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Bruins sign James Hagens to entry-level contract, debut could come shortly
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The Bruins officially signed James Hagens to an entry-level contract, a move that likely indicates his NHL debut is coming soon.
Hagens turned pro last month after his sophomore year at Boston College, but only signed a minor-league tryout agreement, a move that wouldn't cost him a year on his entry-level deal.
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At the time, Don Sweeney said the move left all options open for their top prospect. But they pulled the trigger on a three-year deal on Wednesday that includes the current season. He'll have a cap hit of $975,000 per season.
Hagens, 19, was the seventh overall pick in the 2025 draft. He just completed his second year at Boston College. He led Hockey East in goals and points as a sophomore. In six games, for the Providence Bruins in the AHL, he had a goal and three assists.
The Boston Bruins have struggled to get production from their third-line left-wing spot where Lukas Reichel , Mikey Eyssimont and Alex Steeves have each failed to produce consistent offense.
The Bruins, who are close to clinching a playoff spot, have three regular season games remaining, beginning against Tampa on Saturday at TD Garden.
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