College Sports

Could James Hagens fall to Bruins in 2025 NHL Draft?

Bruins “College — it’s a different level of hockey. It’s harder. It’s not junior hockey. It’s tough to score every given night.” James Hagens is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) James Hagens has heard all the noise at this point. Once crowned as the top […]

Published

2 weeks ago

May 29, 2025

Your Sports Nation

Bruins

“College — it’s a different level of hockey. It’s harder. It’s not junior hockey. It’s tough to score every given night.”

James Hagens is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

James Hagens has heard all the noise at this point.

Once crowned as the top player in the 2025 NHL Draft class, the dynamic Boston College forward has seen his stock slip over the last few months.

While Hagens’ consolidated draft ranking on Elite Prospects still has him tabbed as the No. 3 prospect in this group behind defenseman Matthew Schaefer and center Michael Misa, there is some variance as to where the 18-year-old forward could land in the draft order in late June.

TSN’s Craig Button even went so far as to put Hagens as the No. 8 prospect in the upcoming draft, with forwards with lower ceilings like Brady Martin (No. 6) or injury concerns in Roger McQueen (No. 5) slotted ahead of him.

Such a dip would be a steep drop for Hagens — who entering the 2024-25 collegiate season as the next potential Jack Hughes.

But Hagens’ murky stock could also offer the slim hope that a Bruins team starved for elite offensive talent could potentially have the Long Island native in their crosshairs next month with the No. 7 pick.

“I love Boston,” Hagens said on Tuesday. “Being at Boston College, we’re right in the middle of Boston there. So it’s a beautiful city. Only great things to say about it. I love it there.”

For all of the discourse surrounding Hagens and the tape he submitted as a freshman at Boston College, the young forward was candid about the performance he put forward in the collegiate ranks this winter.

“I thought I had a great season. You’re playing against guys that are 25, 24 years old every night. It’s tough,” Hagens said. “It’s hard hockey, but I’m super grateful to be able to have the year that I was able to have with the group of guys that we did have.”

Hagens closed out his first season in college hockey with 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games.

That stat line pales in comparison to the production orchestrated by other potential top-10 selections like Misa (62 goals, 134 points in 65 games in the OHL) or Jake O’Brien (32 goals, 98 points in 66 games in the OHL).

But the quality of competition in college hockey — especially in Hockey East — is far more daunting than what phenoms like Misa and Co. feasted on in the Canadian Junior ranks.

Still, scouts were likely expecting a No. 1 pick like Hagens to mimic the standout collegiate seasons orchestrated by other generational freshmen talents like Jack Eichel (71 points in 40 games), Adam Fantilli (65 points in 36 games), and Macklin Celebrini (64 points in 38 games) over the last decade.

But even if a point-per-game pace might be deemed as underwhelming for a player of Hagens’ caliber, he has few regrets over his play at Chestnut Hill.

“I love making plays,” Hagens said of his approach on the ice. “I love being able to find a guy back door, that’s something that I feel like is a big part of my game, my whole entire career. So I wouldn’t say that I ever deflect away from shooting the puck. I know when to shoot and when to pass.

“Just something that really helps take my game [to] the next level is the way I’m able to kind of find other guys. … College — it’s a different level of hockey. It’s harder. It’s not junior hockey. It’s tough to score every given night. It’s low-scoring games. You have to work to score goals.”

Beyond his play at the college level, Hagens’ track record speaks for itself.

Hagens closed out his tenure with the U.S. National Team Development Program with 102 points in 58 games in 2023-24.

That same season, Hagens set a new scoring record at the 2024 World U18 Championships with 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in just seven games, breaking the previous record set by Nikita Kucherov.

In an NHL that now relies heavily on skating and skill, Hagens brings it every single time he hops over the boards — with the forward citing Patrick Kane, John Tavares, and Logan Cooley among those he models his game after.

But talent evaluators still have some qualms about whether or not Hagens’ size or play style can translate to the NHL, at least as it pertains to him being a legitimate franchise talent.

“At BC, he had stretches this season where he was hard to notice at even strength and had too many games where he was invisible,” The Athletic’s Corey Pronman wrote this week of Hagens. “He struggled to consistently get to the inside against bigger college defenders. He also struggled to score goals this season.

“At barely 5-foot-11 and without a physical edge, his profile becomes harder to project as a top-line NHL center who you can win with. His compete level is decent and looked good at the World Juniors, but I wouldn’t call it a standout trait.”

As tantalizing as Hagens’ skillset is, there is a reason why physical forwards like Martin are starting to see their stock soar at this point on the NHL calendar as GMs and other evaluators start projecting how these 2025 forwards could fit into their lineup.

With the NHL scouting combine set to commence in less than a week, Hagens is looking to dispel some of the narratives surrounding his game once he’s able to meet face-to-face with teams in Buffalo.

“I’m just trying to explain just how high my compete level is at the combine,” Hagens said. “I’m getting ready to show that with all the tests. I love winning. I will do anything to win. Something that’s helped me get to the point where I am today is just how hard I’ve been able to work my whole life.

“Nothing’s ever come easy. I’ve had to work for everything that I’ve ever gotten before, and that’s something I’m super grateful for. That’s something that’s just within my family, something that I was raised up, taught from my parents and my coaches. So, going into those meetings just really expressing how hard I compete, and how badly I want to be on a team and hopefully win a Stanley Cup one day.”

Hagens would not be the first blue-chip prospect to sink down the draft leaderboard. It would be a welcome sight for a team like the Bruins — who would seemingly tune out any of those shortcomings in his game if Hagens realizes his potential as a legitimate top-line pivot in the coming years.

Even if Hagens isn’t exactly a carbon copy of Jack Hughes, an offensively-deficient team like Boston would welcome a scenario where Hagens develops into another Clayton Keller (90 points in 81 games with Utah this past season).

Hagens sporting the spoked-B still stands as wishful thinking.

Even if he slips past teams like Chicago (No. 3 overall) or Utah (No. 4), teams starved for young talent down the middle like Nashville (No. 5) or Philadelphia (No. 6) would likely do somersaults in their draft war room if Hagens dropped down the order.

But regardless of where he lands on June 27, Hagens is embracing the twists and turns that await in the lead-up to the draft.

“Getting drafted has been my dream my whole entire life,” Hagens said. “That’s why I started playing hockey. That’s why I still play. But I’m really just grateful for everything right now. The noise will always be there, but you just have to make sure you’re living in the moment and taking it day by day.”

Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.

Link

College Sports

House v. NCAA Settlement: What It Means for You

IMG Academy Jun 10, 2025 The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a transformative shift in college athletics. At IMG Academy, we’ve been preparing for this moment for years. As a leader in student-athlete development, we’re not just responding to these changes – we’re ahead of them. Through groundbreaking partnerships with Merrill and Advance NIL, […]

Published

17 minutes ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

IMG Academy

Jun 10, 2025

The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a transformative shift in college athletics. At IMG Academy, we’ve been preparing for this moment for years. As a leader in student-athlete development, we’re not just responding to these changes – we’re ahead of them.

Through groundbreaking partnerships with Merrill and Advance NIL, we’ve been educating our student-athletes on NIL, financial literacy, and personal brand building. This isn’t new territory for us – it’s part of the comprehensive and holistic development we deliver every day.

Navigating the future of college sports requires more than just talent on the field. It takes education, preparation, and the right guidance. IMG Academy is proud to stand beside families as these new opportunities unfold. Whether your student-athlete is preparing for college or just beginning their journey, we’re here to help you make sense of what’s next.

Here’s what you need to know about the ruling:

What is House v. NCAA about?

House v. NCAA is an antitrust lawsuit that argued the NCAA and its member schools unlawfully restricted student-athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The settlement includes:

A $2.8 billion payout to former Division I student-athletes
A framework for future revenue sharing between schools and student-athletes

Will my student-athlete get paid to play in college now?

Maybe, but it depends.

Starting in 2025, schools can opt to share a “cap” of up to $20.5 million with their student-athletes, beginning July 1, 2025. That cap may grow by ~4% annually.
Each school decides how to allocate that money
Football and men’s basketball will likely receive the largest shares
Other sports — like softball, track, or swimming — may receive much less. In some cases, teams may only receive a few hundred thousand dollars to divide across the entire roster

Will more changes come?

Yes, this is just the beginning. Many details still need to be finalized, and additional legal challenges are expected:

A “cap” limits how much schools can pay. If that cap is seen as unfair, it may be challenged in future lawsuits
Families should expect recruiting, roster management, and scholarship models to evolve in the coming years

Which student-athletes are covered by the settlement?

This applies to all Division I student-athletes who:

Competed on or after June 15, 2020
Or will compete anytime through June 5, 2035

That includes today’s middle schoolers, high schoolers, and postgrads aiming to play Division I sports.

Do all schools have to follow the new model?

All Power 5 schools (plus Notre Dame) must follow the new rules
Other Division I schools can choose to opt in
Division II and III schools are not yet affected — though future adjustments may eventually ripple into those divisions

What if my student-athlete lost a roster spot because of this?

If a school cut a student-athlete in preparation for this settlement:

They’re required to offer that roster spot back
The student-athlete won’t count against team roster limits
However, coaches still retain the discretion to determine whether a student-athlete is a fit for their program

What else is changing?

The NCAA is eliminating 150 outdated rules to modernize student-athlete benefits
A new governing body, the College Sports Commission, will oversee enforcement
A tech platform, NILgo, will help schools track athlete compensation and ensure compliance. Any third-party NIL agreement over $600 will be reviewed, with external arbitration if disputes arise.

IMG Academy is committed to helping student-athletes and families understand this once-in-a-generation shift in college athletics. While there’s real opportunity ahead, there are still many unanswered questions.
The best things you can do right now is stay informed, stay flexible, and keep advocating for your student-athlete

Link

College Sports

$2 million in 10 minutes: Syracuse football gets a big NIL boost

1/15 SU football NIL golf tournamentCharlie Miller Syracuse, N.Y. — John Lally put the challenge out to those gathered at a dinner following a day of fundraising and golf at Bellevue Country Club on Syracuse’s west side to benefit Syracuse Football NIL. About $750,000 was raised by donors in the room. If you purchase a […]

Published

36 minutes ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

SU football NIL golf tournamentCharlie Miller

Syracuse, N.Y. — John Lally put the challenge out to those gathered at a dinner following a day of fundraising and golf at Bellevue Country Club on Syracuse’s west side to benefit Syracuse Football NIL.

About $750,000 was raised by donors in the room.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Link

College Sports

Springfield College Finishes 65th In The 2024-25 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup

Story Links Springfield, Mass. – June 10, 2025 – Springfield College Athletics finished 65th nationally in the final overall standings of the 2024-2025 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the Pride finished ranked inside the top-100 schools across the nearly 440 Division III athletic programs from […]

Published

37 minutes ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

Springfield, Mass. – June 10, 2025 – Springfield College Athletics finished 65th nationally in the final overall standings of the 2024-2025 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the Pride finished ranked inside the top-100 schools across the nearly 440 Division III athletic programs from across the country.

The Learfield Directors’ Cup scoring is created by counting a maximum 18 sports, while men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s soccer are the four scores that must be counted for each institution. Additionally, up to 14 other scores may be counted, regardless of gender, in the final score. Springfield’s 313 points allowed the Pride to be the third ranked program among institutions from the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), behind MIT (6th) and Babson (50th). In total, 12 programs represented Springfield on the national stage this year.

Emory University became just the seventh different institution to take home the Learfield Directors’ Cup in Division III history, capturing first this year with 1,198.75 overall points, while Johns Hopkins took second (1147 points), Tufts took third (1069 points), Washington University took fourth (1044.75 points) and Middlebury rounded out the top five (971.75 points).

In the fall, Springfield’s football program, coached by Associated Press (AP) Division III National Coach of the Year Mike Cerasuolo, advanced to the NCAA Division III national quarterfinals for the first time since 2000 after capturing the team’s fourth consecutive NEWMAC title, while women’s volleyball earned an at-large berth to the national tournament for the tenth time under the direction of Moira Long following a 22-7 season.

In the winter, six programs represented Springfield College on the national stage including men’s gymnastics, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s track and field and wrestling. The winter season was highlighted by NCAA All-America honors from Nina Lamb (Killingworth, Conn.), Jacob Deguire (Schenectady, N.Y.), Katherine DeFosse (Worcester, Mass.) and Samantha Paul (Albany, N.Y.).

The spring season was highlighted by a national runner-up finish by the Springfield College men’s volleyball program in Salem, Virginia after barreling through the national tournament with wins over Mount Union, Carthage and California Lutheran as well as the softball program’s first NCAA tournament appearance in since 2017. Individually, the Pride were represented by men’s and women’s track and field at the NCAA outdoor national championships.

For the latest on Springfield College Athletics, follow the Pride on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to tune into all Springfield College Athletic events by subscribing to FloSports.

Link

College Sports

University of Michigan Athletics

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rising sophomore Will Horcoff of the University of Michigan hockey team continues to raise his stock for the approaching 2025 NHL Draft after his performance at the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine this past week (June 2-7) in Buffalo, N.Y. Horcoff set a combine record in the horizontal jump, clearing 124.8 inches — […]

Published

38 minutes ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rising sophomore Will Horcoff of the University of Michigan hockey team continues to raise his stock for the approaching 2025 NHL Draft after his performance at the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine this past week (June 2-7) in Buffalo, N.Y.

Horcoff set a combine record in the horizontal jump, clearing 124.8 inches — surpassing the previous record of 123 inches. It was also 6.5 inches farther than the next-best mark among this year’s invitees.

“Our strength coach Joe (Maher) and our coaching staff have been dialed in on making me stronger, faster and a more complete player from day one,” Horcoff said. “They push me every day and I’m thankful for everything they’ve done to help me get to this point.”

Additionally, Horcoff finished in the top 15 in six other fitness tests. They include: first in no-arm jump (22.84 inches), fourth in pro agility left (4.23 seconds), seventh in pro agility right (4.29 seconds), 10th in right-hand grip (161 lbs), 13th in vertical jump (22.29 inches), 15th in wingspan (78.50 inches) and 15th in left-hang grip (150 lbs).

“It’s no surprise Will performed as well as he did,” Michigan hockey strength and conditioning coach Joe Maher said. “His accomplishments are a direct result of his work ethic, focus, determination and competitiveness. Will takes pride in his training and has a willingness to learn, which is a great combination for a hockey player. We are proud of him and look forward to his bright future.”

The youngest player in college hockey this past season, Horcoff is projected to be a late first-round selection. He had interviews with 31 of the 32 NHL programs at the combine.

Horcoff’s father, Shawn, played 15 seasons in the NHL and is currently the assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.

Incoming freshmen Cole McKinney, Asher Barnett, Malcolm Spence and other potential Michigan signees were also invited. Barnett finished in the top 25 in horizontal jump, VO2Max, pro agility left and right, mean power output, peak power output, vertical jump and bench press. McKinney finished in the top 25 in VO2Max, pro agility right (25th), peak power output, bench press, right-hand grip and pull-ups. Spence finished in the top 25 in horizontal jump, mean power output, peak power output and vertical jump.

The NHL Draft will be held June 27-28 at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Michigan has at least seven players eligible for this season’s draft, including rising sophomore Dakota Rheaume-Mullen, and incoming players Drew Schock and Aiden Park.

Link

College Sports

Union women’s hockey will play first college hockey game in M&T Bank Center | Sports

State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyomingPuerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificArmed Forces EuropeNorthern Mariana IslandsMarshall IslandsAmerican SamoaFederated States of MicronesiaGuamPalauAlberta, CanadaBritish Columbia, CanadaManitoba, CanadaNew Brunswick, CanadaNewfoundland, CanadaNova Scotia, CanadaNorthwest Territories, CanadaNunavut, CanadaOntario, CanadaPrince Edward Island, CanadaQuebec, CanadaSaskatchewan, CanadaYukon Territory, Canada Zip Code Country United States of […]

Published

1 hour ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

State

Zip Code

Country

Link

College Sports

'Call Her Daddy' Host Alex Cooper Alleges College Soccer Coach Sexually Harassed Her

“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper opened up about years’ worth of alleged sexual harassment that she experienced from Boston University soccer coach Nancy Feldman. Before Cooper became a sex and dating podcaster and media mogul, she was a Boston University soccer player. A decade after playing for her D1 team, Cooper shared the sexual […]

Published

1 hour ago

June 10, 2025

Your Sports Nation

'Call Her Daddy' Host Alex Cooper Alleges College Soccer Coach Sexually Harassed Her

“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper opened up about years’ worth of alleged sexual harassment that she experienced from Boston University soccer coach Nancy Feldman.

Before Cooper became a sex and dating podcaster and media mogul, she was a Boston University soccer player. A decade after playing for her D1 team, Cooper shared the sexual harassment she faced from her female coach in her new Hulu docuseries “Call Her Alex.”

In the two-part Hulu series, the podcaster said she noticed Feldman “really starting to fixate on me, way more than any other teammate of mine, and it was confusing,” during her sophomore year of college.

She added that her coach leveraged field time in exchange for stories about Cooper’s sex life and dating history. Cooper claimed she also made specific comments about her body and “always wanted to be alone with me.”

She also alleged in the documentary that…