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Get to Know a Bruin: Charlie McAvoy

Birthplace: Long Beach, NY | Acquired: Drafted first round (14th overall) by Boston in 2016

Assets: Plays a sound game at both ends of the ice and has plenty of lower-leg strength (good enough to win battles against bigger NHL forwards at the highest level). Thinks the game well.

Flaws: Does he have the ability to quarterback an NHL power play? Also, can he continue to play a physical brand of hockey without optimum size for the highest level? The jury is still out.

Career Potential: Talented, two-way defenseman with upside.