Hagens remains a high-end playmaker in his first NCAA action. He displayed flashes of excellent vision and timing with his passing ability, setting up four different scoring chances for teammates in this game. As a shooter, he was less impressive. He had four shot attempts at even strength, all from the perimeter, with three of them getting blocked. At times, he looked a bit uncomfortable, not commanding the puck as he has in previous viewings, particularly in how he positioned himself away from the puck. There were also several situations where he forced a pass when taking a shot would have been the better option. One notable instance happened in the third period when he received a pass in the low slot. Instead of shooting with a clear lane to the net, he passed it back to his teammate through layers of traffic, and it did not connect. The NCAA level is a different challenge, and it was his first game, but those mental errors were apparent. Transitionally, he was a focal point for the Boston College attack. He was involved frequently and was especially efficient at exiting the defensive zone and kick-starting the transition up ice. However, he struggled at times under pressure in the neutral zone when trying to gain the offensive zone, with seven entry fails on 21 attempts. Still, it was a very good start for the projected top pick in the 2025 draft. Where he impressed most was defensively. He played a key role in getting pucks out of the defensive zone and was crucial in forcing turnovers. He supported down low, read the play well, and picked off passes aimed at the slot. While he still cheated up the ice at times, he was far more efficient in his own end compared to last year. With more time to adjust to the NCAA level, Hagens will likely be even more efficient. He still projects as the top pick in the 2025 draft class with top-of-the-lineup potential.