"Ultimately, if the Bruins are middling and aren't staring at a potential playoff run, Boston likely wouldn't have to worry about burning Hagens' first year of team control. An 18/19-year-old player can avoid burning the first year of his entry-level deal by playing 10 or fewer games in his first pro season - allowing that contract to slide forward a year. So, if the Bruins are closing out the year without a playoff berth and Hagens is ready to go pro in late March/early April, Boston could give him 8-10 games to dip his toe in the water without worrying about his contract."
"That 1- game limit also includes playoff games, so if Hagens joins the team and Boston does go on a run - there's a good chance that first year of an ELC is getting burned. I think the most logical spot for a Providence player to settle into the Bruins' lineup is the 3RW spot currently occupied by Mikey Eyssimont. Eyssimont should be a key cog on Boston's bottom-six grouping, but Boston could use a bit more skill at that spot if that current line struggles to produce."
The Bruins have started 3-1-0 behind strong goaltending from Jeremy Swayman and multiple contributors. James Hagens, an 18/19-year-old, can avoid burning the first year of his entry-level deal by playing 10 or fewer games in his first pro season, allowing the contract to slide. If Boston is out of playoff contention late in the year and Hagens is ready, the team could give him roughly 8–10 games to gain experience without costing a contract year. Playoff games count toward the 10-game limit and would likely burn the ELC. Providence forwards Poitras, Lysell, or Locmelis could push for the 3RW spot currently held by Mikey Eyssimont.
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