That is one rule I'd like to see the NHL change...the current team should be able to offer the 8th year even once free agency starts.
It's good for the current team as they still have the final advantage, but also good for the player as it truly lets them see what is on the market.
It made sense when there was the courting period to have it not extend into free agency but with the courting period gone you're asking the player to make a choice and actually hurts the current team potentially.
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