Bruins Double Down on Youth in 2026 NHL Draft
Boston targets Russian, Swedish talent to rebuild depth after win-now trade.

The Boston Bruins went volume shopping at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, snagging seven prospects after dealing their first-rounder for immediate help. Headlined by Russian netminder Yuri Ivanov and Swedish winger Nils Bartholdsson, Boston’s scouting staff targeted size and grit. Ivanov, a 6-foot-3 goalie from the MHL, is projected as a potential franchise cornerstone.



























