NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th III

[RiverbottomChuck]

Who is the O’Brien comp? Krejci?

I feel like the krejci comp is very much trying to tie one of Krejci's best qualities to a real criticism of O'Brien's game and saying they are the same style wise.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

If they are winning, and they are, why do they have to "answer for it"? And to whom? If "answering for it" doesn't help them win, why bother, regardless of whether it offends the sensibilites of some fans?

A fair bit of sports is honor/integrity and Bennett and Tkachuk have less than zero of it.

Such a wild perspective to celebrate it. It is baffling each time to read this.

Celebrating the suckerpunch that ended the Bruins series with not so much as a penalty to Bennett is incredible. Celebrating the fact Tkachuk will only fight Pastrnak. Bennett will only fight Hampus Lindholm. Baffling.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

To move from #7 to #2 if Misa is available...

Pick #7 + Lysell or Minten + Toronto’s 2026 1st + St. Louis’ 2025 2nd

Too much? Not enough?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

To move from #7 to #2 if Misa is available...

Pick #7 + Lysell or Minten + Toronto’s 2026 1st + St. Louis’ 2025 2nd

Too much? Not enough?

Again, doing this at this stage of where the Bruins are is crazy.

 

[HustleB]

Who is the O’Brien comp? Krejci?

A bigger Krejci who some think will be a better playmaker than Krejci. He’d be luckyto surpass Krejci’s career but that’s what you’re hoping for. More of an 80 point player than a 60 point player. Probably lower goal totals than Krejci despite the higher point totals.

My very brief breakdown of what I’ve read as I haven’t seen him play.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

To move from #7 to #2 if Misa is available...

Pick #7 + Lysell or Minten + Toronto’s 2026 1st + St. Louis’ 2025 2nd

Too much? Not enough?

it's too much to me. I think Misa will be good, but I don't think he is a generational prospect, and like all prospects there is still bust potential.

 

[PlayMakers]

To move from #7 to #2 if Misa is available...

Pick #7 + Lysell or Minten + Toronto’s 2026 1st + St. Louis’ 2025 2nd

Too much? Not enough?

I think it's fair value, but I like the idea of including a player instead of Toronto's 1st. Alan Ryan suggested Lohrei. 7th overall, Stl 2nd and Lohrei for 2nd overall?

I love Misa. I would give up a lot to get him.

 

[Sevendust]

Had he played in the OHL instead of college that same year, likely he scores 40-50 goals and 50 or so assists

People need to clam down.

Now if he goes 0 - 3 again this year I’d start to get concerned, year 3, 1-4 goals , less than 10 assists, be assured he’ll be no more than a bottom line pivot


Jury is very much still out

This is quite the claim. I am on the side to wait and see what he will do next season but no way this is true and there is absolutely no base in claiming this.

 

[Sevendust]

Imagine they got parise and bergeron in one f***ing draft

Or Corey Perry.

Lucic - Krejci- prime Perry would have been terror

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Or Corey Perry.

Lucic - Krejci- prime Perry would have been terror

And they could have had Perry even with the trade down, several other players who had better career than Stuart. They just ultimately misevaluated Stuart, decent player, but just not in a class with many of the other players they had an option at either with their original pick or even after the trade down

 

[DominicT]

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[vjcsmoke]

When I read the mock drafts I'm seeing Porter Martone drop to the Bruins at #7 because all the top tier centers are taken. How do you guys feel about this winger? Is he more NHL ready than the second tier of centers like Martin for example?

“He’s really hard to defend. Martone’s bag of tricks is seemingly endless. He’s able to feint and misdirect with nearly every part of his body. Better yet, who needs a bag of tricks, when you can just bulldoze your opposition instead? That’s the challenge OHL defenders have to deal with every time the 6-3 Martone has an offensive opportunity.” – David Sadd, Dobber Prospects

“I think his defensive game has taken nice steps forward this year, too. His skating still leaves a bit to be desired, I don’t think it’s going to hurt him at the next level – he’s so good with and without the puck that I think he’ll be a 70-plus point power forward.” – Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff

Martone scouting report: Porter Martone – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

 

[bobber]

To move from #7 to #2 if Misa is available...

Pick #7 + Lysell or Minten + Toronto’s 2026 1st + St. Louis’ 2025 2nd

Too much? Not enough?

Not sure about Minten but Lysell should have made some sort of impact at this point in time. If Sweeney could pull this off he would be a legend. I just don't see Lysell as being a valuable asset in any deal for a 2nd round pick. Especially for a player like Misa.

 

[LJReborn]

Top 10 mock 6/14

1. Schaefer
2. Misa
3. Martin
4. Desnoyers
5. Hagens
6. Frondell
7. O'Brien
8. Martone
9. Aitcheson
10, Zharovsky

 

[DKH]

Top 10 mock 6/14

1. Schaefer
2. Misa
3. Martin
4. Desnoyers
5. Hagens
6. Frondell
7. O'Brien
8. Martone
9. Aitcheson
10, Zharovsky

This yours? You got my Bruins second round sleeper at 10

 

[DKH]

The Only Prospect That Makes Sense for Bruins

The 7th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft belongs to the Boston Bruins, who have the chance to make the biggest culture-defining selection on draft night. L

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[DKH]

When I read the mock drafts I'm seeing Porter Martone drop to the Bruins at #7 because all the top tier centers are taken. How do you guys feel about this winger? Is he more NHL ready than the second tier of centers like Martin for example?

“He’s really hard to defend. Martone’s bag of tricks is seemingly endless. He’s able to feint and misdirect with nearly every part of his body. Better yet, who needs a bag of tricks, when you can just bulldoze your opposition instead? That’s the challenge OHL defenders have to deal with every time the 6-3 Martone has an offensive opportunity.” – David Sadd, Dobber Prospects

“I think his defensive game has taken nice steps forward this year, too. His skating still leaves a bit to be desired, I don’t think it’s going to hurt him at the next level – he’s so good with and without the puck that I think he’ll be a 70-plus point power forward.” – Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff

Martone scouting report: Porter Martone – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

If Martone is there you run up

 

[DKH]

I think it's fair value, but I like the idea of including a player instead of Toronto's 1st. Alan Ryan suggested Lohrei. 7th overall, Stl 2nd and Lohrei for 2nd overall?

I love Misa. I would give up a lot to get him.

Colorado up against Cap

Landeskog fingers crossed back his contract added back in

Still would not rule out 7 going to Colorado for Necas

Line driver in Carolina
27 G 56 A 83 pts
26 years old

 

[bp14]

The only player worth moving up for is Michael Misa. I wonder if San Jose is open to trading down. They really want a left shot defenseman and the Islanders aren’t trading the first overall. It would be a waste to pick Jackson Smith at 2, so moving back to number 7, picking up some assets and still getting your guy would be a good move for them.

So obviously we are all just opining based on limited knowledge, but I’d argue ANY player in that top 6-8 is worth moving up for if your scouts think they are first line centers.

For example, it wouldn’t surprise me if the Bruins felt only Misa, Hagens and Frondell were first line talents, as examples. If you feel that way, I think you try to move up once two are off the board.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

If Martone is there you run up

I don't love Martone, and think he was overrated earlier in the process. But I do think if he falls to 7 you almost have to take him. He has work to do, needs to get better on the skating, etc, but he is such a good passer and has great hands. Maybe he will develop more of the PF game as time goes on.

And I do think he is closer to playing in the NHL than most

 

[BlackCrowes]

Colorado up against Cap

Landeskog fingers crossed back his contract added back in

Still would not rule out 7 going to Colorado for Necas

Line driver in Carolina
27 G 56 A 83 pts
26 years old

I’d do that in a heartbeat.

 

[DKH]

So obviously we are all just opining based on limited knowledge, but I’d argue ANY player in that top 6-8 is worth moving up for if your scouts think they are first line centers.

For example, it wouldn’t surprise me if the Bruins felt only Misa, Hagens and Frondell were first line talents, as examples. If you feel that way, I think you try to move up once two are off the board.

It’s all about top 6 where it’s got to be skill dominated

If Misa is a near certain star you seriously consider

However

To me they can just draft a Jesper Bratt/Marchand at 7 in Eklund keep all the extra good draft darts

Brady Martin gaining steam at least in hockey media world for Boston and if he’s gone who of the top 6 shows up ? Hagens or Martone or Frondell ?

 

[DKH]

I don't love Martone, and think he was overrated earlier in the process. But I do think if he falls to 7 you almost have to take him. He has work to do, needs to get better on the skating, etc, but he is such a good passer and has great hands. Maybe he will develop more of the PF game as time goes on.

And I do think he is closer to playing in the NHL than most

I thought his skating on bigger rink and against pros and NHL players in IIHF was pretty good

Once you get into offensive zone different type of skating and he’s got that

It would be a fantastic break for Boston if he showed up - although Brady Martin would be wild

I’ve never seen him play but sounds like he’s a centaur

 

[Grinner]

The only player worth moving up for is Michael Misa. I wonder if San Jose is open to trading down. They really want a left shot defenseman and the Islanders aren’t trading the first overall. It would be a waste to pick Jackson Smith at 2, so moving back to number 7, picking up some assets and still getting your guy would be a good move for them.

Actually, what the Sharks really want/ need is a RD or two

 

[the negotiator]

The impact of dropping two spots in the lottery has been huge

Had the Bs stayed at 5 so many of the suggestions on this Board become doable ...packaging the 5th plus assets to move up for Misa becomes more attractive to SJ ....trading for Nescas becomes an easier call for Colorado.....staying put and drafting the best player available-knowing there will be at least two top choices

Instead at 7 the Bs are in a good position but can't control much of what happens - who they draft or what trade they might make becomes much more dependent on what the six teams in front of them decide to do

Curse the gods of the lottery and the implementation of the double lottery draw