Missing the point. I'm not commenting about Carolina, Calgary, or Fox at all - I just used it as an example of an NHL policy that I think should change.
I don't think draft picks should "time out" and then go play wherever they want. There should be some restitution - either by the signing team or perhaps an additional 7th round pick, or something. Carolina, in this example, traded for a 2nd round pick of Calgary that's rendered worthless by time and the inclination of the player not wanting to play for them.
College UFA's are good for the Rangers, but they aren't great for smaller market teams or less desirable franchises.