In my opinion, this isn't a loophole, and it didn't need to be addressed. However, too many highly-rated prospects are choosing UFA status now, and I think it is starting to be a problem.
Maybe the answer is that the "Russian Factor" will start being applied as the "NCAA Factor", and teams will discourage their drafted prospects from choosing the NCAA route.
I don't think it really needs to be addressed yet, but I do think the numbers are indeed up with the number of players that are choosing this avenue. It seems more high-profile players are in the last couple of years anyways. I thought it was more a 'blip' than a 'thing' - now I am not so sure.
|