The Boston Bruins did not have a pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, during which Montreal selected Juraj Slafkovsky with the top overall pick Thursday night.
The Bruins started things off Friday by selecting Matthew Poitras, from the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League, with the 54th overall pick.
We’ll be tracking the Bruins’ picks as they are made throughout Friday’s rounds, so check back for updates.
Here are the Bruins’ picks:
Round 2, No. 54: Matthew Poitras
Right before the Bruins’ first pick of the draft was made, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly announced a trade, but not one involving Boston.