The Islanders winning the NHL draft lottery on May 5 was a delicious wrinkle for Hagens, whose first NHL jersey as a ...

"College — it’s a different level of hockey. It's harder. It's not junior hockey. It's tough to score every given night." The ...

Boston College hockey star James Hagens, from Hauppauge, is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. Newsday ...

A year ago at this time, James Hagens was expected to be the apple of every team’s eye at the June 27 NHL draft. Since then, ...

James Hagens entered the 2025 draft cycle coming off an MVP performance at the 2024 U18 World Championships and a dominant season in the USHL. He was projected by many — including myself and several ...

What happens when four prospect analysts have to form a list via debate, persuasion and compromise? The Athletic Hockey Show ...

The Boston College forward is projected to be a Top 5 pick in next month’s NHL Draft. Hagens’ hometown New York Islanders own ...

Nashville, meanwhile, has focused on building a strong, two-way team but has often struggled to find elite offensive talent ...

Once the projected top pick, James Hagens' draft stock has declined, presenting the Islanders with a crucial decision. While ...

“Not often you get a job and the first thing you have to do is pick the best player in the draft,” Darche said Thursday at ...

The New York Islanders jumped 10 spots in the 2025 Draft Lottery, cashing in on their 3.5 percent odds to land the No. 1 ...