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James Hagens and six new prospects join the Bruins

The Boston Bruins selected James Hagens and six young prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft, betting on a bright future.

James Hagens y seis nuevas promesas se unen a los Bruins
Redacción Mas Latino
  • PublishedJune 30, 2025
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The Boston Bruins selected James Hagens with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. At just 18 years old, this promising player will continue his development at Boston College, where he'll team with six other young Bruins prospects on the Chestnut Hill campus. Together, they represent the franchise's bright future.

A Lucky Team in Seventh Place

Although many fans were nervous about the seventh pick, considered risky to acquire elite talent, the Bruins made the most of the opportunity by selecting one of the most exciting young players available.

James Hagens had an impressive debut year at Boston College and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team, a recognition that highlights the best new talents in college hockey.

He also shined internationally, playing a key role for Team USA at the 2025 World Juniors, where he helped them win a gold medal for the second consecutive year.

James Hagens is scheduled to return to Boston College for the 2025-26 season, where he will continue to hone his talent alongside other outstanding young players.

Who Else Did the Bruins Select?

In this draft, the Bruins added six more promising prospects to their roster:

  • William Moore: a solid defender who will also play at Boston College
  • Liam Petterson: Swedish striker with great scoring ability
  • Cooper Simpson: Hard-working player, known for his energy on the court
  • Vashek Richards: fast and creative striker from the Czech Republic
  • Cole Chandler: young promise of the US juvenile system
  • Kirill Yemelyanov: defender from Russia

They will be joined by 2024 Bruins draft pick Dean Letourneau, completing a roster of six Bruins prospects on the Boston College men's hockey team for the 2025-26 season.

What's Next for Fans

Fans will get their first glimpse of these young talents in action during the Bruins' 2025 Development Camp, which will be held this July at the Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton. Following the camp, most will return to their college or junior teams, where they will continue their development before making the jump to the NHL.

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