Bruins among teams who met with center expected to be drafted high
The Bruins have been doing their homework on prospects as the NHL Entry Draft approaches.
Boston has the No. 7 pick and has been linked in mock drafts to Jake O'Brien (OHL) and Brady Martin (OHL) — both of which were present during the NHL Combine.
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Martin confirmed to reporters that the Bruins were among the teams to take him out to dinner. The others were the Utah Mammoth, Nashville Predators and the Philadelphia Flyers — all who have higher picks in the draft than Boston.
The Bruins go into the draft with a need for center depth. And Martin could certainly fill that void.
A 6-foot center, Martin showed off his skills for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds during the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season when he amassed 33 goals and 39 assists for 72 points.
The 18-year-old, who revealed Tom Wilson and Sam Bennett as two players he looks up to, isn't afraid to be physical and throw his weight around near the boards and in puck battles — something the Bruins have been missing.
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But Martin's skating could use some work. However, he could develop into a Swiss Army Knife-type player the Bruins need, and many scouts believe he's the type of player teams need if they want to make a lengthy Stanley Cup Playoffs run.
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