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sureLoss · 06-01-2015, 02:56 PM

You don't give ELCs to players that you don't think will have a chance to make the NHL during the life of that ELC.

Otherwise you start flirting with the 50 contract limit quickly which may handcuff you in trades and signing free agents.

06-01-2015, 02:56 PM	#57
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	You don't give ELCs to players that you don't think will have a chance to make the NHL during the life of that ELC. Otherwise you start flirting with the 50 contract limit quickly which may handcuff you in trades and signing free agents.