Beck, Rattie, Rajala, and more. Rule your pool with these under-the-radar prospects.
Many NHL teams are entering this offseason with the mandate to clear cap space, as the salary cap is dropping to $64.3 million for the 2013-14 sea...
Beck, Rattie, Rajala, and more. Rule your pool with these under-the-radar prospects.
Many NHL teams are entering this offseason with the mandate to clear cap space, as the salary cap is dropping to $64.3 million for the 2013-14 season. And because of that, there will be a lot of roster openings around the league. Young players are very valuable in situations like these, as their rookie contracts typically come with low cap hits. However, they need to be ready for the NHL game - their development can be damanged if they are thrown in without being ready for it.
Look at Josh Bailey, who the Islanders rushed to the NHL. A former top 10 pick, he is only now beginning to establish himself as a top six forward (five years later).
Read on for five lesser-known offensive prospects that are primed to make an impact in 2013-14.