Here is an interesting story from HabsWorld.Net; How Danny Kristo could become unrestricted next offseason
There's one name that should stand out to most from that list, Danny Kristo. Drafted in 2008, he played in the USHL in 2008-09 before going to college the next year. He has completed two seasons at North Dakota and has said he will play again there this year which is his junior year. 2012 is also the fourth year since his selection which means Subsection c (iv) could apply to him. If he so desired, he could drop out of college and become unrestricted as early as next offseason.Luke Johnson has verbally committed to play for the hometown Fighting Sioux. [click to read]
You'll note the usage of the hypotheticals in the last couple of sentences. As there is no guarantee Kristo won't sign before then nor is there one that says he won't stay for his senior year, this doesn't mean for sure that he will become a UFA next season. In both of these instances, the Habs would retain his rights either by him signing or him staying at North Dakota (Subsection c (iii) applies here for those interested but I'll spare you reading through that in detail).
The forward (Luke Johnson) chose UND over Bemidji State, St. Cloud State and Nebraska-Omaha. “I think it’s pretty obvious,” Johnson said. “Growing up here, I always dreamed of playing for the Sioux. It’s a no-brainer to play for the Sioux. With my dad and uncle going through the program and doing what they did, it’s pretty simple, pretty easy.”
Former head of the UND Alumni Association Earl Strinden says it’s time to move on from the UND nickname. [click to view]
Boston Bruins Defenseman Zdeno Chara is not expected to face any criminal charges for his hit on Max Pacioretty. [Click to read]
