Collin Graf, a highly sought-after free agent from Quinnipiac, was in talks with multiple NHL teams, including the Minnesota Wild. He eventually signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks, bypassing offers from over 20 teams. Graf's contract begins immediately, and he is set to debut for the Sharks. The decision to join San Jose came after careful consideration and discussions with the team.
Your first look at Collin Graf in a #SJSharks uniform! (H/T @hockeyshots) https://t.co/AQSOgvg2z8
#SJSharks lines in Collin Graf's NHL debut: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund- Kunin-Graf Zadina-Studnicka-Bordeleau MacDonald-Sturm-Bailey Ferraro-Rutta Vlasic- Addison Thrun-Burroughs Cooley
#SJSharks lines in warmups: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund-Kunin-Graf Zadina-Studnicka-Bordleau MacDonald-Sturm-Bailey Ferraro-Rutta Vlasic-Addison Thrun-Burroughs Cooley
It's the kid's time! #SJSharks forward Collin Graf makes his NHL debut in just over two hours! Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/iWUiAc17JI
What do the #SJSharks want to see in Collin Graf's NHL debut? https://t.co/3XGIV7cUS9
Per Quinn, Collin Graf will make his NHL debut. #SJSharks
Collin Graf just walked into the #SJSharks dressing room with Henry Thrun.
UPDATED: A scout offered another player comp for Collin Graf...#SJSharks fans might like this one more 😆 https://t.co/PUnfIwqgmJ
"They were honest with me." Collin Graf is expected to make his NHL debut this weekend...the Quinnipiac free agent shares why he chose #SJSharks: https://t.co/64ruU8xIrE
Collin Graf is expected to make his NHL debut this weekend...the Quinnipiac free agent shares why he chose #SJSharks: https://t.co/64ruU8xIrE
"I think they were really honest with me." Newly signed forward Collin Graf explained his decision to sign with the #SJSharks today after his first practice. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/tm95B1YnkS
David Quinn expects Collin Graf to play this weekend. Undecided for tomorrow. Says he needs to talk to him and see how he’s feeling first. Been a quick turnaround for him. He said he got in at 11pm last night. #SJSharks
“Vintage” picture of Collin Graf. #SJSharks https://t.co/FWfa44LCCb
Looks like Graf is skating with Kunin and Eklund. #SJSharks
Collin Graf is on the ice for #SJSharks practice https://t.co/LlBQCuhHbf
A first look at Collin Graf, to the left, wearing No. 51, in a #SJSharks jersey https://t.co/02Del1Vdcm
Collin Graf, chatting with Jacob MacDonald, joins #SJSharks practice for the first time https://t.co/YRV5XmZ1UN
Why didn't the #NHLBruins push hard to sign Lincoln, MA native and highly coveted NCAA free agent Collin Graf, who ultimately signed with the #sjsharks on Thursday? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/bP6RUlT2E8
One NHL scout thought a current #SJSharks player was a good comp for Collin Graf. Which one? What's Graf's ceiling? What's he got to work on to make an NHL impact? Two scouts share their thoughts: https://t.co/PUnfIwqgmJ
Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf signs with San Jose Sharks https://t.co/hrv7u03G3B
#SJSharks lines during warmup: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund-Kunin-Bailey Bordeleau-Studnicka-Zadina Hoffman-Sturm-Labanc Ferraro-Burroughs Vlasic-Rutta Thrun-Addison Blackwood
#SJSharks lines tonight, Studnicka's first NHL game in about three months: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund- Kunin-Bailey Zadina-Studnicka-Bordeleau Hoffman-Sturm-Labanc Ferraro-Burroughs Thrun-Rutta Vlasic-Addison Blackwood
As expected no Collin Graf on the ice for the #SJSharks
Blackwood and Rittich lead their teams onto the ice for warmups. #SJSharks #GoKingsGo
Per the NHL Roster Report, Collin Graf will wear #51 for the #SJSharks. Will work to confirm if that is the case.
*story updated* with a scouting report on Collin Graf from a #SJSharks defenseman that knows his game pretty well. https://t.co/OjRONmLtCW
Top college FA Collin Graf has signed with the #SJSharks. We don't know if #Isles spoke with Graf, but until they better their prospect development, offer more NHL opportunities, it will be difficult to land top college names @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/As8WUW34j5
Don't forget there is a game tonight. The #SJSharks take on #GoKingsGo. Jack Studnicka returns to the lineup. Read the preview on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/J9Gco9ZyGI
Graf is expected to arrive in San Jose today, Quinn said
Quinn says Collin Graf is on his way to San Jose today. #SJSharks
Graf will arrive in San Jose today
Quinnipiac undrafted free agent and Lincoln, Mass native Collin Graf signing with the San Jose Sharks. San Jose has long been an attractive spot for Massachusetts born and bred players & that's sure to continue with Mike Grier running the show over there.
NEWS: Sharks sign top college free agent Collin Graf to three-year contract ⤵️ https://t.co/pg1skJ6XoP
Top undrafted college player Collin Graf signs ELC with @SanJoseSharks. Graf starred at Quinnipiac. @RussoHockey @coreypronman with @TheAthleticNHL story. https://t.co/AWU3QvLxm5
Collin Graf is a #SJSharks player! Per the team, his ELC is 3-years, with the first year going into effect today. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/eUIcozRZ8m
The #SJSharks announced the signing of Quinnipiac forward Colin Graf to an entry-level contract beginning with the remainder of the 2023-2024 season: https://t.co/NU4jCJ9q4X
Mike Grier’s message on signing Collin Graf. #SJSharks @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/htW8mVwlT3
Sharks announce they've signed top NCAA free agent Collin Graf. The 21-year-old had Zoom calls with 6 NHL teams 2 weeks ago. Was a difficult decision to narrow it down. Opportunity beckons in San Jose. https://t.co/1LNSJkb21v
#sjsharks sign top college free agent Collin Graf to 3-year contract https://t.co/mk9SSAAdrU
Collin Graf is heading to San Jose on an entry-level contract. The Quinnipiac forward drew interest from more than 20 NHL teams before narrowing his list to six teams and ultimately choosing the #SJSharks His deal begins immediately.
Hearing Collin Graf will be going to San Jose.
#sjsharks announce they've signed Quinnipac undrafted free agent Collin Graf. His contract begins immediately and he's expected to step right into the #NHL.
✍️ The #SJSharks have signed forward Collin Graf to a standard, entry level contract.
Quinnipiac free agent Collin Graf continues to work through the process on his future NHL team. I continue to hear the #mnwild are still in the mix
"I Realized That's What Guys Do To Play In The Big Leagues." Jack Studnicka said he felt at a crossroads in his NHL career. His #SJSharks call-up is a chance to show he's ready for what it takes. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/d4FmkGS0S1
Highly-touted and -pursued Collin Graf is still reviewing a streams of information and weighing his options. Could be today but no decision yet. The Quinnipiac right-shot center/wing met with his 6 finalists yesterday, including the #mnwild
It sounds like Quinnipiac forward Collin Graf could make a decision on his NHL future as soon as Wednesday. He's finished meetings with the final group of teams under consideration and is carefully weighing his options.
Lines at #SJSharks practice: (minus Eklund) Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Zadina-Studnicka-Bordeleau Hoffman-Sturm-Labanc Kunin-Carpenter-Bailey Ferraro-Burroughs Thrun-Addison Vlasic-Rutta Smith, MacDonald look like extras
Jack Studnicka is on the ice for #SJSharks practice
By the way, there have been some reports linking Collin Graf to the #NHLBruins because he played for the Boston Junior Bruins. The Boston Junior Bruins have absolutely no affiliation to the Boston Bruins! @BOSHockeyNow
Collin Graf’s decision on where he’ll sign may come in another day or two. He was at the #Preds development camp & they're still interested in the 2x Hobey Baker nominee out of Quinnipiac.
Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf is down to a handful of finalists and could make a decision today or tomorrow. About 25 teams pursued the right-shot forward and 2-time Hobey Baker nominee. He cut them down and did Zooms with about 6 teams three weeks ago. Hearing #mnwild still alive
#SJSharks back in teal at home! Lines tonight: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund- Kunin-Bailey Bordeleau-Sturm-Zadina Hoffman-Carpenter-Labanc Ferraro-Burroughs Vlasic-Rutta Thrun-Addison Blackwood
#SJSharks lines, d-pairs in warmups Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund-Kunin-Bailey Zadina-Sturm-Bordeleau Hoffman-Carpenter-Labanc Ferraro-Burroughs Vlasic-Rutta Thrun-Addison Blackwood
#SJSharks lines in warmups: Kostin-Granlund-Zetterlund Eklund-Kunin-Bailey Zadina-Sturm-Bordeleau Hoffman-Carpenter-Labanc Ferraro-Burroughs Vlasic-Rutta Thrun-Addison Blackwood
Blackwood and Grubauer lead their teams onto the ice. #SJSharks #SeaKraken
The #SJSharks have used their final post-trade deadline recall on Jack Studnicka. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/8W22lz16Zx