The Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] elected not to trade their first-round pick this year. Ultimately, this was the right call by the Bruins, as they are still retooling and should be looking to strengthen their prospect pool. With the Bruins currently having their first-round pick, they will be looking to strike gold with it. When looking at potential targets for the Bruins to consider with their first-round pick, forward Liam Ruck [https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/628116/liam-ruck] stands out as a prime option. Ruck would give the Bruins' prospect something it truly needs right now - a highly skilled right winger with top-six potential. The 18-year-old forward just had a monster season in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, as he posted 45 goals, 59 assists, and 104 points in 68 games. With numbers like these, the young winger would be a major pickup for the Bruins' prospect pool if selected. Given the kind of season that Ruck just had in the WHL, it is certainly possible that another team could select before the Bruins get on the clock. However, if he is still available for the taking when it's time for the Bruins to pick, he is a player who they should strongly consider selecting. The Bruins need more skilled players like Ruck in their system, and he could be a long-term part of their top six if he hit his full potential. It will be interesting to see if Ruck ends up becoming a Bruin later this month. He would easily become one of the Bruins' most exciting prospects if so. RECENT BRUINS NEWS The Bruins' Best Forward Free Agent Target Is Absolutely Clear [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/the-bruins-best-forward-free-agent-target-is-absolutely-clear] Bruins Have Potential Steal For A Draft Target In WHL Star [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/players/bruins-have-potential-steal-for-a-draft-target-in-whl-star] Bruins Have Their Ideal Trade Target In This Canucks Defenseman [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-have-their-ideal-trade-target-in-this-canucks-defenseman] This Jets Forward Could Be The Perfect Bruins Trade Target [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/this-jets-forward-could-be-the-perfect-bruins-trade-target]
