The Boston Bruins have inked the 2025 No. 7 overall pick to a deal.
James Hagens has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Bruins beginning with the 2025-26 season, with an annual NHL cap hit of $975,000, the team announced Wednesday.
The 19-year-old forward had signed an AHL tryout agreement with the Bruins on March 24 and has played six games with the AHL’s Providence Bruins. He’s recorded one goal and three assists in that span.
Before signing his tryout, Hagens had 23 goals and 47 points in 34 games as a junior for Boston College.
The 5-foot-11, 193‑pound forward was named to the conference’s All-Rookie Team after posting 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) during the 2024-25 season. Across two years with Boston College (2024-26), the forward skated in 71 games, totalling 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points.
