Winning carries with it the inescapable consequence of diminishing your club's prospect pool. The substantial allocation of draft assets to fortify a final push for the Stanley Cup alongside franchise stalwarts David Krejčí and Patrice Bergeron resulted in the Boston Bruins entering a new phase of development. This commences with addressing their prospect pool, which currently ranks 27th.

Although the Bruins lack bona fide top-tier prospects, it's evident that a deliberate initiative is underway to assemble a cadre of players suitable for bottom-six roles, ready to step in seamlessly. These players possess the potential not only to make valuable contributions on the ice but also to alleviate the salary cap constraints that perennial contenders invariably grapple with.