# NHL Draft Rights Deadlines Explained | Calgary Flames News

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Podcast: [Calgary Flames News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-flames-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7528853)
Published: 2026-07-09T17:04:10+00:00
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## Resource

The NHL just rewrote the rules on draft rights, giving teams more time to sign players — but it’s a mess for teams like Calgary. Drafted at 18? You’ve got until June 1st, four years later — or 30 days after college. Older draftees? Three years or 30 days after college. Prospects like Littler, Hoskin, and Potter now have until August 2028, while 2025 draftees like Leander hit June 2029. Even 2026’s Iginla and Katolicky must sign by June 2030 if not in college. And Russian draftees? Their rights are frozen indefinitely — no deadline, no pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb9f11f1610865c3

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