1 in the nation, also has three high-profile undrafted players who are free agents and could draw interest from NHL clubs. North Dakota, which finished the season ranked No. Tufto, 24, finished second behind Caufield in NCAA scoring this season. And one finalist, forward Odeen Tufto, is an undrafted senior - free to sign with the NHL team of his choice. One finalist, goalie Dryden MacKay, has reached the Frozen Four with his school, Minnesota State.

Shane Pinto - C - North Dakota sophomore drafted 32nd overall by Ottawa Senators in 2019.

Keith Petruzzelli - G - Quinnipiac senior drafted 88th overall by Detroit Red Wings in 2017.Jack LaFontaine - G - Minnesota senior drafted 75th overall by Carolina Hurricanes in 2016.Spencer Knight - G - Boston College sophomore drafted 13th overall by Florid Panthers in 2019.Dylan Holloway - C - Wisconsin sophomore drafted 14th overall by Edmonton Oilers in 2020 broke his thumb during the Big 10 Tournament.

Matt Boldy - LW - Boston College sophomore drafted 12th overall by Minnesota Wild in 2019.He could have become an unrestricted free agent by waiting until this summer to sign his first pro deal.Īccording to his agent, the 21-year-old has reported directly to Nashville to begin his quarantine and Covid-testing protocol.Īs for other players who could also make the jump to the pro ranks over the next few weeks, that list of Hobey Baker finalists is a good place to start looking at possibilities: A Hobey Baker Finalist for the second-straight year, the defenseman was drafted in the third round by the Predators in 2017.

On Saturday, the Nashville Predators inked Boston University senior David Farrance to his entry-level deal. Captain of Finland’s gold medal-winning team at the 2019 World Junior Championship, Talvitie will also start in the AHL, with the Binghamton Devils. Last Thursday, Penn State junior Aarne Talvitie also signed his debut NHL deal with the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) Getty Images Aarne Talvitie #25 of Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championships on Januin.

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