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It’s hard to believe, but another Prospects Challenge is in the books.

The Boston Bruins prospects were in Western New York over the weekend for the annual event in Buffalo and while the wins and losses on the ice don’t count, the overall play can.

It was an impressive weekend for some of the younger Black and Gold players who were trying to make an impression with training camp beginning Wednesday at Warrior Ice Arena.

The baby Bruins suffered losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-3), and Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3 in OT) before beating the New Jersey Devils 6-4 Monday morning.

Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look at which prospects impressed.

When he was drafted in the third round of the 2021 Entry Draft, it seemed like Brett Harrison fell to GM Don Sweeney after he was projected to go higher.

He has an offensive upside as he showed in 2022-23 with the Oshaawa Generals and Windsor Spitfires in the OHL with a combined 34 goals, he showed off his offensive ability in Buffalo.

He had a goal and an assist against Pittsburgh, then added a goal the next day against Columbus and had a goal vs. New Jersey.

He has a high motor and can finish around the net with a really good shot.

He’s likely headed to Providence for another season and someone to watch.

One prospect that is going to grow on Bruins fans is defenseman Jackson Edward.

He plays a very physical game and loves to get under the skin of the opponent, similar to newly-signed Boston defenseman Nikita Zadarov.

He played in the first two games before sitting out the final against New Jersey.

He never backed down from a hit or any physical play when he played for the London Knights in the OHL and projects to be a bottom-pair defenseman in the NHL.

After watching in the first two games in Buffalo, there is a lot to like about his game going forward.

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