The Boston Bruins entered the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft with a clear plan, announcing seven new selections that could reshape the roster. The club opened the session by trading its first‑round pick to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for forward JJ Peterka, a move that cleared a valuable slot and added a promising youngster to the pipeline.
Among the picks, goaltender Yuri Ivanov from MHK Spartak Moscow was selected in the second round. Ivanov posted a 2.62 goals‑against average and a .924 save percentage during the regular season, and improved to a 2.15 GAA with a .928 save percentage in the playoffs, numbers that caught the eye of Boston’s scouting staff.
Swedish right winger Nils Bartholdsson followed in the third round. He finished the regular season with 23 goals and 42 points, and contributed 17 points in nine playoff games, a performance that has led the Bruins to expect him to return to Rögle BK for another year before making the jump to North America.
What This Means for Boston’s Future
The combination of a proven netminder and a high‑scoring forward reflects the Bruins’ focus on bolstering depth while maintaining a competitive edge in the Atlantic Division. Fans can look forward to seeing how these European prospects adapt to the organization’s style of play.