Granted, the prospect of Hagens donning a spoked-B for the foreseeable future has been deemed a far-fetched scenario for most of the last year — even as the Bruins plummeted toward a top-10 pick in this draft.

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

Here’s something to keep in mind for this pick: The Blackhawks already have a No. 1 center in Connor Bedard, and Frank Nazar, selected 13th overall in 2022, looks like a legitimate second-line pivot. That means the Blackhawks, more than other teams in the top five, are more likely to select a winger with their top pick.