Hockey players don't "put themselves into the draft."
by rick (2019-01-10 20:24:54)

In reply to: I get that but the NCAA is very strict about student-athlete  posted by Gabby


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.