Top Undrafted College Forwards Catching the Eye of NHL Scouts
NHL teams are actively scouting undrafted college players, looking for potential talent to bolster their rosters. While top-tier players are rare in the NCAA free agent market, scouts are still on the lookout for players who can make an impact at the NHL or AHL level without costing a draft pick. Recent success stories include Bobby McMann, Collin Graf, Justin Hryckowian, Parker Ford, and Jeff Malott, who all transitioned from NCAA free agents to NHL players.
Here are 10 undrafted forwards who are catching the eye of NHL scouts. First up is Eernisse, a junior with pro size and scoring ability. Dylan Eernisse, following in his brother's footsteps, has been a consistent point producer in college. Hryckowian, a junior forward, has been putting up points this season and attended development camp with the Stars. The senior forward has been a consistent point producer throughout his NCAA career and has been impressing scouts this season.
Hughes, a junior with good size, has been turning heads with his performance on the ice. Link, another junior with size, has been putting up points this season and attended development camp with the Bruins. The junior center has been a standout player, earning Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four and putting up impressive numbers. Michaels, a junior forward, has been a consistent point producer and attended development camp with the Maple Leafs.
Musa, a junior forward, has been leading his team in points this season and has earned a spot on the United States College Selects team. Nicholas, a sophomore center, has been making a name for himself with his performance on the ice. Lastly, Pilling, a freshman center with size, has a strong background in the Western Hockey League and is looking to make an impact at the college level.
In conclusion, these undrafted forwards are showcasing their skills and catching the attention of NHL scouts with their performances on the ice. Keep an eye on these players as they continue to develop and potentially make the jump to the professional level.