It's that enthusiasm that won over Islanders ownership. John Collins, who spearheaded the interview process and sat beside ...

There may be far flashier players than Tomas Poletin, but there aren't many more effective players outside of the 2025 first round.

One of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft, two-sport athlete Mason West brings plenty of size and skill to ...

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

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 ...

A key reason Hagens has been leapfrogged by players such as Misa, Martone, Desnoyers, and Anton Frondell is the perceived NHL ...

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.

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

The New York Islanders’ summer of change continues to roll on. After the long holiday weekend, Islanders’ new general manager ...

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

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 ...