The Boston Bruins surprised many of their fans and some of the analysts when they used their three first-round draft picks at last year’s entry draft. The Black and Gold were looking for players that wouldn’t necessary be able to make an immediate impact in Boston. Instead, Bruins GM Don Sweeney was playing the long game, looking for players that could be ready in two or three seasons.
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Their first pick was Jake DeBrusk. DeBrusk wanted to show the Bruins he could develop quickly as a player, and he did so in two seasons with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL).