Category Archives: Entry Draft

The Bruins enter the fourth round with a trio of selections at 111, 120, and 123. Their fifth‑round pick (152nd) was shipped to Colorado in the Charlie Coyle deal, and their sixth‑rounder (184th) went to Vancouver in the Lukas Reichel trade. Their remaining pick in the seventh-round sits at 216th. The Bruins held the 111thContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 4-7”

Pick 88 The Bruins have one pick in the third round and it comes in at pick 88. They’ve held the 88th pick just once in their history and selected Charles Paquette (1993). Just a reminder, here is the breakdown of the ratings used: Hockey IQ: This encompasses a wide range of traits — readingContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities Round 3, Pick 88”

The Bruins hold a single pick in the second round, slotted at No. 56. There’s still quality on the board — not franchise‑changers or blue‑chip talents, but legitimate NHL prospects — and Boston needs to stay committed to the approach they embraced last year: identify value and keep stacking quality. The Bruins have selected withContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 2, Pick 56”

Today, we’re shifting the focus to the Boston Bruins’ first‑round pick at No. 23 and examining the possibilities there. The Bruins have never selected with the 23rd pick in franchise history. They held the 23rd pick in 2023 but had previously traded it to the Washington Capitals when they acquired Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway. TheyContinue reading “Boston Bruins Draft Possibilities: Round 1, Pick 23”

On March 7, 2025, the Boston Bruins sent Brandon Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a deal that already looked substantial: Fraser Minten and a 2025 fourth‑rounder, which ultimately became Vashek Blanar. That alone would’ve been a significant return. But somehow, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney managed to extract even more, with then‑Leafs GMContinue reading “NHL Draft Lottery: Bruins Fans Frown, Leafs Don’t Move Down”

Back in August, I highlighted the significance of the 2026 NHL Draft for the Boston Bruins, particularly in the lead-up to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Now, the next marquee event on the scouting calendar is here: the USA/CHL Prospects Challenge. This two-game showcase will pit the CHL’s top draft-eligible talent against the U.S. National TeamContinue reading “Roster Announced for Team CHL Ahead of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge”

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Member Leagues — the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — are proud to announce the first three players named to Team CHL’s roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, set for November 25 at Calgary’s ScotiabankContinue reading “First Three Players Named to Team CHL Roster for 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge”

Before the tournament kicked off, I wrote about how it is the beginning of the 2026 NHL Draft year and how the Boston Bruins appeared poised for another impressive draft performance, building on their success from 2025. For players, fans and country, it is about winning so a big congratulations to the Team USA playersContinue reading “Hlinka – Gretzky Cup: Final Thoughts”

The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup serves as the unofficial kickoff to the 2026 NHL Entry Draft season. Unlike its counterpart, the IIHF World Junior Championship Under-18, all eligible draft prospects born in 2008 can take part if asked. The WJC U-18 takes place from late April to early May, often overlapping with league play and playoffs forContinue reading “Hlinka-Gretzky Cup is the Start of the 2026 Draft Year; Bruins Poised for Another Strong Draft”