NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th

[Montecristo]

Makes sense. Ok let’s play that out with that assumption, and feel free to debate the groupings.

Misa/Schaeffer gone 1-2 in some order.
2 of Desnoyers, Martone, Frondell gone 3-4.
Hagens gone 5.

That leaves one spot before us, with one of Desnoyers, Martone or Frondell left. If Philly picks that guy so be it. But historically theres typically a few wildcards. I would again bet one of those three makes it to us (and I bet Frondell is least likely).

So, if Philly picks that one guy instead, are the Bruins gonna select McQueen over O’Brien or Martin? Or Eklund? I’m hoping that’s not an option.

I think mcqueen is bostons guy. Only true home run pick left at 7 everyone else screams middle 6 to me. Mcqueen is potential top line. Also will take 5 years to be ready and sweeney loves taking projects so we can’t complain about the pick until years have gone by, and by then people will be mad that we are complaining about a pick from years ago. Its a cant lose situation

 

[The don godfather]

I think mcqueen is bostons guy. Only true home run pick left at 7 everyone else screams middle 6 to me. Mcqueen is potential top line. Also will take 5 years to be ready and sweeney loves taking projects so we can’t complain about the pick until years have gone by, and by then people will be mad that we are complaining about a pick from years ago. Its a cant lose situation

If that's the case trade down and get him. Get Anaheim pick and maybe do a trade

 

[Montecristo]

If that's the case trade down and get him. Get Anaheim pick and maybe do a trade

Why would they trade down if they want the player? He may not be available at 10

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I think mcqueen is bostons guy. Only true home run pick left at 7 everyone else screams middle 6 to me. Mcqueen is potential top line. Also will take 5 years to be ready and sweeney loves taking projects so we can’t complain about the pick until years have gone by, and by then people will be mad that we are complaining about a pick from years ago. Its a cant lose situation

I really hope that is not their plan. I guess McQueen could be a top 3 player in this draft; although, i really don't know why anyone would think so. He has flashes, but has never shown anything resembling elite production. He has the injury issues. He has the skating issues. There are other parts of his game that have questions.

This is not a mid 20s pick, gambling here on someone who has never shown on the ice that he is an elite player seems insane just because he is 2-3 inches taller than the other guys

 

[KnightofBoston]

I think mcqueen is bostons guy. Only true home run pick left at 7 everyone else screams middle 6 to me. Mcqueen is potential top line. Also will take 5 years to be ready and sweeney loves taking projects so we can’t complain about the pick until years have gone by, and by then people will be mad that we are complaining about a pick from years ago. Its a cant lose situation

ohh you sweet summer child, it's adorable you think that about hf bruins

 

[Montecristo]

ohh you sweet summer child, it's adorable you think that about hf bruins

I mean we can, but most of the responses will be hostile

 

[DaaaaB's]

I like his compete. He battles for loose pucks along the wall it's not just flash and dash with him.

I see some Sam Reinhart there. The powerful and accurate quick snap shot. Maybe a better skater than Reinhart already.

Hopefully PJ Axelsson pounds the table for this one.

PJ should've been fired for pounding the table for Urho.

 

[Jim]

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?

You’d consider a 2nd and an as yet failed prospect? Generous. If the Rangers offered a 2nd and a 22 year old prospect that has failed to crack their line-up and managed 34pts in 52 AHL games in his 3rd year, would you move back to pick at 12?

 

[Bruin4]

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?

I think it would cost quite a bit more than that. Lysell may end up being a career AHLer and that 2nd pick is far from a gauarantee of ever stepping on the ice for an NHL team.

It would be a far more heftier price, imo.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I think it would cost quite a bit more than that. Lysell may end up being a career AHLer and that 2nd pick is far from a gauarantee of ever stepping on the ice for an NHL team.

It would be a far more heftier price, imo.

Not likely

He’ll either make the team next season or bounce back and forth and finally stick or he’ll end up in Europe eventually

He’s better in the NHL than AHL, for whatever reason, small sample size I suppose, but he looked like a different guy, the guy that was drafted in fact, up with the big club

 

[Dicky113]

My Bruins ranking (who I would pick in order) is this, subject to change:

Schaefer
Misa
Hagens
Desnoyers
Frondell
O’Brien
Martone

This is exactly my list except id but eklund in after desnoyers

 

[JoeIsAStud]

ohh you sweet summer child, it's adorable you think that about hf bruins

Given's McQueen's advanced Age , we'll be complaining about it if he doesn't make the NHL in the fall

 

[DKH]

Makes sense. Ok let’s play that out with that assumption, and feel free to debate the groupings.

Misa/Schaeffer gone 1-2 in some order.
2 of Desnoyers, Martone, Frondell gone 3-4.
Hagens gone 5.

That leaves one spot before us, with one of Desnoyers, Martone or Frondell left. If Philly picks that guy so be it. But historically theres typically a few wildcards. I would again bet one of those three makes it to us (and I bet Frondell is least likely).

So, if Philly picks that one guy instead, are the Bruins gonna select McQueen over O’Brien or Martin? Or Eklund? I’m hoping that’s not an option.

Sweeney 2 weeks ago sounded like he was referring to Eklund in a convo about the draft

Lindholm & Zacha are good centers and they have Mittlestadt; they drafted or traded for 4 other centers all 22 or under: Poitras, Letourneau, Minton, and Locmelis

If Frondell or Desnoyers slip to 7 I would think you go there

JOB is very interesting and no complaints from me because he seems legit and so if they want a C

Eklund though looks real deal and I see as a bigger stronger defensively answer to Cole Caufield or Alex DeBrincat.

Brady Martin can not possibly be a center rocking defenseman deep or being first man in on the forecheck

I watched Desnoyers last night against Rimouski and he was like Bergeron calculating and how covered the ice - Brady Martin hi lights look like Dick Butkus with healthy knees patrolling sideline to sideline

He would have been a blast to draft 15th in 2015 but just seems we need an SUV for the fam not a sports car

I won’t complain if they draft him because the fun factor is there and I’d assume he will end up a 2L winger - but I’m picking today with just the stuff I’ve read and seen for Bruins

Schaefer
Misa
Martone
Frondell
Desnoyers
Hagens
Eklund
JOB

 

[ODAAT]

Sweeney 2 weeks ago sounded like he was referring to Eklund in a convo about the draft

Lindholm & Zacha are good centers and they have Mittlestadt; they drafted or traded for 4 other centers all 22 or under: Poitras, Letourneau, Minton, and Locmelis

If Frondell or Desnoyers slip to 7 I would think you go there

JOB is very interesting and no complaints from me because he seems legit and so if they want a C

Eklund though looks real deal and I see as a bigger stronger defensively answer to Cole Caufield or Alex DeBrincat.

Brady Martin can not possibly be a center rocking defenseman deep or being first man in on the forecheck

I watched Desnoyers last night against Rimouski and he was like Bergeron calculating and how covered the ice - Brady Martin hi lights look like Dick Butkus with healthy knees patrolling sideline to sideline

He would have been a blast to draft 15th in 2015 but just seems we need an SUV for the fam not a sports car

I won’t complain if they draft him because the fun factor is there and I’d assume he will end up a 2L winger - but I’m picking today with just the stuff I’ve read and seen for Bruins

Schaefer
Misa
Martone
Frondell
Desnoyers
Hagens
Eklund
JOB

I remember this guy named Lindros who more often than not was the first man in on many o` forecheck being pretty decent

 

[DKH]

I remember this guy named Lindros who more often than not was the first man in on many o` forecheck being pretty decent

He was still playing against guys without helmets

Different time

I don’t remember Bergeron or Krejci first guy in leaving ice open trying to staple a defender

He probably ends up a winger but that keeps him in a lane

Fascinating prospect

 

[KurtDangle]

Someone compared Victor Eklund to Alexander Holtz. I would be really upset If Bruins draft a player anything simillar to that at #7.

 

[Kegs]

I’m worried he’s being overrated by Canadian scouts and pundits, I keep hearing farm strength which is great and all but just seems like it’ll be ripe for memes if he’s only a 10-10 crash n bang guy that has an unremarkable career

he has similar offensive lines as Brady, but Brady played in a more defensive oriented league. Martin would attract me more if he also was tearing up scoring more in the ohl which is a pretty offensive leaning league. Guys will go on to score 100 and still not do anything of note in the NHL.

Bruins can’t draft on physical upside alone this draft

Martin scored 33 goals, 72 points. +25. Kills penalties. On a bad team. Almost the entire team was minus. Led the team in scoring. Pretty sure he led Canada in scoring at the world jrs. He is a game changer. His one timer is really good. I think he can be very productive at the nhl level. I really think he is a top 6 centre.

 

[LJReborn]

Hagens not getting by Nashville apparently per Marek

 

[DaaaaB's]

PJ should've been fired for pounding the table for Urho.

Further to this comment, I'm not sure why PJ was ever given the job as a scout in the first place. He had no experience but he was one of the longest tenured European Bruins ever so better give him a job. The guy's pounded the table Urho, Axel Andersson and Lysell apparently, yet somehow was promoted to head of European scouting.

They also have Milan Jurcina as an eastern European scout which Id assume was offered to him without interviewing anyone else just because he's an ex Bruin. And as much as I loved Dennis Bonvie as a player(excellent poster here too) I don't think having a guy who took hundreds of punches to the head as your head of scouting is a good idea.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Martin scored 33 goals, 72 points. +25. Kills penalties. On a bad team. Almost the entire team was minus. Led the team in scoring. Pretty sure he led Canada in scoring at the world jrs. He is a game changer. His one timer is really good. I think he can be very productive at the nhl level. I really think he is a top 6 centre.

There are countless examples of guys scoring in droves in the O and going on to doing nothing in the nhl.

Martin likely will be an NHLer by comparison, but I’m still not convinced he’s the guy at 7

 

[Bruin4]

Martin scored 33 goals, 72 points. +25. Kills penalties. On a bad team. Almost the entire team was minus. Led the team in scoring. Pretty sure he led Canada in scoring at the world jrs. He is a game changer. His one timer is really good. I think he can be very productive at the nhl level. I really think he is a top 6 centre.

He gives off Michael Peca and TJ Oshie vibes on the way he plays. Certainly a top 10 pick and may not be there when the bruins pick at 7. A whole lot to like about his game.

If that means one of Desnoyers, Frondell slides thats a win. If Martone slides I think the bruins go with O'Brien, but i think after the top 2 its wide open, with the possibility of O'Brien Eklund and Martin going somewhere in the top 7, even Mrtka as big talented right shot defenseman are always in demand. Bottom line Bruins are going to get a player !

 

[Bruin4]

There are countless examples of guys scoring in droves in the O and going on to doing nothing in the nhl.

Martin likely will be an NHLer by comparison, but I’m still not convinced he’s the guy at 7

Martin effects the game in more ways than just putting the puck in the net. That's why he may go has high as a top 10 pick.

 

[Mione134]

Hagens not getting by Nashville apparently per Marek

Don't blame them. He's a special player

 

[yazmybaby]

I really hope that is not their plan. I guess McQueen could be a top 3 player in this draft; although, i really don't know why anyone would think so. He has flashes, but has never shown anything resembling elite production. He has the injury issues. He has the skating issues. There are other parts of his game that have questions.

This is not a mid 20s pick, gambling here on someone who has never shown on the ice that he is an elite player seems insane just because he is 2-3 inches taller than the other guys

I want no part of McQueen at 7.
Let another team pick him.
Too many risks, his skating is the obvious one, along with his injuries. He is at least a full year behind the other players we can pick, based on the amount of junior games he has played.
Right now, Eklund is a much better hockey player than he is.
Base your decision on today.
We already have a 4-5 year prospect in Dean, we do not need another one.

 

[yazmybaby]

There are countless examples of guys scoring in droves in the O and going on to doing nothing in the nhl.

Martin likely will be an NHLer by comparison, but I’m still not convinced he’s the guy at 7

You are spot on....remember Jack Studicka? He scored 36 goals in his last 60 GP in the O.....we all now how good he turned out.