It’s possible coveted NCAA star Casey Nelson ends up in the NHL next season.
The Minnesota State Mankato defenceman is fielding offers from NHL teams, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
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The 23-year-old was recently named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s defensive player of the year and a first team all-star.
Friedman reported last week that Nelson was leaning towards to returning to school but that the situation may have changed. Nelson, a third-year student, is eligible to play at Minnesota State for another season.
It’s unclear which NHL teams have expressed interest in the six-foot-two, 182-pound right-handed shot. In 80 games over the past two seasons, Nelson has 55 points, 38 penalty minutes and a plus-33 rating.
Notable Minnesota State alumni that have gone on to play in the NHL include David Backes, Ryan Carter and Tim Jackman.