Boston Bruins prepare for NHL Draft with 23rd overall pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The NHL Draft is set for Friday, with the Boston Bruins holding the 23rd overall selection. Originally expected to have two first-round picks, the Bruins' options diminished when the Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery. The team seeks to strengthen its roster, particularly by considering needs on defense and right wing. Various draft boards indicate players like Elton Hermansson, JP Hurlbert, and Maddox Dagenais may be available around their pick. Analysis has highlighted the importance of balancing roster needs with the best available talent for this draft opportunity in Buffalo.
- •Bruins own the 23rd overall pick in the NHL Draft
- •They previously had two first-round picks
- •Potential targets include Elton Hermansson and Maddox Dagenais
- •The draft takes place in Buffalo on Friday
- •Focus is on drafting for need versus best player available
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins Draft Talk: Prospects in Range, Out of Reach at No. 23
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