Brunder's top prospect, James Hagens, may play in the first-round series opener against the Sabres, according to Bruins head coach Marco Sturm. Hagens made his NHL debut a week ago in a game against Columbus and has been praised for his performance in the last two games. Despite not having yet decided whether he will play in Game 1, Sturm expressed excitement about Hagens' potential impact on the team's power play during the postseason. He emphasized that if he plays, he will definitely be on the power play.