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Originally Posted by gt4flames
no they don't. they don't count for the same reason why playoff points don't count to a players total career points or why playoff games played don't count towards a players 20 games played before they are eligible for the calder trophy. its not apart of the NHL season
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When counting games played for things like contract status, playoff games do count.
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"NHL Games" means Regular Season Games and Playoff Games.
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In the event that an 18 year old or 19 year old Player signs an SPC with a Club but does not play at least ten (10) NHL Games in the first season under that SPC, the term of his SPC and his number of years in the Entry Level System shall be extended for a period of one (1) year, except that this automatic extension will not apply to a Player who is 19 according to Section 9.2 by virtue of turning 20 between September 16 and December 31 in the year in which he first signs an SPC.
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