RW Collin Graf (2021 undrafted; Signed by SJS)

[Boy Hedican]

Great job GMMG. Once again using his Boston ties to bring talent to SJ. Just like my parents did! Heeeeeeeeeey

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Lol sure but the Jack Malones and Marshall Warrens aren't the reason BC and Michigan are in those games to begin with.

Missed this one when it was posted. True. I left out Ethan Edwards, Case McCarthy, Eamon Powell and a bunch of upperclassmen who played key roles for their respective teams.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Excited to see him play. He'll get great opportunity.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Neat.

 

[bigdog16]

Missed this one when it was posted. True. I left out Ethan Edwards, Case McCarthy, Eamon Powell and a bunch of upperclassmen who played key roles for their respective teams.

I'm not sure what your point is here. Two of those guys are 21 and McCarthy didn't play a "key" role for BU. He is a fine dman but certainly is not the reason why BU is where they are

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

I'm not sure what your point is here. Two of those guys are 21 and McCarthy didn't play a "key" role for BU. He is a fine dman but certainly is not the reason why BU is where they are

He's the team captain.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Smart. Not enough college FAs choose destinations that maximize their opportunity. Most of them won't pan out regardless, but so many go to big market / good teams and then get buried.

If you’re not an instant lineup guy, you should go somewhere with a weak prospect pool which is often a good team. If you are an instant lineup guy than picking a bad team makes more sense. I was surprised that Graf was getting rumored so heavily to Bruins since he’s the latter and not the former. Good fit for him in San Jose even if it feels like a top rope signing. Congrats Sharks fans. I love this kid’s game. I think every team would trade their second round pick for him.

 

[Beniersgeron]

Top 10 in points in AHL in his rookie season, have the Sharks gotten themself another Pavelski here?

 

[Patty Ice]

Top 10 in points in AHL in his rookie season, have the Sharks gotten themself another Pavelski here?

I don't know about Pavelski but if I don't see why he couldn't be a regular NHL bottom 6 guy.

 

[bigdog16]

Top 10 in points in AHL in his rookie season, have the Sharks gotten themself another Pavelski here?

It will be tough to compare once Graf is called up. SJ was loaded and Pavelski had a lot to work with when he stepped in. Will be the exact opposite for Graf

 

[Juxtaposer]

Top 10 in points in AHL in his rookie season, have the Sharks gotten themself another Pavelski here?

I wouldn't go that far, but there's a ton to like with Graf. I assumed he'd be another junior-style scorer when we signed him but he's actually quite effective defensively and on the forecheck as well as having NHL-quality offensive skill. Good skater with a strong motor. Needs to bulk up more, but I think he can become a good third liner on a good team.