Borgstrom, Donato, Gaudette named Hobey Baker finalists

Finalists for the 2018 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the NCAA's top hockey player, were announced Thursday, with three players in the running: Henrik Borgstrom, Ryan Donato, and Adam Gaudette.

Borgstrom, a Panthers prospect, has spent the past two years with the University of Denver, where this season he tallied 52 points in 40 games. The Finnish forward signed his entry-level contract with Florida on Monday.

Donato made his NHL debut with the Bruins earlier this month, potting three points to become just the second Boston skater to do so in his first-ever game. In 29 contests with Harvard this season, Donato recorded 26 goals and 17 assists.

Gaudette, a fifth-round pick by the Canucks in 2015, is the final nominee. The Massachusetts native led Northeastern with 60 points in 38 games this season. Gaudette agreed to terms with Vancouver on Monday.

The initial 10 nominees for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award were announced earlier this month.

New Jersey Devils defenseman Will Butcher took home the trophy last season.