The Toronto Maple Leafs have added Arizona State forward Ryan Kirwan to their prospect pool, signing him to a professional tryout with the Toronto Marlies. At 23, Kirwan is considered typical for an undrafted NCAA free agent, having played four years of college hockey. He started at Penn State, where he showed promise but was not a standout performer. After a solid junior season, he is now presented with an opportunity in the AHL playoffs, allowing him to potentially showcase and grow his skills in a professional environment.
Kirwan's abilities as a solid goal-scoring forward with decent size placed him on UDFA radars during his time at Penn State.
At Penn State, Kirwan was a solid complementary piece but rarely stood out as a star producer.
Kirwan's production bounced back last season as a junior with 26 points, identical to his total as a freshman.
Perhaps a change of scenery was all that was needed to unlock Kirwan's potential.
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