James Hagens
Breaking Down Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney’s Draft
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has been in his position for ten years now and has seen success with one Stanley Cup Finals appearance and one historic regular season. This past season was the first time since 2016 that the Bruins failed to make the playoffs. Sweeney has added pieces to the prior core […]
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Noah Dobson traded to the Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders for Emil Heineman and both the 16th and 17th overall picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Chris Johnston of The Athletic confirms the deal is a sign-and-trade as Dobson signs an eight-year contract worth $9.5 million annually. It will be interesting […]
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Are the New York Islanders a Good Trade Partner for the Boston Bruins? Is the 7th Pick Available?
The New York Islanders have the number one pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, and there are reports that the club might be interested in adding another top ten pick. The Boston Bruins currently hold the seventh pick in the draft and have made it known that the selection is available as part of a […]
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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: James Hagens
James Hagens is a 5-foot-11, 185-pound left-shot center from Hauppauge, New York. Hagens played two seasons at Mount St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island and totaled 188 points in 91 games. The skilled forward joined the United States National Development Program for the 2022-23 season and posted 66 points in 43 games for the U17 […]
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New York Rangers Sign Prized Prospect Gabe Perreault
Things have not always worked out in spades when it comes to the New York Rangers and their development of younger players. Kaapo Kakko is a great example of this. He was taken with the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and things never panned out for him on Broadway as he […]
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2025 World Junior Championship: Team USA Players to Watch
The United States is looking for back-to-back World Junior Championship (WJC) gold medals and has built an experienced team with ten returning players. As they chase a medal at this year’s tournament, these five players to watch could make or break their run. Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship Trey Augustine […]
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Opinion: There Will Be No Penguins Playoffs This Year; That’s on Purpose
As of writing, the Pittsburgh Penguins are the third-worst team in the NHL in terms of points percentage. They have the worst goal differential in the league. Pittsburgh is dead-last in the Metro having played the most games (tied with New Jersey). The team has visibly stopped responding to their coach, has failed at executing […]
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2025 NHL Draft: Conrad Jack’s September Top 32 Rankings
The first of many scouting events of the 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, it’s already that time when sites have started preparing content for the 2025 NHL Draft or started posting content already. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup has long been wrapped up with Team Canada winning gold, but it wasn’t just the draft-eligible […]
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2025 NHL Draft: Early Looks at American Prospects
As the 2024-25 season gets underway, scouts and fans keep a close eye on the next generation of American hockey talent. With the 2025 NHL Draft still months away, it’s never too early to start sizing up the potential top picks. In this early look, we break down some of the standout American prospects at […]
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IIHF UA18 Gold Medal Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team USA | 05/05/2024
The 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship promises an exhilarating culmination with the anticipated faceoff between the United States and Canada, marking only the third gold medal game between the two nations in the tournament’s history. Previous encounters saw the U.S. emerge victorious with a 5-1 win in 2005, and Canada claimed the title […]
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