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Boston Bruins: Potential 2018 First-Round Draft Selections

Conor Peniston-Bird|
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: A general view of the Boston Bruins draft table is seen during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: A general view of the Boston Bruins draft table is seen during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
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29th Overall- Akil Thomas

Akil Thomas comes in at number 29 on Bob McKenzie’s 2018 NHL Draft player rankings.  Thomas was born in the United States but chooses to play for the Canadian national team. His father and uncle both had lengthy minor league hockey careers.

Thomas plays right wing and is an assistant captain for the Niagara Ice Dogs of the Ontario Hockey League.  With 55 points, Thomas is currently 14th in scoring in the OHL and 6th in assists with 42.  At 5’11’’, 170 lbs, Thomas is on the smaller side of forwards, but his production in juniors can’t be overlooked.

Akil Thomas could fit in well for the Boston Bruins.  The Bruins organization is lacking depth at the right wing position with only two natural right wings on the current B’s roster, Pastrnak and Backes.  Thomas is someone I can see the Bruins taking at the draft.  Every team needs a wing that can generate scoring chances like Akil Thomas can.

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