Thread: Draft Issue?
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Old 03-17-2018, 01:22 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by BKL View Post
So instead of drafting them, could I just call them up from the AHL to my NHL team? In other words, is there any sense in using a draft pick for a player already in my AHL minor team?

Also, what happens if he’s drafted by another different NHL team? Would he be removed from his current AHL team to whom he’s contracted and now be assigned to the new drafting teams AHL minor team?

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No, you're confusing AHL contracts with NHL contracts. An AHL contract is someone who is just contracted to that given team. The NHL team can't call the player up unless they've signed them to an NHL deal. Think Patrice Cormier or Brian Gionta this year.

I'm not 100% sure how it works in Fictional Game, but I would assume that the rights reset when the contract does as well, enabling them to be a Free Agent again. Regardless, their NHL rights are not owned by you, therefore anyone could draft them if they are of age. If not, then they would be free to sign them.
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