US EditionWith Adam Sandler Announcing His Pick, Boston College’s James Hagens Happy to Be Drafted by Bruins
- At the 2025 NHL Draft on June 28 at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater, the Boston Bruins used their seventh overall pick to choose James Hagens, a center from Boston College, with Adam Sandler announcing the selection.
- Hagens was considered a potential top overall pick, but his draft stock dropped in the weeks before due to concerns about his size and production in his freshman collegiate season.
- Hagens delivered a point-per-game freshman season with 37 points in 37 games at Boston College, earned a Hockey East All-Rookie Team spot, and contributed five goals to help Team USA win 2025 World Junior gold.
- Analyst Corey Pronman graded the Bruins' selection as an A- and described Hagens as "an electric skater, puck handler and passer" who addresses Boston’s pressing center-depth needs.
- Hagens’ arrival suggests the Bruins have added a promising top-line center for the future, potentially strengthening their roster and farm system amid broader league draft activity.
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With Adam Sandler announcing his pick, Boston College’s James Hagens happy to be drafted by Bruins - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Growing up on Long Island, James Hagens wanted nothing more than to be selected by the team he grew up rooting for, the New York Islanders. Though that dream failed to materialize at the NHL draft on Friday night, the 18-year-old Boston College center was more than happy with the consolation. Hagens is not only staying in Boston, after being selected seventh overall by the Bruins, he enjoyed the extra bonus of having his name announced by Adam S…
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With Adam Sandler announcing his pick, Boston College’s James Hagens happy to be drafted by Bruins
Wearing a Bruins jersey, Adam Sandler announced the pick on a video screen on the draft stage inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. As James Hagens made his way up the aisle, Sandler could be seen celebrating on screen in the background.
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