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Originally Posted by MattyC
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.
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Depends on the players birthdate when drafted. A player drafted at 19 from the CHL would be a free agent if he doesn't sign in two years.
Chicago had four years to sign Hayes. They waited until his forth year and now they may pay for it. If the Flames don't offer Jankowski a contract after three years in college and he completely tears it up in his forth year... why wouldn't he wait a few months and get to choose his destination.
If Hayes had stunk it out this year, there is no promise that the Hawks would have offered him a contract... why does Hayes need to sign now that he is in demand.