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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Why is there such a thing as RFA status then? Why did the league and the PA bargain over it? For that matter, why have ELCs? If a rookie is as good as a 6 year vet, why not pay them that way?
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Originally Posted by Jacks
Different situration. When McJesus is ready to sign his next contract he will be offer sheet eligible and 29 teams will be happy to give up 4 x 1sts as compensation. If the grease don't sign him to a huge contract he can sign an offer sheet for 10M x 4 years, or whatever gets him to UFA status. Gaudreau doesn't have that leverage.
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RFA status is linked to the draft to control entry of top talent into the league at 18 (think way back to when the Habs had virtual dibs on all top Quebec talent). I know Johnny doesnīt have the rights and leverage McSqueezie would have but his trump card is always to sit out. Now, that benefits absolutely no one, a lose-lose situation. I donīt think we should give him 8 but we all want Johnny around for a long time and for that to happen you have to ensure a good relationship long-term. Hopefully we find a happy medium but you have to pay top talent market value or they go elsewhere.