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2015 NHL Signings/Early Departures

Penn State's Eamon McAdam signs with Islanders

McAdam forgoes his senior season to turn pro. He will report to Bridgeport (AHL) and begin his entry-level deal in 2016-17.

Former Black Bear Lomberg opts for AHL over Miami

Former University of Maine forward Ryan Lomberg, who was slated to join Miami this season as a transfer, has opted to sign an AHL contract with the Stockton Heat.

Christian Fischer Signs with Coyotes

Incoming freshman Christian Fischer is no longer coming to Notre Dame after signing with the Arizona Coyotes.

Bowling Green's Valleau Signs with Chicago

After two years at Bowling Green, the redshirt freshman D earned a free agent contract with Chicago.

Robbie Russo Signs with Detroit Red Wings

One day after becoming an NHL free agent, Robbie Russo signed with Detroit.

Cornell's Lowry Signs with LA Kings

Kings draft pick Joel Lowry signed with LA days before his rights were set to expire.

Zach Werenski Confirms Return to Michigan

Zach Werenski will return to Michigan for his sophomore season.

Jack Dougherty Signs with Nashville Predators

After one season in Wisconsin, Jack Dougherty has signed a pro contract

Colgate's Johnston Signs with Montreal

After a strong prospect development camp, Colgate's Ryan Johnston earned an NHL contract

Hanifin signs with Hurricanes

Boston College defenseman Noah Hanifin has signed a NHL entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, forgoing his final three years of collegiate eligibility.

BU recruit Sherwood signs with Blue Jackets

Boston University hockey recruit Kole Sherwood has signed an NHL entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, nullifying his NCAA eligibility.

Minnesota Wild Signs Harvard Goalie Michalek

Harvard senior goalie Stephen Michalek has signed with the Minnesota Wild.

Harvard's McNally Signs with San Jose

After being traded on Draft day, Patrick McNally signed with the San Jose Sharks

UW's Opilka officially signs with OHL Kitchener

The incoming Wisconsin goaltender foregoes his collegiate career and puts the Badgers in a tough bind.

Luke Opilka reportedly leaving Wisconsin for OHL

Losing a freshman goalie days after being drafted is the latest blow to a Badgers team which won four games last season.

Jack Eichel Signs with Sabres

The best college hockey player in recent memory has signed an NHL contract after one season at Boston University

Miami's Coleman Signs with Devils

Miami senior forward Blake Coleman inked an entry-level deal with the New Jersey Devils

Jaccob Slavin signs with Carolina

Slavin finished this season with 17 points on the blue line for Colorado College . The Erie, CO native foregoes his final two seasons of eligibility.

Gophers D Mike Reilly chooses Minnesota Wild

Reilly, who led the Gophers with 42 points (6G-32A) as a junior, was SB Nation College Hockey's 9th-best NHL prospect last season.

North Dakota's McIntyre signs with Bruins

North Dakota goaltender Zane McIntyre will forgo his final season of eligibility to sign a NHL entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

Vancouver Letting Harvard's McNally Walk

Vancouver GM Jim Benning said that the Canucks will not offer a contract to Harvard senior Patrick McNally

Harvard Trio Has NCAA Appeal Denied

Patrick McNally, Max Everson, and Stephen Michalek had an appeal for a fifth year at Harvard denied by the NCAA.

Hyman Likely to Sign with Maple Leafs

Zach Hyman was likely to sign with Toronto when he became an NHL free agent. Today, Florida traded him to Toronto.

Minnesota's Reilly Meeting with NHL Teams

Mike Reilly will meet with nine NHL teams to help guide his decision on where to sign as a free agent on July 1st.

Noel Acciari Signs with Boston Bruins

A strong NCAA tournament helped Noel Acciari land a contract with the Boston Bruins

Notre Dame's Russo to Become NHL Free Agent

The New York Islanders won't be signing former fourth round draft choice Robbie Russo, making him a free agent on August 15th.

RPI Commit Dillon Signs with Edmonton(WHL)

RPI's top goalie commit will instead play for Edmonton in the Western Hockey League.

Josh Jacobs Leaves Michigan State

Michigan State loses one of last season's best freshmen.

Jordan Schmaltz forgoes senior year at UND

St. Louis signs its 2012 first round draft pick to an entry-level contract.

Dylan Larkin leaves Michigan after 1 year

Larkin, the 15th overall selection by Detroit in the 2014 NHL Draft, was named the Big Ten freshman of the year. He finished second on the Wolverines with 47 points in 37 games and will report to Grand Rapids (AHL).

NHL Draft Profile: DU's Trevor Moore

A sensational sophomore season could get Trevor Moore draft in his final year of eligibility.

LaDue Returning to North Dakota

North Dakota's Paul LaDue has decided to return to Grand Forks for his junior season.