fs1 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Saw this on ESPN.COM today in an article under NHL, about sources telling about key dates in the new agreement. It states that the first important date is July 23rd which begins a 6 day window for clubs to initiate buyouts of contracts,but then states that begining that day STARTS A 5 DAY WINDOW TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN 2003 DRAFT PICKS,IT STATES THAT IF A TEAM FAILS TO COME TO CONTRACT TERMS WITH ANY OF ITS 2003 DRAFT PICKS DURING THOSE 5 DAYS, THOSE DRAFTEES BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR SELECTION IN THE 2005 DRAFT JULY 30TH. IT STATES THAT 2003 DRAFTEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO ENTRY LEVEL RULES USED IN THE PREVIOUS CBA WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE 24 PERCENT ROLLBACK I think this applies to Smaby and Porter both 2003 draftees,which would then make you assume that for sure Smaby would be signed and more than likely Porter also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spfreak Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Unless things have changed greatly, those rules do not apply to the college kids who were drafted. They can wait until after their senior year to sign if they so choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwade Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Unless things have changed greatly, those rules do not apply to the college kids who were drafted. They can wait until after their senior year to sign if they so choose. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is regarding pay limitations not holding on to rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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