European draft picks

[aspin]

So what are you the exact rules now as far as signing or losing them? are previous draft picks grandfathered? Is the new CBA posted anywhere yet?

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[fan mao rong]

I saw it , I think , on USAtoday, in one of Kevin Allen's reviews , that Europeans drafted before this most recent draft will have their rights retained for 4 additional seasons. Those Europeans drafted in the most recent draft will be treated the same as North American prospects. Same with subsequent drafts. Also players who stay in college 4 years will become unrestriced Free Agents under the entry level restrictions.

 

[bossy22]

and any European drafted in'02 or early must sign by June 1, 2006 or the team loses rights to that draftee.

2003 - Must sign by June 1, 2007
2004 - Must sign by June 1, 2008
2005 - Treated same way as NA draft picks. 2 years to sign or go back in draft