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UFA Wave 2 Discussion/Proposal
I'm seeking a more efficient and manageable method for these players, as the low contract values and unknowns make the tiebreakers impractical and time consuming.
The majority of these players will be bound for the minors, with some leftover NHL free agents included that may fill roster spots. UFA Budget will not be a factor. None of these signings will reach a salary that can't be fully buried. Think of these as tryouts and AHL signings that won't apply to your NHL cap unless they pass their tryouts.
Anyway, this is what I have come up with, and I want to make sure I've covered everything and this can work for our purposes before I set anything up.
1. GM's may submit unsigned and undrafted players from College/Domestic/International leagues. Players who were entered in our draft and appear on that list, are not eligible. (These players will be added to next season's draft class.)
2. GM's may put their name in for 5 players they would like to sign (this number could change depending on how many players make the final list).
3. The order for each selection will begin with the current waiver order (as modified by the 1st wave of free agency).
4. Selections will be made in a draft format by player. You may only select from among players you have listed your name for (targeted).
I will set up a sheet for a better illustration as soon as I get a chance. For now:
Let's say Colorado is at the top of the waiver order (I'm not, just for example).
I put my name in on 3 players.
I select "1st overall".
Player A: Colorado - Vegas - Minnesota
Player B: Colorado - Pittsburgh
Player C: Colorado
I can "draft" (sign), one of the players I am listed for.
I don't need to rush to select Player C, because I'm the only one listed for him.
I can choose from player A or B.
I select Player A.
Player A: Colorado (signed)
Player B: Colorado - Pittsburgh
Player C: Colorado
Player D: Pittsburgh - Montreal - Anaheim
Pittsburgh will be up before me. They might draft player B, or they might save him for later and select player D in the first round.
That would allow me to select player B in the 2nd round.
If Pittsburgh drafts player B, the only player left available for me in the 2nd round is player C.
This list will combine all of the remaining UFA's as well, but we will have set contract amounts for each round rather than bidding. The more desirable players selected early, will have a higher salary than those in later rounds. Most of these are players nobody wanted IRL and nobody wanted in game, or they are players that are desired but have proven nothing. The salaries will reflect that. I don't know how many rounds will be necessary, so I'm guesstimating 5 for now.
Round 1: $920,500
Round 2: $870,500
Round 3: $770,500
Round 4: $720,500
Round 5: $650,500
Players selected in the first 2 rounds may be signed for 1 or 2 years. All other players will be a 1 year contract.