Poltapov update 2026

[Taro T]

3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

27, sorry that is correct. It is because there is no transfer agreement with the NHL. Russian prospects rights are held until they achieve UFA status as outlined in the CBA, which is 27 for most players.

Danke.

For some reason tend to want to think UFA still starts at 28, not 27.  It's been 27 for a LONG time.  D'oh!!!

[shrader]

7 minutes ago, Taro T said:

 

Puckpedia has him listed as eligible for UFA in 2030.  So, he'd still be 27.  Had expected if he never signs with the Sabres that he'd be eligible for UFA status in the summer of '31.  Not sure exactly what the source of that discrepancy is; but expecting that Puckpedia is correct.

I know it's a remnant of old CBAs, but it's always hilarious to see Artem Kryokov at age 44 still listed as Sabres property on Puckpedia.  He still might make it.

[Eleven]

1 hour ago, Taro T said:

Danke.

 

You mean spasibo.