Quote:
Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Misconception?
A team drafts a player before his first NCAA season, they hold his rights for up to 4 years.
A team drafts a CHL player, they hold his rights for 2 years.
There is no misconception, this is a fact.
|
But we're not talking about the team's rights, we're talking about the player's rights.
A player from the CHL or NCAA player can't choose where he signs for a period of 4 years. Period. A CHL player can choose NOT to sign after 2 years, but he is the re-drafted, not a free agent, and thus still has no say in his destination. The same team can even draft him if they want (I'm about 90% on that one). I'm honestly unsure about the rules with overseas kids.
And from the CHL a kid can sign, but still go back to junior and play until he's an overager if he wants, all the while the team can pay the full load for all his expenses and he can actually compete for a spot in main camp. The NCAA players don't have those options, but it's not because of NHL rules, it's NCAA rules. And again, the NHL should not be changing it's own rules to deter kids from getting education.