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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
What's up with Shinkaruk's contract? I read that he has one of those rare 4 year ELC. How was this possible? Why don't more teams do it, as it appears to give them more flexibility?
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Its based on being a late birthday when drafted. Basically just allows a team to hold off on the ELC started for 2 years - same as the early birthday picks - but the late birthday guy can spend age 20 in the AHL.
Early Birthday
Drafted at 17/18
18 year old season - Draft + 1 - Junior - ELC shifts forward
19 year old season - Draft + 2 - junior - ELC shifts forward
Late Birthday
Drafted at 18
19 year old season - Draft + 1 - Junior - ELC Shifts forward
20 year old season - Draft + 2 - Junior/AHL - ELC Shifts forward