Tyrant Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I was just on TSN's site, and they are getting ready for UFA day. Then I read "... over 300 unrestricted free agents will hit the market..." Isn't that almost half of all the players in the NHL? Just seems crazy and bizarre that half the NHL are looking for new teams. In my view, I see that as a problem. Sure it's great for the players, but trying to manage a team in that environment would be tough. I know UFA age has gradually decreased over the past few CBA's, but I think it's better, from a stability standpoint, if the UFA age was raised to back where it was, at 31 years. I just don't think it's right that a rookie can sign his 3 yr entry deal, sign another lengthy contract, and just when he's in his prime, goes to the highest bidder. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Nope. The young UFA's are UFA's because their teams decided not to keep them. 300 UFA's, doesn't necessarily mean that they are attractive players. Pretty weak year in terms of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 It should be lowered so that we could sign Weber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 300 FAs include AHLers and NHLers, don't forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 They're are over 1000 players in the league... Secondly, its fine the way it is, 3 years is a good term, good length for developing, or in most cases, if it doesn't work out, cut your ties and let the player walk. Another reason, if the player has 3 years to get used to the City/Organization to see if he likes it and wants to sign a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 They're are over 1000 players in the league... Secondly, its fine the way it is, 3 years is a good term, good length for developing, or in most cases, if it doesn't work out, cut your ties and let the player walk. Another reason, if the player has 3 years to get used to the City/Organization to see if he likes it and wants to sign a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 UFAs aren't just NHLers who played last year. They're also AHLers and other guys who haven't played in a few years, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDLER.IS.BEAST Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 26(27?) already feels long enough, plus most players enter their prime around that age so it makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Kids get drafted at 18, so that's 3 x 3 year contracts. If you play until 36 that's half your career. GM's may hate it, but I think it's just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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