"The Boston Bruins' decision to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline last season was the right move at the time, and it has looked even better over the first few months of the 2025-26 campaign. Boston's prospect pool has more talent and depth than it's had in a while, especially at forward, where several players have already scored 10-plus goals for their teams."
"Hagens has almost matched his goal total from last season (11) in 21 fewer games. His playmaking ability has been impressive and he's playing with more intensity all over the ice. Hagens also played very well for Team USA at the World Junior Championship in recent weeks, tallying seven points (two goals, five assists) in five games and dominating in puck possession."
"It's strange Lysell hasn't gotten more of an NHL opportunity. Boston could use his speed and skill. He's been very consistent, too, with at least one point in 18 of 26 games for Providence this season. At some point the Bruins have to see whether Lysell can be productive at the NHL level, and the only way to do that is for him to get a long stretch of games in Boston."
The Bruins became sellers at the trade deadline and strengthened a prospect pool that now shows greater talent and depth, especially among forwards. Multiple prospects have already reached 10-plus goals for their teams, indicating immediate offensive upside. James Hagens, a Boston College center and the No. 7 overall pick in 2025, projects as a top-six center after strong World Junior play and significant scoring this season. Fabian Lysell has been consistently productive in Providence and needs an extended NHL opportunity to test his speed and skill. Will Zellers began his NCAA career with a high goal rate, adding to forward depth.
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