Bruins Sign James Hagens to Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract
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Key Points:
- The Boston Bruins have signed forward James Hagens to a three-year entry-level contract starting in the 2025-26 season, with an annual NHL cap hit of $975,000.
- Hagens, 19, was the Bruins' first-round pick (seventh overall) in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and has played six AHL games with the Providence Bruins this season, tallying four points.
- During the 2024-25 season, Hagens led Hockey East in scoring with 47 points in 34 games for Boston College, earning a spot on the conference’s All-Rookie Team.
- Hagens previously played two seasons with the US National Team Development Program, ranking fifth all-time with 187 points, and has represented the U.S. in multiple international tournaments, winning gold at the 2025 World Juniors and 2023 U-18 Championships.
- He set the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championship single-tournament scoring record with 22 points in 2024, earning tournament MVP honors and helping the U.S. secure a silver medal.
