Draft Round 1 #23: New York Rangers Select RW Gabriel Perreault (Boston College, NCAA)

[The Crypto Guy]

Gabe had 5 assists in the 2 pre-tournament WJC games. All 5 were primary assists.

 

[Kupo]

Gabe had 5 assists in the 2 pre-tournament WJC games. All 5 were primary assists.

 

[JimmyG89]

One thing I wonder is with NIL money, do some of these guys stay in college if they aren't going to be in the NHL right away?

Perreault's signing bonus would be pretty nice, but an AHL salary on an ELC is not great. Is he making 83k a year at BC? Have to think he could be in the Hobey Baker conversation, he's 3rd in points right now.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

One thing I wonder is with NIL money, do some of these guys stay in college if they aren't going to be in the NHL right away?

Perreault's signing bonus would be pretty nice, but an AHL salary on an ELC is not great. Is he making 83k a year at BC? Have to think he could be in the Hobey Baker conversation, he's 3rd in points right now.

He’s definitely not making anything close to 80k. I’d be surprised if he’s making anything.

 

[GAGLine]

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How many of these is he selling?

It's possible that he's getting offers that bring in more money, but I doubt any college hockey player is making that much. They just aren't well known enough nationally to earn significant advertising deals. Maybe he has deals with one or two local businesses, but if he's making more than a few thousand a year on that, I'd be surprised.

 

[McRanger92]

If the Rangers have learned anything, it should be that Perreault is in the top 6 and on the powerplay to start next season. Possibly even at the end of this one, but my assumption is the Rangers wont be going deep enough into the playoffs for it to be worth bringing him in early.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If the Rangers have learned anything, it should be that Perreault is in the top 6 and on the powerplay to start next season. Possibly even at the end of this one, but my assumption is the Rangers wont be going deep enough into the playoffs for it to be worth bringing him in early.

It may be what they need to do in order to get him signed though.

 

[McRanger92]

It may be what they need to do in order to get him signed though.

I'm not overly concerned considering the Rangers are an original 6 team with lots of BC products finding success here. If he's not going to sign willingly, I guess that's partly why he fell into the 20s, and the Rangers should trade him before it gets to that point.

I dont think he is going to play an additional 2 years in college that he probably doesnt need just to stick it to the Rangers, for no apparent reason.

 

[I Eat Crow]

He's at the WJC's this year?

He's going to obliterate this tournament.

 

[kovazub94]

He’s definitely not making anything close to 80k. I’d be surprised if he’s making anything.

The opportunity cost is free tuition, room and board. Add this together vs his AHL salary after taxes and the difference is minimal if any from the financial perspective.