Captain Ron
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This is the first I have heard of this. If true it may keep teams from drafting college players. Also some interesting info on minor league players.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2005-07-24-question-answer-cba_x.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2005-07-24-question-answer-cba_x.htm
Q: Any under-reported twists to the CBA?
A: Yes, if a drafted player stays in college until his class graduates, he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Aug. 15 of that year. This could make more players stay in college. Also, players making more than $75,000 in the minors have to clear waivers to come to the NHL. That, in effect, acts like a minor league cap because players won't want to have a salary that prevents them from moving easily to the big leagues.