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Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney commended rookie James Hagens ahead of the playoffs. Hagens, selected seventh overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, recently signed an entry-level deal after a successful stint in the AHL.
Boston Bruins forward James Hagens
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Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has high praise for rookie forward James Hagens.
The Bruins selected Hagens seventh overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, and after he completed his season at Boston College, he turned pro by signing an amateur tryout in the AHL. After six games in the AHL, he was rewarded with his entry-level deal and played the final two games of the regular season.
Now, ahead of the playoffs, Sweeney was impressed with how Hagens has handled himself and believes he can make an impact in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
“I thought it permeated around the room,” Sweeney said about Hagens on Thursday. “Our guys noticed it right away. Our guys made a point of saying that they thought it was great that (Hagens) decided to go start (in Providence) rather than just assume that he was going to jump into a lineup and help us get into the playoffs.
“Now it’s a great opportunity, not unlike Charlie a bunch of years ago. He is now an option for Marco if, when and where he wants to play. I think that’s how we had hoped it would play out. But it’s always up to the player to take advantage of the opportunity.”
Boston will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Sweeney believes Hagens could make a big impact for the Bruins.
Don Sweeney expressed high praise for rookie James Hagens, highlighting his impressive performance as the playoffs approach.
James Hagens was drafted seventh overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft.
James Hagens has signed an entry-level deal with the Bruins after playing six games in the AHL and participating in the final two games of the regular season.

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Hagens recorded one assist in his two NHL games and found a spot on the third line, adding some more skill and speed to the lineup.
Boston will open up its first-round series on Sunday on the road against Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. ET.