You see it happening already with players skipping bowl games when they are entering their draft year. It sucks but it's probably not surprising it comes to this.
Wonder if schools can re-allocate a scholarship when this happens mid way through the season?
One thing I like about the NHL is how the draft is conducted and the rules around it. I wish the NFL and NBA would do the same although a lot probably has to do with timing of the seasons (pro vs. amateur).
NHL has a draft year (age) where everyone is eligible. NFL/NBA you have to declare and IIRC once you do that you cannot return to college. NHL, players can return to junior if they do not make the team. College players cannot do so, once they leave college and sign a contract they lose their eligibility.
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