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Originally Posted by transplant99
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.
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It is a loophole because it's a lot easier for a college player to wait that 4 years than it is for a junior player.
Why? Because he can just stay right where he is and get his degree.
For a junior player to wait the 4 years, they'd have to leave the bloody continent to still play competitive hockey and develop.
The rule might not be different, but the circumstances most certainly are.