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Originally Posted by STL fan in IA
Tarasenko isn't signed yet but even if he remains unsigned 2 years after his draft, Russians don't re-enter the draft like the other Euro draftees do since there is no transfer agreement in place with the Russian Federation. Until/unless they come to a transfer agreement, the NHL has determined that as far as the NHL rights for these players go, teams hold the rights of players drafted out of Russia in perpetuity.
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That makes sense. Thanks.
I think it might be a good year to not sign if you're a high end prospect due to the major cap increase expected as a result of the new TV deal.