John Beecher

July 2025 – Beecher spent the full season in the NHL, scoring three goals and adding eight assists over 78 games. He threw 85 hits and put 44 shots on net and, in a decent contribution for a forward, blocked 71 shots. Beecher saw just over eleven minutes of ice time per game, and featured on the second penalty kill. He saw nearly no powerplay time, and shouldn’t be expected to be an offensive contributor aside from some secondary streaks. Beecher will be able to help your fantasy squad by being a decent peripheral producer, and should see his faceoff numbers increase as his role grows. His $900k cap hit would make him a decent roster filler in a salary cap league, and managers should note his 18.4% shooting percentage in 2023-2024 became 6.8% in 2024-2025. He might be able to pot a few extras in comparison to this most recent season. Alex Wyatt

August 2024 – After making the opening night roster due to the departure of Bergeron and Krejci, Beecher split time between the AHL and the NHL during the 2023-24 season, producing eight points in 17 games in the AHL and 10 points in 52 games in the NHL. He is now aiming to keep his spot on the roster, and with his speed, defensive awareness on the penalty kill, and prowess on the face-off dot, he could be a decent option for Montgomery as a good defensive fourth-line center. The key for him to stay in the lineup would be consistency and playing his best game every night. However, he not only has to compete with other players with similar pedigree as him, such as John Farinacci and Georgii Merkulov, but he also must compete with the new offseason additions, such as Mark Kastelic and Max Jones. Anthony Vincens

April 2023 – Beecher had an average offensive season this year in Providence, registering nine goals and 14 assists in 61 games. However, his play at both ends of the ice as a two-way center will likely make the organization happy. Beecher was never going to be a huge point producer, which limits his fantasy value at the NHL level, but he should get the opportunity to contribute soon at a time when the Bruins will be going through a retool. If Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci don’t return next season as the rumours suggest, Beecher could get an opportunity to earn a spot on the Bruins roster. Ideally, he would need a bit more seasoning in the AHL, but with numerous openings on the big club next year, Beecher could be called into duty. Nate Duffett

March 2021 – The 2020-2021 campaign was a disaster from start to finish for the former first-round pick, and never really gave him a chance to find a groove. After missing the World Juniors due to a positive Covid test, Beecher managed just four goals and eight points in 16 games for Michigan before having season-ending shoulder surgery in February. The team has announced that he should be ready to play next fall, but whether that will be as a pro or back with the Wolverines remains to be seen. His size, speed, and skill are still a tantalizing combination, and a full college campaign might ultimately be the best option as he looks to develop his complete game. Chris Mazza

January 2021 – Beecher has had a tough start to his campaign. After being set to play in his second World Juniors for the USA, the young center was cut after testing positive for Covid-19 during the team’s training camp. Back in the NCAA, he has recorded just two points in eight games, while playing on a loaded Michigan roster. The Wolverines have had an influx of high-profile players join the squad this year, which could both harm and help Beecher. The team as a whole is struggling, with just five wins through 10 games, however, four of the group’s freshman are near the point-per-game mark. Perhaps as the year moves forward, Beecher will find chemistry with his new teammates and begin to turn his season around. Chris Mazza

May 2020 – Beecher finished his freshman season with nine goals and 16 points in 31 games for Michigan. His goals placed him in a tie for second on the team, while he also finished with the fourth-most shots on goal, second-most penalty minutes and a rating of plus-7. His final totals add up to a successful debut season in the NCAA, where he was able to show off his speed and two-way game effectively. He is still a raw prospect on the offensive side of the game, but his role should continue to grow next year as he continues to develop. Chris Mazza