Prospect Info: Aaron Huglen, RW, #102 overall 2019, University of Minnesota

[Djp]

Does Sabres sign him ?

 

[Zman5778]

Does Sabres sign him ?

He's got 2 more years at Minny. I imagine he goes back to maybe get a chance higher up the lineup.

Maybe we think about it after next year

 

[Chainshot]

He's got 2 more years at Minny. I imagine he goes back to maybe get a chance higher up the lineup.

Maybe we think about it after next year

This is his last year on the Sabres protected list. It's been four years since he was selected.

 

[Djp]

He's got 2 more years at Minny. I imagine he goes back to maybe get a chance higher up the lineup.

Maybe we think about it after next year

He Will be 22 at start of camp next year.

Minnesota has what, half the team turn pro After this tournament.

 

[Zman5778]

This is his last year on the Sabres protected list. It's been four years since he was selected.

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[CaliSabresfan24]

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This just answered a few questions for me. Thank you sir

 

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That is only if he stays through the completion of four years of eligibility. Since it's been four years since he was selected, it would be the same as why Portillo is eligible this year to sign anywhere if he decides he's done. I think it's this clause that governs it -

ARTICLE 8 8.6-8.6

1. (iv) If a Player drafted at age 18 or 19, who had received a Bona Fide Offer in accordance with Section 8.6(a)(ii) above, becomes a bona fide college student prior to the second June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft and does not remain a bona fide college student through the graduation of his college class, his drafting Club shall retain exclusive rights for the negotiation of his services until the later of: (a) the fourth June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft, or (b) thirty (30) days after NHL Central Registry receives notice that the Player is no longer a bona fide college student; provided that if the Player ceases to be a bona fide college student on or after January 1 of an academic year and the Player: (1) is in his fourth year of college and has commenced his fourth year of NCAA eligibility, or (2) is in his fourth year of college and is scheduled to graduate from college at the end of his fourth year, then in the circumstances described in (1) or (2), the Club shall retain the exclusive right of negotiation for such Player’s services through and including the August 15 following the date on which he ceases to be a bona fide college student.

 

[Zman5778]

That is only if he stays through the completion of four years of eligibility. Since it's been four years since he was selected, it would be the same as why Portillo is eligible this year to sign anywhere if he decides he's done. I think it's this clause that governs it -

So if Huglen says he's done, we get 30 days to sign him.

Otherwise it's the date on CapFriendly.

Makes sense.

My hope is that Huglen takes another year at Minnesota and makes it obvious to us what to do.

 

[Chainshot]

So if Huglen says he's done, we get 30 days to sign him.

Otherwise it's the date on CapFriendly.

Makes sense.

My hope is that Huglen takes another year at Minnesota and makes it obvious to us what to do.

Yeah, I'm torn. He does a lot of little things well and plays a smart game. He PKs and his line flips possession - last year in the 2nd half of the year with Broz and then all year this year with Pitlick and Kurth, he goes into traffic and stays until he wins the puck. Heck, I even like how he is aware of changing and won't extend a shift and instead will make a prompt change.

But it's back to back seasons around 15 points and that's questionable on an SPC for me, even if it's just the 2 years that a 22-year old would get.

 

[SundherDome]

Yeah, I'm torn. He does a lot of little things well and plays a smart game. He PKs and his line flips possession - last year in the 2nd half of the year with Broz and then all year this year with Pitlick and Kurth, he goes into traffic and stays until he wins the puck. Heck, I even like how he is aware of changing and won't extend a shift and instead will make a prompt change.

But it's back to back seasons around 15 points and that's questionable on an SPC for me, even if it's just the 2 years that a 22-year old would get.

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[Jim Bob]

Yeah, I'm torn. He does a lot of little things well and plays a smart game. He PKs and his line flips possession - last year in the 2nd half of the year with Broz and then all year this year with Pitlick and Kurth, he goes into traffic and stays until he wins the puck. Heck, I even like how he is aware of changing and won't extend a shift and instead will make a prompt change.

But it's back to back seasons around 15 points and that's questionable on an SPC for me, even if it's just the 2 years that a 22-year old would get.

I think it could come down to whether they want to re-sign Pekar who is an RFA this summer vs signing Huglen to an ELC.

The minor league FAs this offseason are interesting.

 

[elchud]

Rochester has ZERO right shot forwards. Why not kick him a contract we've got plenty

 

[Djp]

So if Huglen says he's done, we get 30 days to sign him.

Otherwise it's the date on CapFriendly.

Makes sense.

My hope is that Huglen takes another year at Minnesota and makes it obvious to us what to do.

He has the 30 day pro rule from June 1 2023-Jan 1, 2025. After Jan 1 his grad year rights go thru august 15.

 

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[TheMistyStranger]

Huglove

 

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[elchud]

This married fella needs to start earning a paycheck methinks.

 

[Gabrielor]

In December, I figured he wouldn't get a look.

Meh stats, and drafted by a different regime.

Now, I think he does get a look.

 

[K8fool]

In December, I figured he wouldn't get a look.

Meh stats, and drafted by a different regime.

Now, I think he does get a look.

Always thought w his story he might be a key piece on a future team .. Hopefully he signs..

 

[old kummelweck]

Rochester has ZERO right shot forwards. Why not kick him a contract we've got plenty

This is how I feel. Lets see what he can do in a pro league. Min will certainly have another crop of young kids coming in. I am sure he'll feel like he's ready to move on.

What I suspect is that he goes to UFA and signs with a club where he has a shot at making an NHL roster in the next 1-3 years. That ain't Buffalo. He is WAY down the prospect chart.

 

[elchud]

Huglens route to top-9 won't be a team looking at him as top-9. It will be entering on the 4th line and blossoming. He isn't a blue-chip, and he isn't even a Vesey level prospect. Two years in Rochester and maybe we get a Zem-Kozak-Huglen 4th ine. That would be his NHL entry point for any team in the league. He should be thinking about this development/entry path now in fact, delaying it does not serve his best interests.

 

[RefsIdeas]

Huglens route to top-9 won't be a team looking at him as top-9. It will be entering on the 4th line and blossoming. He isn't a blue-chip, and he isn't even a Vesey level prospect. Two years in Rochester and maybe we get a Zem-Kozak-Huglen 4th ine. That would be his NHL entry point for any team in the league. He should be thinking about this development/entry path now in fact, delaying it does not serve his best interests.

To that last point, the back injury he had (microdisectomy) typically shortens careers as other back issues can pop up. I read the article about his injury in The Athletic and it was spot on to the surgery I had. The injury never “heals” - you’re left with a fraction of the disc in your back, which acts as a shock absorber. This can lead to more degeneration over time.

Point being, if he is going to have an NHL career, he should want to get to it ASAP, because it might not be that long.

 

[Matt Ress]

Might also be a good reason to stay in school but I know I would shoot my shot

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Might also be a good reason to stay in school but I know I would shoot my shot

He can go back to school at 30; he can't go back to being 24 to play hockey