News Article: Top College Free Agents 2015

[deeshamrock]

With the Kings potentially cap/cash strapped and looking to get younger next year on the 3rd line, would DL consider a forward from the college ranks
THis articlre features 9 notable FA's that look to be ready to sign on an NHL dotted line

http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/03/30/top-college-hockey-free-agents-2015

This kid sounds like he'd be a good fit not only for the 3rd line but the character mold that DL likes

Tanner Kero, Michigan Tech, senior center

The WCHA’s leading scorer, Player and Student-Athlete of the Year and a Hobey Baker finalist, Kero has done everything he can this season to catch the attention of NHL teams. He plays a hard-nosed, high energy game that should translate well to the pros. Projects as a depth center who can contribute at both ends of the ice.

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[tsanuri]

DL likes the kids to pay their dues. And most of them that go to FA want to play now.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Would be nice, but what tsanuri said, and I think it was on LAKI that Futa et. al. didn't see anyone they were going after this year.

 

[Crow]

Signed with us yesterday.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1867373

 

[deeshamrock]

Signed with us yesterday.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1867373

Good for Bowman, that's one way to get a player who not only plays well but appears to be quality in all aspects and nice way to add a good young player and make the mini CAP space work

 

[Jason Lewis]

When was the last college free agent the Kings signed? O'Neill? It hasn't been something they do very often IIRC

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

When was the last college free agent the Kings signed? O'Neill? It hasn't been something they do very often IIRC

In the grand scheme of things its a nice idea, a cheap, free-to-acquire asset that's usually age-ready for the pros, but for competitive teams, it's tough to pull it off since they can't (and shouldn't) promise NHL playing time.

 

[kingsfan]

In the grand scheme of things its a nice idea, a cheap, free-to-acquire asset that's usually age-ready for the pros, but for competitive teams, it's tough to pull it off since they can't (and shouldn't) promise NHL playing time.

I few do make that promise, guaranteed it was part of the package for Toronto to get Bailey.