Hagens scored an unassisted goal in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Senators.
The 19-year-old spoiled a combined shutout bid for Ottawa with an aggressive forecheck early in the third period, as his pressure forced Samuel Ersson to misplay the puck in the corner and allowed Hagens to bank the puck home off the netminder as he scrambled to get back in position. It was a strong recovery for Hagens after it was his neutral-zone giveaway in the second period that led directly to a Drake Batherson tally. Growing pains are to be expected for the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but Hagens has his first two NHL goals in four contests to begin the current campaign while adding seven shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-1 rating while skating on the third line at even strength and the second power-play unit.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Nets first NHL goal
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Hagens scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.
Hagens tallied his first NHL goal in the first period to put the Bruins ahead 2-1. The 19-year-old is attempting to stick at the NHL level this year, working in a third-line capacity. He's added two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots over his first two contests of the year. Since he's a 19-year-old first-round pick, Hagens is eligible to head to the AHL this season under new NHL rules, but it may be better for his development to grow in Boston rather than Providence. Hagens should already be scooped up in dynasty formats, but he's worth keeping track of throughout 2026-27 to see if he can produce enough to help in redraft leagues.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Draws praise following rookie camp
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Head coach Marco Sturm said Wednesday that Hagens seized an opportunity to shine during rookie camp, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.
Sturm said Hagens' participation in rookie camp gave the young forward a head start going into training camp. The 19-year-old Hagens worked hard to prepare for the likelihood of playing regularly in the NHL in 2026-27. Hagens made a pair of regular-season appearances with Boston last year, recording an assist, two PIM and a hit while averaging 14:33 of ice time per game. He spent most of 2025-26 at Boston College, where he recorded 23 goals, 24 assists and 24 PIM across 34 outings.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Draws assist in debut
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Hagens logged an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Hagens signed his entry-level deal Wednesday and had to wait a game for his debut. He helped out on Henri Jokiharju's go-ahead goal in the second period. Hagens will likely get one more chance to play in the regular season in Tuesday's game against the Devils, but it's unclear if he'll play a major role during the postseason.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Inks entry-level deal
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Hagens signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Boston on Wednesday.
Hagens is expected to report to Boston, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe, and 2025-26 will count as the start of the contract. The 19-year-old Hagens had 23 goals and 47 points in 34 outings with Boston College as a sophomore this campaign. He then joined AHL Providence on an amateur tryout contract, collecting a goal and four points in six appearances. Hagens was selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Taking next step in hockey career
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Hagens signed an amateur tryout agreement with AHL Providence on Monday.
Hagens just finished his second season with Boston College -- he generated 23 goals, 47 points and a plus-10 rating over 34 appearances. The 19-year-old is a major part of the Bruins' future, and the organization seemingly doesn't want to waste any time getting Hagens acclimated to a higher level of hockey. Hagens, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, will join AHL Providence on Tuesday for practice. The New York native has yet to sign his entry-level contract, but that could change down the final stretch of 2025-26 if the Bruins want a spark while battling for a playoff spot.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Hat trick for BC
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Hagens scored three goals in Boston College's 5-2 win over UConn on Friday.
Hagens reached the 20-goal mark for the season with this effort. He's added 17 helpers and a plus-11 rating over 27 outings, tying his 37-point output from 37 games as a freshman in 2024-25. The Bruins prospect is rolling at the right time and will look to take his momentum into the Hockey East conference tournament soon.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Honored by Hockey East
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Hagens was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on Tuesday.
Hagens had two goals and three assists over three games. He was also named the Beanpot MVP after lifting Boston College to the title of that tournament in a win over Boston University. Hagens is up to 34 points in 26 appearances this season, three shy of matching his 37-game point output from 2024-25.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Records three helpers Saturday
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Hagens notched three assists in Boston College's 4-3 loss to Providence College on Saturday.
Hagens is up to 10 goals and 14 helpers through 19 appearances for BC this season. The Bruins prospect should continue to provide dynamic offense as a playmaker. The sophomore forward is proving himself at the NCAA level, though it's not yet clear when he'll join the professional ranks.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Contributes three points for BC
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Hagens scored a goal and added two assists in Boston College's 7-1 win over Stonehill College on Friday.
Hagens is up to 11 goals and 10 assists through 17 NCAA games this season. He's also coming off a fairly successful World Junior Championship for Team USA, where he had two goals and five assists over five outings despite the Americans' quarterfinals exit. Hagens is doing well at all levels of play this year, rewarding the Bruins' faith for taking him seventh overall in 2025.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Goal, assist in win
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Hagens scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in Boston College's 7-3 win over UMass-Amherst on Friday.
Hagens has maintained his strong play from last year into a positive start to 2025-26, logging four goals and seven assists over 10 games. The Bruins' top prospect is in his sophomore year and should continue to be a massive part of the Eagles' roster at least for the rest of this campaign. It's unclear if the No. 7 pick from 2025 will sign his entry-level deal this spring or if he'll head back to school for another year of development.
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Bruins' James Hagens: Pots pair for BC in win
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Hagens scored two goals on seven shots in Boston College's 5-1 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Friday.
Hagens is off to a decent start for the Eagles this season, racking up five points in four games. The 18-year-old center is a Bruins prospect after being selected seventh overall in 2025. This is his sophomore year, and he was a point-per-game player with 11 goals and 26 helpers in 37 outings in 2024-25.
