The fans are so passionate about this team,” Hagens said. “They’re so passionate about their sports here. I wanted to go to school here ... It’s a dream come true to be able to stay in Boston."

While some have dozens of well wishers, Hagens had “around 500″ text messages when the Bruins picked him at No. 7 overall. With so many messages rolling in, Hagens really wanted to make sure he didn’t miss anything from one of his new bosses.

With the seventh pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Bruins found great value with Boston College forward James Hagens.