The hockey world is buzzing with excitement as The Hockey News unveils its top 10 NHL-affiliated prospects, and it's no shocker that Boston Bruins' standout, James Hagens, is right in the mix.
Hagens, holding the No. 3 spot, edges out other top talents like Porter Martone from the Flyers, Zayne Parekh of the Flames, Dmitri Simashev with the Mammoth, and Brady Martin from the Predators. It's a testament to his remarkable skill set and performance on the ice.
This season, Hagens has been nothing short of spectacular with Boston College. The 19-year-old phenom racked up 23 goals and 24 assists, totaling 47 points in just 34 games.
That's a leap from his previous season, where he notched 11 goals and 37 points over 37 games. Clearly, the 2025 seventh-overall pick is on an upward trajectory.
Adding to his impressive resume, Hagens has shown flashes of brilliance during his amateur tryout with the Providence Bruins, netting a goal and an assist in four games. It's this kind of performance that has Bruins fans eagerly anticipating his arrival in the NHL.
With the potential to become a top-line forward, Hagens' future with the Bruins looks incredibly promising. The team struck gold when they snagged this Hauppauge, New York native in the draft, and he's quickly becoming one of the most exciting prospects in the league. Bruins fans, buckle up-Hagens is poised to make a significant impact in the Black and Gold.