The Boston Bruins could be losing as many as three draft picks in about a week. But the organization still has time to retain their rights before it’s too late.
According to PuckPedia, the Bruins could see three draft picks’ rights expire on August 15. These are NCAA players who remain unsigned. As such, the rules stipulate that if they don’t sign a contract, they’ll become free agents. At that point, these players would be free to sign with any club of their choosing.
Let’s take a closer look at the players who the Bruins could be losing to free agency.
Mason Langenbrunner
The first prospect that the Bruins stand to lose is Mason Langenbrunner. This situation is a given. Mason, the youngest son of former Bruins assistant GM Jamie, officially retired in July. Mason was a fifth-round pick in 20202, but opted to leave hockey after earning his degree at Harvard. The 23-year-old will be going into the business world without having played a pro game.
The 6’3”, 200-pound blueliner could have had a shot at making the NHL. However, his numbers didn’t really seem encouraging. Langenbrunner scored two goals and 10 points in 32 games, while racking up 16 penalty minutes at Harvard.
Suffice it to say, he would have had a tough road to the NHL. Jumping into the business world likely made more sense for him. So, we wish him all the best unless he somehow changes his mind.
Philip Svedeback
The Bruins also figure to lose goalie Philip Svedeback. He was a fourth-round pick in 2021. The Swedish netminder spent this season at Providence College, appearing in 18 games. He posted a respectable 2.32 GAA and a .918 SV%.
He played a high of 35 games in 2023-24, posting a 2.32 GAA and .900 SV%.
Unfortunately, Svedeback missed significant time this past season, suffering an MCL injury in January. That situation limited his playing time this past season. And it’s likely what has delayed the Bruins from signing him to an entry-level deal. If Svedeback is healthy, Boston could look into signing him to a deal. However, at 24, time isn’t on his side. The NHL crease is crowded, but there might be room for him in the minors.
If there was a prospect worth giving another shot, it’s the 6’3” 200-pound Svedeback.
Oskar Jellvik
Oskar Jellvik was a fifth-round pick in 2021. The 5’10”, 185-pound forward looks to be a long shot for the Bruins. Jellvik played just nine games with Boston College this past season. He sustained a major injury three games into the season. He came back towards the end of the year, scoring one goal and three points.
The season before, Jellvik suffered a shoulder injury in February 2025, limiting him to 23 games. He had four goals and 13 points in that span.
So, injuries will likely make it tough for Jellvik to catch on. It seems the Bruins will pass, though there could be a chance that another organization might want to take a flyer on him, assuming Jellvik is fully healthy.
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