The Bruins might not make their first selection of this year’s draft until the 30th pick, but Boston-area hockey fans will have plenty of other reasons to follow this weekend’s proceedings in Vancouver. A number of prospects with local connections are expected to be selected this weekend, possibly as high as within the top 10 picks of the first round.
Here’s a look at some of the prospects with ties to the area:
Matt Boldy, left wing, 6 feet, 2 inches, 192 pounds — After playing at Dexter, the Millis native spent the last two seasons with the US National Team Development Program.