The Bruins understood the risks when they made the call to select Dean Letourneau with the 25th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
For a Boston organization lacking in terms of talent down the middle, a project like Letourneau represented a worthwhile gamble.
If he developed into a legitimate NHLer, Letourneau had the makings of a matchup nightmare in the pro game, with his slick hands complemented by an imposing 6-foot-7 frame. The numbers were also encouraging, as Letourneau racked up 61 goals and 127 points across 56 games against prep competition at St. Andrew’s College.