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Boston Bruins top prospect James Hagens signs an amateur tryout agreement with the AHL's Providence Bruins. The Hauppauge, New York native is the Bruins' highest draft pick since Tyler Seguin, selected No. 2 in 2010, going seventh overall in the 2025 draft. Hagens dominated at Boston College, finishing with 23 goals and 47 points in 34 games, leading Hockey East and ranking in the top 10 nationally. The 19-year-old tallied six game-winners and two hat tricks, but with Boston College missing the NCAA tournament, he opts for the professional route. Scouts note Hagens has outgrown college hockey, and discussions with the Bruins center on his path to the NHL. Boston evaluates his situation daily as they push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. Hagens, a versatile player, shined for Team USA, winning gold at the 2025 World Juniors and setting a scoring record at the U-18 Men's World Championship.
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