Brandon Hagel Scouting Reports

A tenacious competitor who isn't a heavy player but he never backs down from battling to win possession of the puck.
Used in situations. Averages 17:56 TOI.
In his first 13 game segment he scored 7G-7A ... all of his goals came at even strength.
Provides better than secondary scoring
Combination of skill, will, and 200ft effort
Solid skater. Great value.

Taking his game to another level to start the season
Averages 19:05 TOI - 15:47 at ES - 1:24 on PP - 1:52 on PK
An important player for Tampa. Has the ability to play up and down the lineup.
Currently skating with line mates Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov.
Relentless compete. Battles in the hard areas along the wall and around the crease. Makes plays from his strong side on the PP - equal parts distributor / shooter - goes to the net looking for rebounds and tips.
Pressures the play on the penalty-kill. Disrupts the flow.
Watch closely how involved he is every shift. Coaches love these kind of players. Trustworthy

AVG TOI (17:18) Used in all situations.
A free agent signing coming out of Junior in the WHL. This player has taken his game to another level and he's on a team friendly contract.
Don't be fooled by his stature. He plays hard between the whistles. Battles. Wants the puck when he doesn't have it. Brings 200ft compete. Infectious team player. Quick to space. He will go to the net with and without the puck. On pace for 20+ goals. On the rise. He can slide into a teams top 6 when needed.