The Boston Bruins are quickly trending toward another draft lottery during the 2025-26 season. While the team had a hot start to the year, a recent losing streak has them in 21st place and just three points ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are in 26th. If the Bruins continue to fall, they could have a chance to draft near where they selected James Hagens at sixth overall in 2025.
Another interesting part of this season is that the Toronto Maple Leafs are one point behind the Bruins in 22nd place. Boston also owns their first-round draft pick from the Fraser Minten trade, which means the team could have a chance to draft two players in the top half of the first round if Toronto continues to struggle.