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Originally Posted by jg13
I'm confused instead of taking a prospect like Kulak or Shinkaruk they select an unsigned Derek Engelland who they could have signed on July 1st anyways?
It still is possible that he doesn't work out a deal with them by July 1st and resigns with the flames.. correct?
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I believe they have early negotiating rights with UFA players so any UFA taken in this draft is not so much "drafted" as they are "signed." They would do this right now rather than wait until July 1 because on July 1 they have 30 other teams to compete with.
EDIT: According to Sureloss above me, no UFA players were signed. So then, yes, he could bolt on July 1.