NCAA free-agent goalie Matt O'Connor set to visit several NHL clubs
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Matt O'Connor remains a highly sought-after free agent despite a rocky finish to his college career.
The Boston University goalie, whose gaffe in the NCAA title game may have cost his team a championship, is set to kick off a tour around the NHL amid heavy interest in his services.
Tough finish for BU G Matt O'Connor but he remains sought after UFA. Has visits scheduled with OTT, EDM, VAN. BUF and NYR likely to follow.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 15, 2015
The Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers are clearly in need of a top-flight goaltender, while the Ottawa Senators, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers seem set in net for the time being.
The Toronto native posted a save percentage of .927 in 35 appearances for BU this season.