Boston Bruins Place James Hagens on Injured Reserve, Recall Mikey Eyssimont

The Boston Bruins move James Hagens to injured reserve

The Boston Bruins have placed forward James Hagens on injured reserve following an injury sustained on November 5, according to a report from NHL.com. To fill the vacancy in the lineup, the team has recalled forward Mikey Eyssimont from the Providence Bruins.

Hagens, a 20-year-old forward, has been a significant part of the Bruins’ roster this season, appearing in 17 games and recording 12 points, consisting of six goals and six assists. The Hauppauge, New York, native was a first-round selection by Boston, taken 7th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. His career totals through 19 NHL games stand at 13 points.

Mikey Eyssimont joins the Bruins following dominant AHL performance

The recall of Mikey Eyssimont brings a veteran presence and significant offensive momentum to the Boston roster. The 30-year-old forward has been performing at an elite level in the American Hockey League (AHL) this season with Providence. In just eight games with the Providence Bruins, Eyssimont has recorded 16 points, including 13 goals and three assists.

Boston Bruins Place James Hagens on Injured Reserve, Recall Mikey Eyssimont

Eyssimont currently leads all AHL skaters in goals and is the scoring leader for the Providence roster. His recent production includes six multi-point games and three hat tricks. These statistics earned him the recognition of AHL Player of the Month for October.

The Littleton, Colorado, native brings substantial NHL experience to the call-up. During the 2025-26 season, Eyssimont appeared in 56 games for Boston, tallying 18 points. Across a career that includes stints with Seattle, Tampa Bay, San Jose, and Winnipeg, he has played 269 NHL games and recorded 74 total points.

Eyssimont was originally selected by Los Angeles in the fifth round, 142nd overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.