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Originally Posted by GGG
I am amazed that the players association allowed their RFA's to lose power. Essentially an RFA now has to sit out and not play hockey if they want to keep their ability to sign an offer sheet. They can't apply more leverage by going to Europe or the KHL.
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RFAs actually gained rights with this new rule. Under the old CBA they'd have to go through waivers regardless of who signed them. The new CBA creates an exemption if that player signs with with team that holds his rights.