RFA player can sign after Dec 1

fderfder8 · 03-02-2025, 08:03 PM

I had a player who was an unsigned RFA by Nashville in my game, and he was traded to Edmonton well after the December 1st deadline for signing RFAs (in February), where he was instantly signed by Edmonton.

Seems like a bug, it should be that NHL RFA's cannot sign and play in the NHL if they have not done so before December 1st.

The photos below show the RFA in October (still unsigned and tied to NSH) and when he was traded to and signed by Edmonton.

JeffR · 03-03-2025, 05:21 AM

Yeah, that's mainly a limitation caused by the way the game describes an RFA internally; it's difficult to put a date restriction on signing them that won't also affect drafted but unsigned players. But I have an idea that might work for both, though; no guarantees, but I'll see if it's workable.

03-02-2025, 08:03 PM	#1
fderfder8 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 3	RFA player can sign after Dec 1 I had a player who was an unsigned RFA by Nashville in my game, and he was traded to Edmonton well after the December 1st deadline for signing RFAs (in February), where he was instantly signed by Edmonton. Seems like a bug, it should be that NHL RFA's cannot sign and play in the NHL if they have not done so before December 1st. The photos below show the RFA in October (still unsigned and tied to NSH) and when he was traded to and signed by Edmonton. Attached Images

03-03-2025, 05:21 AM	#2
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,244	Yeah, that's mainly a limitation caused by the way the game describes an RFA internally; it's difficult to put a date restriction on signing them that won't also affect drafted but unsigned players. But I have an idea that might work for both, though; no guarantees, but I'll see if it's workable.