NHL 2025 DRAFT - Bruins pick 7th III

[DKH]

Was listening to hockey prospects radio this morning on Sirius and they were comparing Misa and Hagens.

Good about Hagens:
Elite passer
Great Edgewood

Negatives
"Privileged"
Does not drive net at all
Very weak game away from puck
Lacks consistency

Scout stated the gap between the two has widened substantially since start of season and he sees Hagens dropping out of top 7.

I hope Sweeney doesn't take him, too many red flags for me, even if this was just one scouts opinion. If Eklund, Frondell or Martin isn't there i hope they move the pick

I hear you and we have the 3 same guys

I saw Hagens live multiple times and he’s smallish and was not going up Main Street which makes a bit of sense - but he attacked the net from outside the dots. He is very skilled - he is about Poitras size.

I’d still take him if there he was dominant in tournaments and when I saw him play at U Mass Lowell and NCAA vs Bentley the majority of defenseman were 4 years older

I will never give up on Eklund he’s my guy but I’ve been brain-washed to the Brady Martin cult . I’m sure Cam is right there as well. The kid is a centaur.

One other thing on Hagens - he wants to play for islanders or Boston sounds like

Gonnnnnna be wild

 

[DKH]

Pass the Tums on draft night

Nope - this is what we live for

Adrenaline we aren’t getting watching the game we hopefully get the 27th

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I hear you and we have the 3 same guys

I saw Hagens live multiple times and he’s smallish and was not going up Main Street which makes a bit of sense - but he attacked the net from outside the dots. He is very skilled - he is about Poitras size.

I’d still take him if there he was dominant in tournaments and when I saw him play at U Mass Lowell and NCAA vs Bentley the majority of defenseman were 4 years older

I will never give up on Eklund he’s my guy but I’ve been brain-washed to the Brady Martin cult . I’m sure Cam is right there as well. The kid is a centaur.

One other thing on Hagens - he wants to play for islanders or Boston sounds like

Gonnnnnna be wild

I hear what you're saying but Hagens just doesn't excite me

 

[Bruin4]

I will never give up on Eklund he’s my guy but I’ve been brain-washed to the Brady Martin cult . I’m sure Cam is right there as well. The kid is a centaur.

One other thing on Hagens - he wants to play for islanders or Boston sounds like

Gonnnnnna be wild

Cam Neely Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Cam Neely, a hockey player from Comox, BC born Jun 6 1965 who was active from 1982 to 1996.

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Cam Neely draft year
6’1
185

Brady Martin draft year
Brady Martin's height and weight at the NHL Scouting Combine are reported as:

• Height: 6'0"
• Weight: 186 lbs

Crazy how some he say he won’t be able to hit in the NHL like he does in juniors. He’s going to grow, just turned 18! A lot of room for growth.

Not saying he’s going to be a Neely, the greatest power forward ever imo, but to say he’s to small at 18 to be able to play a physical game in the NHL, is ludicrous. When he is today nearly identical to Neely size when he was drafted.

Wendell Clark another player who was under 6 feet and 200 pounds. Hitting and being physical IMO will be the least of Martins worries.

 

[bruinmann77]

If we stand pat we get a very good player

 

[neelynugs]

Desnoyer just seems like a winner to me. I hope we can get him.

i've heard he's very unlikely to get past 4. some teams apparently have him 2nd on their list.
couple of scouts i talked to last week also think he's the 2nd best guy in this draft. agree
or disagree, that's just the chatter out there. my personal feeling is chicago is gonna look
long and hard at him and frondell (and probably martone), and pick one. and if he's there
at 4, utah needs a 2C with size and grit and all that.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

The question is, if someone drops, does Sweeney still pick Martin? I think he does. Unfortunately.

O'Brien and even Eklund are both better picks.

If someone drops, It's probably going to be because Martin went in front of them. There are at least 7-8 players i would take before Martin personally

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Was listening to hockey prospects radio this morning on Sirius and they were comparing Misa and Hagens.

Good about Hagens:
Elite passer
Great Edgewood

Negatives
"Privileged"
Does not drive net at all
Very weak game away from puck
Lacks consistency

Scout stated the gap between the two has widened substantially since start of season and he sees Hagens dropping out of top 7.

I hope Sweeney doesn't take him, too many red flags for me, even if this was just one scouts opinion. If Eklund, Frondell or Martin isn't there i hope they move the pick

I will say, I think the first negative, calling him privileged is absolute bleep

 

[DKH]

i've heard he's very unlikely to get past 4. some teams apparently have him 2nd on their list.
couple of scouts i talked to last week also think he's the 2nd best guy in this draft. agree
or disagree, that's just the chatter out there. my personal feeling is chicago is gonna look
long and hard at him and frondell (and probably martone), and pick one. and if he's there
at 4, utah needs a 2C with size and grit and all that.

Since you are there is Hagens the guy who is most likely standing if Martin or OBrien go top 6

 

[DKH]

I hear what you're saying but Hagens just doesn't excite me

He’s only going to be there 99% if Martin gone

do you think Martin is at 7

 

[Colt.45Orr]

He’s only going to be there 99% if Martin gone

do you think Martin is at 7

If the Bruins have to pick between Martin and a dropping Hagens, then I'd hope Martin is the pick.

 

[DKH]

If the Bruins have to pick between Martin and a dropping Hagens, then I'd hope Martin is the pick.

I think Martin is gone if he’s there

 

[Fenian24]

I will say, I think the first negative, calling him privileged is absolute bleep

It sounded like he was using it more regarding his play style than a critique of him as a person.

 

[Fenian24]

If the Bruins have to pick between Martin and a dropping Hagens, then I'd hope Martin is the pick.

I can't see Martin getting past Philly and think Nashville would also look at him. It's too bad, he would be loved in Boston.

 

[tradefirst]

I can't see Martin getting past Philly and think Nashville would also look at him. It's too bad, he would be loved in Boston.

Don’t care what the senses say
McQueen is the B’s pick

7th - 30th Picking the player everyone says you should pick will guarantee that team will be picking 7th - 30th the following year.

 

[BlackFrancis]

I can't see Martin getting past Philly and think Nashville would also look at him. It's too bad, he would be loved in Boston.

That would make Martin the 15th player the past two months that will never get past the Flyers.

 

[BruinDust]

Doesn't Nashville love Hagens?

 

[Kegs]

The question is, if someone drops, does Sweeney still pick Martin? I think he does. Unfortunately.

O'Brien and even Eklund are both better picks.

How do u know they are better picks ?

I love Martin but i have Obrien ahead of him. I doubt he will be on the board still.

I take Martin over Eklund because I love power forwards who score goals.


If Hagens falls to 7 it’s a no brainer. I think he is the second best forward in draft after Misa.


I’m also looking for centres. That’s why Martone isn’t on my list. I won’t be mad if they draft him I just like a bunch of centres too much to select a winger.

 

[analyser]

How do u know they are better picks ?

I love Martin but i have Obrien ahead of him. I doubt he will be on the board still.

I take Martin over Eklund because I love power forwards who score goals.


If Hagens falls to 7 it’s a no brainer. I think he is the second best forward in draft after Misa.


I’m also looking for centres. That’s why Martone isn’t on my list. I won’t be mad if they draft him I just like a bunch of centres too much to select a winger.

I hope Hagens is gone as Bruins do not seem to obtain great rewards from college players. I would take Martin or Obrien any day ahead of Hagens. Both have good size and look more ready for the NHL rigors.

Just my opinion, but we will just have to wait and see what happens.

 

[neelyforpresident]

Strange takes on Hagens here. He’s an immense talent and if for some reason he’s available at 7 we should all be doing backflips. He’s the guy I’m hoping Boston walks away with after round 1.

 

[since76]

If top 6 go top 6 as projected
My choices would be now
1- Eklund
2- O’Brien
3- Mc Queen
4- Martin

 

[Bruin4]

If top 6 go top 6 as projected
My choices would be now
1- Eklund
2- O’Brien
3- Mc Queen
4- Martin

It’ll be interesting for sure, as I feel any of your choices could go before the Bruins pick

 

[DominicT]

Top 15 defensemen for the 2025 NHL Draft

Remember how good the blueline crop was a year ago? This year’s looks robust as well.

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[Wilhelm Scream]

Knowing Misa, Schaefer, and probably Frondell will be gone, Sweeney just needs to find 4 prospects he likes and rank them in order. I think we end up with one of:

- J.Hagens
- C.Desnoyers
- P.Martone
- J.O'Brien
- R.McQueen
- Z.Senyshyn
- B.Martin

 

[LJReborn]

i've heard he's very unlikely to get past 4. some teams apparently have him 2nd on their list.
couple of scouts i talked to last week also think he's the 2nd best guy in this draft. agree
or disagree, that's just the chatter out there. my personal feeling is chicago is gonna look
long and hard at him and frondell (and probably martone), and pick one. and if he's there
at 4, utah needs a 2C with size and grit and all that.

I could see Chicago taking a bigger guy, they have gone smaller with their forwards (Bedard, Nazar, Moore) and will look to add size. I would think Martone-Desnoyers-Frondell-Martin in that order. Desnoyers won't make it past Utah who want some size down the middle. Nashville will take Hagens IMO. I think Philly-Boston-Seattle will get O'Brien, Martin and Frondell/Martone (if Chicago passes) in whatever order.