Official 2015 Bruins Draft Thread

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Definitely seems like a consensus top 12, which is unfortunate. Reminds me of 2011 when there seemed to be a really solid top 6 or 7, and I thought the Bruins would've had to settle for a Ryan Murphy or Nathan Beaulieu at 9. Dougie ended up dropping though, which was pretty unexpected. All it takes is for one team to have some other player higher on their draft board though.

If there's a 'consensus' top-12, you can always be sure that one or two of them will be there at 14. It's the same every year.

 

[Shaun]

so many meaningless wins cost the bruins a shot at a top 10 pick

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

so many meaningless wins cost the bruins a shot at a top 10 pick

All those wins were meaningfull at the time tough.

The only meaningless thing in that season was the Marchand goal that costed us the 13th pick and one more % to get McDavid...

 

[thegodfather]

Only asking this because it seems we have a lot of guys who are following our young kids and Jr hockey.

So...

If our need seems to be scoring why is everyone hell bent on drafting a Dman ?

 

[Man Rocket]

Thanks for the list, Hamilton-Roy-Krug would certainly give us more speed and points/offense.

It would be a change in our blue line, Chara-Seids slower stronger shutdown players going away and we'd have 3 speedster with offense instead.
3 future 40-50 point blue liners? Should be good for playoff races.

But I'm still dreaming that someone drops so we get a top forward propect.

I appreciate this compilation, thanks. If you had the time and interest, I would love to see your next dozen or so to see what's lying around #37. I'm still on the Meier train but my 2nd choice there is Roy. If we get a forward in 1st, have liked some of things I've read about Matthew Spencer for 2nd round.

eg. Future Considerations says "A big, mean, physical presence from the blueline…strong and steady on defense, and he uses his size to his advantage to control players along the boards, to lay out some big hits and to eliminate opponents from the play…plays a simple, yet effective game on defense, using his size and stick to make plays and contain his man…he breaks up plays with his aggressiveness and is strong down low…offensive game is raw as he shows good outlets and mostly safe first feeds out of his zone…not a natural puck rusher, but will join the attack…shows off a hard shot from the point."

Anyone else heard anything about this kid that would make him a good pick at 37?

Thanks a lot for this - just quick look at lunch but great source to check out tonight. I like others want a defenseman at 14 like Roy or Zborial. If you hit here you are in great shape going forward with 3 offensive players on the backline under 25

No problem, enjoy. It was fun to put together.

Only asking this because it seems we have a lot of guys who are following our young kids and Jr hockey.

So...

If our need seems to be scoring why is everyone hell bent on drafting a Dman ?

A lot of the top forward talent looks like it could be gone at 14, drafting D could be a BPA pick depending how the draft falls. Scoring is a top need but so is the D, Chara and Seids are on the downslope.

 

[Shaun]

All those wins were meaningfull at the time tough.

The only meaningless thing in that season was the Marchand goal that costed us the 13th pick and one more % to get McDavid...

as soon as chara and krejci got hurt the season was over. if they shut them down and tanked the rest of the way they probably finish in the top 7.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Yeesh, I hope they don't pass on top talent at 14 just to pick less talented players because they have "jam". I want nothing to do with those guys at 14.

Provorov is gone by 9 at the latest, probably sooner (PHI at 7?)

I agree. Just trying to see who Dom may have been eluding to? IMO it may make more sense that they're targeting Juulsen or Carlo @ #37. Merkley could certainly be on their radar as well for 14. Still would prefer Meier, Connor or Zboril over Merkley, Bittner or Harkins.

 

[BB88]

No problem, enjoy. It was fun to put together.




A lot of the top forward talent looks like it could be gone at 14, drafting D could be a BPA pick depending how the draft falls. Scoring is a top need but so is the D, Chara and Seids are on the downslope.

Somehow we need to find a D partner for Dougie, we have zero prospects who could do that.

Maybe we could draft andersson on the 2nd round if Konency/someone drops.
If Guryanov drops to 37th it could be a huge pick.

 

[thegodfather]

Somehow we need to find a D partner for Dougie, we have zero prospects who could do that.

Maybe we could draft andersson on the 2nd round if Konency/someone drops.
If Guryanov drops to 37th it could be a huge pick.

But any defenseman we draft this year won't be ready this year or the next...

Why can't Morrow or Trotman or Krug be his partner ?

 

[rcduthie77]

If Pavel Zacha is still there at 10-12 I'd trade up to get him.

This kid has 1st line potential and could be our second consecutive steal of the draft. He'd be top 5 if not for injuries this season.

 

[don]

Looking for top end talent in this draft, I'd like to see Sweeney move up to get Werenski and Guryanov. Maybe that's asking too much, but that'd be a huge draft year for Boston.

Somehow we need to find a D partner for Dougie, we have zero prospects who could do that.

Maybe we could draft andersson on the 2nd round if Konency/someone drops.
If Guryanov drops to 37th it could be a huge pick.

Wouldn't mind the bolded myself. Werenski would look real good on Hamilton's left.

 

[PacificNWBruin]

But any defenseman we draft this year won't be ready this year or the next...

Why can't Morrow or Trotman or Krug be his partner ?

This. Pretty much I've been thinking/saying. If we draft a good D prospect at #14, cool. IMO I feel like there's forwards available at that pick with higher upside. BUT. Our IMMEDIATE need for a top 4 D or a scoring winger won't be fixed with this draft no matter who's drafted. There will also be good prospects available in rounds 2 & 3. We just need better drafting, period. Development of draft picks will be a lot better in the long run. I'm hoping they nail it with this draft. An immediate impact would be very nice too see. Also think there's talented diamonds-in-the-rough in the later rounds aswell.


Edit: I admittedly didn't agree with the Pastrnak pick. Mainly because I didn't know much about him.

 

[EverettMike]

What are the odds anyone we pick will be able to contribute next year anyway? Pastrnak is the exception, not the rule.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Only asking this because it seems we have a lot of guys who are following our young kids and Jr hockey.

So...

If our need seems to be scoring why is everyone hell bent on drafting a Dman ?

I detailed this in one of the other threads, but for me, offense and defense are intertwined. Better D-men mean better defending in your own end, regaining possession quicker, and transitioning back to offense faster. Better D-men also mean that your forwards can spend less time worrying about coming back to help the D and more time thinking about scoring goals.

 

[BB88]

But any defenseman we draft this year won't be ready this year or the next...

Why can't Morrow or Trotman or Krug be his partner ?

Don't get me wrong, I'm hoping for a forward.

A big concern though to me is that who can play with Hamilton in 2 years when Chara can't be asked to play 1st pairing minutes and in 3 years when he retires?
That player has to have skill and somehow that player must be found or we are in trouble, we have zero prospects growing up who could fill that role.
Without strong 1st pairing teams is going nowhere.
Krug+Hamilton are both offensive D's with lots of D issues, that's not a great pairing. Trotman/Morrow hopefully if everything goes perfextly can turn into 2nd pairing D's.

 

[BruinDust]

But any defenseman we draft this year won't be ready this year or the next...

Why can't Morrow or Trotman or Krug be his partner ?

I thought Morrow looked good with Hamilton earlier this season. While I don't project Morrow to be a No. 1-2 D-man, he'll probably end up a Top 4 guy later on and more than capable to be Hamilton's partner down the road. I wouldn't be at all shocked if they end up together next season, just not as the top pair.

I'm good with a forward if one of those top 7 forwards (Connor, Crouse, Rantanen, Zacha, Marner, Barzal, Meier) after McDavid/Eichel/Strome drop to the Bruins at the the 14th pick.

Otherwise take the next best D-man left. If that's one of Werenski/Provorov/Hanifin then great, but I don't expect either of them at 14.

Jeremy Roy would be my choice, yes he's a righty and probably wouldn't make a good fit as Hamilton's partner long-term but I think he's going to be a heck of D-man. He has skills you can't teach, would be ranked higher if his skating stride was a little smoother/less awkward but he is still a good skater with good speed, acceleration and agility.

If given the choice between a D-man and the remaining forwards including Konecny, I'll take the D-man I like every time. Much easier to acquire quality wingers through trade and free agency. To get quality top-end D-men you pretty much have to draft them yourself in today's era. The Bruins could get a good one at 14 and combined with Hamilton/Krug/Morrow/Trotman/Arnesson/O'Gara have a nice group to help supplant Chara and Seidenberg over the next few years.

 

[ChargersRookie]

I thought Morrow looked good with Hamilton earlier this season. While I don't project Morrow to be a No. 1-2 D-man, he'll probably end up a Top 4 guy later on and more than capable to be Hamilton's partner down the road. I wouldn't be at all shocked if they end up together next season, just not as the top pair.

I'm good with a forward if one of those top 7 forwards (Connor, Crouse, Rantanen, Zacha, Marner, Barzal, Meier) after McDavid/Eichel/Strome drop to the Bruins at the the 14th pick.

Otherwise take the next best D-man left. If that's one of Werenski/Provorov/Hanifin then great, but I don't expect either of them at 14.

Jeremy Roy would be my choice, yes he's a righty and probably wouldn't make a good fit as Hamilton's partner long-term but I think he's going to be a heck of D-man. He has skills you can't teach, would be ranked higher if his skating stride was a little smoother/less awkward but he is still a good skater with good speed, acceleration and agility.

If given the choice between a D-man and the remaining forwards including Konecny, I'll take the D-man I like every time. Much easier to acquire quality wingers through trade and free agency. To get quality top-end D-men you pretty much have to draft them yourself in today's era. The Bruins could get a good one at 14 and combined with Hamilton/Krug/Morrow/Trotman/Arnesson/O'Gara have a nice group to help supplant Chara and Seidenberg over the next few years.

New Jersey could be willing to deal their but anyone thinking they'll give it away needs to see a doctor.

Therefore as a few have in the recent past and I see it now that you mention some names. The difference from the 4th-10th to 11th-16th is what? Is it worth an arm and half to move up?

I have that maybe the Bruins pull a Garth Snow move, gendre 2 picks for 4. I am not advocating that they give up on players they truly want. Just if they push the envelope they might force a team to commit. They need to be a little cutthroat in dealing.

 

[Ratty]

so many meaningless wins cost the bruins a shot at a top 10 pick

Winning seems to be a problem here. Happened to the Celtics too.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Winning seems to be a problem here. Happened to the Celtics too.

Winning sucks

 

[Man Rocket]

ISS released their final rankings yesterday. Bolded the players we have been targeting. We being HFboards . They are very high on Crouse.

1 McDavid, Connor C 1/13/1997 L 6.00.75 195 Erie OHL
2 Eichel, Jack C 10/28/1996 R 6.02 196 Boston Univ H.E.
3 Strome, Dylan C 3/7/1997 L 6.03 185 Erie OHL
4 Crouse, Lawson LW 6/23/1997 L 6.04 215 Kingston OHL
5 Hanifin, Noah LD 1/25/1997 L 6.02.75 203 Boston College H.E.
6 Marner, Mitchell C 5/5/1997 R 5.11 160 London OHL
7 Provorov, Ivan LD 1/13/1997 L 6.00.5 201 Brandon WHL
8 Barzal, Mathew C 5/26/1997 R 5.11.25 175 Seattle WHL
9 Rantanen, Mikko RW 10/29/1996 L 6.03.5 211 TPS Turku FinE
10 Zacha, Pavel C 4/6/1997 L 6.03 210 Sarnia OHL
11 Werenski, Zach RD 7/19/1997 L 6.02 206 Michigan BigTen
12 Konecny, Travis C 3/11/1997 R 5.09.75 175 Ottawa OHL
13 Connor, Kyle C 12/9/1996 L 6.01 177 Youngstown USHL
14 Meier, Timo RW 10/8/1996 L 6.01 209 Halifax QMJHL
15 White, Colin RW 1/30/1997 R 6.00 183 USA Under-18 NTDP
16 Chabot, Thomas LD 1/30/1997 L 6.01.5 180 Saint John QMJHL
17 Bittner, Paul LW 11/4/1996 L 6.04 204 Portland WHL
18 Svechnikov, Evgeny RW 10/31/1996 L 6.01.75 199 Cape Breton QMJHL
19 Merkley, Nick C 5/23/1997 R 5.10.5 191 Kelowna WHL
20 Ek Eriksson, Joel C 1/29/1997 L 6.01.75 180 Farjestad SweJE
21 Carlo, Brandon RD 11/26/1996 R 6.05 196 Tri-City WHL
22 Zboril, Jakub LD 2/21/1997 L 6.00.75 184 Saint John QMJHL
23 Roy, Jeremy RD 5/14/1997 R 6.00 188 Sherbrooke QMJHL
24 Guryanov, Denis RW 6/7/1997 L 6.02.5 183 Togliatti Ladya RusJr
25 Harkins, Jansen C/LW 5/23/1997 L 6.01.25 182 Prince George WHL
26 Sprong, Daniel RW 3/17/1997 R 6.00 180 Charlottetown QMJHL
27 Debrusk, Jake LW 10/17/1996 L 5.11.5 174 Swift Current WHL
28 Bracco, Jeremy RW 3/17/1997 R 5.09.25 173 USA Under-18 NTDP
29 Juulsen, Noah LD 4/2/1997 R 6.01.5 174 Everett WHL
30 Carlsson, Gabriel LD 1/2/1997 L 6.04 183 Linkoping SweJE


http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

 

[Eddie Munson]

ISS released their final rankings yesterday. Bolded the players we have been targeting. We being HFboards . They are very high on Crouse.

1 McDavid, Connor C 1/13/1997 L 6.00.75 195 Erie OHL
2 Eichel, Jack C 10/28/1996 R 6.02 196 Boston Univ H.E.
3 Strome, Dylan C 3/7/1997 L 6.03 185 Erie OHL
4 Crouse, Lawson LW 6/23/1997 L 6.04 215 Kingston OHL
5 Hanifin, Noah LD 1/25/1997 L 6.02.75 203 Boston College H.E.
6 Marner, Mitchell C 5/5/1997 R 5.11 160 London OHL
7 Provorov, Ivan LD 1/13/1997 L 6.00.5 201 Brandon WHL
8 Barzal, Mathew C 5/26/1997 R 5.11.25 175 Seattle WHL
9 Rantanen, Mikko RW 10/29/1996 L 6.03.5 211 TPS Turku FinE
10 Zacha, Pavel C 4/6/1997 L 6.03 210 Sarnia OHL
11 Werenski, Zach RD 7/19/1997 L 6.02 206 Michigan BigTen
12 Konecny, Travis C 3/11/1997 R 5.09.75 175 Ottawa OHL
13 Connor, Kyle C 12/9/1996 L 6.01 177 Youngstown USHL
14 Meier, Timo RW 10/8/1996 L 6.01 209 Halifax QMJHL
15 White, Colin RW 1/30/1997 R 6.00 183 USA Under-18 NTDP
16 Chabot, Thomas LD 1/30/1997 L 6.01.5 180 Saint John QMJHL
17 Bittner, Paul LW 11/4/1996 L 6.04 204 Portland WHL
18 Svechnikov, Evgeny RW 10/31/1996 L 6.01.75 199 Cape Breton QMJHL
19 Merkley, Nick C 5/23/1997 R 5.10.5 191 Kelowna WHL
20 Ek Eriksson, Joel C 1/29/1997 L 6.01.75 180 Farjestad SweJE
21 Carlo, Brandon RD 11/26/1996 R 6.05 196 Tri-City WHL
22 Zboril, Jakub LD 2/21/1997 L 6.00.75 184 Saint John QMJHL
23 Roy, Jeremy RD 5/14/1997 R 6.00 188 Sherbrooke QMJHL
24 Guryanov, Denis RW 6/7/1997 L 6.02.5 183 Togliatti Ladya RusJr
25 Harkins, Jansen C/LW 5/23/1997 L 6.01.25 182 Prince George WHL
26 Sprong, Daniel RW 3/17/1997 R 6.00 180 Charlottetown QMJHL
27 Debrusk, Jake LW 10/17/1996 L 5.11.5 174 Swift Current WHL
28 Bracco, Jeremy RW 3/17/1997 R 5.09.25 173 USA Under-18 NTDP
29 Juulsen, Noah LD 4/2/1997 R 6.01.5 174 Everett WHL
30 Carlsson, Gabriel LD 1/2/1997 L 6.04 183 Linkoping SweJE


http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

Kylington not in the top-30. Has his stock plummeted that much?

 

[BB88]

ISS released their final rankings yesterday. Bolded the players we have been targeting. We being HFboards . They are very high on Crouse.

1 McDavid, Connor C 1/13/1997 L 6.00.75 195 Erie OHL
2 Eichel, Jack C 10/28/1996 R 6.02 196 Boston Univ H.E.
3 Strome, Dylan C 3/7/1997 L 6.03 185 Erie OHL
4 Crouse, Lawson LW 6/23/1997 L 6.04 215 Kingston OHL
5 Hanifin, Noah LD 1/25/1997 L 6.02.75 203 Boston College H.E.
6 Marner, Mitchell C 5/5/1997 R 5.11 160 London OHL
7 Provorov, Ivan LD 1/13/1997 L 6.00.5 201 Brandon WHL
8 Barzal, Mathew C 5/26/1997 R 5.11.25 175 Seattle WHL
9 Rantanen, Mikko RW 10/29/1996 L 6.03.5 211 TPS Turku FinE
10 Zacha, Pavel C 4/6/1997 L 6.03 210 Sarnia OHL
11 Werenski, Zach RD 7/19/1997 L 6.02 206 Michigan BigTen
12 Konecny, Travis C 3/11/1997 R 5.09.75 175 Ottawa OHL
13 Connor, Kyle C 12/9/1996 L 6.01 177 Youngstown USHL
14 Meier, Timo RW 10/8/1996 L 6.01 209 Halifax QMJHL
15 White, Colin RW 1/30/1997 R 6.00 183 USA Under-18 NTDP
16 Chabot, Thomas LD 1/30/1997 L 6.01.5 180 Saint John QMJHL
17 Bittner, Paul LW 11/4/1996 L 6.04 204 Portland WHL
18 Svechnikov, Evgeny RW 10/31/1996 L 6.01.75 199 Cape Breton QMJHL
19 Merkley, Nick C 5/23/1997 R 5.10.5 191 Kelowna WHL
20 Ek Eriksson, Joel C 1/29/1997 L 6.01.75 180 Farjestad SweJE
21 Carlo, Brandon RD 11/26/1996 R 6.05 196 Tri-City WHL
22 Zboril, Jakub LD 2/21/1997 L 6.00.75 184 Saint John QMJHL
23 Roy, Jeremy RD 5/14/1997 R 6.00 188 Sherbrooke QMJHL
24 Guryanov, Denis RW 6/7/1997 L 6.02.5 183 Togliatti Ladya RusJr
25 Harkins, Jansen C/LW 5/23/1997 L 6.01.25 182 Prince George WHL
26 Sprong, Daniel RW 3/17/1997 R 6.00 180 Charlottetown QMJHL
27 Debrusk, Jake LW 10/17/1996 L 5.11.5 174 Swift Current WHL
28 Bracco, Jeremy RW 3/17/1997 R 5.09.25 173 USA Under-18 NTDP
29 Juulsen, Noah LD 4/2/1997 R 6.01.5 174 Everett WHL
30 Carlsson, Gabriel LD 1/2/1997 L 6.04 183 Linkoping SweJE


http://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-30/

With that I'd hope LA would grab Meier and strenghten their rw line which is getting weak with Brown and Williams issues and leave us Connor. But I think Connor will be taken ahead of Konency.

Someone will drop and I hope/dream we take that player and not do anything crazy. 14th is a good pick to get a dropper.

 

[bruinsfan1970]

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