

In 61 games, he had nine goals and 14 assists for just 23 points. John Beecher was selected 30th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and played his first full season with the Providence Bruins last season. They should be looking at drafting a center to bolster their pipeline, which seems particularly thin. With captain Patrice Bergeron and longtime veteran David Krejci still undecided on returning for another season, the Bruins have an obvious hole at the center position. Positions Bruins Need to Address at the Draft Today, we take a look at some potential draft targets that will help the Bruins address areas of concern. However, they still have five selections going into draft weekend. The 2023 NHL Entry Draft marks the first marquee event of the offseason, and the Bruins, barring a trade, will not make a selection in the first or second round. Unfortunately, the club hasn’t delivered in the postseason, and as a result, their prospect pool lacks NHL-ready players. While spending season after season as Stanley Cup contenders, the Bruins have traded away many of their top draft picks to add significant roster pieces in hopes of winning hockey’s ultimate prize. Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney has a crucial offseason ahead of him.
