New CBA Provision Regarding CHL-AHL Eligibility Rules

[Taro T]

10 minutes ago, French Collection said:

Wow, that is better than Bryson’s job.

Well, other than the fact that the EBUG isn't going to get anywhere near $1MM, sure.

[French Collection]

Just now, Taro T said:

Well, other than the fact that the EBUG isn't going to get anywhere near $1MM, sure.

However, he will never have to buy a round with the other guys knowing his salary, lol.

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9 hours ago, Taro T said:

 

2nd - the emergency goalie will be a player that never made the NHL and has at most 3 years professional experience.  He also must be available for all home AND away games.  So, look for the EG to be someone working for the team in some sort of capacity that it makes sense for them to be travelling with the team to perform their day job.

Does it say anything about them getting practice time? I wonder if some of those late round lottery ticket draft picks that didn’t work out could stay around and try to earn a job that way. 

[Taro T]

15 minutes ago, shrader said:

Does it say anything about them getting practice time? I wonder if some of those late round lottery ticket draft picks that didn’t work out could stay around and try to earn a job that way. 

Nope.  Just that they can't have played in the NHL and can't have played more than 80 pro games and none within the past 3 seasons.  No stipulations about him practicing with the team at all.

These guys are literally beer league players that need to be available for every game.  So, most likely its throwing a bone to every team's Ryan Vinz as he now gets to travel to all the away games.

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2 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Nope.  Just that they can't have played in the NHL and can't have played more than 80 pro games and none within the past 3 seasons.  No stipulations about him practicing with the team at all.

These guys are literally beer league players that need to be available for every game.  So, most likely its throwing a bone to every team's Ryan Vinz as he now gets to travel to all the away games.

None in the last three years definitely kills my thought. I mean, maybe 3 years after those guys have flamed out they can go this route, but they’re definitely not earning a job after that. 

[Weave]

9 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Nope.  Just that they can't have played in the NHL and can't have played more than 80 pro games and none within the past 3 seasons.  No stipulations about him practicing with the team at all.

These guys are literally beer league players that need to be available for every game.  So, most likely its throwing a bone to every team's Ryan Vinz as he now gets to travel to all the away games.

They would have to pay them well enough to be able to be free to work an NHL schedule.

[Taro T]

1 minute ago, Weave said:

They would have to pay them well enough to be able to be free to work an NHL schedule.

Which is why my personal expectation is that they'll be employees of the team and given some sort of role that makes sense for them to be travelling with their team.  The rule specifically states the EG doesn't have to be a team employee; but can't see how they make sure he's available for all home and away games if he isn't.

Stuff like equipment manager, pro scout, corporate ticket rep, some form of accountant, owner's kid, etc.

[xzy89c1]

On 7/15/2025 at 10:54 AM, Mango said:

Canadian kids don't have to take 5 years they can graduate in 4. It's super common, and basically the norm these days. American students have the same options with prep schools as well.

The USHL and CHL only exist in the way they do today because there wasn't enough college investment like other sports. And now that it seems there is some increased college investment people are clutching their pearls that the junior leagues might suffer.

I think there is an important place for juniors. But I think it's demoted.

The potential ceiling for development and conglomeration of skill is way higher at the NCAA than the NA junior leagues.

That doesn't mean I love everything about NCAA football and basketball. And frankly I don't think that's a concen for hockey (at the moment).

If the NCAA can get the best 18-24 year olds in the world playing together, working at real facilities, with professional full-time trainers before they are drafted and not living on shirty greyhound buses, playing in empty arenas then I am all for it.

 

 

 

USHL existed because Colleges dont want 18 year olds. They want kids to be more physically mature. Spend a year or two in USHL and then go to college. Now that they can play major junior in Canada, it will be interesting to see impact on other lesser junior leagues.

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1 hour ago, xzy89c1 said:

USHL existed because Colleges dont want 18 year olds. They want kids to be more physically mature. Spend a year or two in USHL and then go to college. Now that they can play major junior in Canada, it will be interesting to see impact on other lesser junior leagues.

So why are they playing there at 16 or 17?