NHL NHL Draft Lottery - - Bruins fall to 7th

[Montecristo]

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.

Lol mcqueen is 10000% going in the top 15. He will not be there in round 2 to get taken begrudgingly by you. Hes by far the most interesting player in this draft with the highest upside outside of the top 5. Hes a massive risk and i do not want boston to take him at 7. But only because their whole system sucks and i want someone 1-2 years away if they pan out, not 3-5. They finally got a chip for the first time in 10 years, id rather they not put it on green at the roulette table. Put it on red, or maybe a square if they wanna gamble a little.

 

[The don godfather]

If o'Brian is there you nab him keep it simple. Hes anywhere from 5 to 8 range .Perfect pick.

 

[HustleB]

Sweeney will reach because he is Sweeney, and I will blast him for it because I am me.

Can you tell us the picks and number 7 you wouldn't blast Sweeney for?

 

[since76]

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.

And Mcqueen production was poor in junior , he is bigger than others juniors and can’t produce more ??? No way i want bruins take him

 

[HustleB]

Can you tell us the picks and number 7 you wouldn't blast Sweeney for?

I saw a post from you after I asked talking about this. Still feel free to answer if you please or not.

 

[Boston Bandit]

There's a glass?

It got smashed back in 2019

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

The worst part about slipping out of the top 5 is it makes the pick less automatic.

Now there's room for Sweeney to try to outsmart everyone else again

 

[rfournier103]

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

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

Gary Bettman is obsessed with turning the NHL into the NBA - complete with shady lotteries and “game management” by referees. Perhaps he should take a harder look at the NFL, instead. The NFL is no less shady, but is almost bulletproof in the court of public opinion. The idea of a lottery in the NFL (or MLB) is laughable.

 

[Number8]

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

Absolutely. Hartnell would have been good. Maybe I wouldn’t hate him if we’d picked him.

That 2000 draft was putrid though. Really really weak.

Would also have been nice to snag Kronwell though. He’d have been a huge fan favorite in Boston. Detroit sure was glad when we skipped on him two picks before them with our 2nd 1st that year.

Pretty easy to do after the fact though. I’m super good at that kind of drafting.

 

[The don godfather]

The worst part about slipping out of the top 5 is it makes the pick less automatic.

Now there's room for Sweeney to try to outsmart everyone else again

Oh no my stomach churns .

 

[Boston Bandit]

Oh no my stomach churns .

Pepto time

 

[LJReborn]

The worst part about slipping out of the top 5 is it makes the pick less automatic.

Now there's room for Sweeney to try to outsmart everyone else again

He's not going to go off the reservation, have faith. It's pick 7, not 27

 

[Oates2Neely]

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

And MacKinnon & Makar were just bounced in round one. Isles jump up 9 spots to 1st overall. Hockey is a fickle sport

 

[The don godfather]

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Pepto time

I've got 2 bottles ready for draft night.

 

[The don godfather]

And MacKinnon & Makar were just bounced in round one. Isles jump up 9 spots to 1st overall. Hockey is a fickle sport

It's ok those poor isies fan deserve some happiness that team has been in dumps for decades .

 

[quietbruinfan]

Can you tell us the picks and number 7 you wouldn't blast Sweeney for?

McQueen is the only one where I would blast him. I think they should go for someone with a higher ceiling than Martin. O, Brien TBD. Anyone else projected in the top 10 is ok to good.

 

[The don godfather]

McQueen is the only one where I would blast him. I think they should go for someone with a higher ceiling than Martin. O, Brien TBD. Anyone else projected in the top 10 is ok to good.

Yes skill and more skill.

 

[Oates2Neely]

It's ok those poor isies fan deserve some happiness that team has been in dumps for decades .

Agreed Don! Hard to be mad about the Isles catching a break. Although they did get DiPietro & Tavares 1st overall (both after Bostons last 1st round pick; Joe Thornton 1997). The Bruins were due a gift more than the Isles were

 

[quietbruinfan]

Btw, my somewhat connected Ranger fan friend says NYR are looking to trade pick 12. There could be definite possibilities there. ...

 

[The don godfather]

Agreed Don! Hard to be mad about the Isles catching a break. Although they did get DiPietro & Tavares 1st overall (both after Bostons last 1st round pick; Joe Thornton 1997). The Bruins were due a gift more than the Isles were

It would nice to see the isles back . I was a huge mike bossy fan and met him and have a autograph signed book from him.

 

[The don godfather]

Btw, my somewhat connected Ranger fan friend says NYR are looking to trade pick 12. There could be definite possibilities there. ...

Maybe trade down with them and get cuylle.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Maybe trade down with them and get cuylle.

I wasn't thinking Cuylle because I think he goes nowhere. My friend likes him too. But a trade down for a couple of picks or possibly a player works in theory. I don't want Krieder and Ziba is aging, but they are out there. We have the cap room. Ziba just sold his townhouse...

 

[The don godfather]

I wasn't thinking Cuylle because I think he goes nowhere. My friend likes him too. But a trade down for a couple of picks or possibly a player works in theory. I don't want Krieder and Ziba is aging, but they are out there. We have the cap room. Ziba just sold his townhouse...

If I'm trading down and getting ziba and that brutal contact I want another 1st round pick unprotected 2027 plus a 2nd and 3rd. I believe they traded their 2026 1st round pick.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

Btw, my somewhat connected Ranger fan friend says NYR are looking to trade pick 12. There could be definite possibilities there. ...

I'd consider this. Trade down to 12 (you'd have to get a good return) and then take Carter Bear at 12.

 

[quietbruinfan]

If I'm trading down and getting ziba and that brutal contact I want another 1st round pick unprotected 2027 plus a 2nd and 3rd. I believe they traded their 2026 1st round pick.

His contract is brutal, but I think that's bit much. As long as they identify someone good, I would take Jones and a second or Othmann etc.