# The Skate Pod, Ep. 558: What to expect from James Hagens (Mailbag)

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Podcast: [The Skate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skate-podcast-1130749)
Published: 2026-04-10T14:15:55+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5527

## Resource

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. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com 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?

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