Hockey's Future 2016 NHL Prospect of the Year: Connor's strong NCAA season a springbo

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Photo: University of Michigan forward and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Kyle Connor was a runner-up for the 2016 Hobey Baker Award after a strong freshman campaign with the Wolverines (courtesy of Dave Reginek/Getty Images)


</p>A few different considerations go into deciding the Hockey’s Future NHL Prospect of the Year – performance, expectation, and of course showing up on the monthly list throughout the season. There were standout players at every level of hockey this season, but nobody fit the criteria more than University of Michigan’s Kyle Connor (WPG).

It’s the second consecutive season the HF Prospect of the Year has been awarded to a Michigan Wolverine.… read more

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