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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Does he have to sign somewhere by Dec 1 to play this season? Or is that clause only for specific reasons.
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That's only for RFAs. I believe UFAs can sign any time up to the trade deadline and still be eligible to play in the playoffs. If he were to play any games in a European pro league, he would need to clear waivers before he could join an NHL team, but if he doesn't play anywhere else, there are no other conditions.
When Cujo signed with the Flames, he had played in the Spengler Cup to get into game shape, then was signed in mid-January.