List: 10 Best NCAA Products in NHL

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January 2, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny (26) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

8. Paul Stastny

College: University of Denver

The son of hockey legend Peter Stastny and former Denver Pioneer has become one of the NHL’s most exciting Centers.  The left-handed American won a NCAA Championship in 2005 over North Dakota, and was named to the All-Tournament team.  Since entering the NHL in the 2nd round, the son of Peter Stastny has been nothing short of spectacular.  He’s only the third youngest NHL player to reach a 20-game point streak, behind greats Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.  Despite his success in Colorado, he signed to his hometown St. Louis Blues as a free agent last offseason after he and the Avalanche were unable to agree on a new contract.