Massimo Rizzo

October 2023 – The 22-year-old Rizzo opened his junior season at the University of Denver with eye popping offensive numbers. The former 7th round pick recorded seven assists in just two games to begin the year. Rizzo looked solid during the season’s first weekend of play. His passing was very good, and he seemed to always be planning his next move while on the ice. The IQ is there when his side has the puck. Expect to see some eye-popping numbers this season on a young DU squad. James Iacovone

August 2023 – The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Rizzo and a 2025 5th-round pick from the Carolina Hurricanes for David Kase. Mark Henry

May 2023 – Rizzo took his game to another level this year for the University of Denver (NCAA), where he took home a national championship last year as a rookie. Several of Denver’s top scorers, including Bobby Brink (PHI), moved on over the offseason, so the organization needed players to step up internally and Rizzo answered the call. He led the team with 46 points in 38 games, nine more than second-place Cartur Mazur (DET) who played triggerman to Rizzo’s inspired passing. He will need to continue improving his skating, and may choose to return to Denver for a third year before turning pro. Watch his development closely and stash him in deeper keepers if you can. He could well be worth the wait. Ben Gehrels