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Originally Posted by RM14
There should be an NCAA "Qualifying Offer". If a team does not offer a kid a contract, they simply become a free agent. But if they are offered an entry level contract, that player should not have the option to refuse.
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Or instead of making the deadline to sign a college player in August, make it for December 31st. That way if they don't sign and want to go UFA, they will be ineligible to play in the NHL that season. They would have to play in Europe or the minors until the next season. Might not be a deal breaker for some of them as many would likely start in the minors anyway, but they would also risk lowering their value if they don't perform well.