As expected, the Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent forward Colin Larkin to a one-year entry-level contract. Larkin has just finished his fourth season at UMass-Boston, a Division III program. Because of his age, he was only eligible to sign a one-year deal.
The older brother of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, Colin is a 24-year old forward that is coming off the best season of his collegiate career. With 46 points in 27 games, he was fourth in Division III scoring and took home the NEHC Player of the Year honors for the second straight season. It’s not often you see players from this level sign NHL contracts, but the Oilers must see something in the 6’3″ forward.