Here is the Hyka rule:
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8.9 Eligibility for Play in the League. No Player shall be eligible for play in the League unless he:
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(b) had been eligible for claim in the last Entry Draft, but was unclaimed, and:
(iii) had played hockey outside of North America in the prior season and was age 22 or older at the time of the last Entry Draft and signed an SPC which was signed and registered with the League between the conclusion of the Entry Draft and the commencement of the next NHL Season.
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Tkachev is 18 and played in russia last season so thus he can't sign as an UFA this season