Bruins’ prospect James Hagens hasn’t signed yet - What might that mean?
Why hasn't James Hagens signed with the Bruins already? There are some potentially good reasons.
At the very moment UConn scored in overtime to end Boston College’s season in the Hockey East Tournament , the speculation started. How quickly will James Hagens sign with the Bruins? Not will he sign?
How fast will it happen? Hagens had the dominant sort of season that usually signals a hockey player is ready to turn pro. As a freshman in 2024-25 he showed his vision and his abilities as a passer playing center on a line with more experienced NHL-bound teammates.
He posted 11 goals and 26 assists in 37 games. This year, he showed scoring ability leading Hockey East with 23 goals and 47 points in 37 games as a sophomore. There isn’t much left for him to prove in college.
So the assumption was that he’d sign quickly. But two days have passed and Hagens’ name still isn’t on a contract. What could that mean?
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