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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
James Hagens continues to shine despite quieter season at Boston College
James Hagens continues to shine despite quieter season at Boston College (Image Source: Getty Images) James Hagens was the name to watch as one approached the 2025 NHL Draft . Everybody believed he was going to be the first pick. Having his whole career centered on Long Island, New York, the player did brilliantly at any and all levels. In the 2023-24 season, he amassed 102 points in 58 contests while also representing the USA Hockey National Team Development Program . Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal That shall keep him among the nine who have collectively surpassed the 100 points plateau during a program season. James Hagens played with Ryan Leonard and Gabriel Perreault at Boston College After that phenomenal season, James Hagens committed to Boston College for the 2024-25 season. He played on a line with two of the top NHL prospects : Capitals' Ryan Leonard and Rangers' Gabriel Perreault. His fans were waiting to see him dominate again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo He did not score as much as everyone wanted him to, but he still had 37 points in 37 games. That's one per game, which is still good. He also helped Team USA win gold at the World Juniors with five goals and four assists. James Hagens struggled at college. He was shorter than many of the older heavier players. Because of his longer height, it was harder for him to get to the net. Most of his shots were from far away, and his goal numbers dropped: 2022-23 (NTDP): 26 goals in 43 games (27.5%) 2023-24 (NTDP): 39 goals on 58 games (18.5%) 2024-25 (Boston College): 11 goals in 37 games (7.9%) James Hagens' playmaking and skating continue to show elite NHL potential With fewer targets to work with, James Hagens continued to look like an NHL star in the making. He is an extremely talented skater. He is quick, able, and able to make such sharp cuts that other offensive players benefit from them. For instance, he can drive to the top of the slot during the power play and pivot off a smart pass to a teammate who's open. He also has good puck control, and it's hard to get him on one. If there isn't a passing lane, he can shoot himself. He is worried about his size, but he plays hard and can defend himself. He compares several times to the New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes. Like Hughes, James Hagens can be a great offense if he gets bigger and plays on a first line in the first few years of his NHL career. James Hagens didn't score as many goals this year, but he played great nonetheless. He has been one of the best up-and-coming hockey players for years. With more time to hone his craft, he still seems like a top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Also Read: James Hagens Leads Powerful Trio To Golden Season With Smart Plays
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Tom Wilson owns the entire city of Montreal': Old-school hockey brawl on the bench while Ryan Leonard and Lane Hutson just hold hands
(Image via Getty: Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson) The most exciting, adrenaline-rush-inducing incident occurred on the ice hockey rink of Game 3 of Round 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. A bench brawl ensued between Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals , Tom Wilson , and Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Montreal Canadiens, Josh Anderson. Some fans thought the Capitals were losing it because they had won Game 1 and Game 2, but couldn't work their magic for Game 3! While some fans loved revisiting the good old days of Old School Hockey where brawls were regulars. Peace among chaos - Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals and Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens hold hands while watching their teammates engage in a brutal bench brawl by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo While Thomas Wilson and Joshua Anderson were busy fighting, two of their teammates were so frightened of their passion that they kept their distance. The two opposite teammates observed them holding each other's hands. We are talking about - an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard - and - another American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson. Ryan Leonard and Lane Hutson stood away from the bench brawl and pacified each other. On one side, a bench brawl ensued between the two teams, and on the other hand, support and friendship ensued between the same two teams! Two classic moments were captured on the X (formerly Twitter), and we would like to give you the reactions these two incidents received from all over the world! Fans loved the bench brawl between Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals and Josh Anderson of the Montreal Canadiens but found Ryan Leonard and Lane Hutson's hand-holding funny 'Tom Wilson owns the entire city of Montreal' 'Did Ovi already go to the room? ��' 'That was pretty entertaining, to be fair. Awesome game.' 'i've been on this planet for nearly three decades watching a LOT of hockey but i've NEVER seen a fight on the bench itself' 'Best match up in the nhl right now' 'Shocker. Caps losing so they have to start fighting. Typical' 'Anderson started it, Wilson finished it' 'just holdin hands' 'Leonard an Hutson hahahah' 'Gotta love it. Old time hockey.' 'It was 70's night' 'Ryan and Lane just 🧍♂️🧍♂️' 'Finally good hockey, it's been missing for the past 25 years!' 'Leonard and Hutson just chillin' 'On Washington's bench? How did Anderson get there' 'We got bench clearing brawls in 2025 NHL before GTA6' 'Game Misconduct and 1 Game suspension - each.' 'That's good old fashion brawl.' 'Nothing beats playoff hockey' 'Greatest sport on earth' 'love it, hockey as I remember it' 'Woah emotions! They could surely use a mindfulness coach right about now. 🤣🧘🏻♀️ 🫶🏼' 'Isn't this like a multiple game suspension? lol' 'Throwback rockem sockem hockey' 'I like how the 2 rookies are just away from it all chatting about what's going on with the boys today ��' Also Read: 'I was afraid, I was excited, I was emotional, I was crying at the end': rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes shone in Game 3 of the Montreal Canadiens | NHL News - The Times of India
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New NHL 25 Roster Update, Ryan Leonard, Gabriel Perreault, Jimmy Snuggerud, And Oliver Moore Added
EA SPORTS NHL 25 - A new roster update is live in NHL 25 with new rookies being added to the game. New York Rangers forward Gabriel Perreault, Washing Capitals forward Ryan Leonard, St. Louis Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud, Chicago Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore and Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel all received new playable characters in-game. Advertisement Leonard received medium elite potential, while the other three were given medium top 6 potential. Rinzel is a medium top 4 defenseman. Montreal Canadiens prospects Jacob Fowler and Ivan Demidov should be added once they appear in their first professional games in North America. All players were assigned to their respective teams and are playable in play now, franchise mode, shootout mode, and all other offline modes. All four new rookie forwards are pictured below EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 Check out HUT Corner Stones Event Week 2, April Fools' content release and Team of the Season Week 1. For more NHL 25 news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. For gaming discussion check out our forum.
CBS News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Boston College's Ryan Leonard signs with Capitals, will debut vs. Bruins Tuesday night
Two days after wrapping up his career with the Boston College Eagles, Ryan Leonard will hit the ice for his new team against the Boston Bruins. Leonard signed an NHL contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday, and will make his pro debut against the Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Leonard, an Amherst native who played the last two seasons at Boston College, signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Capitals on Monday. It was a special moment for the 6-foot forward, who signed on the dotted line surrounded by his now-former Eagles teammates. The signing came one day after Leonard and the Eagles were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, falling 3-1 to the Denver Pioneers in the second round in Manchester, New Hampshire. He doesn't have to go anywhere to make his NHL debut, with the Capitals in Boston to face the Bruins on Tuesday night. Leonard was drafted eighth overall by the Capitals in the 2023 NHL Draft and had a chance to join Washington after last year's NCAA Tournament, which ended with the Eagles losing to Denver in the title game. But he decided to return to Boston College for another year to make another run at a championship. Leonard is expected to jump right into the mix for the Capitals, who sit atop the Metropolitan Division and lead the Eastern Conference with 103 points. Leonard will now start his NHL career after a prolific two-year stint at Chestnut Hill. He set a Boston College record with 31 goals during his freshman year, which was good for the third-most goals overall in the NCAA in 2023-24. Leonard was an alternate captain for the Eagles in 2024-25 and led college hockey with 30 goals. He finished with 49 points over 37 games this season, and is a Top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Overall, Leonard had 61 goals and 48 assists (109 points) over 78 games with Boston College. He also won back-to-back gold medals for the United States at the World Juniors over the last two years.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who is Ryan Leonard? Washington Capitals sign Boston College, Team USA star
Who is Ryan Leonard? Washington Capitals sign Boston College, Team USA star Show Caption Hide Caption Alex Ovechkin may break Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record this season Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is so close to the NHL goal record that he may break that record this year, even coming off an injury. Sports Seriously Boston College star winger Ryan Leonard signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday and will join the Eastern Conference's top team for their playoff run. Leonard, 20, a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award (top men's Division I college hockey player), became available after the top-seeded Eagles were eliminated on Sunday by defending champion Denver in the second round of NCAA hockey tournament. The Capitals are in Boston on Tuesday to face the Bruins. Leonard will wear No. 9. The Capitals were relatively quiet at the trade deadline - adding Anthony Beauvillier - because Leonard was a possibility to join the team after his Boston College season was over. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis called Leonard a winner. "Patience is a virtue and we have all watched Ryan in awe during his time at BC," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. "Shades of when Tom Wilson and John Carlson joined the Caps late in the season and for the playoffs!" Here's what to know about the signing of Ryan Leonard: When was Ryan Leonard drafted? The Capitals drafted Leonard in the first round (eighth overall) in 2023 after he had played two seasons for U.S. National Team Development Program in the United States Hockey League. Ryan Leonard stats Leonard played two seasons at Boston College, recording 61 goals and 48 assists in 78 games. He led NCAA Division I this season with 30 goals and nine game-winning goals. He also won back-to-back gold medals with Team USA at the world junior hockey championship. He was captain of the most recent team and was named tournament MVP and top forward. He had 10 points in seven games, including two assists in the gold medal game. Ryan Leonard height, weight Ryan Leonard is 6-0, 200 pounds. Ryan Leonard contract He signed the standard three-year entry-level deal worth $950,000 a season with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses. Recent Capitals moves Washington has been busy since January, signing goalies Logan Thompson (six years, $35.1 million) and Charlie Lindgren (three years, $9 million) and defensemen Jakob Chychrun (eight years, $72 million) and Dylan McIlrath (two years, $1.6 million) to contract extensions.
