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Originally Posted by blankall
Would be shocking if a #1 overall bolts as a post-NCAA UFA. Would hopefully finally lead the NHL to finally close that loophole. This is only going to be a bigger problem as hockey progresses in the USA and more players opt to take part in college athletics.
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There is just no such thing as an NCAA 'loophole".
Any player drafted in NA as an 18 YO need only not sign a contract for the next 4 NHL seasons and they too become UFA's on Aug. 15 on that 4th year.
Not sure why this is so misunderstood but it has a life of its own it seems.