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Boston Globe
a day ago
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- Boston Globe
Chris Pelosi's adjustment hasn't been easy, but Bruins prospect is finding plenty to build on
The New Jersey native's willingness to engage down low stood as one of the primary reasons why Boston scooped him up with the 92nd pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, but those efforts were far more arduous against players 3-5 years older than him in the college ranks. 'Physicality was my biggest thing,' Pelosi said Wednesday at Bruins' Development Camp. 'I was always the skinnier kid.' Advertisement Days spent in the gym helped Pelosi add some more muscle to his 6-foot-2-inch frame, but it was an invitation to USA Hockey's camp ahead of the world juniors that presented Pelosi the springboard to end his year on a high note. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Pelosi was one of the final cuts, missing out on the chance to help Team USA Chris Pelosi, No. 28 in yellow, was amongst the final cuts for Team USA at the WJC due to his versatile, high-energy, hard-nosed style. Pelosi is one of those players that always finds his way around the puck, in the battles along the boards and in the dirty areas. — Bruins Network (@BruinsNetwork) 'I think my confidence just skyrocketed . . . playing with all those guys, all those first-rounders and all those great players — you can learn a lot from them," Pelosi said. 'Coaches aren't the only resources you have to learn from. You have everyone else around you. And I think the atmosphere there really helped me a ton. Also all the older guys at Quinnipiac helped me get over that hump.' Advertisement In Quinnipiac's final 23 games, Pelosi recorded 11 goals and 19 points, serving as a key cog up front. Boston's prospect pipeline might be headlined by Hagens and 'He put on a solid 10 pounds last year,' Bruins amateur and college scout Parker MacKay said. 'Quinnipiac did a great job last year. I think he respects both ends of the ice, and you can see that out there. He's taking pucks to hard areas, and he also values his defending, and that's certainly the pieces of his game that we value.' Chris Pelosi must drink Red Bull because he can fly. — Dominic Tiano (@dominictiano) Beyond the production he generated down the stretch, Pelosi felt as though his defensive game shored itself up under coach Rand Pecknold's tutelage. It remains to be seen if Pelosi's offense will carry over to the pro ranks, but his 200-foot capabilities and physicality make him a valuable asset. 'First half of the season, I was struggling in the D zone, staying with my guy, my stick wasn't the best,' Pelosi said. 'Those are the little things that Rand preaches and the coaches preach at Quinnipiac. If you play hard in the D zone, you do your job in the D zone, you're going to be in the O-zone for the rest of the game.' Advertisement Andre Gasseau (center) has upped his goal total from 10 to 12 to 15 in his first three seasons at Boston College. Lane Turner/Globe Staff BC pipeline remains strong Andre Gasseau , a Boston College forward, is quite familiar with what led the Bruins to make the decisions they did in the draft. 'When I saw Philly went with [Porter] Martone [at No. 6], I knew they were taking Hagens [at No. 7]. So it was exciting,' said Gasseau of his college teammate. 'And then they took [Will] Moore in the second round. 'It's incredible to be drafted by this franchise and represent the Boston Bruins. Hopefully all of us make the next step and play on the Bruins together.' Don Sweeney , Adam McQuaid , and the rest of the development staff won't have to make many long treks to gauge a significant portion of their prospect pool. Barring any shifts in commitments, the Eagles are expected to roll out a roster that will feature a whopping six Bruins draft picks: Hagens, Moore, Gasseau, Letourneau, Oskar Jellvik , and big-bodied defenseman Kristian Kostadinski . 'I wouldn't say it's design. It's kind of just the way it's unfolded,' McQuaid said. 'But they have a great program there. The coaching staff does a great job, and they've done a good job of getting guys NHL-ready. 'So it's not that we necessarily need guys to be in our backyard, but it doesn't hurt being able to have them close by and being able to just see them easily. Cuts down on travel a little bit.' Even if most of the focus on the Eagles this season will revolve around first and second-round selections in Hagens, Moore, and Letourneau, Gasseau has offered plenty of promise for a seventh-round selection (2021). A 6-4 power forward with strong skating ability, Gasseau has 88 points his first three seasons (112 games) with the Eagles, who expect him to help lead a squad set to be elevated by a motivated sophomore Hagens. Advertisement 'It's gonna be great. Everyone's gonna be pulling the rope,' Gasseau said. Conor Ryan can be reached at
Boston Globe
a day ago
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- Boston Globe
In his first day with the Bruins, James Hagens basks in the responsibility to represent his ‘second home'
A photo of Hagens — donning a spoked-B sweater for the first time during Friday's NHL Draft — joined the likes of Pastrnak, Thornton, Charlie McAvoy, and other Bruins franchise fixtures in that shadow box. One of the exhibits at the Bruins' Heritage Hall features several franchise regulars getting drafted. James Hagens' photo has already been added. Hagens on visiting TD Garden: 'It makes you want to make the team. It makes you want to work as hard as possible so that you can… — Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) Such are the expectations placed on Hagens, a teenager whose sky-high potential is feeling the weight of being a franchise savior. Advertisement But as Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'It makes you want to make the team,' Hagens said following his first day of development camp. 'It makes you want to work as hard as possible so that you can be the guy that can call this home. You could be on that ice playing for these fans.' Monday was not the first time Hagens has paid a visit to the Bruins' home barn. Frequent hockey tournaments brought Hagens and his family up over the years, and he's more than found his bearings since first arriving at BC last fall. Advertisement In February, he etched his skates into the frozen sheet at TD Garden with a pair of games at Hagens is looking to follow in Leonard's footsteps in 2025-26 — be it during the fall or after the Eagles' season comes to a close in March or April. As he toured the Bruins' dressing room and stepped on the floor where his dangles and dekes could cause nearly 20,000 to rise as one, Hagens felt reassurance. It was as though fate had once again brought the Long Island native back to Boston. 'The fans are so passionate about this team,' Hagens said. 'They're so passionate about their sports here. I wanted to go to school here — so I was fortunate enough to be picked by the Bruins. It's a dream come true, to be able to stay in Boston. It's like a second home.' The ice won't be set down on Causeway for at least another few months, but as Hagens and the rest of the Bruins' Development Camp roster toured the arena, the message remained resolute. 'If things aren't going your way and you need a push, this is something to think back on,' former Bruins blueliner and current team player development coordinator Adam McQuaid told Boston's camp roster as they sat in the team's dressing room. 'It's something to work toward.' Who needs sleep? It hasn't taken very long for Hagens to put his best foot forward. Advertisement The day after he was drafted, Hagens and 'Definitely build a deeper connection when you're sleeping together on the floor of the airport,' Moore joked. By the time the duo finally boarded a plane, it was 10 p.m. on the East Coast. They arrived at the team hotel at 4 a.m. — with departure for Warrior Ice Arena scheduled for 6:45. Hagens' top concern at the time? Not waking up his hotel roommate, BC teammate 'I had my earplugs in,' Gasseau said. 'He told me he was tiptoeing around the room.' After both Hagens and Moore passed their physicals, the Bruins announced both Hagens and Moore had other plans, and took the ice. James Hagens and William Moore are on the ice. — Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) 'When you have a chance to put on the Bruin jersey, you can't say no,' Hagens said after practice. 'It doesn't matter what flight delay or how much sleep you get. This is a dream come true, and it's the first time you're able to put on the jersey. 'You'd have to cut off my leg to tell me I couldn't get on that ice.' Showing his stuff Hagens was no worse for wear as he separated himself from the pack during edge-work drills. At least, he didn't show it to McQuaid and the rest of Boston's development personnel. 'He didn't seem to miss a beat after going through a busy couple days,' McQuaid said. 'You can tell how smooth he is out there, and confident with the puck. … It seems like he's excited to be out there. Advertisement 'He came down one end and got to shoot and it was like, 'All right, here we go.' Driven to score some goals. So yeah, it was a great first day and great first impression, on and off the ice.' Hours after, Hagens planted himself at the front of the auditorium at Heritage Hall. The usual hits played out on the screen. No. 4 For a New York native who once had a poster of Matt Martin on his bedroom wall, some of those videos may not have resonated. At least, not until now. In Hagens, a Bruins team short on elite talent and a fanbase yearning for hope has seemingly found its man. And in return, Hagens has found a new home — and a team and city worth fighting for as he sets his sights on a black-and-gold sweater. 'It comes with a lot of pride,' said Boston's first top-10 pick in 14 years. 'A lot of honor to be able to be a part of something like this — to be able to even get picked and to say you're picked by the Boston Bruins. It doesn't really hit you until you're up on that stage. 'But you know it's going to come with a lot of hard work. I know how hard it's going to be, and that's just, it's just a big step. I'm willing to do it. I'm willing to give everything I possibly have into this game and this organization, to the fan base. Advertisement 'I'm just excited to get it going.' Conor Ryan can be reached at
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Who is Jack Hughes? The Los Angeles Kings signed him to an AHL contract after his NCAA breakout, and an NHL deal may follow soon
NHL-Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils (Credit: Getty Images) Jack Hughes was selected 51st overall in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings, but his future with the organization was in serious doubt for most of the past year. The team, under its former management, showed little interest in extending a contract to him. That changed drastically after Hughes delivered his best NCAA season to date with Boston University. The 6-foot forward played all 40 games for BU, producing 18 assists and 25 points, both career highs. He held down a key role on the Terriers' second line, contributing at even strength and on the power play. Hughes played a pivotal role during BU's deep postseason run, helping the team reach the NCAA national championship game. He added a shorthanded goal and multiple assists during key victories over top-ranked Ohio State and Penn State. His late-season impact helped revive his stock within the Kings organization, just in time for a shift in leadership. Jack Hughes Guesses the Secret Hockey Player Why Jack Hughes is now back in Kings' plans The signing of Jack Hughes to an AHL contract by the Ontario Reign reflects renewed confidence in his development. It also gives the Kings more time to assess his long-term potential before deciding whether to offer him a full NHL entry-level deal before the August 15 deadline. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo New General Manager Ken Holland views Hughes differently than the previous regime did. The AHL contract offers a low-risk opportunity to integrate Hughes into the Kings' system and assess his performance against pro-level competition. Now 21 years old, Hughes will get a shot to compete with other promising forwards in Ontario, including Koehn Ziemmer, Kenny Connors, and Jared Wright. His participation in LA's upcoming Development Camp further shows that the club sees him as a serious candidate for advancement. What Jack Hughes brings to the Los Angeles Kings system If Jack Hughes signs an NHL entry-level contract, he would become the sixth player from the Kings' 2022 draft class to do so. That group already includes forwards and defensemen who are making an impact at various levels of the organization. Hughes' game is built on vision, hockey IQ, and calm decision-making under pressure. His postseason production in the NCAA proved that he can deliver in high-stakes moments. That potential, combined with his familiarity with the Kings' development structure through past camp appearances, makes him a valuable depth option for the franchise. His story reflects the importance of timing and performance, and how a single standout season can turn doubt into opportunity. Also Read: Mitch Marner says emotional goodbye to Toronto as Maple Leafs prepare for new era without star winger Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Boston Globe
4 days ago
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- Boston Globe
Five players to watch this week at Bruins Development Camp
Here are five players to keep tabs on during Development Camp: James Hagens, C The crown jewel of a revamped Bruins prospect pipeline, Hagens could assuage the pain drawn from a miserable 2024-25 season if he develops into a legitimate franchise pivot. Despite dropping from his standing as the projected No. 1 pick entering the 2024-25 campaign, Hagens is a skilled playmaker whose skating ability, slick hands, and transition game should translate well to hockey's highest level. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : Advertisement Another year at Boston College will benefit Hagens, giving him time to fill out his 5-foot-11-inch frame. But this week could offer Bruins fans longing for high-end talent a glimpse at what's to come when Hagens puts on a black-and-gold sweater full-time. 'I don't think it's an alarming thing for us at all,' Bruins director of amateur scouting Ryan Nadeau said of Hagens' 37-point freshman season at BC. 'James helped drive a lot of play. Love the way that he can play with pace and attack with pace. Controlled pucks offensively. Just a real exciting player for us.' Related : Hagens headlines an intriguing Advertisement Will Zellers, LW One of the top prospects acquired in Boston's Related : Dean Letourneau, C All eyes might be fixated on Hagens next season, but BC is expected to feature six Bruins prospects on its roster: Hagens, Moore, Dean Letourneau, Oskar Jellvik, Andre Gasseau, and Kristian Kostadinski. And while Hagens might alleviate some pressure on Letourneau, this is shaping up to be a critical year for the Eagles' pivot. Selected in the first round last year (No. 25), Letourneau was viewed as a project by Boston — with the 6-7 center's size and skill painting the picture of a potential matchup nightmare. But after spending most of his draft year dominating at the prep level (127 points in 56 games at St. Andrew's College), Letourneau opted to make the jump to Hockey East rather than spending a year in the USHL. 'I think we all would have agreed that maybe another year of the USHL [or] a full year of the USHL would have been the best path,' Bruins general manager Don Sweeney acknowledged Wednesday. The 2024-25 campaign was a struggle for Letourneau, who had zero goals and three assists over 36 games. At this stage, the Bruins might welcome a scenario where Letourneau develops into a bottom-six ace like the 6-7 Brian Boyle. But the Bruins need to see more assertiveness on the ice — especially given Letourneau's imposing frame. Advertisement Albin Boija, G The Bruins will have one drafted goaltender in Development Camp in Providence College's Philip Svedebäck (2021 fourth-round pick). But as they try to find a young netminder to pair with Jeremy Swayman for the long haul, fellow Maine Black Bear Boija is worth keeping tabs on. A camp invite, Boija is expected to be one of the top undrafted college free agents next season after helping Maine to its first Hockey East championship since 2004. The 21-year-old won 23 games last season, sporting a .928 save percentage. With the futures of Michael DiPietro and Brandon Bussi, Boija could be an intriguing add for Boston next spring. Chris Pelosi, C/W One of the more under-the-radar prospects in Boston's system, Pelosi had a strong freshman season at Quinnipiac. He had 13 goals and 24 points in 38 games for the Bobcats, with 19 points over the final 23 games of the season. A third-round selection by the Bruins in 2023, Pelosi is a high-motor, physical forward who was noticeable in last year's camp. He might be more of a third-line player if he reaches the NHL, but Pelosi's sandpaper style could make him a useful asset. Advertisement Conor Ryan can be reached at
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Several victims of Washington DC plane crash were US Figure Skating Championship contestants
Multiple victims of the Washington DC plane crash were associated with US figure skating, Team USA pair skater Luke Wang has confirmed. 'Praying for all those on the flight from Wichita to D.C. Among the passengers were skatters and coaches. Absolutely heartbreaking,' Wang wrote in a post on X. In an interview on Sky News, a man who was not identified confirmed that his wife, daughter and her best friend, were on board the flight and had been in Wichita, Kansas, for the US Figure Skating Championship which were held in the city between January 20 and 26. Many of those competing remained in Kansas to take part in the national Development Camp, Wang told the Wichita Star Eagle. The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to an airport runway. The helicopter was on a training flight, an official told the Associated Press. The precise number of victims is unclear. American Airlines says 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the plane. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter, an Army official said. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
