As the 2025-26 NHL season progresses, the Boston Bruins find themselves in a comfortable position with their current goaltending tandem of Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo. However, with an eye toward the future, the Bruins have two promising goalie prospects in their system who are making waves and warrant close attention.
The Providence Bruins, Boston's AHL affiliate, have witnessed stellar performances from their netminders, particularly Brandon Bussi. Bussi's journey to becoming a top prospect is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Undrafted, he consistently improved during his time at Western Michigan University. Last April, the Bruins signed Bussi, and he has since become statistically one of the best goalies in the AHL. As of late November 2025, Bussi has been dominant, holding a 2.18 goals-against average, which ranks third in the AHL, and a .934 save percentage. His outstanding play earned him a spot in the AHL All-Star Challenge. Bussi's success is not just limited to his GAA and save percentage; he has also been instrumental in leading the Providence Bruins to a strong position in the Atlantic Division. Despite a couple of regulation losses where he only allowed one goal, Bussi has been a consistent force in the net.
While Bussi is making a strong case for a future NHL role, Michael DiPietro is another name to watch in the Bruins' prospect pool. DiPietro, once a highly touted goaltending prospect, experienced some setbacks in Vancouver but has found a resurgence in Boston. After being cast aside by the Vancouver Canucks, the fresh start in Boston has seemingly revived DiPietro's potential as an NHL goaltender. He consistently ranked as one of the best goalies in the AHL, sharing time with Bussi.
The Bruins' focus remains on their current roster, led by core players like Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman. However, the performances of Bussi and DiPietro in Providence provide the organization with valuable depth and potential future options in net. With both Bussi and DiPietro performing well in the AHL, the Bruins have strong options if they decide to make changes in the future. The team's management will be closely monitoring their progress as they continue to develop and refine their skills.
