James Hagens is the highest pick the Boston Bruins have made since Tyler Seguin in 2010, but fans most likely won’t see him playing at TD Garden next season.

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 27, that the team has selected forward James Hagens in the first round (7th overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Hagens, 18, appeared in 37 games for Boston College during the 2024-25 season,

It wasn’t quite Tom Brady’s draft day slide to No. 199, but James Hagens has a chip on his shoulder after falling in the first round.