When James Hagens fell to the Boston Bruins with the seventh overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, many fans were excited about such a talented prospect joining the roster.

After a week and a half following the 2025 NHL Draft, and seven days into free agency, the Boston Bruins have made some ...

In James Hagens, Bruins have hope that a game-changing talent is on the way "You just got to go out there next year and prove everyone that passed on you wrong." ...

After a disappointing 2024–25 season, the Boston Bruins are working to turn things around with a flurry of offseason moves.

NHL Draft A draft-day slide for James Hagens would be best-case scenario for Bruins By Conor Ryan Boston.com Staff,Updated June 26, 2025, 1:01 p.m.

James Hagens entered the 2024-25 hockey season as the consensus top player in his draft class. James Hagens gives the Bruins a promising prospect down the middle.

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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images James Hagens entered the 2024-25 season as the favorite to go No. 1 in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 2025 NHL Draft had a bit of an unusual flair on Friday night.

HAGENS: It’s awesome being able to get on the ice, put a Bruins jersey on. You know, meet the staff, go through this camp and just be a part of this. Q: You get to play a little hockey today.

Prior to becoming an Eagle, Hagens played for the U.S. National Team Development Program where he tallied 187 points over two seasons—a tally which ranks fifth in USNTDP history.

James Hagens is the highest pick the Boston Bruins have made since Tyler Seguin in 2010, but fans most likely won’t see him playing at TD Garden next season.

On Friday night, a lifelong dream will come true for James Hagens. The only question is how early. The 18-year-old from Boston College is a no-doubt first-rounder in the NHL Entry Draft.