The San Jose Sharks have signed top NCAA free agent Collin Graf, adding to their ties with the Boston area. Graf improved after going undrafted multiple times, gaining recognition for the Hobey Baker Award. The 6-foot-1 forward's success at Quinnipiac University led to an NHL contract despite injury setbacks.
Sharks GM Mike Grier and head coach David Quinn are both Boston University alums, with a roster that includes key Boston-area players like Harvard's Henry Thrun and draft pick Will Smith. Graf's addition highlights the team's commitment to building around talent from the college hockey hotbed.