Don Sweeney acknowledged that this year’s NHL Draft is different. It has been 14 years since the Bruins picked in the top 10, meaning this year’s seventh overall selection carries plenty of weight. “We're picking at a much more elevated position,

BRIGHTON, Mass. — Only four NHL clubs were worse than the Boston Bruins in 2024-25. Jim Montgomery and Joe Sacco, the two coaches placed in charge this past season, are no longer around. The Bruins have just five forwards under contract for 2025-26.

While finding a player who can make an impact in the NHL in his draft year is difficult, Boston does have the No. 7 overall pick, so it is possible.