One of the better players in a thin Boston Bruins prospect pool, Brett Harrison, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team. Per the announcement, Harrison’s deal carries an annual cap hit of $859K.
Harrison, 19, was the 85th overall pick at the 2021 draft and the second selection made by Boston. He’s spent two seasons with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, missing the entirety of 2020-21, save for ten games across two levels with Finnish club KooVee Tampere.
Harrison is a natural center who produced decently well in the OHL last season. In 71 combined regular-season and playoff contests, Harrison potted 31 goals and 68 points. Harrison plays a balanced offensive style and, if everything breaks right, could emerge as a capable middle-six center at the NHL level.
The defensive side of Harrison’s game needs work, especially if he intends on sticking at the center position as a professional. Despite being among their most talented forwards, Harrison featured only sporadically on the Generals’ penalty kill.
Harrison will in all likelihood head back to Oshawa for another season before continuing his development with the AHL Providence Bruins, his most likely first landing spot under this newly-signed contract.