Who Could the Bruins Target in the Later Rounds of the 2023 NHL Draft
The 2023 NHL Draft has a lot of depth even after the first round, the Draft kicks off next Wednesday night with round one selections being made.
FloHockey.com prospect writer Chris Peters wrote an article on June 20th, 2023, mentioning NHL Draft eligible prospects outside his top 100 and could be available in the later rounds.
The Bruins are without first and second round picks, not having selections until the third, fourth, sixth, and two in the seventh round of the upcoming draft.
With that in mind, let's take a look at who the Boston Bruins could draft in the later round of this years draft.
Cole Knuble
Players Information:
Position: Center
Hand: Right
Date of Birth: July 1, 2004
Born: East Grand Rapids, MI
Age: 18
Height: 5'11 (180 cm)
Weight: 184 (83 kg)
Rankings:
Ranked #106 by EliteProspects.com
Ranked #83 by Daily Faceoff
Ranked #105 by NHL Central
Ranked #186 by Draft Prospects Hockey
Scouting Report:
The 5'11» 185-pound center has played the last two seasons with the USHL Force, playing in 124 games with career totals of 50-66-116. The 18-year-old Michigan native has committed to the University of Notre Dame in the NCAA as a freshman this fall.
Players Information:
Position: Defence
Hand: Left
Date of Birth: March 30, 2004
Born: Newark, NJ
Age: 19
Height: 6'2 (188 cm)
Weight: 207 (94 kg)
Rankings:
Ranked #90 by EliteProspects.com
Ranked #92 by TSN/Craig Button
Ranked #114 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Scouting Report:
There is a lot to like about Dionicio. He has good size and his frame is solidly built. He uses that size and bulk to play a physical game. And when he hits, he hits to hurt � not in the literal sense, but he hits very hard. And he uses that physical stature in his competitiveness when it comes to the board battles and in front of his goaltender. He just will not give up. - OHL writers
Position: Goalie
Hand: Left
Date of Birth: April 14, 2003
Born: Coquitlam, BC
Age: 20
Height: 6'0 (179 cm)
Weight: 179 (81 kg)
Rankings:
Ranked #173 by FC Hockey
Ranked #28 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)
Ranked #142 by Draft Prospects Hockey
Scouting Report:
Yes the Bruins do in fact need goalie depth and Thomas Milic would be a great addition. He was incredible this season � In 33 games with the Thunderbirds, Milic posted career highs with a 27-3-1 record in the regular season with a 2.08 GAA and .928 Save%. The young goaltender also won 2023 WHL Playoffs MVP posting a 16-3-0 record adding a 1.95 GAA and .933 Save% helping the Thunderbirds win the WHL Championship.
Source: Blackngoldhockey
| POLL | ||
Who would you rather the Bruins pick? | ||
| Milic | 37 | 59.7 % |
| Knuble | 13 | 21 % |
| Dionicio | 12 | 19.4 % |
| List of polls | ||
