The San Jose Sharks signed Quinnipiac University product Collin Graf to an entry-level contract beginning in 2023-24, the team announced Thursday.

Graf was widely considered the best NCAA free agent this year.

"His on-ice awareness allows him to process the game at a high level, and (he) is a unique player with a quality 200-foot game who excels in the offensive zone," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. "We are excited to have him join the organization."

The 21-year-old forward has been a Hobey Baker top-10 finalist in each of the last two seasons. He helped the Bobcats win the national championship in 2023, leading the club in goals (21) and assists (38) in 41 games. He paced the team again with 49 points in 34 contests this past season.

With the Sharks sitting last in the league's standings, Graf could get to make his NHL debut in the near future.

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