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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Any UFA player that played in a European pro league after the start of the NHL regular season would have to clear waivers before signing a NHL contract.
Matt O'Connor is in the same boat as Gillies, playing for a national title on April 9th and maybe 11th. O'Connor as an UFA would be ineligible for playoffs.
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However, there is a chance that this situation gives the Flames an extra chance on the O'Connor front.
The expectation was that, due to making the frozen four, his window of getting into an NHL game this year was all but closed.
But if BU loses the semi-final on the 9th, Calgary could offer him a chance to dress in the Wpg game (as backup obviously).
The advantage that Edmonton and Buffalo had was the chance (depending on when his season ends) to get an NHL game in.
Now, the Flames can make him the same offer. And seriously, who wouldn't choose the Flames over those two?
Also, the same opportunity could be available to Gillies if Providence loses their semi-final game.
So as all Flames fans know and understand, this guarantees that BU and Providence will advance to the final.