The NHL Draft returned north of the border for the first time in a decade Friday in Vancouver. But the league’s annual selection meeting had an American flair to this year’s festivities.
Beginning with top overall pick Jack Hughes, a record eight first-round selections came from the U.S. National Development Team. The Bruins joined in on the American fun after selecting John Beecher with the 30th overall pick.
His offensive stats weren’t anything to write home about, as Beecher produced 43 points in 63 games during his 2018-19 season. But the Bruins brass sees plenty of upside in the 6-foot-3 forward from Elmira, New York.