Jack Pridham’s NHL rights depend on his decision before the June 1 deadline. If he commits to a college before that date, Chicago retains his rights for two additional years. If he does not go to college, he re-enters the NHL draft this year. Pridham previously committed to Boston University but stayed in the OHL during the past season. He produced a strong season for Kitchener, ranking among OHL leaders in goals, power-play goals, and short-handed goals, finishing behind Marek Vanacker in total goals. Chicago drafted him in the third round, 92nd overall, in 2024, and he will turn 21 on October 8.
"If [Pridham] commits to a college before the June 1 deadline, Chicago would retain his rights for two more years. If he opts not to go to college, he would re-enter the draft this year."
"Earlier this week when I wrote about the upcoming June 1 deadline, I did not include Pridham in that piece because he is not mentioned on the list of players who could re-enter the NHL draft on PuckPedia's list. However, this report from Powers indicates he would indeed be eligible for this summer's draft if he doesn't either commit to college or sign his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks."
"Pridham previously committed to Boston University, but opted to remain in the OHL this past season. Pridham had an excellent season for Kitchener, ranking among the OHL leaders in goals, power play goals and short-handed goals. In total goals, he only trailed fellow Blackhawks teammate Marek Vanacker."
"If Pridham re-enters the draft, it would be fascinating to see where he would be picked now. The Blackhawks selected Pridham in the third round (No. 92 overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft. Pridham will turn 21 on Oct. 8."
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