European Prospects not always signing

howeandhowe · 09-26-2014, 07:45 PM

I'm finding that it's best not to draft Europeans. They tend to wait until their mid 20s to sign contracts with my NHL club.

AaronV · 09-26-2014, 10:13 PM

This is true in alot of cases, some will come over and play in the OHL or such but alot stay at home and develop for a few years. Doesnt mean you shouldnt draft them just dont count on them immediately.

Anton · 09-27-2014, 11:01 AM

I like that it's not always a sure thing that the European players will sign or sign right away, but the number seems a little bit high.

stephen · 10-19-2014, 12:20 AM

I've noticed this as well, and also that a very high number of top players are European. Russians are the main problem as they join league you cant sign from and the Finnish players never want to move to north America.

I also find they are useless in trying to make trades as well.

Very annoying.

dave1927p · 10-19-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Anton

I like that it's not always a sure thing that the European players will sign or sign right away, but the number seems a little bit high.

It's more accurate for Russians or players in the KHL but I agree it's not quite right for sweds, fins and other Europeans.

09-26-2014, 07:45 PM	#1
howeandhowe Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 36	European Prospects not always signing I'm finding that it's best not to draft Europeans. They tend to wait until their mid 20s to sign contracts with my NHL club.

10-19-2014, 12:20 AM	#4
stephen Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 38	I've noticed this as well, and also that a very high number of top players are European. Russians are the main problem as they join league you cant sign from and the Finnish players never want to move to north America. I also find they are useless in trying to make trades as well. Very annoying. __________________ Forum Member: On the box it says full release, but inside it's definitely beta. Me: Beta? this game is so fubar its in zappa

09-26-2014, 10:13 PM	#2
AaronV Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 25	This is true in alot of cases, some will come over and play in the OHL or such but alot stay at home and develop for a few years. Doesnt mean you shouldnt draft them just dont count on them immediately.

09-27-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
Anton Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 132	I like that it's not always a sure thing that the European players will sign or sign right away, but the number seems a little bit high.