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.

Plus, a few names rising up the draft board and more quotes and insights gathered over the course of the season.

Barely a month into his new role, first-time GM Mathieu Darche has the opportunity to add a young, NHL-ready cornerstone to a team that was just two points out of contention before collapsing down