this is a CBA corner case i am not fully understanding
i was surprised to read Bruins, at this date, still had exclusive rights
and even more surprised about the "right to match"
Toporowski is 21, went undrafted,
played WHL as over-ager last season,
attended Bruins Camp this fall
and is on an AHL deal now with their affiliate
my understanding was that, re undrafted players with NHL ATO/PTO in off-season/camp(s)
that the NHL team's window to sign try-out player would expire when the player's season began
is that only re Junior players?
maybe different guidelines re players who sign as pro?
or just who sign in AHL?
thanks in advance