Badgers Freshman Inks NHL Deal

A Wisconsin freshman forward, still wet behind the ears from his first college season, just signed an entry-level contract with an NHL club that knows a steal when they see one. Scouts have whispered about his skating and shot since the combine, but front offices rarely pull the trigger this fast on unproven college kids unless the tape screams future top-six. This move signals the team believes he's ready to bypass the typical AHL seasoning and make waves sooner than expected.