LOS ANGELES — The mystery of the NHL draft Friday night surrounds James Hagens. There’s the question of whether the Long Island native who came into the season as the potential No. 1 pick could slide as far as 10th or 11th. There’s the much-rumored possibility the Islanders will find a way to move back into the top 10 to take the hometown kid.

LOS ANGELES – His uber-competitive nature pushes James Hagens of Hauppauge to believe he should be the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night at The Peacock Theater.

Boston Bruins draft pick James Hagens responded to rumors of the New York Islanders attempting to trade up for him.