At midnight last night, sixteen college players drafted by NHL teams became unrestricted free agents after failing to sign an entry-level contract. These players are now eligible to sign with any team in the league, though none of them stand out as immediate targets. Our Zach Leach broke down the best available options recently, including several players who have already agreed to minor league contracts. None of the teams that drafted these players will receive any compensation for the expiring rights.
Johnathan MacLeod – Tampa Bay Lightning, 57th overall, 2014
Jack Glover – Winnipeg Jets, 69th overall, 2014
Shane Eiserman – Ottawa Senators, 100th overall, 2014
Michael Prapavessis – Dallas Stars, 105th overall, 2014
Aidan Muir – Edmonton Oilers, 113th overall, 2013
Steven Johnson – Los Angeles Kings, 120th overall, 2014
Max Willman – Buffalo Sabres, 121st overall, 2014
Terrance Amorosa – Philadelphia Flyers, 132nd overall, 2013
Tyler Bird – Columbus Blue Jackets, 137th overall, 2014
Avery Peterson – Minnesota Wild, 167th overall, 2013
Kelly Summers – Ottawa Senators, 189th overall, 2014
Jared Fiegl – Arizona Coyotes, 191st overall, 2014 *Has signed with Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
David Drake – Philadelphia Flyers, 192nd overall, 2013 *Has signed with Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Matt Ustaski – Winnipeg Jets, 192nd overall, 2014 *Has signed with Manitoba Moose (AHL)
Dwyer Tschantz – St. Louis Blues, 202nd overall, 2014 *Has signed with Maine Mariners (ECHL)
Judd Peterson – Buffalo Sabres, 204th overall, 2012
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