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Bruins Sign Prized Prospect James Hagens to AHL Contract
James Hagens, the Bruins' 2025 first-round pick, signed an amateur tryout agreement to gain pro experience with the Providence Bruins before pursuing an NHL contract.
- On March 23, 2026, the Boston Bruins signed James Hagens to an AHL amateur tryout and said he will practice Tuesday with the Providence Bruins at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
- After his college season ended on Friday and Boston College missed the NCAA tournament, James Hagens prioritized playing a full 84-game NHL slate over Boston Bruins development policy favoring AHL seasoning.
- On the stat sheet, Hagens recorded 23 goals and 47 points in 34 games this season while helping BC win the Beanpot and finishing as a top-10 Hobey Baker finalist.
- The Bruins will evaluate Hagens day to day in Providence and could sign him to an entry-level contract later this season, impacting the B's 12 remaining regular-season games.
- Following a familiar development blueprint, Hagens' move mirrors Charlie McAvoy's 2017 path—an ATO in Providence followed by an ELC; Sturm said he has no qualms inserting college players when ready.
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