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Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career
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The Tampa Bay Lightning , who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027.
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The Blackhawks initially selected Pridham in the third round (94th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft.
However, Lightning fans are going to have to wait to see what he can do on the ice at the NHL level, as he's committed to play for the NCAA's University of Denver in the upcoming season.
His NCAA plans were confirmed by NHL Insider John Buccigross:
"Jack Pridham will be a good Denver Pioneer get," Buccigross wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Legit SPEED and Right hand shot who can score. And is a WINNER. Denver only had 2 right hand shots in their forward group last season."
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Pridham's offensive skills were on full display this season with the Memorial Cup winner Kitchener Rangers, who also feature Lightning prospect Sam O'Reilly. Pridham scored 46 goals with 44 assists in 65 games for 90 total points, while adding another two goals and fifteen assists in 18 playoff games.
According to his scouting report, Pridham is a strong skater with the ability to put opposition defenders on their heels.
Pridham is a nuanced north-to-south attacker who leverages speed, edge work, and a high-end motor to create advantages," his scouting report via Elite Prospects read. "On-puck, Pridham ramps up proactively, pushes defenders on their heels, blends delay elements opening up lanes to attack inside, and executed quick, but simple tap-by handles to slip pressure off the entry."
Related: Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers
