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Originally Posted by druetetective
Whats with all this talk of a 2nd round pick?
A team only receives that compensation if the player REFUSES to sign with said team ala Kevin Hayes.
Don't feel like searching through the CBA but this is from a draft FAQ on hfboards-What are the exceptions to the '30 players per round' rule?
The league will award a compensatory pick to a team that made a bona fide offer to a former first-round selection, but was unable to sign them to an NHL entry-level deal. The team is compensated with a second-round pick for an upcoming draft in the exact same selecting position as when the player was originally drafted. For example, if a club drafts a player fifth overall, but is unable to sign that player despite making a bona fide contract offer, then the club will be awarded the fifth pick in the second round of a subsequent NHL Draft.[/CODE]
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While this is true, a bona fide offer is usually league base salary with no signing bonuses or performance bonuses. Pretty much a slap in the face for a former first round pick.
If that is all the Flames are offering Jankowski, he will likely refuse to sign and try his luck with another organization that may pay him more or the same but will perhaps in his mind have an easier path to the NHL.
And yes another organization will likely take a chance on him, if all it costs is money and won't cost a draft pick or a prospect in trade.