The Boston Bruins selected center James Hagens with the seventh pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, marking a significant moment as it is their first top-10 pick in 14 years. Hagens, a standout freshman at Boston College, is seen as a skilled forward with impressive stats of 37 points in 37 games. Bruins' management is excited about Hagens developing locally and he expresses a deep love for Boston. He aims for a swift transition to the NHL while planning to consult with team management about his next steps.
"I love the city. I love being in Boston," Hagens said of going to BC. "I grew up playing so many hockey tournaments in Boston, so I knew the area ... I'm super grateful it worked out, and then I'm in this spot now."
Hagens is coming off of a freshman season at Boston College where the skilled playmaker scored 11 goals and 26 assists for 37 points in 37 games - while also posting a plus-21 rating.
Entering the 2024-25 season, Hagens was considered the top prospect in this draft class - earning the No. 1 spot on TSN's Bob McKenzie's rankings.
With the seventh pick, the Bruins selected Boston College center James Hagens - giving the Original Six franchise a much-needed shot in the arm when it comes to adding a skilled pivot to their pipeline.
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