I get that but the NCAA is very strict about student-athlete
by Gabby (2019-01-10 20:06:07)

In reply to: The NCAA has nothing to do with draft eligibility.  posted by Jwill77

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rules. Football players can't put themselves into the draft after year three and see where they land. Then come back to school if they wish. It appears the Hockey student-athletes can do so and stay eligible. Isn't that what cost Braxston Banks his eligibility?



Hockey players don't "put themselves into the draft."
by rick  (2019-01-10 20:24:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

They become eligible when they are old enough.
And when they did do so electively, it cost eligibility.
by Mr Wednesday  (2019-01-10 23:33:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The NHL has changed their rules, so it's no longer an affirmative decision that players can make at 17, but there was a time when it did happen.

Not to mention the whole Major Junior penalty, which really has no analog in any other sport.