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Originally Posted by Iniggywetrust
No, the heat would sign him to an ATO (amature try-out).
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I don't think they'd even have to do that. He's under contract to the Flames, but according to the CBA, only NHL games count towards the 10 game limit. If he plays in the AHL, there's no danger of a year of his contract being burned.
When Reinhart and Leach were sent to Abbotsford, Leach was signed to an ATO, but Reinhart was just assigned by the Flames --
http://www.abbotsfordheat.com/ViewAr...CLID=205407818:
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Abbotsford, BC - The Abbotsford Heat announced today that forward Max Reinhart has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL) from Calgary (NHL). The Heat also announced today that defenseman Joey Leach has been signed to an ATO (amateur tryout).
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At the end of the day, I think it's just semantics anyway since they don't get paid during the playoffs except for their per diem, but there might be insurance differences if they were to get injured.
I think the preference would be for him to be a top-line team leader on a long playoff run in Portland than to try to find a spot for him on the Heat.