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Bertuzzi has 3 more years at $5.5M. Chicago would have to pay to move him
NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th III
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GatorMike
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FWIW, Corey Pronman's Bruins Mock Draft:
7. Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL)
51. Max Psenicka, D, Portland (WHL)
61. Tyler Hopkins, C, Kingston (OHL)
69. David Lewandowski, LW, Saskatoon (WHL)
100. Samuel Meloche, G, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)
133. Filip Ekberg, RW, Ottawa (OHL)
165. Maddox Labre, D, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
I'm guessing the odds of Don Sweeney going with an all-CHL draft are... uh... not great.
7. Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL)
51. Max Psenicka, D, Portland (WHL)
61. Tyler Hopkins, C, Kingston (OHL)
69. David Lewandowski, LW, Saskatoon (WHL)
100. Samuel Meloche, G, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)
133. Filip Ekberg, RW, Ottawa (OHL)
165. Maddox Labre, D, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
I'm guessing the odds of Don Sweeney going with an all-CHL draft are... uh... not great.
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Pronman's draft also has Hagens going 8th and Martone 9th. He's something else.
GatorMike
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And his write up on the McQueen pick was interesting in that he argues that the Bruins don't really need to take a center.
First... what?
And second, isnt' McQueen a center?
ON3M4N
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The difference in value between 3 & 7 is ~20pts according to the chart. Pick wise that value comes out to a pick around the #18OA range. The problem here is Chicago wants a difference maker and we don't have that to offer. If there was a guy at #3 the Bruins felt was miles ahead of what they'd get a #7, I'm curious if you could do a 3-team deal where Boston moves up to #3 from #7, Chicago gets Robertson & Dallas gets pick(s)
Bruin4
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All depends on the draft year and this draft year it seems like it’s a flip of a coin for the top 7 after Misa and Schaefer.
It’s also has been reported that Dallas doesn’t want to move Robertson, their going to try and move others out first and foremost.
This is EXACTLY how I feel. These Florida wins are much easier to handle when he is contributing so much. He’s no average 3rd liner. He’s been awesome and I love him. Screw his team.
Edit wrong thread.
For this thread. I am so excited about what will be on the board when we pick. I’m a tad concerned that we will go off board but not overly concerned like many. Here are most of the guys I could get on board with
Schaeffer
Misa
Frondell
Desnoyers
Hagens
Martone
Martin
Eklund
O’Brien
Atchieson
Mrtka
McQueen
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I was young but no one I knew was bitter. Everyone continued to root for Bourque while he went after a Cup with Colorado in the Western Conference. Our team was terrible and he could not have gone to a more likable team.
I love the way they play. Everything about it. Go Brad.
The circumstance is notably different.
Everyone Loves Ray.
Almost everyone hates Sinden.
The latter was pissed because Raymond brought the Cup back to celebrate with long suffering Bruins fans at Government Center.
F*ck him. Now and forever.
Once a great hockey mind, coach and general manager. Undeniably.
As a person, from what I have gathered over the years, in story after story, anecdote after anecdote, not a class individual.
This time around, I can certainly understand why people dislike Florida.
Again, I love the way they play, the way they are constructed, the way they are coached, their talent, their depth, their capacity to impose their will on an opponent, et.al.
Go Brad. If anyone deserves another kick at the Cup, it's you.
Sorry are you suggesting Geekie gets you the #3 pick?
I don’t think Geekie and #7 gets you #3.
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10 more days.
I think I'm ready for just about anything at 7. I'd be happy with a number of guys there. I just hope it's one of those guys.
My personal preference is a high upside center. Nothing high floor/low ceiling. Sweeney picking a more sure thing that would have less upside because he absolutely can't miss on this pick would annoy me to no end.
I think I'm ready for just about anything at 7. I'd be happy with a number of guys there. I just hope it's one of those guys.
My personal preference is a high upside center. Nothing high floor/low ceiling. Sweeney picking a more sure thing that would have less upside because he absolutely can't miss on this pick would annoy me to no end.
ON3M4N
Ignores/60 = Elite
I'm sure they don't want to. What team WANTS to move a 26yr old 30G/80P player that's touched 40/100 once already in his career. It doesn't mean they won't if they can't find another way to move money around.
ON3M4N
Ignores/60 = Elite
If the Bruins wanted to get back into the 1st round, the two teams I'd look at are Chicago & Nashville.
Chicago - #25
Nashville - #23 & #26
Some names that could be available in that mid 20's range:
Kindel is a highly productive forward with excellent offensive instincts. He's a smart playmaker who sees the ice well and can make accurate passes, but also has a quick, dangerous shot. He's versatile enough to play center or wing, plays with a high motor and compete level, and works hard in all three zones. His quick skating helps him generate offense.
Areas to Improve:
He's a bit undersized, so he needs to get stronger to handle the physical demands of the NHL. He also needs to refine his shot for more consistent accuracy and improve puck management to reduce turnovers.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a skilled middle-six (2nd/3rd line) forward who can contribute on the power play and play a solid two-way game.
Nesbitt has excellent size and a strong frame for a center, with room to add more strength. He's known for his high hockey IQ and being very reliable in a two-way role, always seeming to be in the right place. His offensive game grew significantly in his draft year, especially around the net with tips and rebounds. He's physical, competitive, and can play in all situations.
Areas to Improve:
His biggest area for improvement is his skating speed, particularly his first-step quickness and top-end speed, which is common for larger players but crucial for the NHL. He's more solid than flashy offensively.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a middle-six (2nd/3rd line) NHL center, likely a power forward type who excels in a responsible, two-way role.
Boumedienne's elite skating (speed, agility, edge work) is his standout trait, making him a fantastic puck-mover and transition defenseman. He's confident at carrying the puck up ice and making accurate passes. He has good offensive instincts from the blue line, with a quick shot and strong vision, showing his potential as a power-play quarterback.
Areas to Improve:
His main focus needs to be on his defensive consistency and decision-making, as he can be prone to turnovers or risky plays under pressure. He also needs to add strength and improve his physicality in board battles and net-front coverage.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a second-pairing offensive defenseman who can run a power play, but needs to round out his defensive game to be a consistent NHL regular.
Zonnon is a power forward with a strong frame who really "flipped a switch" in the back half of his draft year. He uses his size effectively to win puck battles, get to the net, and be strong on the forecheck. He plays a high-energy, competitive two-way game and has shown significant improvement in his offensive skill and playmaking, including strong passing. He's versatile, able to play both wing and center.
Areas to Improve:
While improved, his skating mechanics could still use refinement for better explosiveness. He needs to improve his shot selection and consistency in the defensive zone. Some consistency in his shift-to-shift intensity can also be developed.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a middle-six (2nd/3rd line) power forward who can contribute offensively, drive play, and bring a physical, tenacious element to a lineup. He has the potential to be a very valuable, well-rounded forward.
Fiddler is a big, right-shot defenseman with impressive mobility and skating for his size. He's praised for his defensive game, including stifling rushes, strong gap control, and physicality in front of the net. He's reliable at moving the puck and transitioning play. His high hockey IQ and defensive instincts are key assets. He's also shown leadership, captaining Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Areas to Improve:
While he shows flashes, his offensive game isn't dominant, and he needs to improve his consistency in puck handling and decision-making under pressure. His skating explosiveness could still get better to consistently handle NHL forwards.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a top-four, two-way defenseman, likely excelling in a shutdown role. His size, skating, and defensive reliability are highly valued by NHL teams, especially as a right-shot D.
Chicago - #25
Nashville - #23 & #26
Some names that could be available in that mid 20's range:
Benjamin Kindel (RW/C)
- Team: Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
- Height/Weight: 5'10", 180 lbs | Shoots: Right
Kindel is a highly productive forward with excellent offensive instincts. He's a smart playmaker who sees the ice well and can make accurate passes, but also has a quick, dangerous shot. He's versatile enough to play center or wing, plays with a high motor and compete level, and works hard in all three zones. His quick skating helps him generate offense.
Areas to Improve:
He's a bit undersized, so he needs to get stronger to handle the physical demands of the NHL. He also needs to refine his shot for more consistent accuracy and improve puck management to reduce turnovers.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a skilled middle-six (2nd/3rd line) forward who can contribute on the power play and play a solid two-way game.
Jack Nesbitt (C)
- Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 185-205 lbs | Shoots: Left
Nesbitt has excellent size and a strong frame for a center, with room to add more strength. He's known for his high hockey IQ and being very reliable in a two-way role, always seeming to be in the right place. His offensive game grew significantly in his draft year, especially around the net with tips and rebounds. He's physical, competitive, and can play in all situations.
Areas to Improve:
His biggest area for improvement is his skating speed, particularly his first-step quickness and top-end speed, which is common for larger players but crucial for the NHL. He's more solid than flashy offensively.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a middle-six (2nd/3rd line) NHL center, likely a power forward type who excels in a responsible, two-way role.
Sascha Boumedienne (D)
- Team: Boston University (NCAA)
- Height/Weight: 6'2", 183 lbs | Shoots: Left
Boumedienne's elite skating (speed, agility, edge work) is his standout trait, making him a fantastic puck-mover and transition defenseman. He's confident at carrying the puck up ice and making accurate passes. He has good offensive instincts from the blue line, with a quick shot and strong vision, showing his potential as a power-play quarterback.
Areas to Improve:
His main focus needs to be on his defensive consistency and decision-making, as he can be prone to turnovers or risky plays under pressure. He also needs to add strength and improve his physicality in board battles and net-front coverage.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a second-pairing offensive defenseman who can run a power play, but needs to round out his defensive game to be a consistent NHL regular.
Bill Zonnon (LW/C)
- Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
- Height/Weight: 6'2", 190 lbs | Shoots: Left
Zonnon is a power forward with a strong frame who really "flipped a switch" in the back half of his draft year. He uses his size effectively to win puck battles, get to the net, and be strong on the forecheck. He plays a high-energy, competitive two-way game and has shown significant improvement in his offensive skill and playmaking, including strong passing. He's versatile, able to play both wing and center.
Areas to Improve:
While improved, his skating mechanics could still use refinement for better explosiveness. He needs to improve his shot selection and consistency in the defensive zone. Some consistency in his shift-to-shift intensity can also be developed.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a middle-six (2nd/3rd line) power forward who can contribute offensively, drive play, and bring a physical, tenacious element to a lineup. He has the potential to be a very valuable, well-rounded forward.
Blake Fiddler (Defenseman)
- Team: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
- Height/Weight: 6'4", 209 lbs | Shoots: Right
Fiddler is a big, right-shot defenseman with impressive mobility and skating for his size. He's praised for his defensive game, including stifling rushes, strong gap control, and physicality in front of the net. He's reliable at moving the puck and transitioning play. His high hockey IQ and defensive instincts are key assets. He's also shown leadership, captaining Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Areas to Improve:
While he shows flashes, his offensive game isn't dominant, and he needs to improve his consistency in puck handling and decision-making under pressure. His skating explosiveness could still get better to consistently handle NHL forwards.
NHL Outlook: Projects as a top-four, two-way defenseman, likely excelling in a shutdown role. His size, skating, and defensive reliability are highly valued by NHL teams, especially as a right-shot D.
Thats not accurate. Bourque and his agent asked Mike O’Connel if there was any objection from the Bruins before they would accept Mayor Menino’s offer. The Bruins had no objection.
Maybe the Bruins organization did not at the time have a problem with it. But I certainly remember Harry bitching about it and saying it was not cool to do it.
"Harry Sinden, then Bruins president, was notably unhappy about Ray Bourque bringing the Stanley Cup to Boston’s City Hall after winning it with the Colorado Avalanche, reportedly calling the event "embarrassing". Despite this, Bourque publicly defended Sinden during his jersey retirement ceremony, telling fans he respected Sinden and appreciated his role in his career—even asking the crowd to stop booing Sinden when he mentioned him. Bourque and Sinden never discussed the City Hall celebration directly, but Bourque said he had no problem with that. Sinden later praised Bourque’s professionalism and leadership, calling his career "a wonderful guide for how a professional athlete should appear and how he should behave and how he should play"."
All I want for this draft is for Sweeney to not f*** it up. No stupid reaches, no trading the #7 pick, no trying to impress everyone with how smart he & team are.
This is his ONE shot at getting an elite forward prospect. If he f***s this up.....
This is his ONE shot at getting an elite forward prospect. If he f***s this up.....
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Just watched the McKeens mock on Youtube and they had the Bruins taking Jackson Smith over Martin, Job, Eklund and McQueen.
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Based on the 3 guys that now look possible at #7, someone sell me on O'Brien (who isn't in the 3 I speak of).
How reliable is he at 7? I've seen him go anywhere from 6 to 12 (which is part of the problem).
How mad would you be if they went O'Brien over Martone and Desnoyers? That's the universe where Martin and a healthy McQueen continue to get the buzz the street has right now (which might be nothing) and both land in the top 6.
I'm asking because both Desnoyers and Martone have ranked as high as #2 or #3 at times. Seems incredible to see their value down there at 7, and pass for O'Brien. I suppose we can ask the same question of picking O'Brien over Hagens if that choice is there.
How reliable is he at 7? I've seen him go anywhere from 6 to 12 (which is part of the problem).
How mad would you be if they went O'Brien over Martone and Desnoyers? That's the universe where Martin and a healthy McQueen continue to get the buzz the street has right now (which might be nothing) and both land in the top 6.
I'm asking because both Desnoyers and Martone have ranked as high as #2 or #3 at times. Seems incredible to see their value down there at 7, and pass for O'Brien. I suppose we can ask the same question of picking O'Brien over Hagens if that choice is there.
I am a big fan of Kindel.
He will go somewhere between 15-20.
He played great for the juniors / 7 points in 5 games and 8 goals in 11 playoff games, we could use a player like him.
ON3M4N
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Jake O'Brien (Center)
Team: Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
Size: 6'2", 170-177 lbs | Shoots: Right
Draft Look: Top 10 - Mid 1st Round
The Good:
Super Smart: High hockey IQ, always knows where to be.
Playmaker: Excellent at setting up goals for teammates.
Two-Way: Good at offense, but also very responsible defensively.
Good Size: Already tall, can protect the puck well.
Needs Work:
Get Stronger: Needs to add muscle to his frame.
Faceoffs: Can improve his win rate.
NHL Outlook: Looks like a future top-six center, probably a second-line star who makes his line better.
Bruin4
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Number 7 has Roger McQueen written all over it. A player who was projected to go top 3 overall at the beginning of the year,but an injury set him back.
If he makes it to 7, I think Sweeney takes him trying to hit a HR. If so I just hope he’s completely healthy and has no setbacks.
Ask Dom for his analysis of the player.
In previous posts, he mentioned he would take O'Brien over Martin and I seem to recall he said O'Brien was the best pure playmaker in this draft.
As far as taking him over Martone and Desnoyers, we will not have to worry about that as both of these players will be gone before 7.
IMO, if Hagens and O'Brien are both available, you take Hagens all day long.
Here are some other stats to consider:
O'Brien is 6'2 182 lbs according to the measurements taken at the combine.
He was drafted 8th overall in his OHL draft year and weighed 150 pounds.
The major flaw in his game right now is the ability to win faceoffs, which he is working on this summer and is an easy fix with repetition.
OHL stats
GP = 162
Goals = 45
Assists = 127
TP = 172
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