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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
No, he would have had to be in the 2011 draft. BUT he could have chosen not to sign with the team that drafted him again, and then he would have been a UFA in another 2 years. I believe that is correct, but I welcome correction if not.
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Just found this webpage from the NHL:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26377
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Entry Draft Eligibility
All players age 19 or older [(i) any player who will be age 18 on or before September 15 in the year in which such Entry Draft is held, or (ii) reaches his 19th birthday between September 16 and December 31, both dates included, next following Entry Draft, can attain eligibility by delivering to the League a written notice (Opt in Form) prior to the later of May 1, or seven days following the date such player finishes competing on his team in the year in which such draft is to be held.] are eligible for claim in the Entry Draft, except:
(i) A Player on the Reserve List of a Club, other than as a try-out;
(ii) A player who has been claimed in two prior Entry Drafts;
(iii) A player who previously played in the League and became a free agent pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
(iv) A plyer age 21 or older who had played hockey for at least one season in North America when he was age 18, 19 or 20
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If I read this correctly, Erixon would have the option to not sign an opt in form for the 2011 draft.
Then, provided he plays one season of hockey in a North American league, he would be a free agent for the 2012/13 season, as he would no longer be elligible for the draft (via clause iv).