The New York Islanders were interested in acquiring James Hagens, a local player from Long Island, during the 2025 NHL Draft. General manager Mathieu Darche considered using the 16th and 17th picks obtained in the Noah Dobson trade to move up to a top-10 selection. Despite their efforts, they could not finalize a deal, and the Bruins selected Hagens seventh overall. Hagens expressed his desire to play for the Islanders, citing the importance of winning a Stanley Cup for his family and the community.
"Sometimes it takes two to tango, right? You can propose things to the other team, and if the other team is not interested..."
"I want to be able to win a Stanley Cup as an Islander... it’d mean a lot to my family, to the people of Long Island..."
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