The first pick in the 2023 NHL Draft was no surprise to anyone with the Chicago Blackhawks taking Connor Bedard. These are the other top picks in this year’s draft.
The Boston Bruins did not participate in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday night in Nashville because they didn't have a pick. They should be much busier Thursday with five picks in rounds two through seven.
This is an important draft for the Bruins. They have one of the worst prospect pools in the league. They need to find some useful role players with these middle to late round picks over the next couple years to help fill out their roster.
The Bruins have had some success after the first round in recent years. The most notable example is drafting goalie Jeremy Swayman in the fourth round in 2017. The Bruins also appear to have something special with centers Matthew Poitras (second round, 2022) and Brett Harrison (third round, 2021).
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Day 2 of the draft begins at 11 a.m. ET. The Bruins will be on the clock for the first time toward the end of the third round at 92nd overall.
Here's a list of every Bruins pick. It will be updated when each player is selected or any trades are made.
92nd overall, Round 3: Christopher Pelosi, Center, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
124th overall, Round 4: Beckett Hendrickson, Center, U.S. National Development Team (USHL)
188th overall, Round 6: Ryan Walsh, Center, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
214th overall, Round 7 (via L.A. Kings): Casper Nassen, Right Wing, Vasteras Jr. (Sweden-Jr)
220th overall, Round 7: Kristian Kostadinski, Defenseman, Vastra Frolunda Jr. (Sweden-Jr)
