Not sure what problem we are solving here.
If the prospect demonstrates they are an NHL player they get a playable rating. GMs are choosing not to sign ECHLers that they could sign and play. Frankly I've shifted some of my approach to sign some guys early. Partly because I don't have room, but also if I sign early and then get them to their second contract I'm more likely to have another 3 year "bridge" deal instead of them reaching max RFA dollars for their 2nd deal.
It is all up to the GMs how to manage this. But prospects get ratings for their NHL performance just like all players. Giving a playable rating to a player that has zero NHL experience makes no sense to me.
What problem are we trying to solve here? Why take a part of the GM decision making out of the game?
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