Undrafted, German-born rookie center Nickolas Latta(39) takes an interesting route to starting his pro career.
After 4 years in the OHL with Sarnia Sting, under the watchful eye of New York Rangers he signed an ato with minor league affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack late last season.
In 11 AHL games he scored 1 goal, added one assist and held a +1 rating.
He was the team captain and a point-per-game player in his last campaign of junior hockey.
The 5’11” 195 lbs. skater plays a bit bigger on the ice than his size might indicate and could definitely develop into a form of a power forward style.
He was an invite to the Blueshirts‘ training camp but released early to the Pack where he would potentially signed a contract with the farm team.
A week later the 21-year old decided he was going back to Germany and signed with Kolner Haie of DEL.
His Canadian father Kenneth Latta spent the majority of his playing time in the country and still coaches.