I think Desnoyers & Frondell are my top two choices based on where we are most likely picking. Going to be strange to circle the draft lottery date on my calendar.
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If they can get Zonnon in the 2nd rd or if they get another late 1st, he would be a good choice, I saw him play against Moncton and he was one of the best players on the ice.
I'm getting very excited about the draft. A top10 pick, another at 45, then again at 55.
I wonder if Will Moore will be there at 45.
I wonder if Will Moore will be there at 45.
So since I dont know diddley about these kids but am in full tank mode now. What does say picking 5 thru 9 possibly get you?
Looking around where we'd be picking today I really like Carter Bear. Helps that his name fits the team well, but he seems like a player that competes hard and produces offensively.
After all these young forwards just got acquired i wonder if they go defense with the pick. They need centers for sure but their defensive prospects are kind of non existent. At least at forward theres a ton of lottery tickets. Maybe jackson smith kid or radim mrtka?
Also theres this huge kid who missed a bunch of time this year still projected top 7 but maybe hes slips with the lack of games played this year, roger mcqueen
Also theres this huge kid who missed a bunch of time this year still projected top 7 but maybe hes slips with the lack of games played this year, roger mcqueen
I think the Bruins have always been good at identifying D in later rounds or through free agency/trades. I think the 1st needs to be used on pure offensive ability. This system needs scoring way more than anything else, and I don't think the couple prospects they brought in yesterday move the needle that much.
Thats what they did when they drafted lysell. I liked it at the time but now i just want them to not miss. I want an impact player at a position. No more projected bottom 6 forwards, no more bust top 6 projected forwards. Someone who is good that becomes good.
If they draft a forward ill be fine, i just want the best player available (besides goalie.)
You could be looking at solid picks like Frondell, Desnoyers and O'Brien, all would be great adds. Desnoyers reminds me of a young Bergeron.
Definitely not the time to get cute and pick positionally. They better spend a couple years taking the best guy on the board. All set on Sweeney overthinking things, thanks.
My thoughts, admittedly a composite of reading lots of other people's thoughts since September and watching relatively useless highlight videos.
I feel like we are likely picking 8th or 9th based on current standings, games remaining, etc. Feel like there are a couple of tiers that kind of break with pick 8, probably could put Frondell in the top tier if you like
Tier One
Schaefer
Misa
Hagens
Martone
Tier Two
Frondell
Desnoyers
Eklund
McQueen
McQueen could be a do not draft for some teams picking this high. He has Spondylosis which I understand to be chronic but not sure if there are different levels...tends to be a repetitive use injury as we thought my son had it at one point.
It would be great to get into that top 6 ideally (Frondell & Desnoyers from tier II) but would also be good with Eklund at 8 or McQueen if they somehow have confidence the back won't continue to be an issue.
Mrtka and Jackson Smith are generally right after this tier. I like both but all around type D-men who aren't dominant at one thing sort of lose value to me this high n the draft. Mrtka with his 6'6" frame is more interesting as I imagine he'll continue to grow into his body and he's already mobile, good defensively and a good puck handler but seems like he will never has the physicality of Jackson Smith despite the size.
Jake O'Brien is interesting but seems to have disappeared on bigger stages with elite competition a bit. Like Carter Bear, Malcolm Spence and Justin Carbonneau as guys who have some intensity, skating ability and somewhat safe floors along with decent ceilings and are generally ranked in the 10-20 range. Lakovic is big, skilled and skates well but not sure but I also get some Raphael Lavoie vibes for some reason.
I feel like we are likely picking 8th or 9th based on current standings, games remaining, etc. Feel like there are a couple of tiers that kind of break with pick 8, probably could put Frondell in the top tier if you like
Tier One
Schaefer
Misa
Hagens
Martone
Tier Two
Frondell
Desnoyers
Eklund
McQueen
McQueen could be a do not draft for some teams picking this high. He has Spondylosis which I understand to be chronic but not sure if there are different levels...tends to be a repetitive use injury as we thought my son had it at one point.
It would be great to get into that top 6 ideally (Frondell & Desnoyers from tier II) but would also be good with Eklund at 8 or McQueen if they somehow have confidence the back won't continue to be an issue.
Mrtka and Jackson Smith are generally right after this tier. I like both but all around type D-men who aren't dominant at one thing sort of lose value to me this high n the draft. Mrtka with his 6'6" frame is more interesting as I imagine he'll continue to grow into his body and he's already mobile, good defensively and a good puck handler but seems like he will never has the physicality of Jackson Smith despite the size.
Jake O'Brien is interesting but seems to have disappeared on bigger stages with elite competition a bit. Like Carter Bear, Malcolm Spence and Justin Carbonneau as guys who have some intensity, skating ability and somewhat safe floors along with decent ceilings and are generally ranked in the 10-20 range. Lakovic is big, skilled and skates well but not sure but I also get some Raphael Lavoie vibes for some reason.
Dom had this write up, hope he don't mind reposting this
A riser. McKenzie had him 13 mid season. Brock had this write up, sounds like he's B's material. If we stay where we are he's an option.
“I just love everything about Martin’s game. He’s been on an absolute tear the last month or so and has been really taking over games. Do I wish he were a more dynamic skater? Absolutely. It’s not likely to ever be a strength of his game. But he’s got everything else. He’s a gamer who would go through a wall to help his team win. I know that’s a cliche, but it’s the truth. Then you combine that with his skill and creativity that allows him to create time and space and you have a prospect with a bright future.” (Brock Otten)
A riser. McKenzie had him 13 mid season. Brock had this write up, sounds like he's B's material. If we stay where we are he's an option.
“I just love everything about Martin’s game. He’s been on an absolute tear the last month or so and has been really taking over games. Do I wish he were a more dynamic skater? Absolutely. It’s not likely to ever be a strength of his game. But he’s got everything else. He’s a gamer who would go through a wall to help his team win. I know that’s a cliche, but it’s the truth. Then you combine that with his skill and creativity that allows him to create time and space and you have a prospect with a bright future.” (Brock Otten)
You may regret it later, but McQueen is not the guy I touch in the top 10, maybe he has the highest ceiling of player there when Boston picks, but there are so many concerns about his game and his health. Maybe he has a dominant finish to the season, but way to many red flags for Boston to touch in the top 10
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precisely, we don`t need deep thinkers, take BPA and be on with it
Mock draft has Bruins selection as 10th
10. Boston Bruins: Justin Carbonneau
Years of sacrificing draft picks in trades to shore up their roster left the Bruins' prospect pipeline depleted. Fabian Lysell is their only natural right winger among their top prospects, and it remains to be seen if he becomes a full-time NHL player.
Justin Carbonneau of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League could address that need for the Bruins. The 6'1”, 192-pound right wing leads the Armada with 46 goals and 87 points in 58 games, sitting second among QMJHL scorers.
NHL Central Scouting has the 18-year-old Carbonneau at No. 13 on their mid-term rankings of North American skaters. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler ranked him 10th on his list, citing his strong skating and offensive skills, including his quick release.
The limited depth among quality right wingers among this season's top prospects leave the Bruins with few options to address that issue. Unless Porter Martone is still available at this stage, they should snap up Carbonneau with this pick.
10. Boston Bruins: Justin Carbonneau
Years of sacrificing draft picks in trades to shore up their roster left the Bruins' prospect pipeline depleted. Fabian Lysell is their only natural right winger among their top prospects, and it remains to be seen if he becomes a full-time NHL player.
Justin Carbonneau of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League could address that need for the Bruins. The 6'1”, 192-pound right wing leads the Armada with 46 goals and 87 points in 58 games, sitting second among QMJHL scorers.
NHL Central Scouting has the 18-year-old Carbonneau at No. 13 on their mid-term rankings of North American skaters. The Athletic's Scott Wheeler ranked him 10th on his list, citing his strong skating and offensive skills, including his quick release.
The limited depth among quality right wingers among this season's top prospects leave the Bruins with few options to address that issue. Unless Porter Martone is still available at this stage, they should snap up Carbonneau with this pick.
