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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
So with that logic in mind really the only scenario where it made sense for Fox to sign early was if he was signed after year 1 or 2.
If Fox signed after:
Year 1: 3 year ELC - 19 Years Old - RFA by 20/21
Year 2: 3 year ELC - 20 Years Old - RFA by 21/22
Year 3: 3 year ELC - 21 Years Old - RFA by 22/23
Year 4: 2 year ELC - 22 Years Old - RFA by 22/23 - Gets to pick his own team.
So it doesn't matter if he signs this offseason, or signs next offseason, he goes to RFA the same year but with the added benefit of picking his own team if he waits to sign next offseason.
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If the primary goal is to get to RFA faster, then it would make more sense to sign with the Canes as they are the only team (barring a his rights being traded) that can burn a year of his ELC before Fox becomes UFA.
Assuming the Canes are willing to burn a year off his ELC , Fox can become an RFA in 21/22. If he waits until he is UFA he will be RFA by 22/23.
Essentially the choice for Fox is trading his choice of team and finishing his degree for a year of secondary contract. Given some of the second contracts elite players coming off ELCs are now signing, that could be significant $.
Of course salary arbitration rights is also a factor too, but if the Canes really don't want to lose him they could ensure that he gets them as well.