Bruins Nab Hagens, Francis Out, McAvoy Masterton Nod

The Bruins quietly add promising forward Hagens to their prospect pool, a move that whispers future depth for a Cup contender always hunting edges. Ron Francis shocks the league by stepping down in Carolina, leaving a void in a front office that's been a model of stability amid rebuilds and contention pushes. McAvoy joins the Masterton conversation, recognizing grit that Black-and-Gold fans know runs deep in their blue line.