Bruins drop to pick No. 7 in draft lottery
Briefly

The Bruins ended a challenging season by dropping in the NHL Draft Lottery to the seventh overall pick, following the firing of their coach and trading of their captain. Despite the setback, General Manager Don Sweeney remains optimistic about the potential to draft an impactful player from a strong talent pool. With several promising centers available, Sweeney emphasized the team's strategy of selecting the best player overall, rather than being confined to positional needs, highlighting the team's long-term vision for success in the league.
In a season marred by turmoil, the Bruins faced major setbacks including a coaching change and draft lottery disappointment, yet remain hopeful about their potential picks.
General Manager Don Sweeney expressed optimism despite falling to seventh in the draft lottery, emphasizing the opportunity to select a significant player from a strong draft class.
Sweeney mentioned, 'We’re just going to take the best player that has a chance to be the best player in the National Hockey League that he’s capable of being.'
The Bruins have a chance to select a player from a pool rich with centers, but Sweeney is determined to choose based on talent rather than position.
Read at Boston Herald
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