Bruins, Flyers Steal Spotlight in Action-Packed 2025 NHL Draft Weekend
It’s been a whirlwind few days in the hockey world, and if you’re a Bruins or Flyers fan, the 2025 NHL Draft gave you a lot to think about—and even more to be excited for. Let’s break it down, like we’re chatting right after the draft just wrapped.
Starting with Boston, the Bruins made their presence felt in a big way. It was their most active draft since 2021, and they came out of it with seven total picks and two trades—pretty busy by any standard. What really stood out? Boston finally had selections in both the first and second rounds for the first time since 2017, and they didn’t waste that opportunity. They grabbed four centers in total, which shows where the organization is putting its focus: strengthening the spine of the team for the future.
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The big headline on Day 1 was James Hagens, the Boston College star center who somehow fell into their lap at No. 7. That’s a major steal. This kid racked up 37 points in 37 games last season—he’s polished, poised, and already showing the kind of two-way play that’s going to make him a fan favorite at TD Garden. Then on Day 2, the Bruins kept building down the middle, taking William Moore in the second round and adding two more centers, two defensemen, and a high-scoring left winger who tore up Minnesota high school hockey last season.
Now let’s shift over to Philadelphia, because the Flyers went in with one mindset and came out with two towering forwards that could define their future. With the No. 6 pick, they picked up Porter Martone—a 6-foot-3 power winger with captain experience and nearly 100 points in the OHL. Just minutes later, they traded up to No. 12 to snag Jack Nesbitt, a 6-foot-4 center known for his grit, physicality, and two-way potential. That’s 12 feet and nearly 400 pounds of talent added to the roster in just one round.
What’s wild is how organic it all felt. Flyers GM Danny Briere said the size wasn’t planned—it just worked out that way. But Martone and Nesbitt aren’t just big bodies; they’re players with elite hockey IQs and leadership skills. These guys went to school together in Ontario and know each other well, which could really help their chemistry down the line. It’s not far-fetched to imagine them on the same line wreaking havoc in a couple of years.
So what’s next? Free agency opens July 1, and we’re likely to see more movement from teams looking to solidify their rosters. But this weekend was all about the future—and for the Bruins and Flyers, that future looks bright, bold, and, in Philadelphia’s case, built like a freight train.
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