Preds Sign Brown University Forward

It is that time of year when college free agents are able to sign with NHL clubs. It is seen to many general managers as having extra draft picks for the upcoming draft. It is just a good time for teams to add to their prospect depth chart.

The Nashville Predators became the first team to make a splash in the college free agency period, as they signed F Jack MacLellan out of Brown University. They agreed to a one-year entry level contract. MacLellan, 23, just finished his senior season at Brown recording 15 goals and 15 assists in 30 games. The Calgary, Alberta native is compared by NHL scouts to Philly forward, Harry Zolnierczyk. He led his team in goals, assists and was named to the 2011-12 All-Ivy First-Team Selection. 

MacLellan's great season was noticed by everyone as he ranked in the top few of ECAC in several categories, such as:

- ranked sixth in power play goals with 8

- tied for second in the with 2 short-handed goals 

- tied for fourth with 4 game-winning goals 

He ended his college career as the 23rd player in school history to surpass 100 points. He record 101 points in 121 games over 4 seasons.

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