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Old 03-03-2015, 11:43 AM   #52
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In addition to Sureloss' list, here's some more top prospects per SB Nation. Would be nice to pick up some talented D as we seem to be well stocked at F.

98. Derek Pratt, Defenseman, Connecticut(Free Agent)
The Northfield Mount Hermon alum has played in all but one game for Mike Cavanaugh's Huskies this winter. Described as a rink rat by his teammates, he's a student of the game who plays well in his own end and is very sound defensively. He plays a quiet but effective game. A free agent, he was coached by his dad, a BGSU alum, in prep school.

95. Drake Caggiula, Forward, North Dakota(Free Agent)
Caggiula isn't a big player, but certainly packs a punch. His relentless puck pursuit and willingness to initiate contact makes him a tenacious forechecker and a very effective defender. He's shown improved scoring touch over each of his three seasons at North Dakota, but his skating ability and tenacity is his ticket to the next level.

81. Brian Christie, Forward, Merrimack(Free Agent)
The junior forward has slipped a little bit in the second half, but has really come into his own in his junior season. The former No. 1 pick in the USHL Entry Draft, Christie has above average speed and has combined with Swedish center Hampus Gustafsson to form a nice possession line for Mark Dennehy's Warriors. He's got the ability to beat defensemen to the outside and get off quick shots. He still has yet to prove he can be a force in the slot or he'd be ranked higher. 10 goals so far this season is a nice progression after having just nine in his first two seasons.

78. Nick Saracino, Forward, Providence (Free Agent)
The St. Louis, Mo. native leads the Friars in scoring and has used his speed to his advantage. He does a good job of creating open space for himself by his separation ability and is gritty. He plays bigger than his size due to the nature of his game. He's been a very important piece for PC this season. When he registers a point, the Friars are 12-5-2 as opposed to 7-6-0 when he's held scoreless.

80. Dylan Margonari, Forward, Minnesota State (Free Agent)
Margonari has been plagued by injuries throughout his junior year, but when he's healthy, he's an incredibly effective center. Margonari wins a lot of puck battles and makes a lot of good defensive plays with his combination of size and speed. He's not as strong with the puck on his stick so he won't create much offense on his own, but he contributes offensively by being great at retrieving loose pucks, helping maintain possession, and using his speed to score goals.

66. Hampus Gustafsson, Forward, Merrimack (Free Agent)
The big Swedish import has been a strong presence on the ice for the Warriors this season. When he uses his size and strength to his advantage, he can really maintain puck possession and cycle down low. He is a power forward in the true sense. He doesn't have the hands or agility to weave in and out of traffic, but he can force his way right to the scoring areas. He's also been incredibly good on face-offs for Mark Dennehy's team.

68. Tom Parisi, Defense, Providence (Free Agent)
There might not be a better free agent defenseman in Hockey East than the Friar junior, who has been a steadying presence all season long for Nate Leaman's team. His +12 plus/minus leads all PC blue liners and he's chipped in three goals and added 10 assists. He's a heady player who is a fluid skater. Although he's not as flashy as some of the team's other defensemen, he keeps things simple and is solid in all three zones.

31. Troy Stecher, Defenseman, North Dakota(Free Agent)

Stecher added some muscle between his freshman and sophomore season and went from a good defenseman to one of the top available free agent targets in all of college hockey. His smooth, strong skating allows him to be a force on both ends of the ice. He missed a good chunk of the season with a leg injury, but has been fantastic when he's been healthy.

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2015...ts-in-the-ncaa

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