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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Is it really a loop hole? A junior player could not sign, re-enter the draft, and not re-sign again and become a free agent. Same 4 year time table.
The difference perhaps is a college player has more reason to complete their 4 years and become a free agent.
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Has a Jr player ever done it?
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
The rules have been changed so that European players can do the same thing.
Spend 4 years in Europe after being drafted and the team loses draft rights and they become free agents
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Interesting. I'm not sure if those leagues have max contracts, but a quick google indicates you'd be unlikely to exceed $500k USD (except maybe KHL)...