NTDP) | 41st
Amico could be a favorite among the Dog Pound when he arrives on Comm. Ave this fall. For now, he’s working on staying healthy after breaking his patella in each of the past two seasons.
However, Amico still has the upside to be one of the draft’s top defenders. He boasts a good shutdown game with length and aggressiveness. Some fine polishing at BU and scouts may regret not ranking him higher.
Conrad Fondrk (C, US NTDP) | 45th
The St. Paul, Minn. native’s stats may not pop off the scoresheet (27 points in 40 games for the Development program this year), but that’s because scouts highlight him as a 200-foot player. When he’s hot, his speed and shot are key traits in his arsenal.
Fondrk should project as a top-six NCAA contributor. A lot of Terrier fans are going to enjoy him on the power play; leave him open, and good luck stopping his one-timer.
Charlie Trethewey (RHD, US NTDP) | 46th
Another defenseman whose scouting report highlights skating, Trethewey makes good use of his footwork to keep up with oncoming forwards on the rush. He’s also known for his big shot and frame to shut down opponents.
As the NTDP season progressed, so did he. His skillful foundation makes him another defender that can evolve at BU. Don’t be surprised if he works his way onto a man-advantage unit with the Terriers.
Malte Vass (LHD, Färjestad BK J20) | 17th (EU)
Malte Vass is widely regarded as a ‘play-killer.’ The Swede was a top-4 regular for his club at the J20 level, and it got his name etched into the SHL lineup for a few games too.
His best trait is defense through physicality. While some nights show needed refinement with his puck management, there’s no doubt he can play big boy hockey.
Zachary Morin (LW, Saint John Sea Dogs) | 103rd
In NHL 25 Franchise Mode, Morin is the ‘must-have’ player in your team’s prospect pool. His scouting report emulates that notion as a dynamic, high-upside player who could be a game-changer.
However, his past year’s performance fell from prior expectations, and BU is not in the cards until 2026-27. If he finds his stride in another year of QMJHL play, it’d be intriguing to see his transition into college.
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Among all the players that are projected to hear their names called at this year’s NHL Draft, eight are notably committed to Boston University and projected to be picked within the early rounds.
It’ll be interesting to see which players will have what NHL teams logos next to their names when we see the team’s first lineup sheet in the fall. With all these prospects, BU is set to have some unique talent on its way to Comm. Ave.
