If you could peek into Marc Bergevin’s calendar, there would probably be several dates circled in red as milestones during the off-season. As the Montreal Canadiens’ general manager begins constructing the team for next season and beyond, here is a quick summary of the dates he will be planning around.
June 1: Last day to sign 2015 Draft selections playing in the CHL
The NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement has set different timelines for when you have to sign a draft pick by before they become eligible for unrestricted free agency.
In the case of players who play in the Canadian junior system, that timeline is two years after they’re drafted, therefore the players affected are those from the 2015 draft year.