Jun 7, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) skates the puck during the third period of game five of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
In 2016, the Boston Bruins selected their defenseman of the future by drafting Long Island-born Charlie McAvoy 14th overall out of Boston University. McAvoy would play the 2016-17 season for BU, but then make the jump to professional hockey after the college season was over.
McAvoy instantly impressed in Providence, registering two assists in four games.