James Hagens Out as Boston Bruins Place Forward on Injured Reserve, Recall Mikey Eyssimont
Hagens leaves Thursday’s game
Hagens was hurt against Pittsburgh after defenseman Samuel Girard cross-checked him early in the third period. He skated off holding his back and was examined by medical staff on the bench.
He later went into the tunnel and did not return. After the game, coach Marco Sturm said he had not seen Hagens and had no update on his condition.
Bruins announce roster move
The team announced Saturday that Hagens had been placed on injured reserve, listing his injury date as Nov. 5. The Bruins also recalled forward Mikey Eyssimont from Providence.
Boston selected Hagens with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. He signed with the organization in April.
Season numbers for both forwards
Hagens has appeared in all 17 of Boston’s games this season, scoring six goals and six assists for 12 points. Across 19 NHL games in his career, he has 13 points, with six goals and seven assists.
Eyssimont played 56 games for Boston in 2025-26, recording eight goals and 10 assists. After making the original Opening Night roster, he was placed on waivers Oct. 4 and assigned to Providence, where he has 16 points in eight games this season.
Key points
- Boston placed James Hagens on injured reserve and recalled Mikey Eyssimont from Providence.
- Hagens left Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh after a cross-check by Samuel Girard.
- Hagens has 12 points in 17 games this season and 13 points in 19 NHL games.
- Eyssimont has 16 points in eight Providence games this season.