B’s sign one of their top prospects, center Matthew Poitras, to ELC originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Bruins have signed one of their top prospects, center Matthew Poitras, to an entry-level contract, the team announced Friday.
It’s a three-year deal with a salary cap hit of $870,000 at the NHL level.
The Bruins selected Poitras with the 54th overall pick (second round) in the 2022 NHL Draft.
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The 19-year-old forward took a huge leap in his offensive production during the 2022-23 season. After tallying 50 points (21 goals, 29 assists) in 68 games for the OHL’s Guelph Storm in 2021-22, Poitras posted 95 points (16 goals, 79 assists) over 63 games in 2022-23. His 79 assists were the second-most in the OHL.
Poitras’ vision, playmaking skill and hockey IQ are all quite impressive. He still has plenty of room for development, but it’s possible Poitras could develop into a top-six center in the NHL at some point.
The Bruins have done a poor job drafting and developing centers over the last 10 years, but Poitras has the potential to be a real winner for the franchise.
