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2010
Feb. 12 (3pm, Eastern) - Feb. 28 (Midnight, Eastern): Olympic trade freeze
Feb. 15 - Feb. 28: Olympic break
Mar. 3: NHL trade deadline (3pm, Eastern)
Apr. 11: Last day of regular season
Apr. 14: Start date of Stanley Cup playoffs
June 25 - 26: NHL entry draft in Los Angeles
Last edited by Wolvie; February 2nd, 2010 at 10:19 PM.
NHL 2009-2010 SALARY CAP: $56.8 million
This is may be a hard cap. See this link for an explanation of hard vs. soft salary caps: Bob McKenzie (TSN.ca)
Originally Posted by No One, quoting the NHL 2005 CBA
(d) (i) In the event that an 18 year old or 19 year old Player signs an SPC with a Club but does not play at least ten (10) NHL Games in the first season under that SPC, the term of his SPC and his number of years in the Entry level System shall be extended for a period of one (1) year, except that this automatic extension will not apply to a Player who is 19 according to Section 9.2 by virtue of turning 20 between September 16 and December 31 in the year in which he first signs an SPC. Unless a Player and Club expressly agree to the contrary, in the event a Player's SPC is extended an additional year in accordance with this subsection, all terms of the SPC, with the exception of Signing Bonuses, but including Paragraph 1 Salary, games played bonuses and Exhibit 5 bonuses, shall be extended; provided, however, that the Player's Paragraph 1 Salary shall be extended in all circumstances.
ARBITRATION QUALIFICATIONS, below
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Originally Posted by No One, quoting the NHL 2005 CBA
(a) A Player is eligible for salary arbitration if the Player meets the qualifications set forth in the following chart and in Section 12.1(b) below:
First standard player contract signing age / Years required to be eligible
18-20 / 4 years professional experience
21 / 3 years professional experience
22-23 / 2 years professional experience
24 and older / 1 year professional experience
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OFFER COMPENSATION
$994,433 or below None
Over $994,433 - $1,506,716 Third-round choice
Over $1,506,716 - $3,013,434 Second-round choice
Over $3,013,434 - $4,520,150 First-round and third-round choice
Over $4,520,150 - $6,026,867 First-round, second-round and third-round choice
Over $6,026,867 - $7,533,584 Two first-round choices, one second- and one third-round choice
Over $7,533,584 - Four first-round choices
CHANCES OF A FIRST ROUND PICK "MAKING IT" IN THE NHL, below
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Originally Posted by David A. Rainer, Esq. (a.k.a DeathFromAbove)
A 1st round pick has a 92.8% (397/428) chance of making it to the NHL.
But that is just playing, at minimum, 1 game. The rest of it breaks down as follows:
0 games: 7.2%
At least 1 game: 92.8%
At least 100 games: 75.0%
At least 200 games: 68.7%
At least 300 games: 62.9%
At least 400 games: 57.9%
At least 500 games: 53.3%
At least 600 games: 46.0%
At least 700 games: 36.2%
At least 800 games: 29.0%
At least 900 games: 20.1%
At least 1000+ games: 16.1%
Players selected in the top 3 and playing more than 500 games: 91.2%
Players selected in the top 5 and playing more than 500 games: 86.3%
Players selected in the top 10 and playing more than 500 games: 74.2%
Players selected 1-3 and playing more than 500 games: 91.2%
Players selected 4-5 and playing more than 500 games: 78.9%
Players selected 6-10 and playing more than 500 games: 62.1%
Originally Posted by TSN.ca, based on information provided by the NHL
How is a trade officially made?
After two clubs have come to an agreement on a trade, the clubs must advise the league office, either by telephone or by FAX, of the terms of the trade. The league office then schedules a conference call with the two teams to review the transaction and give final approval for the deal. Prior to the trade call, the league office will ensure that the team has the appropriate salary cap space to make the deal; if draft choices are involved, that the club has the available choices; and that the team has available space on its reserve list to add the player(s). It should be noted that the 23-man roster restriction is no longer in force from Feb. 26 on.
On the trade call, the league will a) review the terms of the player contracts and ensure that teams are aware of their respective obligations to the player (s) involved; b) ensure that, should a player have a no-trade clause, that the player has waived that right; and c) ensure that any conditions to consummation of the transaction have been clearly defined and agreed upon. The trade becomes official after the trade call has taken place.
What if a player involved in a transaction has a "no-trade" clause?
No-trade clauses can vary from player to player. For example, a player may have a list of teams that he has agreed to be traded to. The league requires written documentation from the player that he has waived his no-trade clause. If applicable, the documentation must also stipulate which teams the player has agreed it is permissible for him to be traded to.
Can a trade take place after the 3pm et/Noon pt deadline?
Trade calls may take place after the 3pm et/Noon pt deadline but the league must have been advised of any and all transactions, including the specific details, prior to 3pm et/Noon pt. It is not unusual that a number of trades are agreed to between the clubs just before 3pm et/Noon pt. However, due to the volume of trades occurring just prior to the deadline, the league may not be able to conduct the actual trade call until after 3pm et/Noon pt. There are five league officials that conduct trade calls and calls may last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the complexity of the deal.
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