NCAA/US College Seniors that NHL Teams will be looking to sign

[Maciver63]

Was curious to know the list of non-drafted NCAA/US College/US University Seniors will be targeted by NHL teams come season's end. (The Stephane DaCosta's of 2011-2012)

[montreal]

Rough list of Seniors that might attract interest,

Jack Connelly- UMD
Spencer Abbott- Maine
Brian Flynn- Maine
Drew LeBlanc- SCSU
Kelly Zajac- Union
Louke Oakley- Clarkson
T.J. Syner- UMass
Luke Glendening- Michigan
Travis Oleksuk- UMD
Shawn Hunwick- Michigan

[JRZ DVLS]

From RIT, I could see a guy like Cameron Burt, or Shane Madolora (G) getting some recognition. Madolora still has a year of eligibility, but says he was gonna leave after this (his senior year). Neither will jump to the NHL, but i can see them getting signed.

[Oilers Chick]

Originally Posted by Maciver63

Was curious to know the list of non-drafted NCAA/US College/US University Seniors will be targeted by NHL teams come season's end. (The Stephane DaCosta's of 2011-2012)

Just a clarification here...Da Costa was not a senior last year. He was a sophomore.

I actually answered this question on the prospects board, but I can list some of the players here too. Please note that these are players that are already on the radar and not necessarily the best players at the moment. (In no particular order):

Scott Zurevinski (Quinnipiac)
Jack Maclellan (Brown)
Jack Connolly and J.T. Brown (Minnesota-Duluth)
Torey Krug (Michigan State)
Chris Rawlings (Northeastern)
Scott Greenham (Alaska)
Spencer Abbott (Maine)
Drew Leblanc (St. Cloud State)

FYI, Krug, Brown and Rawlings are not seniors this year.

[Maciver63]

Thanks all for your responses.

I just wanted to come back to this thread to see if, in your opinion, any of these players are starting to pull ahead of the rest in terms of the seasons that they are having to date.

Thanks.

[montreal]

Originally Posted by Maciver63

Thanks all for your responses.

I just wanted to come back to this thread to see if, in your opinion, any of these players are starting to pull ahead of the rest in terms of the seasons that they are having to date.

Thanks.

While not a Senior, Mark Zengerle (Wisconsin) is tied for the lead in NCAA scoring so that's going to get scouts attention. Terry Broadhurst and teammate Matt White(Neb-Omaha) is in a similar boat.

Rylan Schwartz looked impressive vs North Dakota, got to think he'll get a lot of attention as well, if he turns pro as he's a Junior he could be one of the top FA in the NCAA.

UMD should have a bunch of scouts watching their FA's, Jack Connolly, J.T. Brown, Travis Oleksuk, Brady Lamb, Ken Reiter.

Nate Schmidt is having a good year at Minesota so far.

[Woodhouse]

Originally Posted by montreal

UMD should have a bunch of scouts watching their FA's, Jack Connolly, J.T. Brown, Travis Oleksuk, Brady Lamb, Ken Reiter.

GMillerTSN Gord Miller
Great night in Omaha, JT Brown had a hat trick for Min-Duluth with lots of NHL execs looking on. He'll have tons of offers to choose from.
2 hours ago

http://twitter.com/#!/GMillerTSN/sta...58412482105344

[colman]

Originally Posted by Maciver63

Thanks all for your responses.

I just wanted to come back to this thread to see if, in your opinion, any of these players are starting to pull ahead of the rest in terms of the seasons that they are having to date.

Thanks.

Two UMASS seniors who are gaining some attention are Forward TJ Syner 2or 3 in Hockey east scoring and Dman Micheal Marcou 2 in Dmen goals in Hockey east D scoring as wel as top 10 for Dmen.Syner has great speed and Marcou is a excellent skater with a nice shot .Marcou the younger brother of James Marcou who is with the Sharks ORG

[Maciver63]

Do you think Marcou is the best undrafted College D-man available?

[colman]

Originally Posted by Maciver63

Do you think Marcou is the best undrafted College D-man available?

I would not say he is the best because i would not want to do that to him .But def top 5 and is prob the best skater of undrafted college Dmen

[Maciver63]

Colman,

Need your input.

Who are the guys NHL scouts are watching in nets, on the point and up front?......

[goon]

Originally Posted by Woodhouse

GMillerTSN Gord Miller
Great night in Omaha, JT Brown had a hat trick for Min-Duluth with lots of NHL execs looking on. He'll have tons of offers to choose from.
2 hours ago
http://twitter.com/#!/GMillerTSN/sta...58412482105344

UMD fans better enjoy J.T. Brown because he is going to be gone after this season, he is the total package and I can see NHL scouts drooling all over this guy.