The Boston Bruins haven't had many first round draft picks under Don Sweeney during his tenure as general manager. After a dismal 2024-25 season that saw the Black and Gold finish tied for last place in the Eastern Conference with the Philadelphia Flyers, they had a high first-round pick.
After getting the seventh overall pick in the Draft Lottery, the Bruins had some draft luck with James Hagens falling to them in the opening round after he was projected as the first overall pick for some time leading into the draft. He returned to Boston College for another year of college hockey for the Eagles, but the future is promising for sure.