James Hagens, a center from Hauppauge and Boston College, hopes to be the top pick in the upcoming NHL Draft on June 27, despite mock drafts placing him third to sixth. Hagens aims for both the NHL and a Stanley Cup win, showing competitive spirit. The Islanders, however, are likely to select Matthew Schaefer as the first pick, having won the draft lottery. Both players recently met with Islanders' officials, highlighting the competitive nature of the draft.
People have their own opinion, that's just the way it is. I know that I want to be the first person off the board.
My goal is to not only get to the NHL but to win the Stanley Cup. It's to do that with whatever team wants you.
I don't really want to go into specifics with players but we saw some impressive young men.
The Islanders are quite comfortable selecting consensus No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer.
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