The Bruins 2nd Round Draft Recap

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The Bruins second round of the draft was just as busy as the first, as they picked 3 more players. The Bruins had picks 7, 15, and 22 of the second round. Pick number 7 was from the Islanders, pick 15 was from the Flames, and pick 22 was also from the Flames. 

With the 7th pick of the second round (37th overall) the Bruins selected their second defenseman of the draft, this time they drafter Colorado Springs native Brandon Carlo. He is an 18 year old, 6’5″, 196 pound defenseman, who played for Tri-City in the WHL (Western Hockey League). Carlo is a player who lets the game come to him rather than him chasing it. He shows great patience well on the ice and will always look for the high-percentage plays. Carlo shows a very strong presents in the defensive zone so he will need some help finding offence. This is a good fit for the Bruins as it will be helpful to have another big man on defense.

With the 15th pick of the second round the Bruins selected Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson from Stockholm, Sweden. Karlsson is an 18 year old 6’1″, right handed, Center, who played for Omaha in the USHL (United States Hockey League). I found Karlsson to be inconsistent and that will definitely be something he will need to work on. But when he is having a good night lookout he will turn a nothing play into a great scoring chance. He is an above average center who is good at face-offs and a solid passer.

Finally with the 22nd pick of the second round the Bruins selected their third defenseman Jeremy Lauzon from Val-d’or, Quebec City, Canada. Lauzon is a 6’2″, left handed defenseman, who played for Rouyn-Noranda in the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League). Lauzon is a solid defenseman who is not afraid to play physical. He is good in the defensive zone and also in the offensive zone. He can puck the puck in the back of the net and is a good play-maker.