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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Actually I believe the 4 years only applies to players drafted from countries/leagues without an NHL transfer agreement, prior to that teams would hold their rights until they were UFA age.

So if my understanding is correct a player drafted from Sweden would have to re-enter the draft, like Erixon would still have to re-enter the draft. But a player drafted out of the MHL like Rafikov the team would hold their rights for 4 years.

That is incorrect.

8.6(d) Players Drafted from a Club Outside North America.

(i) Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 8.6(a) or (b) to the contrary, if a Player drafted at age 18 or 19 is drafted from a club outside North America, his drafting Club shall retain the exclusive right of negotiation for his services through and including the fourth June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft. The Club need not make a Bona Fide Offer to such Player to retain such rights.