The Anaheim Ducks are like most other teams this is the time of year. For lack of a better term, this part two of NHL club’s efforts to sign young players. These signings stem from two areas. Draft picks finishing up their respective junior or college seasons are the first group.
NHL teams have increased their pursuit of college free agents in recent years. There are players who develop later than their drafted counterparts and needed additional coaching and ice time to take a step forward.
Youth Development
Before signing on to play with Miami, Kiefer Sherwood came up through the USA development system.