A projected deep and solid New England prospect crop was validated at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft last month.
With the 2012 NHL Draft in the books, it’s time to grade the B's efforts and do some quick analysis on what the future might hold for the newest players in the system.
The Bruins selected a wide array of players at this year's draft, but none who appear to be options for the team for at least three years or more.
New England was well-represented at this year's draft, as a dozen of the region's natives were selected.
The B's selected netminder Malcolm Subban -- the younger brother of Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban -- in the first round of the NHL draft.
Peter Chiarelli said there was a 20 percent chance the Bruins might be able to move up, but it looks like they'll be sticking with the 24th pick in the first round.
With only five total draft picks, the Bruins will have to find value later on in a pool that has decidedly mixed reviews in terms of depth and quality.
Picking at the back of the pack, the Bruins will seek future building blocks at this year's draft on June 22-23 in Pittsburgh.
If the Bruins are looking for more power at the forward position in the first round, Brendan Gaunce and Stefan Matteau are legitimate options.
For teams in need of a mobile, puck-moving defenseman at a bargain rate, the Green Bay Gamblers' Jordan Schmaltz could fit the bill.
The B's haven't had great luck with goalies in the first round, but could the team roll the dice on Swedish netminder Oscar Dansk at this year's draft?
When it comes to bloodlines and the 2012 NHL Draft, names don’t come with much more recognition than that of Saskatoon center Lukas Sutter.
Coming off of what was one of the thinnest New England-area draft crops in recent memory a year ago, the 2012 class boasts solid depth.
It's been 12 years since the Bruins took a Swedish player in the first round. One of Ludvig Byström or Pontus Åberg may change that.
Portland Winterhawks blueliner Derrick Pouliot is yet another player in what is a strong class of defensemen in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
If NHL clubs are looking for a late-bloomer who could pay immediate dividends, Barrie Colts forward Tanner Pearson just might be their guy.
An element of unpredictability is why draft rankings are split over U.S. NTDP forward Nic Kerdiles, who came into the year as a surefire first-rounder.
It may take some maneuvering on the draft board to get things done for Peter Chiarelli and the Bruins.
If behind-the-scenes talk among scouts is true, University of Michigan winger Phil Di Giuseppe should be a first-round pick at this year's draft.
There aren’t many players who elevated their stock more than Guelph Storm defenseman Matt Finn for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
If you’re of the belief that the Bruins need to add defensive depth, then Brady Skjei could be in the club’s wheelhouse for the 2012 NHL Draft.
If NHL teams are looking to add smarts, toughness and character, Saskatoon d-man Dalton Thrower could one of the better options at the 2012 draft.
Reviews may be mixed on Guelph's Scott Kosmachuk, but the hard-nosed, high-scoring forward has plenty of attributes the Bruins covet.
Sometimes, it pays to fly under the radar. Just ask Providence College recruit and 2012 NHL Entry Draft riser Mark Jankowski.
Oshawa Generals center Scott Laughton is living proof that you can overcome a tough start with a strong finish.
Two of New England’s top draft candidates, Brian Hart (Cumberland, Maine) and Chris Calnan (Norwell, Mass.), carry the once-coveted power forward tag.
Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (Charlestown, Mass.) is one of the best 2012 NHL Entry Draft prospects no one is talking about.
His Twitter handle is "MysteryMan93" but Indiana Ice forward Robbie Baillargeon (Enfield, Conn.) is a mystery no more to NHL draft watchers.
Peterborough Petes d-man Slater Koekkoek hasn't played hockey since November, but his stock isn't expected to take a big hit at the 2012 NHL Draft.
With NHL teams on the lookout for the next legitimate power forward in the mold of Milan Lucic, it comes as no surprise that Plymouth Whalers winger Tom Wilson tops the list when it comes to 2012 draft eligibles who best resemble Boston’s bruiser.
If the 30 NHL teams have been paying attention to his stellar high school career, then BU recruit Brendan Collier has a good chance of being selected in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
If the cupboard was a little bare in the Bay State as far as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft was concerned, St. John’s Prep power winger Sam Kurker is one more reason for Massachusetts to enjoy a renaissance in June.
KUA d-man Doyle Somerby (Marblehead, Mass.) hopes to ride the positive wave of a prep championship right into the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Noble and Greenough's Chris Calnan has intrigued observers and pro talent hounds with his consistency and penchant for coming up big in the clutch.
Harvard recruit Devin Tringale boosted the odds of hearing his named called at the 2012 NHL Draft after leading Lawrence Academy to a prep championship.
The Indiana Ice are one of the United States Hockey League’s more lethal clubs, and also boast a pair of New England standouts in Robbie Baillargeon and Jon Gillies.
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft is shaping up to be one of the strongest classes for defensemen in history, and that does not even take into account several sterling forwards expected to be at the top of it all next June.
This week, a bevy of prospects for the 2012 NHL Entry Drafts went to Toronto for the second annual Research, Development and Orientation (RDO) Camp hosted by the Central Scouting Service and NHL.