The Bruins are officially in the playoffs, and James Hagens is officially in the lineup! We break it all down. How did Hagens play in his NHL debut? The fourth line stepped up in Columbus. The first line is struggling a bit. Who should the Bruins want in the first round?

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00:00 - Opening shifts: James Hagens debuts!
13:18 - What we liked about Hagens' game in Columbus
37:34 - What's going on with Bruins' first line?
56:25 - Wait, is the rookie lap back?
1:05:35 - Who should Bruins want in the first round?

We discuss James Hagens' first practice with the Bruins, and his comments to media after. Then we dive into the mailbag to answer questions about Hagens, other Bruins prospects, the power play, the futures of Elias Lindholm and Viktor Arvidsson, and more.

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Leave your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can!

Jump to:
00:00 - Opening shifts: Takeaways from Hagens' first practice
10:20 - Update on playoff picture, clinching scenarios
13:50 - When and where will Hagens play?
29:50 - Mailbag! What if Hagens isn't the answer right now?
43:35 - How did Bruins prospect rankings change this season?
50:55 - How can Bruins fix their power play?
58:55 - Could B's trade Elias Lindholm after season?
1:08:10 - What if Marchand was still here?
1:15:00 - Who could B's draft with Toronto's pick?

Emergency pod! We react to the breaking news that the Boston Bruins have signed top prospect James Hagens to his entry-level contract. Where does Hagens fit in? What will he bring to the Bruins? How much can he help for the playoffs?

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