NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th

[Dennis Bonvie]

We will wait and see, makes no sense rushing a player that is not ready to play.
Based on the size ( weight) of the players we can get at 7, everyone needs to put on 15-20 pounds, this takes time.
I remember Pasty in his first year......he must have got hit 6-8X a game and fell to the ice every time. He was undersized, surprised he did not get injured.
Michov played with men for 74 games in Russia prior to the draft and was 20 YO last year, will be 21 this year.
The kid we are drafting will be 18 YO.

Agreed.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

We will wait and see, makes no sense rushing a player that is not ready to play.
Based on the size ( weight) of the players we can get at 7, everyone needs to put on 15-20 pounds, this takes time.
I remember Pasty in his first year......he must have got hit 6-8X a game and fell to the ice every time. He was undersized, surprised he did not get injured.
Michov played with men for 74 games in Russia prior to the draft and was 20 YO last year, will be 21 this year.
The kid we are drafting will be 18 YO.

Everyone doesn’t play in the NHL at 200 pounds. 15-20 pounds is ridiculous. It doesn’t happen.

 

[lopey]

Everyone doesn’t play in the NHL at 200 pounds. 15-20 pounds is ridiculous. It doesn’t happen.

I think the point is the 18 year olds need to gain muscle and weight. Not necessarily 15-20 pounds

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I think the point is the 18 year olds need to gain muscle and weight. Not necessarily 15-20 pounds

LA King Dave Taylor, was about 5:10-150, when he graduated HS. Four years later after finishing at Clarkson, he was 6:00-185.

 

[bobber]

I wouldn't bet on that.

From 2023 draft, top 3 (Bedard, Carlsson, Fantilli) all stepped right into the NHL. 4th (Smith) and 7th (Michkov) played the full season in the following year.

Those three players were anomalies. All three were a step of from others around them. Carlsson looked like a man amongst boys. It s a hell of a step up to from Major A or wherever they played junior hockey to pro. Most aren't ready for the speed , physicality and are short on the defensive side of the game.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Those three players were anomalies. All three were a step of from others around them. Carlsson looked like a man amongst boys. It s a hell of a step up to from Major A or wherever they played junior hockey to pro. Most aren't ready for the speed , physicality and are short on the defensive side of the game.

All true.

Doesn't mean the guy the Bruins get at #7 can't be in the NHL within the next 2 seasons.

 

[bobber]

All true.

Doesn't mean the guy the Bruins get at #7 can't be in the NHL within the next 2 seasons.

For sure DB. Hope they do get a solid player that can step in and have an impact early. Bruins need a shot of adrenalin.

 

[shelbysdad]

Based on these prices, costing 2 seconds, I would trade our pick and move pack to 9.
Then we have 4 second round picks.
Move 2 or three of them and move back up in the late first round if there is someone we like.

moving back is not the thing to do especially in a top heavy draft that drops off quickly

rather stay at 7 then draft 4 Fredericks or Beechers

as far as trading back up, or trading x player for z player it takes 2 to tango

 

[WickedWitch74]

Thinking more and more about Roger McQueen. Massive with a lot of skill. Could have been a top 3 pick if healthy. I understand the injury risk, but this kid could be a monster prospect. If the draft shakes out how it's expected to and it's McQueen or Jake O'Brien... I mean, 7th overall is a crapshoot... there are some skunks on that list... I say shoot for the moon.

Or go safe at 7 and package Mittelstadt with those 2nds and trade into the 1st Round if McQueen falls.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Thinking more and more about Roger McQueen. Massive with a lot of skill. Could have been a top 3 pick if healthy. I understand the injury risk, but this kid could be a monster prospect. If the draft shakes out how it's expected to and it's McQueen or Jake O'Brien... I mean, 7th overall is a crapshoot... there are some skunks on that list... I say shoot for the moon.

Or go safe at 7 and package Mittelstadt with those 2nds and trade into the 1st Round if McQueen falls.

Yes he could have been a top 3 pick if he was healthy, and showed progression in his game and then played substantially better than he did this year.

He might have this potential. But he hasn't put the evidence out there on the ice that he can be this player. Maybe in a splash play or highlight here or there, but never with any consistency at all

 

[Sevendust]

Thinking more and more about Roger McQueen. Massive with a lot of skill. Could have been a top 3 pick if healthy. I understand the injury risk, but this kid could be a monster prospect. If the draft shakes out how it's expected to and it's McQueen or Jake O'Brien... I mean, 7th overall is a crapshoot... there are some skunks on that list... I say shoot for the moon.

Or go safe at 7 and package Mittelstadt with those 2nds and trade into the 1st Round if McQueen falls.

I was leaning to for a center but at pick 7 the best ones of this draft will be gone. Therefore I would go with Eklund. You can't say no to skill and compete. I think he has a very good chance to become a top 6 foward. Altough it wouldn't surprise me the least if the Sharks say f*** it and go for him at 2nd.

 

[Absurdity]

Thinking more and more about Roger McQueen. Massive with a lot of skill. Could have been a top 3 pick if healthy. I understand the injury risk, but this kid could be a monster prospect. If the draft shakes out how it's expected to and it's McQueen or Jake O'Brien... I mean, 7th overall is a crapshoot... there are some skunks on that list... I say shoot for the moon.

Or go safe at 7 and package Mittelstadt with those 2nds and trade into the 1st Round if McQueen falls.

In my opinion, where the Bruins are as an organization roster and prospect-wise, they can't afford to take a potential project with that #7 pick. They drafted a big center project last year with Letourneau. The Bruins can't really afford to miss on this #7 pick, and McQueen is just too risky to draft when there are players at #7 that look to be NHLers that don't have any injury concerns. Maybe the Bruins will see something different in his medicals, but I hope they look at someone else at #7.

 

[yazmybaby]

Everyone doesn’t play in the NHL at 200 pounds. 15-20 pounds is ridiculous. It doesn’t happen.

I never said everyone in the NHL weighs 200 pounds.
If I was to take an educated guess I would say the average is 195.
Pasta was 175 when we drafted him, now weighs 200.
Most players should put on at least 15 pounds of weight vs what they are on draft day.
This is due to proper nutrition/workouts/etc and physically maturing.
McDavid was playing at around 175 lbs his last year of junior, weighs 195 now.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Anyone think they will attempt to trade up to grab Misa?

 

[BruinDust]

In my opinion, where the Bruins are as an organization roster and prospect-wise, they can't afford to take a potential project with that #7 pick. They drafted a big center project last year with Letourneau. The Bruins can't really afford to miss on this #7 pick, and McQueen is just too risky to draft when there are players at #7 that look to be NHLers that don't have any injury concerns. Maybe the Bruins will see something different in his medicals, but I hope they look at someone else at #7.

Spot on.

The Bruins MUST find a player with this pick. They are the last franchise picking high that can gamble on McQueen and his back. Leave McQueen for the franchises who have found themselves picking high year after year and can take a gamble on him.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I never said everyone in the NHL weighs 200 pounds.
If I was to take an educated guess I would say the average is 195.
Pasta was 175 when we drafted him, now weighs 200.
Most players should put on at least 15 pounds of weight vs what they are on draft day.
This is due to proper nutrition/workouts/etc and physically maturing.
McDavid was playing at around 175 lbs his last year of junior, weighs 195 now.

The average is 200 pounds. Not the mean, but generally there are as many below 200 as above.

And I was talking about 15-20 pounds in 2 years.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Anyone think they will attempt to trade up to grab Misa?

No because I don't think either team in the top 2 would want to move down.

 

[goldenblack]

Anyone think they will attempt to trade up to grab Misa?

I'm going with 0% chance

 

[Trashpass]

You have to think Utah might be interested in trading back. They just look like a team that is going to want to take a D-man and there would be plenty for the taking at 7.

I wouldn't think the cost would be astronomical to move up 3 spots and I'd love for them to have a chance at either Hagens or Frondell.

 

[KnightofBoston]

safest pick at #7 is Victor Eklund


In the end will will come down to the following; Does Martone, Desnoyers, or Frondell fall? And do they prioritize on ice impact vs organizational need - that will be how they choose between Obrien and Eklund when it's their turn.

One thing I can say, there's a really good track record with these young men playing against grown men in europe. Locmelis is another example of how good a player can be if they played against men in these tournaments and leagues. Pasta is so good because of the way he developed prior to his coming into the NHL

 

[GordonHowe]

No. Just stay at 7. There will be really good players there.

Don't get cute, Professor Sweeney.

 

[Boston Bandit]

safest pick at #7 is Victor Eklund


In the end will will come down to the following; Does Martone, Desnoyers, or Frondell fall? And do they prioritize on ice impact vs organizational need - that will be how they choose between Obrien and Eklund when it's their turn.

One thing I can say, there's a really good track record with these young men playing against grown men in europe. Locmelis is another example of how good a player can be if they played against men in these tournaments and leagues. Pasta is so good because of the way he developed prior to his coming into the NHL

That’s where tankathon has him

 

[ON3M4N]

Anyone think they will attempt to trade up to grab Misa?

It could be tough. You likely need to get up to #2 and to go from #7 to #2 you need something thats around the value of a #10OA pick.

 

[BostonBob]

Zib did not have the year he normally has, but let's be honest that Rangers had a similar season the Bruins had and that might have had an effect. Zib still put up more points than Lindholm or Mittlestadt, his contract is more costly than Middlstadt, but I think he would be more productive. I must admit that I am not one going out getting 30 plus year olds, but for a little more than 3 mil and not a long-term contract I would take the shot he gets back to his normal production.

I would consider 5 more seasons a " long term contract ".

 

[bobber]

It could be tough. You likely need to get up to #2 and to go from #7 to #2 you need something thats around the value of a #10OA pick.

It would go down in history if the Bruins could trade up to 2nd from 7th. Any GM with a shot at Misa should have their head examined if they fail to add him to their roster. I've ate a lot of crow pies over the years but I doubt Misa goes anywhere. Unless the Islanders need a forward and make a deal with the Sharks for Schaefer in exchange for Misa.