Sorry should clarify. I think he needed 18 games left to be eligible. Requirement is played 27 games last season (which is actually this season) or 54 games in last 2 seasons.
Don't think LE is going to Utica. As far as I'm aware, it would mean LE would get more real $$$ as it would not be subject to Escrow. Don't think Aquilini wants to lose more $$ than necessary.