How acquired: Selected with No. 23 pick in 2023 NHL Draft
2023-24 season: Boston College (NCAA): 36 GP, 19-41-60
The 19-year-old is returning to Boston College after finishing second in the NCAA in assists and tied for fourth in points as a freshman. He had at least one point in 30 of 36 games.
Perreault (5-11, 163) was a second-team All-American and second-team Hockey East. The Eagles went to the national championship game, losing 2-0 to the University of Denver. Perreault had a goal and two assists in a 4-0 win against Michigan in the national semifinal.
He also helped the United States win gold at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he was tied for third in points with 10 (three goals, seven assists) in seven games.
"I think he took advantage of the college schedule in terms of a few less games during the week to be able to consistently workout throughout the year," Ortmeyer said. "He came into development camp bigger and stronger this year."
Projected NHL arrival: Next season