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Originally Posted by OzSome
The Flames did not sign him Abbotsford did. So what does it mean if the Calgary does not sign him by June 1st? Is this mean he is going back to the draft or to free agency?
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He's on an ATO with Abbotsford which covers the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
The Flames still hold his NHL rights until June 1. If he doesn't sign an NHL ELC before then, he'll re-enter the draft. If he gets drafted, he'll become that team's property for two years without signing. If he re-enters the draft and doesn't get chosen, he'll become a free agent and can sign anywhere.
I believe he can also go back to Swift Current for one more year as an overager, but because of his age, if he signs an NHL contract, it will start next season and can't slide like it does for 18 or 19 year-olds.