Rhéaume-Mullen's Breakout Sophomore Season

0:00It's April 24th, NHL News today starts now, AI-powered, and game ready. I'm Corey with the story. Dakota Reo May Mullen, the 6-foot-1 defenseman from Northville, Michigan, born December 18, 2006, just wrapped a breakout, sophomore year with the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten. Playing left shot, he logged 18 minutes 12 seconds of ice time per game, over 40 contests, talling four goals, 14 assists for, 18 points and a plus 11 rating. His squad charged to the Frozen Four, proving he's got that clutch factor. Coming off going undrafted as a freshman, this overage prospect bulked up in the off-season and showed real growth, firing accurate wristers from the blue line and holding his own on the power play. Hockey runs deep in his veins. He's the son of Manuel Reo. The trailblazing first woman to hit the NHL ice and cousin to pro-forward Nick Reo. Scouts took notice, bumping him to 168th in NHL's scouting's final rankings, though he's

1:04off most other lists. Fans and analysts dig his discipline style, just 20 penalty minutes all season and how he shuts down flashy rushers with smart positioning and smooth skating. He's versatile across pairings, even trusted in the Frozen Four semis against Denver, but needs to amp up puck creativity and two-way physicality too. Climb higher. That said, his hockey smarts and simple breakouts make him a safe bet for development. Looking ahead to next year, expect more ice time on another title contender, facing elite CHL imports in the Big Ten. If he keeps building, a late-round pick could land him as every day in NHL depth or A.H.L. standout, keeping that family legacy rolling strong.