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Power-ranking all 15 Maple Leafs drafts of the salary cap era - Sportsnet.ca
Doing this for the Sabres might not help the mental health of Sabres fans.
Play in the NHL? Those are not great NCAA stats for their ages. Something that doesn't translate to the score page?
What are Connor Mackey's strengths as a player?
The blueliner has been widely regarded for his contributions offensively, especially on the power play. In his second season in Green Bay, Mackey tallied 47 points in just 60 games — 34 of those with the man advantage. He's more of a playmaker than a goal-scorer, however, with just six goals to his 41 assists in 2016-17 when he was named the USHL's Defenseman of the Year.
He's also been praised for his high hockey IQ and decision-making. This past season in Mankato he put up 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) in 36 games and was selected to the All-WCHA First Team.
Calgary could be a prime landing spot for Poolman.
The Flames lack defensemen in their system. According to CapFriendly, five of their current nine NHL defensemen are set to be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Of the 17 unsigned draft picks in their system, only one is a defenseman. And it's a seventh-round pick at that.
Poolman is the second member of his family on an NHL deal. His older brother, Tucker, is with the Winnipeg Jets.
Colton played in all situations for UND this season -- top defensive pairing, power play and penalty kill -- but made his mark on the defensive side of the puck.
Earlier this week, Poolman was named one of three finalists for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference's defenseman of the year award, an honor Tucker won in 2016-17.
Who is Connor Mackey? Flames sign highly-coveted undrafted blueliner
Colton Poolman signs with Calgary Flames | Grand Forks Herald
Calgary really needs D. That's why they have a shot at making the Flames next season.
Who is Connor Mackey? Flames sign highly-coveted undrafted blueliner
Colton Poolman signs with Calgary Flames | Grand Forks Herald
Calgary really needs D. That's why they have a shot at making the Flames next season.
Who is Connor Mackey? Flames sign highly-coveted undrafted blueliner
Colton Poolman signs with Calgary Flames | Grand Forks Herald
Calgary really needs D. That's why they have a shot at making the Flames next season.