Bruins select 17-year-old goalie Yuri Ivanov in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Boston Bruins selected goaltender Yuri Ivanov with the 56th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft held on June 27. Ivanov, 17, played for Moscow Spartak Jr. in the MHL and recorded a.926 save percentage in the 2025-26 season. While ranked 10th among goalies by NHL Central Scouting, the pick is seen as a reach. Ivanov cited Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman as a role model and expressed excitement about joining the team.
- •Yuri Ivanov chosen 56th overall by the Bruins
- •Ivanov played for Moscow Spartak Jr. in the MHL
- •He posted a.926 save percentage in 2025-26
- •The selection is considered a reach by scouts
- •Ivanov aims to emulate Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins Pick 17-Year-Old Goalie With First Selection In 2026 NHL Draft
"The Bruins grabbed a young goaltender with their first pick.
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