What to KnowThe Bruins made seven picks in total — their largest draft class since 2021. The Bruins made one pick in each of the first two rounds for the first time since 2017. Boston selected four centers, including James Hagens (first round) and William Moore (second round).NHL free agency starts Tuesday, July 1 at noon ET.
The Boston Bruins had a very successful first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday when Boston College center James Hagens fell to them at the No. 7 pick.
They didn’t hesitate and selected the Eagles star, who tallied 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games last season. Hagens significantly bolsters the talent and depth level at center in Boston’s prospect pool.
The Original Six club had a busy Day 2 of the draft Saturday, making six picks and completing two trades. Half of those six picks were centers. They also drafted two defenesmen, in addition to a left wing who led all Minnesota high school players in goals last season.
In total, the B’s made seven picks and two trades in the 2025 draft
Check out our Day 2 live blog below featuring complete analysis of every Boston Bruins pick from Saturday.