Thanks for the info!

I don't think the ultimate answer to this question will ever stop being disputed. Tuukka Rask's NMC turned into an NTC on July 1st of 2017, but he was still not a force-protect (even though the B's protected him anyway). So @alwaysnextyear, the debate on this answer will continue.

If it is in the final year of the NMC it does not need to be protected.
What is confusing Kayla?

I should have made it clear in the other post, it isn't expressivily NMC-> UFA.
It is any contract where the NMC is in the final year.

Oh I thought you meant just NMC -> UFA. My bad.

Yeah, I realized my wording was bad.
Should note: If it is a NMC in the final year going into a NTC or a M-NTC.
The player still may need to be protected if they have an expressive clause stating they must be protected.
I don't know if, or how many players have that.

So Backes is still a bit of a question mark on this then. His NMC ends this season and changes to a M-NTC, but where would I find out (for our game purposes) if he has a clause stating he must be protected in expansion?

I doubt he does. I don't think anyone does has that clause yet, but future contracts may have them.

Can non-playoff teams make trades as soon as the playoffs start, and count towards off-season limit?
Because in real life that would be allowed.

Alright then. I'll list Backes without the NMC for expansion purposes, and if anyone has an issue with me not protecting him they can let me know.

The BOG discussed this, but decided against it because we'd rather people put there time into thoroughly looking at all the playoff match-ups to ensure the best results.

For the purpose of expansion you use the clause from the previous season, so Backes does need to be protected in expansion.

So we don't follow the NHL way?

But since we've basically eliminated the NMC from our game, how can we need to follow them for upcoming expansion.
The example from my team would be Johnny Boychuk.
Currently has a NMC that turns into a M_NTC next year, so basically July 1st
So the question becomes, does he need auto protection in our game for expansion?
I think the answer is NO, but I don't make the in game rules.

I’m fine either way, i’m just looking for clarity on it.

I talked to Johnny Boychuk's agent, Gerry Johannson from The Sports Corporation, and he has confirmed with me that Johnny is willing to waive his current NMC for the purpose of being exposed in the upcoming expansion draft.

ok

Looking to move Nick Seeler for a forward that meets expansion exposure requirements.

I'm wanting to ramp it up and get deals done for Holden, Fantenberg, and Talbot. Send offers and let's get a deal done ASAP.

The Boychuk debate again????

Also, this has been brought up before but i don't think any decision was made (or at least i missed it). Can trades not involving Quebec be made between the SCF and expansion draft?

I don't believe so, only trades with Quebec

What? I was under the impression that we’d have chances to trade with other teams to better our expansion position.

idk, I am not the BOG.

I was under the impression that we can only make trades/deals with Quebec post playoffs.

the trade freeze is lifted at the end of playoff voting. Teams can make offseason trades with any team before the XD.

Maybe a dumb thought/question... But are we going to allow Kayla to sign all the good NCAA players or are we all waiting for Nico Sturm?