NHL NHL Draft Lottery - - Bruins fall to 7th

[MarchysNoseKnows]

The whole lottery system is dumb. Whether its for a pick or ping pong balls, teams are going to tank.

Its funny how the NFL, a league where 1 player makes a significantly larger impact has no problem using reverse standings.

There's only 17 games in the NFL. Makes a big difference.

 

[The don godfather]

Brady martin and o brian are getting hyped big time. I'm ok with one of them.

 

[Gordoff]

Martin is no Trent Frederic. Comparison isn’t even close!

Why the dislike for a player who brings it every shift has a great shot, can score, and is the best hitter in the draft.

He steps up his play the bigger the games are. He’s a legit top 10 pick. Far from a reach or a 3rd liner.

I’d love Desnoyers, Frondell but at 7 if Martin there count me in as loving the pick.

Odds are your not going to get a franchise player there, but getting a player like Martin imo would be a nice consolation prize.

Yeah, my fantasy is that the Bruins take Brady Martin and when the B's play the teams who picked before them, Martin destroys all picks taken before him each and every time the Bruins face them. Just destroys them each and every game.

 

[ZamboniGoalie]

I want the B's to pick whomever's highlight video I happen to be watching at any given time. I love 'em all, it's so hard to choose out of the top 10 or 12 rated prospects. So hopefully we'll be happy with whoever it is.

 

[Gordoff]

Yeah you're right. It's scary for me because now I'm not sure what Sweeney is thinking. He said he's confident in the top 7 last night, but I wonder who he thinks the top 7 are. Bruins and Sabres definitely the biggest losers from last night. I think looking at Seattle's prospect pool, they may have wanted Mrtka anyway.

I think the Bruins are just in a wait and see how the board falls position now. We're going to talk about this or that for 2 months now, but at the end of the day it's really just going to come down to what the board looks like when they're on the clock.

BRUINS were the biggest losers IMO bar none. Sabres have had how many high picks yet still can't
figure out how to keep them and how to build a winner. F the Sabres.

 

[The don godfather]

BRUINS were the biggest losers IMO bar none. Sabres have had how many high picks yet still can't
figure out how to keep them and how to build a winner. F the Sabres.

High picks don't guarantee you success for sure Oilers are another one.

 

[Boston Bandit]

I don't consider dropping two spots taking it any place. They had a better chance of dropping to begin with so dropping one more isn't likely to be that much worse.

Two spots can absolutely make a difference, even one spot can make a difference

 

[Gordoff]

High picks don't guarantee you success for sure Oilers are another one.

Yeah but they sure give you more opportunity to pick from a larger group. Sour grapes are sour grapes. I want the highest pick possible for my team and then let my GM make the best decision possible. Usually it's BPA but the Bruins need at #1C is so great that if I'm Sweeney I go BCA (Best Center Available). I've no idea which one that is after Misa but I really lean towards: Desnoyers, Hagens, Frondell, and Martin float my boat but I know little-nothing.

 

[The don godfather]

Yeah but they sure give you more opportunity to pick from a larger group. Sour grapes are sour grapes. I want the highest pick possible for my team and then let my GM make the best decision possible. Usually it's BPA but the Bruins need at #1C is so great that if I'm Sweeney I go BCA (Best Center Available). I've no idea which one that is after Misa but I really Desnoyers, Hagens, Frondell, Martin float my boat but I know little-nothing.

I've researched a lot in terms of centers this draft it's a crapshoot after misa. Martin might be better then frondell who is pegged at 3rd best. McQueen is the wild card size and strength down the middle very intriguing. O brian looks like a quiet David krejci type . Take your pick.

 

[BlackFrancis]

I've researched a lot in terms of centers this draft it's a crapshoot after misa. Martin might be better then frondell who is pegged at 3rd best. McQueen is the wild card size and strength down the middle very intriguing. O brian looks like a quiet David krejci type . Take your pick.

If you insist on misspelling O'Brien's name, I demand you use O'Bruin.

 

[Gordoff]

I've researched a lot in terms of centers this draft it's a crapshoot after misa. Martin might be better then frondell who is pegged at 3rd best. McQueen is the wild card size and strength down the middle very intriguing. O brian looks like a quiet David krejci type . Take your pick.

McQueen: I read that his skating "can use work?" Not sure what "expert or experts" said that, but if true, no thanks.
Added to that the back issue(s) and I hard pass!
Of course if he's there in the 2nd round when we pick, fine.
The Bruins can not risk taking damaged or seriously questionable picks.
IMO Sweeney knows this, he's not going to take any chances, especially not in the first round unless he doesn't like it here.
I would be fine with most of the other top Centers identified by many here, assuming Misa is long gone, I especially
like Desnoyers, Frondell, Hagens, Martin, O'Brien in no particular order. I kinda feel like Sweeney will pick whomever he thinks is closest to playing in 2025-26.

 

[GordonHowe]

After reading that article I am losing all hope about this draft

I really can't deal with this stuff today.

The draft lottery business is hilariously characteristic and typical of the kind of luck visited upon the present regime.

It's actually quite perfect.

See you later, alligator,

 

[Trizz617]

Seattle has a plethora of centers. I’d dangle the 7th overall to them, with some adds.

For Shane Wright? Sure thing.

 

[Sheppy]

Hopefully they stay at their draft table instead of frolicking around in the back.

 

[The don godfather]

For Shane Wright? Sure thing.

I'll do that deal in a heartbeat .

 

[Bruin4]

Hopefully they stay at their draft table instead of frolicking around in the back.

No worries there as the NHL is going to a
decentralized draft, a format that has teams making selections from their own facilities rather than traveling to a central location( LA)and making them from the draft floor.

Source: NHL draft set for L.A., to have new format

The 2025 NHL draft, which is moving to a decentralized format, will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in June, a source confirmed to ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[KillerMillerTime]

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Two spots can absolutely make a difference, even one spot can make a difference

Of course you would rather pick higher but the there are many instances where the
5\6 spots were outperformed 7\8 picks.

2015 Werenski at #8, has been better than 5-7
2016 Keller taken at #7 outperformed Juolevi at #5
2017 Middlestadt #8 outperformed Glass at #6

It looks to me they should be selecting a good prospect so its totally useless and a waste of time bitching or whining about it.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Of course you would rather pick higher but the there are many instances where the
5\6 spots were outperformed 7\8 picks.

2015 Werenski at #8, has been better than 5-7
2016 Keller taken at #7 outperformed Juolevi at #5
2017 Middlestadt #8 outperformed Glass at #6

It looks to me they should be selecting a good prospect so its totally useless and a waste of time bitching or whining about it.

After the shitshow season they just had and their drafting history, we are allowed to complain or criticize all we want

The glass is not half full with this team

 

[quietbruinfan]

After the shitshow season they just had and their drafting history, we are allowed to complain or criticize all we want

The glass is not half full with this team

There's a glass?

 

[DiggityDog]

McQueen: I read that his skating "can use work?" Not sure what "expert or experts" said that, but if true, no thanks.
Added to that the back issue(s) and I hard pass!
Of course if he's there in the 2nd round when we pick, fine.
The Bruins can not risk taking damaged or seriously questionable picks.
IMO Sweeney knows this, he's not going to take any chances, unless he doesn't like it here.
I would be fine with most of the other top Centers identified by many here, assuming Misa is long gone, I especially
like Desnoyers, Frondell, Hagens, O'Brien in no particular order. I kinda feel like Sweeney will pick whomever he thinks is closest to playing in 2025-26.

There are very few prospects in any draft where aspects of their game don’t need work.

 

[bbfan419]

Smith plays RW unless they plan on moving him back?

They have other guys as well. Martone played for Canada in an exhibition against Hungary with NHL players, held his own with a goal and assist.

 

[bbfan419]

That's the silver lining. Instead of the Bruins losing round 1, having nothing, they played 7 less games and have a nice top 7 pick. That's how you build back up. They should do the same things the next two seasons tbh

Get McKenna and then DuPont and you basically have MacKinnon and Makar.

 

[bbfan419]

While I agree he’s likely a NHLer, they should be swinging for higher offensive upside at 7 than “NHLer.”

They didn’t move down 10 spots they’re still in a good position to get a guy with 1st/2nd line upside. What do you think Brady Martin projects as? Everyone kills Sweeney for selecting Frederic and Beecher in the first round and then turn around and want to take Brady Martin at 7.

Don't get me wrong I like Martin, but they should be aiming higher than that with this pick.

Martin has far more talent and potential than either Frederick or Beecher combined.

 

[Coach Parker]

Just feels like the trade market and circus only opens up if one of the top six teams picks outside the consensus top six.

If that happens, the Bruins pick becomes huge.

Personally, I'd rather trade for the 1C now and let someone else bank on a reach in the 1-6. If it goes the way most project, the 7-20 picks are essentially a wash and the Bruins pick becomes the least valuable in the top ten given the drop.

 

[slim399]

How Brady Martin’s farm upbringing helped him become a top 2025 NHL Draft prospect

From his character to physical training, Martin's time on his family farm has made for a unique and successful journey in hockey.

www.nytimes.com

I am not sure if anyone posted this story yet. This kid sounds like a stud and still has a lot more potential for growth.

I know it’s a skill game now, but you win the Stanley cup with warriors like this.