Overview

• Boston holds the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, marking its first top-10 selection in 14 years.
• The organization accumulated seven total selections this year, including two second-round choices acquired via previous trades.
• GM Don Sweeney has committed to taking the best player available and singled out a top-six center as the franchise’s primary roster need.
• Finishing among the league’s five worst teams in 2024-25 secured Boston its highest draft slot since 2011.
• Live first-round coverage begins at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN as the Bruins look to infuse high-end talent into their prospect pool.