How acquired:Selected with No. 49 pick in 2017 NHL Draft
Last season: University of Massachusetts Amherst (NCAA): 39 GP, 4-19-23
Ferraro, a high-energy player with more than enough speed and skill to join the rush, set a school record for points by a freshman defenseman, and the 19-year-old will return for his sophomore year at UMass Amherst. One of his goals this season is to get more shots through from the point.
"I am an offensive-defenseman," Ferraro said. "I take pride in the [defensive zone], but when I do find those open areas to skate up the ice, definitely like to do that, whether I have the puck on my stick or I'm coming in as a late guy at the top of the circle."
Ferraro (5-11, 185), had 41 points (eight goals, 33 assists) in 60 games for Des Moines of the United States Hockey League two seasons ago.
Projected NHL arrival:Next season