gopens67 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 whats going to happen to players who were in their last year of draft eligibility? Are they getting screwed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 I'd assume they'd be tossed into the draft next year or they'd become free agents, which is what I believe generally happens anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 could you imagine the frenzy it would create if Crosby became a free agent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 There probably will be some kind of draft before September once they finally either hammer out the CBA or declare an impasse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 Obviously I'm no expert but couldn't they say something like, "Here are the terms for all new players. If there is a new CBA it will supercede these terms." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 It's not that simple. The CBA sets the rules for age, draft eligibility, and all other important factors that go into the draft itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 It's not that simple. The CBA sets the rules for age, draft eligibility, and all other important factors that go into the draft itself. I know that, just wondering if they could have an interim set of rules to allow the draft to proceed. SInce arbitration and rookie salary scale are part of the problem, it would be difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 I don't think they can do it without a CBA. Here's a link to the draft section of the past CBA. It is pretty specific about who can be drafted and all the rules surrounding it. http://www.nhlcbanews.com/cba/article8.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazee 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 The draft this year has been offically cancelled. As for the undrafted players I don't know but most likely will be able to play in Europe and the minors as free agents. Don't know about NHL if it comes back late next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gopens67 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 how often do players get drafted when they're 20? If so do you think they will allow players that are 21 from this years draft to be eligible next year? Im just curious, cause I know it would piss me off if I had a chance to get drafted, and suddenly i got hosed out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hitz14 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2005 i just heard on ESPN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
