Potential selections for Bruins first 2022 draft pick
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Dorin Canaday
July 2, 2022 (4:57)
The Boston Bruins do not own a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, as they shipped it to the Anaheim Ducks to acquire Hampus Lindholm at the deadline. The Bruins are slated to pick at number 52 as their first pick in this year's draft, which will go down on July 8th.
Does Boston pick the best player available or for team need?
Obviously, selecting a centre prospect would be the most ideal for Sweeney, but going with the best player available at the pick will most likely be the best option.
Potential centre selections at the 52nd pick:
Jack Hughes � United States
Scouting report as per Dobber Prospects:
(Not THAT Jack Hughes) had 7 goals and 9 assists with Northeastern University this season. He's ranked from 29th to 73rd overall by professional prospect scouting.
''Skilled playmaker who plays a mature two-way game. His upside may be limited but his floor is relatively high and he should grow into an impactful third line NHL centre at the very least.''
Filip Bystedt � Sweden
Bystedt is ranked anywhere from 34th to 70th by scouting reports. He spent
Scouting report per Dobber Prospects:
''Playmaking centre with great size. Added mobility and strength could see him develop into a strong middle-six pivot at the NHL level.''
Cameron Lund - United States
Lund recorded 25 goals and 25 assists in 62 games with the Green Bay Gambles of the USHL in the 2021-22 season. He's committed to Northeastern University next season and is ranked anywhere between 43rd to 107th.
Scouting report as per Dobber Prospects:
''Large-framed, skilled scoring forward who plays with pace � much better with the puck than without. Compete level needs to improve to become a top-six forward at the NHL level.''
Ludwig Persson - Sweden
Persson had 1 goal and 1 assist in 13 games with Frolunda HC of the SHL (Sweden's highest pro league) and is ranked anywhere between 30th and 101st.
Scouting report as per Dobber Prospects:
''Smooth skating offensively-minded forward. Needs to round out the rest of his game to earn opportunities to let his offense shine but possesses legitimate upside as a scoring threat at the NHL level.''
Jack Devine,/b> - United States
Ranked anywhere between 77th and 143rd, Devine had 3 goals and 16 assists in 39 games with the University of Denver.
Scouting report as per EPRinkside.com:
''Devine is a slippery skater with high-end offensive instincts that allow him to facilitate playmaking for his wingers.''
Who should the Boston Bruins select with the 52nd overall pick?
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