But any conversation about McQueen eventually gets around to his back injury. It was initially believed to be a bulging disc, but that turned out to be a misdiagnosis. According to NHL.com, a spinal surgeon in Winnipeg later diagnosed it as a spinal fracture in his lower back.

What should be a busy offseason for the Boston Bruins will really get started Friday night, when the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft will be held in Los Angeles.

The Buffalo Sabres are open to moving the No. 9 pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft to help the current roster. "If there's a way to make our team better and it involved pick nine, we'll have zero hesitation,