The Vegas Golden Knights have signed NCAA defenseman Jimmy Schuldt to a one-year, entry-level contract, the club confirmed Wednesday.
Schuldt was only eligible for a one-year ELC because he turns 24 next month, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.
By signing the deal, McKenzie adds, Schuldt burns that single year, meaning his contract is for a matter of days since he's ineligible for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
He will become a restricted free agent following the expiration of his new contract, allowing him to ink a non-entry-level NHL deal this offseason.
The blue-liner is one of 10 initial finalists for the 2018-19 Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the top NCAA men's hockey player. He was also an initial finalist for the award last season.
Schuldt collected 35 points in 39 games during his senior season at St. Cloud State.
