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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
James Hagens leads powerful trio to golden season with smart plays
James Hagens leads powerful trio to golden season with smart plays (Image Source: Getty Images) James Hagens has exhibited tremendous passing ability and teamwork this year. He skated as the center for two skilled players, Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard . This high-powered line skated together at Boston College and on the World Junior Championship team. Their quick chemistry and intelligent play resulted in their winning a gold medal at the World Juniors. James Hagens's intelligent passing and quick moves were integral to their success. Coaches and fans are now looking forward to his future in hockey. James Hagens shines with strong teamwork at Boston College and World Juniors At Boston College, James Hagens formed a great trio with Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard. The three of them had great chemistry on the ice and played well together. James Hagens was the center and played a very intelligent role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Best website creation site | Build your store in minutes Shopify Shop Now Undo He controlled the puck perfectly and always passed it at the right moment. Perreault and Leonard were excellent at finishing plays and scoring goals after receiving the puck from Hagens. Due to their excellent teamwork, this line was one of the most hazardous and thrilling lines in all of college hockey. They were quick, clever, and always had an idea of where one another was on the ice. Other teams struggled to prevent them. This dominant line enabled Boston College to win several key games throughout the season. Their quickness, good decisions, and tough passing allowed the team to score frequently. Coaches, supporters, and other players noticed how well they were playing together and complemented their chemistry. James Hagens and linemates dominate on global stage Later on, the same line played for Team USA during the World Junior Championship. Again, James Hagens was in the middle of the line and maintained possession of the play. He created excellent passes and assisted in generating scoring opportunities. With Perreault and Leonard on either side of him, they played strongly and quickly. This excellent synergy enabled the United States to take home the gold medal. James Hagens looked confident and mature even in pressure situations, and many experts now believe he will be a future NHL star. Also Read: 2025 NHL Draft: Top Prospects And Key Movers Ahead Of The Lottery
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers capture OT win in Gabe Perreault's debut
NEW YORK – Gabe Perreault got the full New York Rangers experience on Wednesday. Just 72 hours after playing his final NCAA game for Boston College, the freshly signed 19-year-old made his NHL debut at Madison Square Garden. Advertisement It was an eventful occasion, for a variety of reasons. Perreault had moments that reminded everyone why he's considered one of the best playmaking prospects in the game, including a nifty no-look pass on his second shift that even caught linemate Alexis Lafrenière off guard. And then there were hiccups, most notably an accidental tip for an own goal toward the end of the first period. It seemed like a perfect fit for the up-and-down Rangers, who continued this season's roller-coaster ride with a winding 5-4 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild. "It was super fun," said Perreault, who had several BC teams make the trip and find their way right up against the glass for his rookie lap during warmups. "Playing in this building is something I've never done before, and to finally get to be able to do it was unreal." Vincent Trocheck scored the winner 24 seconds into the extra period, giving the Rangers (36-32-7) only their third OT win in 10 tries this season. Advertisement Artemi Panarin set it up with a slick pass for his team-leading third point of the night, despite the Garden crowd pleading for No. 10 to take it himself. "The whole rink said, 'Shoot!'" he said with a smirk. "They know better." It wasn't always pretty, complete with the usual self-inflicted wounds that always seem to crop up for these Rangers. But after losing nine out of 12 during an ugly stretch last month, they've swung the possession pendulum back in their favor the last two games − both wins − and found a way to dig deep after folding in similar situations earlier this season. "I can't say we didn't compete in games before," Panarin said. "It's just a little harder everything for us this season. Everyone is trying hard, it's just sometimes when you hit the wall every time and can't win it, you lose confidence, too, and then maybe it looks like no one's trying. But I promise you, everyone tried 100% every game." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 02: Gabe Perreault #94 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on April 02, 2025 in New York City. Ultimately, the results are what matter at this time of year. Advertisement The victory moved New York into a tie with Montreal for the Eastern Conference's second and final wild card. The Canadiens have a game in hand, though, and could retake sole possession Thursday when they host the bumbling Bruins. "I'd like to clean up a couple things, but overall, we came out on the attack," head coach Peter Laviolette said. "I thought we defended okay. It was just some puck decisions at times. But we needed a win and guys found a way to do that." Ups and downs for Perreault Perreault has areas to clean up, as well, particularly on the defensive end. But he mostly looked like he belonged. Advertisement "I thought he played a solid game, jumping into a big situation like that," Laviolette said. "I'm sure the next one and the one after that, they'll be a little bit more natural for him, as opposed to the first one. But I thought he played really well." The pass to Lafrenière encapsulated everything we've been hearing about the 2023 first-round pick − patience, vision and skill. Gabe Perreault: Rangers top prospect debuts in prominent lineup spot Perreault came flying on for his second shift and attacked the middle of the ice. He deked Mats Zuccarello and cut to the left, leaving the former Ranger twisting as he fell to the ice. A desperate stick wave from Zuccarello just barely deflected the pass, and while it still made it through, the slight change in direction caused Lafrenière to slip and fall as he was attempting to get the wide-open shot off. Advertisement "Last second, I think the guy got a stick on it," Perreault said. "But it was a good try. (Lafrenière) almost got it. It would have been pretty cool to get that one." While the play didn't result in points, Perreault noted, "It definitely made me feel comfortable and helped me feel the puck a little bit." There were a few other passes that showed his savvy with the puck, with his placement on a line with Lafrenière and J.T. Miller putting him in the familiar offensive situations he's been asked to play his entire life. The 5-foot-11, 178-pounder didn't look overwhelmed by the physicality of the NHL game, either, which was a concern some scouts had expressed. Of course, it will take time to find the balance between taking risks and avoiding costly mistakes. Advertisement "I think as the game went on, I got better," he said. "It's definitely a lot faster, and not as much time and space. But that was, for sure, expected." Perreault recorded three shots on four attempts while finishing with a pair of giveaways in 13:38 time on ice. He also had an own goal, which occurred when he tipped a Brock Faber shot past goalie Igor Shesterkin to put the Wild ahead, 2-1, with five minutes remaining in the first period. It was a starting point, with seven regular-season games left for Perreault to build on it. "His hands and his head are at a level that he can play and contribute," Laviolette said. "Those are things we'll talk about leaving the game. He's got his first game under his belt, and we get a chance to see it and what he's able to do out there. We'll get it set up for next game." A role reversal The game itself was a bit of role reversal for the Rangers. Advertisement They've been outshot by wide margins on many occasions this season, yet somehow found ways to keep the score close. (They can mostly thank Shesterkin for that.) That's resulted in at least a few wins they frankly didn't deserve, but on Wednesday, it was the Blueshirts who controlled multiple stretches of play but couldn't pull away. They outshot Minnesota, 39-24, including an 18-7 advantage in the first period. They also held a 13-9 edge in high-danger scoring chances, according to Natural Stat Trick. "That was nice to feel," Panarin said. "I think the San Jose game (on Saturday) affected us. We feel the confidence again with the puck, and then everyone tries to make it plays – not forcing the plays. That's when the results come." That volume didn't always lead to enough quality, and the defensive breakdowns that have plagued them all season popped up at critical moments. Advertisement The first instance came on a Wild power play nine minutes into the game, kicking off a night of highs and lows for K'Andre Miller. The defenseman's stick broke, and when he went to retrieve a new one from the bench, it left one side of the ice completely unattended. Marcus Johansson took advantage by finding a wide open Gustav Nyquist at the far post, staking Minnesota with a 1-0 lead. The two teams would trade goals from there, with Braden Schneider scoring on a rebound to get the Rangers on the board before Perreault tipped Faber's shot in later in the period. "We've been talking about it – just more of a direct approach; a north approach," Laviolette said. "I think the guys came out with that mindset. I like the way we played the first period. Yet, it may not be where you want it to be." Artemi Panarin leads K'Andre Miller tied the score early in the second by roofing a tremendous wrist shot from a tough angle, then Chris Kreider − who was dropped to the fourth line to begin the game − gave New York a 3-2 lead with a backhander at the 7:21 mark. Advertisement Johansson tied it for the third time with a shorthanded goal following a brutal neutral-zone turnover from Trocheck, but Panarin responded swiftly. He was buzzing all over the ice again on Wednesday and put the Rangers back on top, 4-3, with a breakaway to end the second period. The 33-year-old has been New York's most reliable source of offense in a year when that's been fleeting − and he's been heating up as the playoff drama rises, with 23 points (11 goals and 12 assists) in his last 16 games. "It feels like he scores every game," said Will Cuylle, who was named the 2024-25 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award winner prior to the game. "If he's playing well, we're all following." Advertisement Panarin will fall well short of last season's career-high 120 points, but Wednesday's standout performance secured his fifth 80-point season with the Rangers, tying Mark Messier for the most in team history. K'Andre Miller's eventful night The dizzying pace continued in the third, where Marco Rossi intercepted a D-zone pass from K'Andre Miller and turned it into the fourth tie of the evening 22 seconds in. Miller, who looks like an all-star at times but continues battle inconsistency in a contract year, would atone by drawing two penalties in the final period and assisting on Trocheck's game winner. He finished with two points (one goal and one assist) while tying Panarin with a team-high 11 shot attempts. The 25-year-old also dished out three hits and blocked two shots in 22:04 TOI. Advertisement "There's always a thing or two that you'd like to take back in the game," Laviolette said of Miller. "If we could take back five things tonight, we would. It wasn't like we overloaded with things that we could have done better or should have done better, but we made mistakes, and they cost us. Conversely, he's figuring into that last goal, as well. And so he does a lot of really good things for us out there." Power play funk continues Miller drew two of three Minnesota penalties in the third period, but the Rangers failed to cash in on any of the ensuing power plays. They finished 0-for-4 and are now just two for their last 43 attempts. Advertisement It's become one of the most troubling trends in recent weeks, with Laviolette making yet another tweak on Wednesday by swapping out Kreider for J.T. Miller on the top unit. None of the moves seem to be helping, though. "It's moved around quite a bit," Laviolette said. "It's not like we're sitting here stuck on one thing. We're moving it around. We're trying different options, and we work on it in practice. It's an opportunity to make a difference in a game like tonight. We'll continue to look at it and look at the personnel that we have and what we can do to make that effective inside of a game like tonight. There's no question that special teams can always factor into a game. They've been a real positive for us for a long time, but we're in a little bit of the funk right now with it." Vincent Z. Mercogliano is the New York Rangers beat reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Read more of his work at and follow him on Twitter @vzmercogliano. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers capture OT win in Gabe Perreault's debut
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NY Rangers playoff odds: Where they stand in NHL Eastern Conference wild card race
Monday offered a rare reprieve from scoreboard watching for the New York Rangers and their fans. (Instead, they were able to focus on the excitement surrounding the signing of top prospect Gabe Perreault.) They've watched their playoff odds fluctuate for weeks, with the race for the Eastern Conference's second and final wild-card spot devolving into a jumble of flawed contenders. Advertisement With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, five teams remain firmly in the hunt: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders and Red Wings. None of them played Monday − and none are playing particularly well, with all five registering sub-.500 winning percentages across their last 10 games. Gabe Perreault: Rangers sign top prospect, who will join team immediately The floundering Rangers are among the primary culprits, having lost five of their previous six before Saturday's 6-1 win over the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks. One creative reader deemed it the "Hot Potato Race" − an appropriate moniker given the inability of any team to tighten its grip on the East's No. 8 position. Jan 19, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) during the first period at Bell Centre. The ever-changing odds for each of the jockeying clubs can be found on various sites, but here I've laid out my own analysis. The inexact calculations are based on a variety of factors, including remaining strength of schedule as determined by And they're listed in order of how I view their chances of getting in. Total points: 77 Advertisement Points percentage: .527 Remaining games: 9 Regulation wins: 25 Last 10 games: 4-3-3 Strength of remaining schedule: .520 (28th hardest) Analysis: The Habs had been sinking fast with five straight losses (0-3-2), but their surprising 4-2 win over the defending champion Panthers on Sunday was a major swing in their favor. That pushed them back into the lead based on points percentage, and with the easiest remaining schedule among the five competing teams, they're in the most advantageous position. Only four of their final nine games will come against teams currently in playoff position. Montreal is leaning on its 25-and-under core of Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky and captain Nick Suzuki up front and Calder Trophy candidate Lane Hutson on the back end. That comes with expected growing pains and mistakes, but allowing them to blossom in prominent roles has paid off in the second half. And with the hockey-crazed town rallying around them, it feels like the Canadiens have more forward momentum than most of teams on this list. Advertisement Odds: 31% New York Rangers (35-32-7) Total points: 77 PTS%: .520 Remaining games: 8 Regulation wins: 32 Last 10: 4-5-1 SOS: .579 (2nd) Thoughts: The Rangers have had a roller coaster of a season, with a brutal 4-15 slump from late-November through December putting last year's Presidents' Trophy winner in this precarious spot. They steadied for about two months to start the new year, but their problems reemerged in a big way in March. New York has lost nine of its last 13 (4-6-3), with some especially discouraging results along the way. The reality is they're a bad defensive team, with an average of 13.47 scoring chances allowed per game that ranks 30th in the league and last among the five wild-card hopefuls, according to Clear Sight Analytics. Those results are even worse when defending the rush, with the top transition teams giving them fits. And their possession numbers have taken a nosedive of late, leading to some alarmingly low shot totals. Advertisement It's put an inordinate amount of pressure on Igor Shesterkin, who's the best goalie among these contenders and primary reason to believe in the Rangers. The rest of the team's effort has come into question on several occasions this season, but they don't need to be world-beaters to outrun this mediocre field. The schedule is working against the Blueshirts because they have the fewest remaining games to collect points and the second-hardest path, with five of their final eight games coming against teams in playoff position. But they do hold the important first tiebreaker with six more regulation wins than the competition. Armed with Shesterkin, Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin and other players who have experienced long playoff runs in recent years, there's at least a decent chance the Rangers sneak in before facing harsher realities this summer. Odds: 29% Total points: 75 Advertisement PTS%: .521 Remaining games: 10 Regulation wins: 23 Last 10: 3-6-1 SOS: .568 (tied for 7th) Thoughts: For a while it looked like the Blue Jackets had all the momentum, then they hit a wall. Following a rousing Stadium Series win over the Red Wings in the Mar. 1, Columbus fell into a 1-7-1 funk. It's been an emotional season for the upstart Jackets, and it all seemed to be catching up to them. Then they got a couple key forwards back from injury in Sean Monahan and Cole Sillinger, and they've begun to rally again. They snapped the losing streak with comeback wins over the Islanders and Canucks last week, which was enough to renew their hopes. Advertisement Columbus' defensive metrics are shaky at best and its goaltending has left much to be desired, but there's an exciting crop of young talent here, led by dynamic defenseman Zach Werenski, and a speedy, attacking style that can be a handful for opponents to deal with. The Jackets have two games in hand on the Rangers and a feel-good story that everyone can get behind following the tragic death of beloved star Johnny Gaudreau. At times it's felt like he's working his magic from hockey heaven. Odds: 25% Total points: 74 PTS%: .507 Remaining games: 9 Regulation wins: 25 Last 10: 3-4-3 Advertisement SOS: .568 (tied for 7th) Thoughts: I'm not sure many people expected the Islanders to still be in at this late juncture, yet here we are. Apologies to our friends on Long Island, but I remain highly skeptical. The Isles had a mini surge with three straight wins from Mar. 16-20, but they've gone back into the tank with four consecutive losses since. Their next three games are against current playoff teams, as well, so it won't get easier any time soon. It's hard to have much faith in a team with such little scoring punch. New York's average of 2.74 goals per game ranks 25th in the league and worst among the wild-card contenders. Bo Horvat leads the team with an underwhelming total of 51 points. Advertisement It's long felt like time for the Isles to tear down and start the rebuild process in earnest. Maybe missing the playoffs will push them to do just that. Odds: 10% Total points: 74 PTS%: .507 Remaining games: 9 Regulation wins: 26 Last 10: 4-6-0 SOS: .612 (1st) Thoughts: The Wings feel like the longest shot because they're already a few points back in the race and have the toughest remaining schedule in the NHL. Seven of their final nine games will come against playoff-bound clubs, with Detroit struggling against those types of quality teams all season. Odds: 5% Vincent Z. Mercogliano is the New York Rangers beat reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Read more of his work at and follow him on Twitter @vzmercogliano. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NY Rangers playoff odds: Where they stand in NHL wild card race
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers sign top prospect Gabe Perreault to entry-level deal
The Rangers have signed top prospect Gabe Perreault to a three-year, entry-level contract. Perreault's sophomore season with Boston College came to an end on Sunday with a loss to Denver in the NCAA Regional Finals -- and his camp reached out to the organization shortly after looking to take his game to the next level. Advertisement He'll join the team for Tuesday's practice and could make his NHL debut as soon as Wednesday against the Wild. The 19-year-old has long been viewed as one of the biggest steals in the 2023 NHL Draft after he somehow fell to the Blueshirts at the 23rd overall pick -- quickly rising through the ranks to establish himself as a top prospect in the sport. Perreault dominated at World Juniors to help Team USA secure back-to-back gold medals, and he shined during his two years with the BC Eagles -- finishing second among NCAA skaters with 73 assists and third with 108 points. He was named a Hockey East First-Team All-Star this past season and was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, which is presented to the NCAA's top mens hockey player each year. The youngster is joining the Rangers at the perfect time, as they've been struggling of late but they still find themselves tied with the Montreal Canadiens for the second Eastern Conference Wild Card spot with just eight games left.
New York Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How to watch Rangers at Devils as New York and future star Gabe Perreault vie for wild-card spot
The New Jersey Devils host the New York Rangers for the teams' final meeting this season. The Rangers are coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild, in which Vincent Trocheck tapped in Artemi Panarin's pass 24 seconds into the extra time. It wasn't the prettiest defeat, as Arthur Staple breaks down, but it earned the Rangers a significant two points as they continue to fight for the second wild-card spot in a very tight Eastern Conference playoff race with the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets. The well-rested Devils are also coming off a win against the Wild, having edged them 3-2 in a shootout on Monday. Advertisement Gabe Perreault, the Rangers' 2023 first-round pick (No. 23), signed his three-year entry-level contract and joined the club earlier this week after Boston College's season ended in the NCAA Regionals. The top prospect's arrival comes at a crucial time with the Rangers in the middle of a playoff chase, but high-stakes hockey is no surprise to the 19-year-old winger who's played in his share of gold medal games at the World Juniors. Peter Baugh wrote more about the excitement around Perreault, who made his NHL debut with New York in Wednesday's OT win, sporting the same No. 94 as his father Yanic, former longtime NHLer, and with his Boston teammates in the crowd. The Devils have held on to third place in the Metropolitan Division with 87 points and are slated for a first-round matchup with the second-place Carolina Hurricanes. New Jersey will notably be without star Jack Hughes through the postseason, as the center has been out since March 2 with an injury and underwent shoulder surgery that will keep him out until training camp. Speaking of injured stars, Pierre LeBrun checked in on who will and won't be available for the playoffs as the regular season winds down. Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Gabe Perreault: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
