When Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney had a first-round pick in the 2021 Entry Draft, 21st overall, he selected forward Fabian Lysell. It was a little surprising at the time that he fell that far, like James Hagens did last year. Hagens was once seen as the top overall pick in the 2025 Draft class, but tumbled for some reason down to No. 7 and the Bruins.
Lysell was never seen as the top overall pick in his Draft class, but he was predicted to go higher than 21st overall. After he was selected, he quickly rose to the top of the Bruins' prospect pool and was near the top for a couple of seasons.