Bruins' Blue Line Crisis: Why Defense Must Be Draft Priority

Boston's defense corps is showing its age, and the Bruins front office knows they can't keep patching holes with band-aids. The 2026 draft presents a critical opportunity to inject young talent into a position group that's been stretched thin. With several veteran defensemen potentially on the move this offseason, the Bruins need to think long-term about building a sustainable back end that can compete for the next half-decade.