NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th

[BamBamCam]

This Draft the wild card are the Mammoth, if the stick to the script and take a centerman especially Hagen(if there). Then I believe one of Hayton or McBain might be available for trade.

 

[neelyforpresident]

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.

If Hagens isn’t picked 3rd, I would love for the Bruins to get aggressive and move what they have to for 4OA and select him. Kid is a stud.

 

[vjcsmoke]

It would likely cost a lot, maybe both seconds. I just don't know that it assures you a better player. I guess it gives you a couple other options, and Maybe there is someone they value much higher who will be available at 5 and not 7, but there are no sure things in this draft, and you can throw 3-8 (maybe 10) in a randomizer when it comes to how they rate as players in 5 years, and nothing would be surprising

Two 2nds just to move up two draft slots? Is it really that hard to move up in the NHL draft? I do think 5 isn't a guaranteed lock, but I think if Frondell or Hagens make it to 5 it might be worth to make a phone call and see what it takes to get that player.

 

[Bruin4]

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.

Dave Taylor in College looked like a man playing against boys. Of course I was only a boy myself then

 

[pucksindeep92]

safest pick at #7 is Victor Eklund

In a vacuum, sure. But this is the Bruins. Do they even know what to do with a player like that? It’s easy to say pick this guy, but I don’t know that we can trust them to develop his style well, every offensive minded player drafted after Pasta has struggled to reach their potential smoothly thus far. Eklund is a project. Eklund is going to need time to register to North American hockey and break through the stubbornness of Bruins system, you’re not likely going to see him in PVD for another 3 seasons.

I think Martin is actually incredibly safe, and I would pick him over O’Brien. His storied work ethic shows me that he’s ready to push through the bs of our system and show off his skills, not just his physical nature. He seems like a fine 2c floor, but could have the potential to be a huge impact presence when it’s all said and done and be an icon. OBrien has Lardis too that is lifting his stock. O’Brien will score maybe 10 points more per year, but not the same game breaking/ leader qualities as Martin that you want in the post season. Maybe Martin only caps at 25-30goals/65-70 points, but leads the charge every night with a physical game. He also seems like someone that could slip into PVD by next spring.

 

[The don godfather]

In a vacuum, sure. But this is the Bruins. Do they even know what to do with a player like that? It’s easy to say pick this guy, but I don’t know that we can trust them to develop his style well, every offensive minded player drafted after Pasta has struggled to reach their potential smoothly thus far. Eklund is a project. Eklund is going to need time to register to North American hockey and break through the stubbornness of Bruins system, you’re not likely going to see him in PVD for another 3 seasons.

I think Martin is actually incredibly safe, and I would pick him over O’Brien. His storied work ethic shows me that he’s ready to push through the bs of our system and show off his skills, not just his physical nature. He seems like a fine 2c floor, but could have the potential to be a huge impact presence when it’s all said and done and be an icon. OBrien has Lardis too that is lifting his stock. O’Brien will score maybe 10 points more per year, but not the same game breaking/ leader qualities as Martin that you want in the post season. Maybe Martin only caps at 25-30goals/65-70 points, but leads the charge every night with a physical game. He also seems like someone that could slip into PVD by next spring.

Frondell please move up to get him.

 

[wintersej]

Two 2nds just to move up two draft slots? Is it really that hard to move up in the NHL draft? I do think 5 isn't a guaranteed lock, but I think if Frondell or Hagens make it to 5 it might be worth to make a phone call and see what it takes to get that player.

Nashville would tell you to pound sand.

 

[DominicT]

 

[Bruin4]

That Misa guy pretty impressive!

Consistently dominant!

 

[GoBs]

On anther note, is Malcolm Spence the first CHL player to commit to US college?

 

[DominicT]

On anther note, is Malcolm Spence the first CHL player to commit to US college?

No. There are several overagers that can no longer play junior that have.

There are some eligible for this year's draft that have wanted to, but don't meet the educational requirements. That is an issue for the NCAA this year. CHL players knew they weren't eligible before now, say they didn't take the early necessary classes to be eligible

 

[BruinDust]

This Draft the wild card are the Mammoth, if the stick to the script and take a centerman especially Hagen(if there). Then I believe one of Hayton or McBain might be available for trade.

I think Utah could be a big wild card in this draft for a whole pile of reasons. I could also see them move that pick for a high end established player. They weren't a hit at the box office and need to get better sooner rather than later.

 

[PlayMakers]

I think Utah could be a big wild card in this draft for a whole pile of reasons. I could also see them move that pick for a high end established player. They weren't a hit at the box office and need to get better sooner rather than later.

Didn't Utah sell out all 41 home games?

 

[KlausJopling]

Good draft discussion. Marek is guessing Desnoyer or Martin, whichever Philly doesn’t pick. Lot of Martin talk as Marek clearly loves the player and story.

 

[BruinDust]

Didn't Utah sell out all 41 home games?

Hockey Reference has them at 68% capacity. Shade over 11,000 fans on average they can seat 16,200.

NHL Attendance | Hockey-Reference.com

www.hockey-reference.com

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Two 2nds just to move up two draft slots? Is it really that hard to move up in the NHL draft? I do think 5 isn't a guaranteed lock, but I think if Frondell or Hagens make it to 5 it might be worth to make a phone call and see what it takes to get that player.

Bruins picks are in the bottom 3rd of the second round picks. Probably around 12-14% chance to get an NHL player at that point.

Now maybe you have a GM at 4 or 5 who really wants MCQueen, but doesn't want to pick him at 4 or 5. Maybe they want to get to 7 and are willing to take one second, but you would need a motivated seller.

If A GM is at 4/5 who thinks the player available at 5 is more valuable than the player they think they will get at 7 they are not going to deal to get a couple of late seconds

 

[PlayMakers]

Hockey Reference has them at 68% capacity. Shade over 11,000 fans on average they can seat 16,200.

NHL Attendance | Hockey-Reference.com

www.hockey-reference.com

I don’t think that’s right. Their rink only seats 11,000. They sold all of those. They also found a way to sell an additional ~5000 tickets by offering standing room and obstructed view options, but those are not supposed to count toward ‘seating capacity’ because they are compromised.

 

[weaponomega]

I think almost surely someone unexpected will jump into the top 6 and someone will fall to 7 from that top 6. Though who knows how the Bruins have them ranked.

 

[Bruinator]

Good draft discussion. Marek is guessing Desnoyer or Martin, whichever Philly doesn’t pick. Lot of Martin talk as Marek clearly loves the player and story.

Thanks for Sharing. Based on the way Merrick is talking I'm thinking The flyers will likely select Martin. As much as he seems to be a prototypical Bruin, he also seems to be a prototypical flyer. That will leave desjoner for Boston provided the top 5 are Scheaffer, Missa, Martone, Frondell and Hagens. This is why I still feel the bruins should talk to San Jose about moving up to number two and taking Misa. Eklunds brother, undoubtedly would still be there at 7. I have to think the option of uniting him with his brother would be very enticing to them but there's no way they would select him at number two. I guess the question is how much would it cost and how much better do you think Missa is then Desjoner. What would you deal to move from 7 to 2? Personally, I would seriously consider one of our second rounders and Lysell. would San Jose?

 

[Colt.45Orr]

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.

Sounds like Buffalo w all their smaller F prospects

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I don’t think that’s right. Their rink only seats 11,000. They sold all of those. They also found a way to sell an additional ~5000 tickets by offering standing room and obstructed view options, but those are not supposed to count toward ‘seating capacity’ because they are compromised.

You’re right here, Bill.

Capacity is 11 131. Sold out every single game.

Now that’s a small arena so the sellouts aren’t as impressive. But the team is a big hit and I’m sure they’d have no trouble selling more tickets if they were available. The Mammoth branding and the high draft pick this year are only going to help.

 

[DKH]

Haven’t deep dived into McQueen but gives me Benoit Pouliot vibes - can do amazing plays but in the end lot of sizzle not enough steak. If they took Greentree or Stiga maybe but they are sitting on another mamouth center with question marks let’s not add to it

Martin videos are crazy ~ any Neanderthal (hello Cam), has to love the combo he brings. This like going into a restaurant for prime rib and you walk by a table and see something that looks amazing that’s not the prime rib and emotions tske over and your head is swimming should I???

Martin looks like the straw the Sabres need to stir the drink

I’m the consensus top 6 then Eklund but Martin may have jumped O’Brien

I won’t have a problem with Martin but we already have centers up the wazoo who don’t shoot the puck and Eklund fits exactly what we need

 

[bobber]

On anther note, is Malcolm Spence the first CHL player to commit to US college?

Ranger goalie Jackson Parsons might be the first? First in the OHL I believe.

 

[Hookslide]

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

I would agree, but that shipped sailed when you went out and signed a lesser talent for 7 years. Zib could truly help the PP, not like the job Lindholm did, a complete failure. Tocchet will be the guy to get Zib back on track.

 

[Hookslide]

On anther note, is Malcolm Spence the first CHL player to commit to US college?

Dumb, irresponsible rule change.