Marco Sturm discusses James Hagens' roster bid with Bruins

As the Bruins gear up for the 2026-27 NHL season, evaluation of 19-year-old prospect James Hagens is a key focus. Hagens has shown promise by scoring six goals in two Prospect Showcase games and recorded an assist in his previous two NHL games. Bruins coach Marco Sturm expressed satisfaction with Hagens' performance and emphasized the importance of the young forward being himself. General Manager Don Sweeney noted that coaches will assess Hagens's impact as training camp progresses. Hagens aims to leverage his summer training and recent successes to secure a spot on the opening night roster.

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