The Boston Bruins have signed forward James Hagens to a three-year entry-level contract. Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney made the announcement. The contract begins with the 2025-26 season.
The annual NHL cap hit is $975,000.
Hagens’ Path to the Bruins
Hagens, aged 19, was selected by Boston in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. He also joined the Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) on March 24.
Hagens has played in six AHL games with Providence this season, recording one goal and three assists for four points.
College Career and USNTDP
Prior to signing his ATO, Hagens played 34 games with Boston College this season. He led Hockey East skaters in scoring with 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points. He also led the team with six game-winning goals, two hat tricks and 133 shots.
Hagens 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 played in 71 games, totalling 34 goals and 50 assists for 84 points.
International Achievements
Before his time in college, Hagens spent two seasons (2022-24) with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP). He recorded 72 goals and 115 assists for 187 points, which is the fifth‑most in program history.
- Hagens has represented the United States internationally in two IIHF World Junior Championships (2025, 2026).
- He also played in two IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championships (2023, 2024).
- Hagens won gold at the 2025 World Juniors and the 2023 U-18 tournaments.
Hagens holds the IIHF U-18 Men’s World Championship single‑tournament scoring record with 22 points in 2024. He earned tournament MVP honours and helped the United States capture silver.
The 5-foot-11, 193‑pound forward is a native of Hauppauge, New York.