For what it's worth I fired off an Email to the guys behind
http://www.generalfanager.com/ I linked back to this thread and asked them what they thought. Here is the reply.
Quote:
The statement in the thread stating that the Flames do not need to submit a bona fide offer to retain his rights is accurate. They retain his rights until August 15th following his graduation, without a bona fide offer. On August 16th, he becomes a UFA.
However, retaining his rights and being eligible for a compensatory pick are separate items. They can retain his rights through August 15th, but they are not eligible for a compensatory pick unless they offer him a bona fide offer before he becomes a UFA.
This is my understanding of the rule. I'll be sending this along to a couple of our sources to confirm, will let you know once I get confirmation but pretty confident in the above.
Thanks,
Tom
generalfanager.com
|