Confirmed with Link: Carolina Sign UMass F Jacob Pritchard

[Cardiac Jerks]

Nothing official from the team yet but it’s being reported we’ve signed graduating UMass forward Jacob Pritchard. Can’t say I know anything about him or how highly sought after he was but I’m going to see what I can find for scouting reports.

Carolina Hurricanes Sign Jacob Pritchard

24 years old 6’0” 185lbs left shot

More than doubled his previous highest totals this year with 16g 31a in 41 games.

A strong offensive player with a keen eye for scoring chances. Thinks the game well and is able to make quick, creative plays that open up time and space. Not afraid to shoot the puck and has tremendous puck skills. All-in-all, a smart, highly skilled player who takes advantage of and capitalizes on scoring chances. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014)

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[cptjeff]

Good college numbers, sounds like he might be nice depth- I'd expect a reliable player for Charlotte with an NHL depth scoring upside.

 

[HisIceness]

24 y/o. I mean, he could be something interesting but will most likely be filler for Charlotte next season.

 

[DaveG]

interesting, guy was decent on St Lawrence then absolutely blew up with UMass this past season.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Our newest Poturalski.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Our newest Poturalski.

They can’t all be Jeremy Welsh.

 

[A Star is Burns]

They can’t all be Jeremy Welsh.

Yeah, I doubt this guy will set any NHL records like Welsh did

 

[spockBokk]

Would fit in better were he a C or right shot, but can’t complain about free depth.

 

[FreshSeabass]

Its official now. Will go to checkers on ATO for rest of season.

 

[DaveG]

Free depth is best depth... or something like that

 

[FaulkYouAho]

posted on the NHL site, no longer speculation and 100% true