Guys, anyone know the deal here, I have read a number of versions and I'm still confused. I have read that since the first year of his ELC contract already gets 'burned' this year, the 9 (or10) game thing that usually applies to players coming out of juniors doesn't apply here, the first year is already burned, period. I know we cant send him to the AHL since he is only 18, but I'm thinking that we can keep his as long as we like, or send him back to juniors at any point, no? I'm not sure where any 9 or 10 game "deadline" applies here, does anyone have any insight about this? Why couldn't we send him back halfway through the season if needed? (although that's not a good move developmentally, I think we can do it contractually, no?)
He can go back down anytime during the season after 10 games. The only thong I couldn't find is if that happens if he can come back here during the season or if he's stuck in juniors the rest of the year. This kid is going nowhere. Even AV is calling him "The Duke". LOL
