Great pickup, even if he doesnt live up to all of the hype there is no doubt that he will be a bonafide NHLer. Never hurts to add youngsters for free, and Graf is a real nice addition to that prospect pool. Awesome for San Jose
Was it a good signing? we'll find out. Its a low risk signing. If he turns out to be an NHLer then awesome. If he doesn't then you move on at the end of the ELC. Seems like every year NCAA UDFA get hyped up and they almost never live up to that hype.
He probably chose San Jose because he'll slot into the top six immediately, whereas anywhere else he'd be either on the fourth line or working up from the AHL.
He probably chose San Jose because he'll slot into the top six immediately, whereas anywhere else he'd be either on the fourth line or working up from the AHL.
kinda similar to Jack McBain, he was not a UFA per say tho, but he kinda chose his destination
Zero risk, so a good signing, if he actually becomes a regular- then its a steal. he was the #1 college FA this year, and i wouldnt be surprised if he does get a few games in the nhl next year,
Zero risk, so a good signing, if he actually becomes a regular- then its a steal. he was the #1 college FA this year, and i wouldnt be surprised if he does get a few games in the nhl next year,