How acquired:Selected with No. 53 pick in 2017 NHL Draft
Last season: Oshawa/Niagara (OHL): 60 GP, 36-47-83
The 20-year-old center leads what the Bruins hope is the next wave at the position. Studnicka (6-1, 171) had two points (one goal, one assist) in four Calder Cup Playoff games with Providence of the American Hockey League and may be ticketed for extended time there this season.
"He can score and has shown the ability to score," Sweeney said. "We like his hockey sense and ability to protect pucks. He's got some similar qualities as a David Krejci where he can play with pace, he can slow it down, he can find linemates, he'll shoot, he'll hold on to pucks and he's competitive. He's got that quiet confidence in himself, and now it's just a matter of getting experience and getting stronger at the pro level, taking the next step."
Projected NHL arrival:Next season