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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
I seem to recall hearing when Jeff Carter was traded to LA that when a player is traded prior to their NMC/NTC beginning the acquiring club has the choice of honoring the clause. This is why Jeff Carter no longer has a NTC, this would fit for Myers too as his NMC/NTC was not slated to start until the 2016-17 season.
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I believe it was because Carter was acquired prior to the NMC becoming effective and therefore was Columbus' option.
Only applies to players whose NMC haven't taken effect because they aren't old enough to be eligible for one.