Cole Perfetti went back and forth on Saturday, still trying to make sense of a high shoulder to the head that ended his night on Wednesday. Advertisement 2 Story continues below ...

So, yes, Cole Perfetti’s is a family story. Yes, he called his mom and dad moments after Paul Maurice told him he’d be making his NHL debut in Anaheim on Wednesday. And yes, his dad nearly cried.

Before you blame Winnipeg Jets winger Cole Perfetti for the word he used during a live interview, consider where the youngster was coming from before an April Fool’s matchup.. Perfetti, a 22 ...

And I don’t think there’s a better player in this draft than Cole Perfetti at doing that. I know I’m his coach but I think he’s the best player in this draft because of that,” Lazary said.