It’s clear the Los Angeles Kings are targeting the college free agent market, as after signing Daniel Brickley they’ve inked another intriguing prospect. Sheldon Rempal has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Kings, leaving Clarkson University after just two seasons.
Rempal, 22, led Clarkson in scoring with 46 points in 39 games and is another example of how the league is more accepting of small players. The 5’10” 154-lbs forward was a top offensive player in the BCHL before heading to Clarkson, and was even invited to development camp with the Calgary Flames in 2016. Undrafted and unsigned, he made an impact even as a freshman with his ability around the net and quick feet.
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports that Rempal will skate with Los Angeles next week and burn the first year of his contract this season but will return to school once the regular season ends to finish his classes instead of reporting to the AHL.
The Kings have decided that his skill is enough to warrant a professional contract, and though it seems unlikely that he’ll step into the NHL in 2018-19, adding talent to the system with almost no cost is never a bad thing. While Brickley will have a bigger impact in the short term, Rempal has never failed to produce at any level and should be a player to watch wherever he lands next season.
Two worthy signings