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Signing an MOU or any sort of binding deal other then an actual NHL contract would be deemed Circumvention by the NHL.
Yeah, not surprised. That was just a thought. Certainly verbal agreements are made before trades. That is obvious when a player is traded and almost immediately signs an extension. It couldn't be immediate in this case unless it didn't happen until Jan 1. The acquiring team would be pretty upset if the player reneged. I don't recall ever hearing of that happening. I can't say if waiting 5 months would lead to a change of heart.