"Bruins Prospect Pool Lacks Depth on Defense: A Closer Look. A recent analysis of the Boston Bruins' prospect pool has raised concerns about the team's ability to bolster its defense in the future. With a lack of promising young defensemen in the pipeline, the Bruins may need to consider external options to address their blue line woes. As the NHL continues to trend towards a more youth-driven game, the Bruins' inability to develop a strong crop of defensive prospects could put them at a disadvantage in the competitive Eastern Conference."

The Boston Bruins appear to be a little weak in terms of their depth of prospects on the back end. Tony Ferrari breaks down the Bruins' prospect pool in his NHL prospect pool overview series.