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Originally Posted by sureLoss

The waiver rule states:



My understanding is that he wouldn't be considered a professional or former professional player with respect to the CBA because a professional season requires a certain number of NHL Regular Season and Playoff Games, minor league regular season and playoff games, and games played in any European professional league, while under a Standard Player Contract.

The rule is designed to prevent teams from hiding NHL players in Europe and then bringing them in at the deadline for playoffs. Not for new talent.

Think you are right:

For Players age 20 or older, Professional Games include NHL Games, all minor
league regular season and playoff games and any other professional games, including but not limited to, play in European leagues when Player is on Loan to such club, and while Player isparty to an SPC.