[Signing] Chicago signs college UFA Kyle Baun.

[sureLoss]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
CHI is odds-on favorite to sign Colgate UFA Kyle Baun. Unsuccessful bidders now being informed.

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
CHI agrees to terms with Kyle Baun.

older information:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/3...-worse-nelson/

As of Monday night it was not 100 per cent certain Colgate forward Kyle Baun will forego his senior season to join an NHL roster, although teams would be surprised if he didn’t. He’s still sorting through offers, with a few Canadian clubs (Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg) interested. We should have a better idea of his future Tuesday afternoon.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2015/03/...agents-part-1/

Kyle Baun, Right Wing, Colgate Red Raiders, Junior (6’2″ 209 lbs)

The Grandson of NHL legend Bobby Baun, the 22-year-old has good size. Baun has 13 goals and 28 points in 34 games this season. Baun looks like a power forward, with good speed, the balance and power to fight through checks, and the puck handling to protect the puck in the cycle game and drive the net. Baun has a decent shot, and good hands in close. He wins board battles and does a good job establishing position in front of the net. Baun also has some decent vision and passing skills which really help in the cycle game.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...l/#more-120203

Kyle Baun, RW
Junior, Colgate University (ECAC)

Colgate junior Kyle Baun began attracting the attention of NHL scouts following an excellent sophomore campaign. While he is one of the lesser-known available collegiate free agents on this year’s list, he has garnered considerable interest from NHL teams. Among them are the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings, whose prospect camps he attended this past summer.

The Toronto, ON native plays the right side on one of the ECAC’s most exciting top lines alongside the Spink twins. Baun currently ranks second on the Raiders squad with 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 34 games. His 15 assists and four power play goals co-lead the team. Baun leads Colgate with a +13 rating and 60 penalty minutes.

Baun, the grandson of legendary NHL defenseman Bobby Baun, is a 6’2” and 210-pound power forward who has excelled on the Raiders’ special teams this season. One of Baun’s attributes that scouts have taken particular notice of is how he utilizes his size and strength. He’s a player that is difficult to move off of the puck, and he uses the aforementioned assets exceedingly well in gaining separation and in battles for loose pucks. Baun is an excellent skater with terrific speed. He has developed into a reliable scorer who can chip in goals at crucial times and can wreak havoc in front of opposing goaltenders. He also does an equally good job of setting up plays.

update 1:

Chris Nichols @NicholsOnHockey
Dreger: "Calgary considered to be a front-runner" for Kyle Baun. Decision expected today or tomorrow. #Flames (1050)


update 2:
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Colgate's Kyle Baun, sought after UFA, likely to take tonite before deciding where to sign. CHI, DET, CGY, WPG, EDM amongst most interested.

[codynw]

Never heard of him, but I like it. Free assets are good, plus he seems to fit an organizational need.

[sureLoss]

The reports are the Red Wings wanted to sign him to an NHL contract last summer when he attended their development camp but the decided to go back to college.

[devo22]

Signing Morrison was great - signing Baun as well would be the icing on the cake. Work your magic again, Mr Treliving.

[Bingo]

I'm always leary of any rumour that lists 50% or so of Canadian teams interested. Its such a great way to gain traffic or create a buzz to get Canadian fan bases involved.

If it was Cgy, Columbus and Tampa or something I'd take more interest.

I think its called the "Dreger"

[Igster]

If the Leafs truly are interested, I would bet he signs there. He's a TO boy.

[Locke]

Yeah, while I'm dubious and thinking that the Flames just got thrown in there as clickbait due to the success of signing Morrison I do still like the thought.

Free assets cant be beat because if they dont pan out they've cost nothing but cash and can potentially be moved in exchange for other assets.

[savardandjokinen]

He's good. I want a guy named Austin Czarnik though.

[devo22]

Maybe it's just click bait, but I'd be very surprised if the Flames weren't interested. Big RW - would fill an organizational need.

[Poe969]

The most fascinating part of this whole story is that there is a Colgate College.

[Mony]

Drool. Yes please. He's not a sexy acquisition or anything, but anything decent that can improve organizational depth at a weakness... yes, please!

[SofaProfessor]

Originally Posted by Poe969

The most fascinating part of this whole story is that there is a Colgate College.

One of the greatest dental schools in North America. Up there with Crest University and The Scope Institute of Dentistry.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Poe969

The most fascinating part of this whole story is that there is a Colgate College.

Allow me to present my Colgate College Collage:

[AcGold]

Dude, the Scope institute of periodontistry makes more sense.

[AC]

We do have an inside man here, Tim Harrison.

[Incogneto]

Harrison could double him to calgary on his mini-bike:

[Komskies]

Think he's related to Leafs' legend Bobby Baun?

Edit: Oh god, it was in the first line of the article. Fail!

[Split98]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Think he's related to Leafs' legend Bobby Baun?

Edit: Oh god, it was in the first line of the article. Fail!

...from the OP

The Grandson of NHL legend Bobby Baun

Edit: Ninja Edit!

[FlameZilla]

What's his ceiling?

He looks like he could be a decent replacement for David Jones in a year or 2.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

Harrison could double him to calgary on his mini-bike:

I'm pretty sure he won two, didn't he?