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2016 NHL Draft: Boston Bruins Select Charlie McAvoy 14th Overall

The Boston Bruins have drafted one of the better defensemen in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Boston University-product Charlie McAvoy is no stranger to the Boston area after having played for BU last season, and his skill-set is exactly what the Bruins are looking for in a defenseman.

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McAvoy is a very intelligent player who has a strong hockey-IQ and is very capable of making smart decision within a seconds notice. Young defensemen typically take time to adjust to the fast-paced play of professional hockey, but at just 18 years old, McAvoy has already shown that he can pick up certain nuances of the game at a very fast-pace.