""He did take a great jump in so many areas. His offensive game was always there, and he still continues to develop it. He's only 19 years old now, but I think he took huge steps in the rest of his game, becoming a 200-foot player, defensive awareness, defensive detail -- all those things that you're going to need to play in the NHL, James really improved on this year, so it's great to see.""
""A couple of things. One, he worked very hard on his shot,""
James Hagens, a top prospect for the Boston Bruins, signed his entry-level contract following a successful sophomore season at Boston College. He recently participated in optional practices with the Bruins, although he will not play in the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hagens showed significant improvement in his defensive skills and overall game, becoming a more complete player. His goal-scoring ability also increased dramatically, scoring 23 goals in 34 games after netting 11 in his freshman year.
Read at NBC Sports Boston
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