WITHOUT A PICK in the first, second or third round, and with only three total selections at their disposal, the Bruins enter the draft in the role of observer as much as active participant. It’s also the third consecutive draft in which Boston doesn’t have a first-round choice, which puts more pressure on making every pick count.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Though the B’s are solid up and down the lineup, the possible departures of pending UFAs Jake DeBrusk and James van Riemsdyk would leave the team searching for secondary scoring. Boston has to explore retaining the wingers or finding a way, be it through trade or free agency, to replace the 30 or so combined goals the pair can provide. Adding another legit top-six threat wouldn’t hurt, either. David Pastrnak could use…
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