A Nova Scotia-born lad with a high-effort game joins Boston!
The Bruins took a round or two off, and then came back ready to pick up a player with a high effort game; Cole Chandler from the Shawinigan Cataractes!
With pick 133 in the fifth round, the Bruins take center Cole Chandler. 6-foot-1, 187 pounds. 13-19-32 in 64 games for Shawinigan in the QMJHL this season.
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin9) June 28, 2025
He had a pretty pedestrian first year with the Cataractes…in the regular season, and promptly followed it up with an exceptional playoffs; having 12 points in 16 games against the Q’s best.
Here’s what EliteProspects Draft guide has to say about him:
A worker capable of pursuing the puck, engaging opponents defensively, and making quick and smart passes to teammates,Cole Chandler intrigued our team early in the season. he presented many strong habits that, with time, could transform into a solid two-way game.
Here’s what his stats say:
Let’s welcome Cole to the Black and Gold!