EDR transfers again?

[Colby]

I think we need to be careful that teams can now target players to sign and add to their EDR under this condition and essentially replace traded late round draft picks at no cost. 

Again, the EDR is the Entry Draft Roster - it was implemented with the sole purpose of preserving the value of our Entry Draft, not increasing a teams ability to protect all prospects.  There was a push to allow a one-time move a specific subset of players to the EDR that don't meet the defined criteria, and we allowed it.  Now there is a push to make a 2nd concession.  While I won't stand in the way if others on the RC are in agreement, I wanted to reiterate that this is not the purpose, and is somewhat unfair for teams that have retained or acquired late round picks.

I completely agree as it will render their picks useless if they go after EDR eligible players.  However, I can't disagree with the idea of picking up guys from your system that you missed out on because of a previous GM.  It would be fair to place a limit to the amount of players that can be transferred.  I propose the greater of 5 and one's current EDR count.

[mjmezzetti]

I completely agree as it will render their picks useless if they go after EDR eligible players.  However, I can't disagree with the idea of picking up guys from your system that you missed out on because of a previous GM.  It would be fair to place a limit to the amount of players that can be transferred.  I propose the greater of 5 and one's current EDR count.

I don't think a maximum is necessary.  It should be the gm's choice to retain who he wants in EDR.  Over time there will be decisions to make regardless, as it's unlikely a team's EDR clear out every season.