Keith Petruzzelli: Free Agent prospect G target?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Just something I randomly came across.

Highly touted (was in the running for the Hobey Baker, winner of Mike Richter Goaltender of the Year)

Despite the Detroit Red Wings being one of the more up-and-coming teams in the league, one of their prospects is deciding to leave the organization. Mark Divver of The New England Hockey Journal reports that goaltender Keith Petruzzelli doesn’t intend to sign his entry-level contract with the Wings and will hit free agency in August. A promising young netminder with a big 6′ 5″ frame, Petruzzelli was drafted in the third round (88th overall) by Detroit at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft after a solid season with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks. Petruzzelli has since spent his hockey career playing four seasons for Quinnipiac University, with his record and save percentage climbing every season. Capping off his senior year with a .926 save percentage and 17-8-4 record, Petruzzelli will undoubtedly receive NHL and AHL offers this August to join another organization.

Would be competition in Stockton alongside Dustin Wolf, should the Flames move on from Parsons and Zagidulin.

https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2021...lli-power.html

[FlamesAddiction]

I think he will get a lot of offers, but hey, the Flames should be in on that too. Zero risk and potentially very high reward.

[Reggie Dunlop]

I also found it somewhat interesting as an example of a drafted prospect playing out a collegiate career and opting for free agency.