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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
That's one way of looking at it.
Another way is that since the 2014 draft the Bruins have drafted in the first 2 rounds 14 times.
The Flames by comparison have drafted in the first 2 rounds...9 times.
In the first 3 rounds:
Boston: 16 times
Calgary: 11 times
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And to add to that ...
When you look at average draft pick (all rounds, all picks) and sort from low number to high number you'll see the Bruins as well (as you point out).
A who's who list of teams finishing near the bottom but with Boston and Anaheim wedged in there getting it done despite making the playoffs and contending.
Row Labels Count of Player Average of Num.
Buffalo 36 90
Carolina 38 91
Arizona 40 93
Boston 30 93
Anaheim 30 97
Ottawa 30 98
New Jersey 34 98
Philadelphia 41 99
Montreal 34 100
Detroit 40 101
Columbus 33 101
Dallas 34 101
NY Islanders 32 102
Toronto 41 102
Colorado 34 103
Vancouver 33 103
Florida 32 105
Winnipeg 33 106
NY Rangers 36 106
Vegas 19 106
Edmonton 32 108
Calgary 29 109
Nashville 31 110
St. Louis 35 110
San Jose 32 111
Tampa Bay 38 111
Chicago 41 113
Los Angeles 34 114
Washington 27 115
Pittsburgh 24 121
Minnesota 32 126