Trending Now - Bruins Ink Promising Prospect James Hagens to Entry-level Deal
WHO:
NHL.com - James Hagens is 5-foot-11 and weighs 193 pounds.
NHL.com - James Hagens spent two seasons (2022-2024) with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP).
NHL.com - James Hagens, a 19-year-old forward, was selected by the Boston Bruins.
NHL.com - Don Sweeney is the General Manager of the Boston Bruins.
NHL.com - Hagens is a native of Hauppauge, New York.
WHAT:
NHL Rumors - Hagens' entry-level contract includes a minors salary of $85,000 for each year.
NHL Rumors - Hagens recorded a -1 rating in his first six professional games with the Providence Bruins.
NHL Rumors - Hagens was one of the top 10 names in voting for the Hobey Baker Award.
NHL.com - Hagens recorded 72 goals and 115 assists for 187 points during his time with the USNTDP, ranking fifth in program history.
NHL.com - Hagens won gold medals at the 2025 World Junior Championship and the 2023 U-18 tournaments.
NHL.com - Hagens holds the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championship single-tournament scoring record with 22 points in 2024, earning tournament MVP honors.
Boston.com - James Hagens could make his NHL debut as soon as Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at TD Garden.
ESPN - Hagens was the MVP in Boston College's Beanpot victory, scoring two goals and three assists.
ESPN - Hagens helped Boston College claim the Beanpot title for the first time in a decade.
NHL.com - The Boston Bruins signed James Hagens to a three-year entry-level contract.
NHL.com - The contract has an annual NHL cap hit of $975,000.
NHL.com - Hagens recorded one goal and three assists for four points in six AHL games with the Providence Bruins.
NHL.com - Hagens scored 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points in 34 games with Boston College during the 2025-26 season.
NHL.com - Hagens led Boston College with six game-winning goals and two hat tricks.
NHL.com - Hagens was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after scoring 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in the 2024-25 season.
NHL.com - Hagens has a total of 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points across 71 games during his two years at Boston College.
WHERE:
NHL.com - Hagens played for the Providence Bruins and Boston College.
WHEN:
NHL.com - Hagens completed his sophomore season at Boston College in March 2026.
NHL.com - Hagens' contract with the Bruins begins with the 2025-26 season.
ESPN - Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately for their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 11th, 2026.
NHL.com - Hagens recorded 133 shots during the 2025-26 season with Boston College.
NHL.com - Hagens was selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
NHL.com - Hagens joined the Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout agreement on March 24th, 2026.
NHL.com - Hagens participated in two IIHF World Junior Championships in 2025 and 2026.
NHL.com - Hagens represented the United States in two IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championships in 2023 and 2024.
WHY:
NHL.com - General Manager Don Sweeney stated that Hagens' time in the AHL was a good stepping stone for understanding the demands of the pro level.
NHL Rumors - The Bruins signed Hagens to an amateur tryout agreement to allow him to gain experience in the AHL before joining the NHL roster.
ESPN - The Bruins are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth with 96 points and three games left in the season.
NHL.com - The signing of Hagens is part of the Bruins' strategy to enhance their playoff push.
HOW:
NHL.com - Hagens signed his entry-level deal at Warrior Ice Arena after driving from Providence to Boston.
NHL Rumors - Hagens' entry-level contract includes an NHL salary of $877,500 for each of the three years, with a signing bonus of $97,500 and potential performance bonuses of up to $1 million in the final two years.
NHL.com - Hagens signed an amateur tryout agreement before joining the Providence Bruins.
(UPDATED April 9, 2026 11:17 UTC)
James Hagens, who stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 193 pounds, has signed an entry-level contract that includes a minors salary of $85,000 for each year. After completing his sophomore season at Boston College in March 20th26, Hagens recorded a -1 rating in his first six professional games with the Providence Bruins and was also among the top 10 names in voting for the Hobey Baker Award. General Manager Don Sweeney noted that Hagens' time in the AHL serves as a valuable stepping stone for understanding the demands of the professional level.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 03:51 UTC)
James Hagens, who spent two seasons with the United States National Team Development Program, recorded an impressive 72 goals and 115 assists, ranking fifth in program history. He also won gold medals at the 2025 World Junior Championship and the 2023 U-18 tournaments, while holding the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championship single-tournament scoring record with 22 points in 2024. Hagens has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Bruins to gain AHL experience before his entry-level contract begins with the 2025-26 season, which includes an NHL salary of $877,500 for three years along with a signing bonus and potential performance bonuses.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 01:22 UTC)
James Hagens is set to make his NHL debut with the Bruins April 11th, at TD Garden, following an impressive season where he was named MVP in Boston College's Beanpot victory, contributing two goals and three assists. This win marked Boston College's first Beanpot title in a decade, and Hagens recorded a total of 133 shots during the 2025-26 season. The Bruins are currently on the brink of clinching a playoff berth, sitting at 96 points with just three games remaining in the season.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 23:12 UTC)
The Boston Bruins have signed 19-year-old forward James Hagens to a three-year entry-level contract with an annual NHL cap hit of $975,000. Hagens, a native of Hauppauge, New York, was selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and has shown impressive performance, scoring 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points in 34 games with Boston College this season. His signing is part of the Bruins' strategy to enhance their playoff push, following his recent stint with the Providence Bruins after joining them on an amateur tryout agreement.