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Why did Koberstein have 5 years to be signed?
Is it because of this:
8.6(c) College Players
(iii) If a Player drafted at age 18 or 19, who had received a Bona Fide Offer in accordance with Section 8.6(a)(ii) above, becomes a bona fide college student prior to the second June 1 following his selection in the Entry Draft and remains a bona fide college student through the graduation of his college class, his drafting Club shall retain the exclusive rights of negotiation for his services through and including the August 15 following the graduation of his college class.
any NCAA player that doesn't go directly to the NCAA will have 5 or more years as it's 4 years once they start in the NCAA but can opt out after their junior year and become a UFA on July 1st.