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NHL Draft lottery race - Bruins currently have 4th Pick

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pucksindeep92 said:
They won’t be in the running for Mckenna unless they sell off pieces at the trade deadline again. Getting healthy, a couple of the younger players filling out and getting a little bit more mature, and some players returning back to their career average/form is going to put this team back on track. We know they have some money to spend this summer, that will help the forward group and hopefully the defensive pairings enough to bring them back to wild card territory or better. But if it’s January and you’re not looking too hot like this year, that’s when you have a serious conversation to the players with NMC/NTC and find a way to trade them alongside Mittelstadt/Zacha to help you tank. I can’t imagine Zadorov or Lindholm want another couple years of this, they came to win. Other teams are going to more competitive though, and the deadline should be chock full of teams trying to sell players off.
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I'll have to wait and see what this off season brings before I make that assumption, as of right now their most certainly are in the sweepstakes for him. They have no one when Pasta is off the ice, who is an offensive threat to score. This team is a ways away imho. The lindholm signing really hurt as both Sweeney and Neely thought he was going to be their answer for that number one center they've been looking for.

Zadarov for sure, he's been playing with heart and emotion, love the guy and want him as a Bruin moving forward Lindholm you better check his pulse, the guy has clearly checked out on this season and plays like all he wants is a paycheck.

As far as players getting back to their career average, who? There's no one there with the exception of one year from Lindholm when he played with Gaudreau and Tkachuk. This team is a long ways off, A prime Espo and Orr aren't walking through that door this off-season
 
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I just hope they finish with a top 5 pick at minimum.

The opportunity to grab one of Schaefer, Misa, Hagens, Frondell, and Martone would be huge for this organization. I think you have to be happy with any one of those guys.

If I had to pick right now, assuming they don’t win the lottery and keep their selection, I like what I’ve seen from Frondell. I feel like he projects well.
 
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DiggityDog said:
I just hope they finish with a top 5 pick at minimum.

The opportunity to grab one of Schaefer, Misa, Hagens, Frondell, and Martone would be huge for this organization. I think you have to be happy with any one of those guys.

If I had to pick right now, assuming they don’t win the lottery and keep their selection, I like what I’ve seen from Frondell. I feel like he projects well.
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I think any one of the top 7 prospects on consensus rankings will help this team get back on track long term.

Caleb Desnoyers and Victor Eklund needs more love on this board.
 
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McBrom7 said:
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Because I'm bored at work. These are the remaining schedules of teams relevant to the Bruins. I think the Predators are out of reach so I didn't include them. I see a decent amount of potential points for the Penguins so I think they could be upwards in the standings come the end of the year.

It's nice the Flyers and Sabres play each other to end the year. Hopefully the Kraken can beat the Sharks.

Overall I think if the Bruins sneak out a win somehow I think we could still be okay for 4, but they hopefully just lose out.
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To me at this time of year where the top teams are safely in a playoff position the strength of schedule becomes a crapshoot. It’s an effort league regardless of teams standings so any top team deciding to take it easy may end up losing. Like we had a better game against the caps than the Habs. Caps still won but they definitely weren’t even close to a playoff level intensity game. It’s harder for them to get up for these type games against bottom feeders.
 
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Bruin4 said:
Whew,Hard to be much worse since the deadline.
I really think they'll be in contention for McKenna, unless somehow they get Marner in Free agency or Sweeney can acquire 2-3 top 6 forwards in a deal, something he hasn't been able to do in his entire tenure, unless you count deadline deals and Hall who said Boston or No-where.


Need to clean house from Neely down as soon as the season ends!

With Sweeney disastrous off seasons in the past, do you really want him heading a rebuild because this is what this has become, their way past the re-tool theory.
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Yea they will be in contention for him 4 sure .Some players counted on will be missing time as usual and not much there for UFAs.I am just hoping they score with these first 3 picks they have at present moment.Read article today calling out Sweeney over firing Cassidy and Monty and letting Debrusk walk .Apparently, I am not the only one who thinks the Bruins should fire him.
 
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McBrom7 said:
I'm just saying. Getting the defensemen back will good good for their possession and transition game, but I don't know where the offense is coming from outside of Pasta and and Geekie next season.

They can throw money around this summer, but I'm not convinced they're in a position to give Marchand 7m or Marner 14m and have it turn out well. They need to invest in the center position way more. Teams built on wingers are highly flawed rosters.
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This is dead on.Teams built on wingers is flawed.No way whatsoever do I want to waste cap on Marchand either.That's a step backwards
 
Bruin4 said:
As far as players getting back to their career average, who? There's no one there with the exception of one year from Lindholm when he played with Gaudreau and Tkachuk. This team is a long ways off, A prime Espo and Orr aren't walking through that door this off-season
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Sway, Zacha (Since becoming a Bruin), and Lindholm all performing lower than they have in recent years so that’s who I mean. hampus Lindholm and Mac being healthy and returning to form. So they all make a big impact collectively if that happens.
 
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Bruins schedule to close out the year:

Carolina
@Buffalo
@New Jersey
Blackhawks
@Pittsburgh
New Jersey

Luckily the Buffalo and Penguins game are on the road because this team is incapable of winning a road game. I'm actually pretty concerned about that last New Jersey game.. I wonder if the Devils would sit a bunch of starters last game of the year.

Just lose out and stay at 4 please. That's the only saving grace of the season at this point.

Also, I'm taking Schaefer and either dangling Lohrei for a forward when Schaefer is ready or trying Lohrei at forward. I don't think any of our LHD are capable of playing the off side.
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you think even if the Devs sit a bunch it`ll make lick of difference? I don`t
 
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22Brad Park said:
This is dead on.Teams built on wingers is flawed.No way whatsoever do I want to waste cap on Marchand either.That's a step backwards
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Agreed.

I can’t think of a single Stanley Cup winner since the 1980s whose top player was a winger. Strength down the middle - center and goaltender - are what wins the Cup.

I know Swayman is on a lot of shit-lists around here, but this time last year everyone to a man wanted him locked up long term. I know shit happened, but I think a NORMAL offseason will improve his situation both on and off the ice.

The Bruins have big holes to fill and the number one priority is the 1C position. The next Bruins GM should do ANYTHING he can to secure the next top center cornerstone. Is there at franchise 1C in this year’s draft?
 
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For fun, here are a few potential 2nd round options at C.

Adam Benak - CZE Micro-mini player at 5'7" holds the Hlinka-Gretzky tourney scoring record. Some scouts have him in the early second round. Others much later...but he is one of the only C playdrivers with top-6 upside out there. 2025 NHL Draft: Scouting reports on over 100 players from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Conrad Fodrk - BU commit played at Mt. St. Charles. Has the skill and finish of a higher pick, but has been inconsistent. Conrad Fondrk | Conrad Fondrk Profile | Conrad Fondrk Scouting Report 2025

Milton Gastrin - SWE C has size and tools. Some scouts have him outside the 1st. Some have him going late. Doesn't project more than Middle 6 C, but is supposedly strong in all areas of the game. Milton Gastrin | Milton Gastrin Profile | Milton Gastrin Scouting Report 2025
 
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Misa draft stock is falling? Wonder if he slips because of his horrible playoff performance. -8
Bruin4 said:
Whew,Hard to be much worse since the deadline.
I really think they'll be in contention for McKenna, unless somehow they get Marner in Free agency or Sweeney can acquire 2-3 top 6 forwards in a deal, something he hasn't been able to do in his entire tenure, unless you count deadline deals and Hall who said Boston or No-where.


Need to clean house from Neely down as soon as the season ends!

With Sweeney disastrous off seasons in the past, do you really want him heading a rebuild because this is what this has become, their way past the re-tool theory.
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Has any gm ever got 2-3 top 6 forwards in a deal?
 
RiverbottomChuck said:
Frondell imo
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I don't the Bruins could pass up on Schaefer... He was so incredible in WJC and other tourneys. Frondell could be a top 6F...maybe even a top line F with a bit of luck. Schaefer would be the best B defenseman since Chara by a large margin. If you get Schaefer, you can move another D for a forward.
 
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rfournier103 said:
Agreed.

I can’t think of a single Stanley Cup winner since the 1980s whose top player was a winger. Strength down the middle - center and goaltender - are what wins the Cup.

I know Swayman is on a lot of shit-lists around here, but this time last year everyone to a man wanted him locked up long term. I know shit happened, but I think a NORMAL offseason will improve his situation both on and off the ice.

The Bruins have big holes to fill and the number one priority is the 1C position. The next Bruins GM should do ANYTHING he can to secure the next top center cornerstone. Is there at franchise 1C in this year’s draft?
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Capitals, Blues, and Ducks certainly fit the bill. But yeah the overall point about a center is true.
 
rfournier103 said:
Agreed.

I can’t think of a single Stanley Cup winner since the 1980s whose top player was a winger. Strength down the middle - center and goaltender - are what wins the Cup.

I know Swayman is on a lot of shit-lists around here, but this time last year everyone to a man wanted him locked up long term. I know shit happened, but I think a NORMAL offseason will improve his situation both on and off the ice.

The Bruins have big holes to fill and the number one priority is the 1C position. The next Bruins GM should do ANYTHING he can to secure the next top center cornerstone. Is there at franchise 1C in this year’s draft?
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2018 Washington (Ovechkin)
2020 and 2021 Tampa (Kucherov)

Tampa did have elite players at other positions (Hedman and Vasy), but Kucherov was their best player. Washington even more so was carried by Ovechkin with Holtby contributing really good goaltending.

To your point though, yes you have to build down the middle.
 
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IMO I wouldn't look too much into Misa's playoff performances, good or bad. These are young kids with years of development still ahead of them, as well as growth as human beings.
 
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Carolina on a back to back, No Svechnikov, Bruins bound to end streak at some point.

I wouldn't be surprised if we win tomorrow
 
rfournier103 said:
Agreed.

I can’t think of a single Stanley Cup winner since the 1980s whose top player was a winger. Strength down the middle - center and goaltender - are what wins the Cup.

I know Swayman is on a lot of shit-lists around here, but this time last year everyone to a man wanted him locked up long term. I know shit happened, but I think a NORMAL offseason will improve his situation both on and off the ice.

The Bruins have big holes to fill and the number one priority is the 1C position. The next Bruins GM should do ANYTHING he can to secure the next top center cornerstone. Is there at franchise 1C in this year’s draft?
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According to people who know way more than I, it’s really 2 guys. Misa and Hagens.

Hagens undoubtably needs another year at BC, but has elite vision and playmaking. Misa is a scoring machine in junior.

Other notable center names at the top are:
Desnoyers (elite hockey IQ, 200 foot player)
Frondell (also high IQ, elite shot)
O’Brien (elite playmaking)

Those 3 have the upside to be top line guys, but I think maybe settle into 2C roles on good teams. Obviously, these kids are 17-18 years old and anything can happen with them.
 
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Kegs said:
Misa draft stock is falling? Wonder if he slips because of his horrible playoff performance. -8


Has any gm ever got 2-3 top 6 forwards in a deal?
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Not very often (Espo & Hodge), and thats my point the Bruins are more than a year away from a playoff return unless Sweeney can land Marner or bring in a couple top 6 forwards which is very unlikely.
 
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