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Old 01-06-2017, 09:12 AM   #1
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Default 2017 college free agents

Don't think this year's class has anything really eye popping, but free asset is a free asset.

D Daniel Brickley 6'3'' 205lbs shoots L 21y/o Sophomore
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=216251
Dreger identified him as someone multiple NHL teams have interest in including the Oilers and Jets. He is currently 2nd in points per game for NCAA d-men only behind Fox. Went to Sabres development camp last summer who had recently signed teammate Casey Nelson. Could be a front runner for top college free agent.

D Gavin Bayreuther 6'1'' 194lbs shoots L 22y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=178941
A few people were surprised no one took him in the 2014 draft. This is his last season in college. 3rd in points per game for NCAA d-men after Fox and Brickley. Attended Devils camp in 2016 and Leafs camp in 2015.

LW/C Hampus Gustafsson 6'4'' 205lbs shoots L 23y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=35336
A large Swedish forward that likes to use his size and physicality and can put up points, at least at the college level. Praised for his 2 way play, grit, and faceoff ability. In 2014, 2015, 2016 attended Detroit, Ottawa, and Sabres camps respectively.

D Jordan Gross 5'10'' 185lbs shoots R 21y/o Junior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=118435
Undersized defenceman that puts up points. While he doesn't put up as many points as Brickley or Bayreuther, he shoots right and supposedly a great skater with high hockey IQ.

G Parker Gahagen 6'2'' 192lbs catches L 23y/o Senior

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=149171
He plays in what is considered one of the weakest NCAA divisions, but the numbers he is putting up are insane. .942sv% 1.68GAA in 19 games this season. And if you look at last season's numbers of .937sv% and 2.01gaa in 34 games, it doesn't look like a fluke. There will be Hobey Baker buzz around him, and he would be the first goaltender since Ryan Miller to win that award. His numbers look similar to Alex Lyon last year whom the Flames reportedly had interest in before he signed with the Flyers.

C/RW Mike Vecchione 5'10'' 194lbs shoots R 23y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=98845
Feels like I have been following Vecchione forever. After great freshman and sophomore seasons, Vecchione struggled last year. This year he is back to his old self. Currently leading the NCAA with 39pts with a great 1.86 points per game. Good 2 way player, playmaker, and penalty killer.

RW/C Spencer Foo 6'0'' 185lbs shoots R 23 y/o Junior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=107388
If the name sounds familiar, it should be. Attended Flames development camp in July 2016. He is an Edmonton boy. He and Vecchione are lighting it up in Union. Currently 2nd in the NCAA with 36 points and 1.71 points per game.

RW Tyler Kelleher 5'6'' 161lbs shoots R 22y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=151832
Very small player but puts up a ton of points. Leads the NCAA in pts per game with 1.94. The issue will be if NHL teams believe he can overcome his size disadvantage in the pros.

LW/RW Matthew Gaudreau 5'9'' 146lbs shoots L 22y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=121912
Yes the brother of Johnny and they are close. John returned for his 3rd year of college mainly to play with Matty. Matt and the Gaudreau family are not expecting any NHL offers this spring and seem willing to accept a AHL/ECHL deal. Currently at a point per game pace and leads BC in scoring.

C/RW Justin Kloos 5'9'' 179lbs shoots R 23 y/o Senior
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=113322
Kloss was once a very highly though of player in Minnesota high school. Captain of the University of Minnesota team and currently has 22 points in 18 games.

More to come later.

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