Chicago Blackhawks to lose two key prospects in one transaction

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Joshua Deeds
July 27, 2024 (2:50 PM)

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26 NHL Prospects will have their exclusive signing rights expire next month, on the 15th.

These exclusive signing rights will expire on one of the most important days of the off-season for NHL teams.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. � Providence College men's hockey senior defenseman Connor Kelley (Maple Grove, Minn.) was named Army ROTC Hockey East Defender of the Week as announced by Hockey East on Monday (Oct. 16). Kelley joins teammate Luke Krys (Ridgefield, Conn.) as earning the first two Defender of the Week accolades for Hockey East in 2023-24.

Kelley registered two assists and was a team-best +5 in the Friars' 7-1 victory over Stonehill in their home-opener last Friday night. His +5 rating is tied for the team lead and he also leads all Friars with nine blocked shots.

This day involves NHL prospects who will be exiting their final year of college, and when their signing rights expire they enter free agency as UFAs.

This year will involve a whopping total of 26 prospects whose exclusive signing rights will expire including Blackhawks prospects Connor Kelley and Liam Gorman.

List of players who will have exclusive signing rights expire on Aug. 15th
- Jack Perbix (Anaheim Ducks)
- Quinn Olson (Boston Bruins) **signed with Ontario (AHL) for 2024-25.
- Liam Gorman (Chicago Blackhawks)
- Connor Kelley (Chicago Blackhawks)
- Cole Brady (Dallas Stars)
- Cooper Moore (Detroit Red Wings)
- Sam Stange (Detroit Red Wings)
- Carter Berger (Florida Panthers) **signed with Hartford (AHL) for 2024-25.
- Owen Lindmark (Florida Panthers)
- Ben Meehan (Los Angeles Kings)
- Ty Smilanic (Montreal Canadiens)
- Alexander Campbell (Nashville Predators) **signed with Milwaukee (AHL) for 2024-25.
- Ethan Haider (Nashville Predators) **signed with Milwaukee (AHL) for 2024-25.
- Bryce Brodzinski (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Chase Yoder (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Alex Young (San Jose Sharks)
- Nick Capone (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Eamon Powell (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- McKade Webster (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Veeti Miettinen (Toronto Maple Leafs) **signed with KalPa (Liiga) for 2024-25.
- Carson Bantle (Utah Hockey Club)
- Jack Malone (Vancouver Canucks) **signed with Utica (AHL) for 2024-25.
- Matthew Thiessen (Vancouver Canucks)
- Ryder Donovan (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Harrison Blaisdell (Winnipeg Jets)
- Logan Neaton (Winnipeg Jets)

It'll be difficult to see who ends up signing an ELC with their drafting team, as we cannot predict the future. But there's always a chance for them to hit the open market, especially if their development path has changed, or the teams cap situation is not so great.

Source: Friars.com
Connor Kelley Named Hockey East Defender Of The Week