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

"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 ...

The Islanders winning the NHL draft lottery on May 5 was a delicious wrinkle for Hagens, whose first NHL jersey as a youngster was that of former Islanders star John Tavares. But even before his ...

James Hagens’ slightly disappointing production as a freshman at Boston College may have hurt his draft stock, but the ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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

The Islanders under Darche will try follow the Lightning blueprint and can draft their next Stamkos, Kucherov, or Hedman.

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

Here’s how Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler and Max Bultman would run the draft if they were in charge of each team’s board.

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, a little bit of shine may have come off that apple. But the Boston ...

It’s why James Hagens or Michael Misa can go first overall, with both prospects making great cases to join the Islanders. Related: Islanders’ Only Real Choice With Top Draft Pick Is Matthew Schaefer ...