Bruins Prospect Notebook: Hagens Starts in Providence, Zellers Frozen Four Bound

Photo Courtesy of the Providence Bruins James Hagens arrived, and now that he has played a pro game with the Bruins, he cannot go back to college. The Bruins’ seventh-overall pick made his presence felt in Providence. He picked up a goal and an assist in his first three games, but even in a loss, the P-Bruins bench boss had positive things to say.

Hagens’ World Junior Championship teammate, Will Zellers, is on his way to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four – he is the only Bruins’ prospect still in the NCAA tournament. The other five bowed out, but some still got on the board in the NCAA regional round. The Bruins’ minor league affiliates are both booked for the playoffs.

The Providence Bruins won two of three, but are still on top of the AHL, and the Maine Mariners swept the weekend, picked up four more points, and a spot in the playoffs. Here’s how the rest of the Bruins’ prospects are performing this season: NCAA Forwards Andre Gasseau , Boston College : GP: 23, G: 6, A: 17, Pts: 23; +/-: -2, PIM: 12 BC’s season ended during the Hockey East tournament. The Bruins have until August 15, 2026, to sign the BC captain.

However, Mark Divver reported that there was “no comment” from P-Bruins GM Evan Gold when asked about Gasseau’s contract negotiations. Evan Gold of the Bruins had no comment today on where things stand with 7th-rounder Andre Gasseau of Boston College Have heard rumblings that Gasseau could be looking for NHL games this season or has his eye on free agency if not signed by 8/15 Pat Brisson is Gasseau's agent — Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) March 30, 2026 Beckett Hendrickson , Minnesota : GP: 36, G: 7, A: 13, Pts: 20; +/-: +5, PIM: 18 Hendrickson’s season ended in the Big 10 tournament. For the first time since 2019, the Golden Gophers missed the NCAA tournament.