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Originally Posted by Beatle17
Not sure but both Matthew Lombardi and Jarrett Stoll reentered the draft one time. Just saying that it is an option open to all players no matter where they play. If the NCAA guys want to play 4 years in college and choose where to play is an option. Why they decide to stay 4 years for this option is there own personal choice to give up a few million dollars up front, because even when they sign as college free agents they still get rookie contracts.
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College players taking advantage of the loophole I have no problem with since they are completely following the rules.
But I do think that it's a loophole that the NHL should look into addressing so this doesn't continue to happen for players that become blue chip prospects in college, and as a result want to dictate wherever they go once they are done school. The teams should have the opportunity to at least retain their rights for one year post declaration of turning pro. If they do not sign, then they should reenter the draft so then a top pick team has the opportunity to pick and sign them.
I don't believe that NCAA players that were drafted before/while in school should be UFAs right out of school unless they are of older age.