Bruins select winger Nils Bartholdsson 88th overall in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On June 27, 2026, the Boston Bruins chose winger Nils Bartholdsson with the 88th overall pick in the NHL Draft. Bartholdsson, who stands at 5’11 and weighs 179 pounds, has been impressive with Rögle BK's U20 team, posting over a point per game. His performance comes amid limited appearances with the SHL club during their deep playoff run. The Bruins are anticipating Bartholdsson’s contributions as he joins the team, celebrated by fans and analysts alike.
- •Nils Bartholdsson drafted 88th overall by Bruins
- •Plays for Rögle BK in SHL and U20 Nationell
- •Averaged over a point per game at U20 level
- •Limited playtime in SHL due to team's playoff success
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins Pick 5-Foot-11 Swede 'Sniper' With 2nd Selection In NHL Draft
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins select Winger Nils Bartholdsson 88th Overall!
"If you wanted some scoring upside, the Bruins have you covered with their 3rd overall pick, Nils Bartholdsson! Bartholdsson, who plays for Rögle BK in the SHL and U20 Nationell, is 5’11 and 179 pounds, shooting right. He’s distinguished himself as a slightly over a point per game sniper with Rögle’s U20 team, though only […]
"The Bruins took Swedish native Nils Bartholdsson in the third round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:38 PMBruins Pick 5-Foot-11 Swede 'Sniper' With 2nd Selection In NHL Draft
The Bruins took Swedish native Nils Bartholdsson in the third round.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 6:13 PMBruins select Winger Nils Bartholdsson 88th Overall!
If you wanted some scoring upside, the Bruins have you covered with their 3rd overall pick, Nils Bartholdsson! Bartholdsson, who plays for Rögle BK in the SHL and U20 Nationell, is 5’11 and 179 pounds, shooting right. He’s distinguished himself as a slightly over a point per game sniper with Rögle’s U20 team, though only […]
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