[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Sorry, in my reading if it said "the" club's list, then it would have to be Colorado who signs him to be waiver exempt, by saying "a" club's list, anyone could sign him.
Contract Law 101

CBA rule 13.23 states, "In the event a professional or former professional Player plays in a league outside North America after the start of the NHL Regular Season, other than on Loan from his Club, he may thereafter play in the NHL during that Playing Season (including Playoffs)only if he has first either cleared or been obtained via Waivers."

However, one of the player-friendly changes negotiated in the new CBA was a relaxing of rule 13.23 in certain situations. According to the Summary of Terms (Page 19, Article 13, section 1) of the new NHL-NHLPA agreement is the following amendment: "All Players on a Club’s Reserve List and Restricted Free Agent List will be exempt from application of CBA 13.23 Waivers in the case of a mid-season signing."

I didn't think very much of it a (few pages ago) ... but since its in the actual rules (13.23)... there is enough for that to go to court. Scary oversight by the Flames if CO hadn't had matched.