Heatley's NTC no longer valid in San Jose?

M_Christopher wrote:Yeah, so from what I could find out, Heatley's NMC is still intact.

The only time a player loses his NMC is if he is moved (waivers or trade) prior to his NMC or NTC kicking in and his new team decides against it.

M_Christopher wrote:Yeah, so from what I could find out, Heatley's NMC is still intact.

The only time a player loses his NMC is if he is moved (waivers or trade) prior to his NMC or NTC kicking in and his new team decides against it.

TheAvatar wrote:Well, it's not unthinkable that the Sharks could have made the deal conditionally; They would have told Heatley "we'll only do this deal if you agree to rip off the NTC from the contract"; essentially renegociating part of the agreement. I assume that Heatley would have accepted that since it's still beats having to play in Ottawa.

I'm not saying that's what happened but I think that could have happened.

shabbs wrote:

M_Christopher wrote:Yeah, so from what I could find out, Heatley's NMC is still intact.

The only time a player loses his NMC is if he is moved (waivers or trade) prior to his NMC or NTC kicking in and his new team decides against it.

So then let's call THN out on that one!

I'll send something their way... heh heh.

11.8 Individually Negotiated Limitations on Player Movement.

(a) The SPC of any Player who is a Group 3 Unrestricted Free Agent under Article 10.1(a) may contain a no-Trade or a no-move clause. SPCs containing a no-Trade or a no-move clause may be entered into prior to the time that the Player is a Group 3 Unrestricted Free Agent so long as the SPC containing the no-Trade or no-move clause extends through and does not become effective until the time that the Player qualifies for Group 3 Unrestricted Free Agency. If the Player is Traded or claimed on Waivers prior to the no-Trade or no-move clause taking effect, the clause does not bind the acquiring Club. An acquiring Club may agree to continue to be bound by the no-Trade or no-move clause, which agreement shall be evidenced in writing to the Player, Central Registry and the NHLPA, in accordance with Exhibit 3 hereof.

(b) A no-move clause may prevent the involuntary relocation of a Player, whether by Trade, Loan or Waiver claim. A no-move clause, however, may not restrict the Club's buy-out and termination rights as set forth in this Agreement. Prior to exercising its Ordinary Course Buy-Out rights pursuant to Paragraph 13 of the SPC hereof, the Club shall, in writing in accordance with the notice provisions in Exhibit 3 hereof, provide the Player with the option of electing to be placed on Waivers. The Player will have twenty-four (24) hours from the time he receives such notice to accept or reject that option at his sole discretion, and shall so inform the Club in writing, in accordance with the notice provisions in Exhibit 3 hereof, within such twenty-four (24) hour period. If the Player does not timely accept or reject that option, it will be deemed rejected.

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SensGirl11 wrote:Seriously though, he might have an okay year in SJ, but I think his days of Eliteness are almost over for him. We got out of it right on time. He did us a favour. Now we have a young stud in Michalek, 4 years his junior, and a possible come back kid in Cheechoo. Even if Cheechoo doesn't get back to his old self, I'm still happy with the trade.

Apparently he's on the 2nd PP unit in SJ too. Too funny.

SpezDispenser wrote:That doesn't make sense. Heatley waived his NTC to go to the Sharks, then when the Sharks accepted him, the full contract was also accepted - WITH the NMC. NMC don't go away like that, it's part of the initial contract.

EDIT: Also, I find THN to be sliding down a slippery slope of not really getting stuff correct lately, so that raises a slight concern as well. I'm curious though...someone sniff out the facts!

asq2 wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:Seriously though, he might have an okay year in SJ, but I think his days of Eliteness are almost over for him. We got out of it right on time. He did us a favour. Now we have a young stud in Michalek, 4 years his junior, and a possible come back kid in Cheechoo. Even if Cheechoo doesn't get back to his old self, I'm still happy with the trade.

Apparently he's on the 2nd PP unit in SJ too. Too funny.

He had a hattrick last night. That gives him 9 points on the season, one off Backstrom's scoring lead.

The Sens have only scored 7 goals so far.

He's still pretty dang elite.

asq2 wrote:He had a hattrick last night. That gives him 9 points on the season, one off Backstrom's scoring lead.

The Sens have only scored 7 goals so far.

He's still pretty dang elite.