James Hagens and other Bruins prospects showed remarkable skills at the Bruins' Development Camp. The final day involved skill-centric sessions and scrimmages at Warrior Ice Arena. Hagens, the top 2025 draft pick, stood out despite not scoring during the scrimmage. His talent as a dynamic playmaking center is notable, and he has a future as a franchise player for the Bruins. The extent of his success in the NHL will depend on his ability to handle pro-level challenges. Hagens has elite edge work and puck awareness, indicating a promising offensive capacity.
Hagens was noticeable in just about every shift during the four-day camp, and made a good first impression by opting to take part in Monday's on-ice session while operating on just two hours of sleep.
Hagens’ ability to dominate in the NHL ranks will largely depend on just how the 5-foot-11 skater can withstand the punishment at the pro level.
He's the type of talent who - just by relying on his strengths alone - is going to make things happen offensively at the NHL level with the puck on his stick.
What remains to be seen is just how high his ceiling can be with the Bruins (an offensive-first 2C? A legitimate franchise center?), as well as when Hagens will make the jump to the NHL ranks.
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