Boston Bruins Draft New Talent in 2026 NHL Draft

The Boston Bruins selected seven new prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft, held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

What happened at the draft?

The Bruins' director of amateur scouting, Ryan Nadeau, expressed satisfaction with the team's picks, stating they addressed some key areas.

The team traded their first-round pick to the Utah Mammoth as part of a deal for JJ Peterka.

Who are the new prospects?

Yuri Ivanov, a 17-year-old goaltender, was the Bruins' first selection, taken in the second round, 56th overall.

Ivanov stands at 6-foot-2, 165 pounds, and was ranked No. 10 amongst international goalies by NHL Central Scouting.

What are the prospects' backgrounds?

Nils Bartholdsson, an 18-year-old forward from Halmstad, Sweden, was taken in the third round, 88th overall.

Bartholdsson spent most of the 2025-26 season with Rögle BK U20, scoring 42 points in 32 games.

The Boston Bruins are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 45-27 record, on a W2 streak as of July 2, 2026.

The team's new prospects will look to make an impact in the upcoming season.

Ryan Nadeau noted that the team values players like Bartholdsson, who is competitive and not shy about shooting.

The Bruins' draft class will be closely watched as they develop and potentially join the team.