He was a late 6th round pick in a 7 round 2022 draft. Florida has since drafted two more goalies, one apiece late, in the last two drafts. Given that the Panthers are pretty solid in goal at the NHL level for the foreseeable future, I suspect Muszelik isn't going to be offered a contract anytime soon by the Florida organization, just like Mike Robinson was a Sharks' pick (further up in the draft) several years earlier, and was never offered a deal with their organization. I seriously doubt there is any long-term interest out there elsewhere in the NHL for when Mucinex's rights with the Panthers lapse. So his being "an NHL draftee" at this point is really nothing other than a side note to what has been a mediocre amateur career to date. Looking at his USNDT stats for two seasons before he came to UNH ... he averaged between .875-.880 as his save percentage, and that's pretty much where he landed these last two seasons in Durham.
Not good enough for D-1, not even close for anything high level pro (AHL+) in North America. Borderline ECHL back-up numbers.
If my best buddy Luce can transform him into something that justified his draft status two seasons ago, then good for him. My guess is that he's there in case one (or both) of his incoming frosh G's aren't up to the task.
Obviously at some point, he caught someone's eye to get a USNDT invite, and then did something to earn a roster slot.
What's happened over the last four (4) seasons strongly indicates he wasn't up to the challenge at the next level(s) ...
