Confirmed with Link: Panthers agree to 2 yr ELC deal with RD, Brady Keeper

letsgrowcactus

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So college season is over for some guys and apparently we signed our first college FA - a 22 year old defenceman.

From Tallon:
"Brady is a promising puck-moving defenseman who possesses strong offensive instincts and plays a physical game. He has been a leader for the University of Maine and found success as one of the team's top defenders. We are excited for Brady to join the Panthers and continue to grow his game."

From a report on NCAA free agents:
"Keeper has put up five goals and 18 points in 33 games this season. Just a sophomore, he could stay in school if the offers are not good enough to knock his socks off. He has really improved his discipline this year, taking half as many penalty minutes as he did as a freshman. However, Keeper is still very physical in the defensive end of the ice and can still be even more disciplined as he does have 40 penalty minutes. He has also worked on his positioning. Keeper uses his big body to cut down passing lanes and block shots. He is a two-way defender with the stickhandling and speed to lead and join the rush, and get back defensively. Keeper has a good wrist shot and quick release, as well as powerful slapshot."
 
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Gentle Man

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Pragmatic Panther

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He wouldn't have signed with us if he didn't feel that he would get a shot at playing in the show. A lot of these college guys are ready to play coming out of NCAA.
 
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Do we think he'll actually play? I guess he'll practice with the team at first but still, feels kinda weird if they give him a spot without proving himself in the AHL or something.

Nothing wrong with giving him a taste so he's hungry and ready for more come training camp. He'll still have to battle next year to be on the main roster. Creates more competition which is ok with me
 
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