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.

New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky is as energetic as he is honest about the importance of Friday night and the lasting impact this one moment could have on the franchise. "The future is now for the New York Islanders,