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Maybe a dumb question… But where he signed an amateur tryout contract… Could that possibly leave the window open for him returning to the college game?
I read it as the Brunis don't want to let him burn one of his ELC years - but could call him up if his performance in Providence makes them think he could help in a playoff run (if they even make the playoffs).... (in other words the Bruins trying to be "frugal")
Interesting take on Hagens:
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2026/03/23/james-hagens-boston-bruins-marco-sturm-nhl-hockey-prospects-providence-ahl-boston-college/
Definitely could be the Bruins in their notoriously cheap way holding up a deal.
Can't speak to BC, but on the BU side i think there was a big element of playing as individuals rather than team hockey (Pandolfo alluded to this more than once in post game interviews), at least one high end transfer underperforming (possibly with a nagging injury) and the question has come up...
Interesting points - and admittedly I have only seen Hagens in a few games (although he looked good when saw him) - the trade for Reichel does probably complicate things as he seems to be slotted for the 3rd line center. (which is probably where Hagens would naturally go).
Perhaps this is...
I get he isn’t going to be the next Bergeron (who would be) but from what I have seen (admittedly not that many games) I think he can have an impact… and it seems the Bruins are high on him.
With that said - do you think that he (and dean) were put in an awkward situation with the possible...
Curiosity got me better of me and I went down way more of a rabbit hole than I should have. As best I can tell over the past 25 years the highest remains seed generally has the early game (for the reasons mentioned).
The exceptions were in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2016 and 2025. Those years the...
This is what most of us have long thought on here but seems not to always hold true. For example last year Maine was the highest remaining seed and played in the 2nd game.
Maybe that’s how it starts but TV can override?
I don’t know if we have ever really known the exact answer to why who plays when, but NESN may simply get to choose and as you mentioned BC/UConn would probably be considered a more “marquee” matchup as far as general fan interest.
Hmm - is the Patriot league continuing to opt out as a conference?
My understanding was the Patriot league thing only applied to sports that the league sponsored and would not apply to other sports (such as Hockey).
On another note with this - not sure how i feel about it. Not sure i feel...
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