devilsblood
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Bit of a skewed stat given that most of the bigger prospects who go college, stay 2 years or less.Most college players sign with the team that drafted them or whoever holds their rights.
Most guys that stay 4 years really won't be given much attention from around the league.
Also consider that teams, like the Dev's with Wood and Santini, will make a push to bring guys in before they reach that UFA season.
(the reverse was in effect with Butcher, who wanted to leave after his Jr season, Colorado passed at that time, and thus burned the bridge) So it's def a thing that GM's give credence to. And I think it will be in play here as well. Shero will bring Walsh in before he get's to that UFA option.
Walsh's comments on the matter should ease any concern really.