(#442) Sharks sign BC center Will Smith, but Eagles re-load top with ’07 prospect

Plus: Mike Snee leaving College Hockey Inc ... Latest transfer portal commitments ... A huge notebook on assistant openings, and more

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Today’s newsletter begins with some big news out of BC. Following the signing of Will Smith by the San Jose Sharks last week, the Eagles landed one of the top prospects available in the 2025 NHL Draft. And that’s on top of arguably the overall top prospect for the 2025 draft (James Hagens), who is already set for the Heights this fall.

— Mike Snee is reportedly leaving College Hockey Inc. for a role with the Minnesota Wild. Who could be his successor as executive director of College Hockey Inc.?

— Our latest update from the transfer portal, including commitments to Maine, Alaska, and Robert Morris.

— We have a huge notebook in this issue with details on assistant openings at Harvard, UMD, Merrimack, and Canisius. Michigan has also posted an opening for a unique role dealing with NIL. ... Vermont is in its next phase of renovation to its rink, Robert Morris received a big financial gift, and a lot more including rules on transfers outside of the portal window. Plus, a long list of where NCAA players are headed for NHL development camps.

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