How James Hagens went from Boston College to Bruins' playoff run
The kid can really play.
How James Hagens went from Boston College to Bruins' playoff run originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Bruins are counting on James Hagens.
This is what they hoped for when they drafted him, of course, but it's certainly a quick step-up from Boston College to the NHL playoffs. The Bruins open their playoffs on Sunday night in Buffalo, and Hagens will be out there. He played just two regular season games, tallying an assist and not yet scoring a goal.
It sure would be a great time for Hagens to get one. MORE: How the Bruins pulled off the Fraser Minten trade How did James Hagens come from BC to the Bruins? This all has to do with the way the NHL sets up its contracts after the draft.
Hagens was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but then he stayed with Boston College to play this season.. Once their postseason run was over, he was eligible to sign his NHL contract, and here he is.