Duffy to turn pro this week
Gary Prolman of ProStock Advisors in Portland said Monday afternoon that he expects Maine defenseman Matt Duffy, a Windham resident, to turn professional later this week and join the Florida Panthers' American Hockey League team in Rochester, N.Y.
"I expect him to be signed by the end of the week," said Prolman, Duffy's family advisor. "We're in contract negotiations with Florida right now."
Prolman and Duffy's mother, Cheryl, said Duffy attended classes today in Orono but plans to continue with his coursework online. He is on track to graduate in May with a degree in child development and family relations.
Duffy scored seven goals, including five on the power play, and 10 assists this season for Maine.
The Panthers selected Duffy, a 6-2 defenseman, in the fourth round of the 2005 NHL entry draft, the 104th pick. Also drafted that year?
The Pittsburgh Penguins took Sidney Crosby with the No. 1 pick, and the Anaheim Ducks took Bobby Ryan (a former Portland Pirate) second in that draft.
With the 85th pick, the St. Louis Blues drafted former Maine goalie Ben Bishop, ahead of Maine forward Robby Dee, selected by the Oilers with the next pick.
Also drafted that year: former Boston College standout and current Portland Pirate Nathan Gerbe (fifth round, No. 142 by Buffalo).
Posted at 05:06 PM
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