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Originally Posted by Rhettzky
So once the Winterhawks finish their season, can we call him up? And when is that, doesn't the WHL season start earlier than the NHL? And if he plays games in the playoffs do they count agains this ELC? So many questions!?!
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As soon as Portland's season is over, Baertschi is free to join the Flames - or the Heat. The WHL regular season ends this weekend, and the playoffs start late next week. Portland is one of the top teams in their conference, however, and the bottom playoff contenters are absolutely terrible. There is virtually no chance the Winterhawks fail to reach the second round, and I'd even be surprised if they didn't get to the third. The latest he could go is mid May, if they win the Ed Chynoweth Cup and advance to the Memorial Cup.
I am reasonably certain playoff games don't count against his ELC, so if he returns then, he should be in the clear.