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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Because it is a pretty specific provision in the CBA. Basically
1. you have to get him to come to your training camp
2. you have to sign him before releasing him from training camp
It is a pretty narrow window, an ELC is a 3 year commitment to the player, the player will count towards reserve list and 50 contract limit.
Teams aren't even sure if they will sign late round picks. So to use this provision, you need a high degree of confidence there is a NHLer there.
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Plus, they can't play in the AHL until they're 20, right? Or does that only apply to drafted players?