On Friday, I was at a college game between UMass and Union, primarily to scout Colorado Avalanche defense prospect Cale Makar and San Jose Sharks defense prospect Mario Ferraro. Ferraro’s story will be posted to the Bay Area site later this week.



As for Makar, the fourth overall pick in 2017 is the highest drafted player to play an NCAA game since Kyle Turris, the third overall pick in 2007, played for Wisconsin in 2007-08.



You knew when Makar had the puck. Like a jet engine, he explodes with his first few steps and his high-end skill level allows him to make unique plays off the rush.



“He’s one of the best players at his age I’ve seen at getting the puck through the neutral zone,” said one NHL general manager.



Makar got nine of UMass’ 65 shot attempts in the game. Here were the shot charts from the game, with Makar’s No. 16 circled by me to show his attempts and where they came from, a double underline...