Boston Bruins Welcome Seven New Prospects From 2026 Draft

WHO:

NHL.com - Ryan Nadeau described Yuri Ivanov as standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 165 pounds.

NHL.com - Nils Bartholdsson is 5-foot-11 and weighs 179 pounds.

NHL.com - Ryan Nadeau, the Bruins’ director of amateur scouting

NHL.com - Yuri Ivanov, 17-year-old goaltender from Moskva, Russia

NHL.com - Nils Bartholdsson, 18-year-old forward from Halmstad, Sweden

WHAT:

Boston.com - The Bruins added two goalies and several skilled wingers in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL.com - Ryan Nadeau stated, "Certainly we’re cognizant of the public lists and what’s out there, but for us, we’ve got to look at the attributes and value the players the way we value them."

NHL.com - Bartholdsson was called up to Rögle BK in the SHL for a few matchups after his playoff performance.

NHL.com - Ivanov was ranked No. 10 amongst international goalies by NHL Central Scouting.

NHL.com - Bartholdsson had a dominant playoff performance, logging 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in nine games.

NHL.com - The Boston Bruins welcomed seven new prospects through the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL.com - The Bruins selected Yuri Ivanov in the second round, 56th overall.

NHL.com - The Bruins selected Nils Bartholdsson in the third round, 88th overall.

NHL.com - Ivanov posted a 2.62 goals against average and .924 save percentage through 17 games in the MHL.

NHL.com - Bartholdsson had 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) through 32 games in the Swedish U20 Nationell League.

NHL.com - Bartholdsson logged 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in nine playoff games.

WHERE:

NHL.com - The 2026 NHL Draft took place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

NHL.com - Ivanov played for MHK Spartak Moskva in the MHL.

NHL.com - Bartholdsson played for Rögle BK U20 in the Swedish U20 Nationell League.

WHEN:

NHL.com - The Bruins traded their first-round pick (23rd overall) to the Utah Mammoth as part of the deal for JJ Peterka.

WHY:

NHL.com - Ryan Nadeau stated, "We are happy to be able to take that pick where we did," referring to the selection of Bartholdsson.

NHL.com - Ryan Nadeau stated the Bruins aimed to address specific areas and targeted certain players during the draft.

HOW:

NHL.com - The Bruins made a number of picks, achieving more volume than in recent drafts, according to Ryan Nadeau.

NHL.com - The Bruins made a number of picks, achieving more volume than in recent drafts.

The Bruins made a significant move in the 2026 NHL Draft by adding two goalies and several skilled wingers, achieving more volume in their picks than in recent drafts. Ryan Nadeau emphasized the importance of evaluating players based on their attributes rather than just public lists. Additionally, Bartholdsson has been called up to Rögle BK in the SHL for a few matchups following his impressive playoff performance.