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Originally Posted by sureLoss
^ The correct CBA reference for Fox leaving college early is section 8.6 c (ii) as Fox was drafted at 18 and became a college player before the first June 1 following his selection:
http://www.nhl.com/nhl/en/v3/ext/CBA...A_2013_CBA.pdf
so essentially if he leaves college early Flames will hold his rights until the later of June 1st, 2020 or 30 days after he stops being a college student. The caveat being that if he leaves school early in his 4th year after January 1st then the team will still retain his rights until August 15, 2020. |
It still sounds from that rule that the 30 day loophole only is an option if he quits school during the 4th college year. Leaving college after the 2nd or 3rd year does not allow for the 30 day rule. If that is the case I think we are fine as we will have post 2nd college year and post 3rd year to get him signed. I doubt with that skill he remains in college the full four years if he keeps up with his current trajectory.
"and the Player: (1) is in his fourth year of college and has commenced his fourth year of NCAA eligibility, or (2) is in his fourth year of college and is scheduled to graduate from college at the end of his fourth year, then in the
circumstances described in (1) or (2), the Club shall retain the exclusive
right of negotiation for such Player's services through and including the
August 15 following the date on which he ceases to be a bona fide college
student."