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Colorado Avalanche: 4 Possible College Free Agents

By Nadia Archuleta

Apr 7, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston College Eagles forward Austin Cangelosi (26) and Quinnipiac Bobcats forward Soren Jonzzon (18) fight to control the puck during the first period of the semifinals of the 2016 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston College Eagles forward Austin Cangelosi (26) and Quinnipiac Bobcats forward Soren Jonzzon (18) fight to control the puck during the first period of the semifinals of the 2016 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Daniel Brickley

College: Minnesota State
Class Year: Sophomore
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 205 pounds
Age: 21
Position: Defenseman

Daniel Brickley is the top defenseman among NCAA potential free agent signings. He’s been scouted by the Buffalo Sabres.

According to the Buffalo News, he models his game after LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. That said, he’s not known for being the fastest skater, but he does have offensive talent and decent defensive instincts.

Brickley is eighth in the NCAA among defensmen for points with 30 (8 goals, 22 assists). This despite the fact he missed several games due to injury. Clearly this is a young man who likes to jump into the play, which is still something the Avalanche prize in their defensemen.

Check out this goal by Daniel Brickley — he makes it look so easy:

Last year Brickley was partnered with Casey Nelson, who went on to sign with the self-same Sabres and jumped right into the lineup. Naturally Daniel would like to follow suit.

I don’t know if he could jump right into the Colorado Avalanche lineup. I think he’d have to spend some time developing in San Antonio — defensemen are notorious for needing extra time.

In any case, Minnesota State is facing Michigan Tech in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association semifinals.

Let’s look at one more potential collegiate draft prospect, another defenseman.

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