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Originally Posted by Sandman

I was browsing the remaining UFAs, and I noticed the name David Farrance, who didn't get a QO from the Preds, which is a bit surprising to me. He's had a rough start to being a pro, having only 2 NHL games (no points) late in the 2020-21 season, and only 14 pts in 50 AHL games this year-but it strikes me as a little early to give up on him. He's from Boston University, and was a Hobey Baker nominee in his final 2 years, with 43 pts in 34 games in 2019-20, and 16 points in 11 games in the pandemic shortened 2020-21. He has great offensive instincts, 6'0"191lbs and is an elite skater-his game is still raw though, but maybe some time with Mitch Love could help?

That 43 point season was the best by a BU defenseman in their history of being in Hockey-East, going back to 1984, and his 1.26 ppg is the best by a D from HE in the last 25 years. He led all D that year in goals and points. I know he was very well thought of, and a highly-regarded prospect in the past-perhaps he's worth a chance? More bodies on the farm, in the least.

Forgot about this - nice find! - saw a few people in the know perplexed by this. Definitely be all for it if Flames give him a chance. Surprised someone has scooped him up yet.