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Originally Posted by Tilley
Correct me if I am wrong, but there is not an OV that requires an ECHL player to be signed. Once signed, depending on the OV, the player would have to be on the CPHL roster.
For example, when McDavid was drafted, the GM waited 2 years until his ECHL contract ran out even though McDavid was rated after his first year.
My suggestion would be to not sign Bedard until you have to (2 years) so that you will have him on a 1.35 mil contract for 3 years. This seems to be the way that most GMs with prospects that make the NHL directly after being drafted navigate the scenario.
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Correct.
Though if Bedard has a good rookie season and has a good rating, why not sign him right away? Yes he gets to a bigger deal faster, but you get another year of service out of him.
But the decision is up to the GM. There is no obligation to sign the player except when his ECHL contract has expired.