ELC don't slide if they are in the AHL, only if they are overseas or in Jr.
- BearsnHawks

It just feels that way because ELC's don't slide for players over 20; and you cannot play in the AHL if you are under 20 and been drafted by or playing for a CHL team.

I don't think that's true. I looked up the slide rule and it didn't mention anything about playing to the AHL vs overseas.

9.1 (d) (i) In the event that an 18 year old or 19 year old Player signs an SPC with a Club but does not play at least ten (10) NHL Games in the first season under that SPC, the term of his SPC and his number of years in the Entry Level System shall be extended for a period of one (1) year, except that this automatic extension will not apply to a Player who is 19 according to Section 9.2 by virtue of turning 20 between September 16 and December 31 in the year in which he first signs an SPC. Unless a Player and Club expressly agree to the contrary, in the event a Player’s SPC is extended an additional year in accordance with this subsection, all terms of the SPC, with the exception of Signing Bonuses, but including Paragraph 1 Salary, games played bonuses and Exhibit 5 bonuses, shall be extended; provided, however, that the Player’s Paragraph 1 Salary shall be extended in all circumstances.

9.1. (d)(ii) In the event that a Player signs his first SPC at age 18 and has had his SPC extended pursuant to Subsection (i), and such Player does not play at least ten (10) NHL Games in the second season under that SPC, then the term of his SPC and his number of years in the Entry Level System shall be extended for one (1) additional year. Unless a Player and Club expressly agree to the contrary, in the event a Player’s SPC is extended an additional year in accordance with this Subsection, all terms of the SPC, with the exception of Signing Bonuses, but including Paragraph 1 Salary, games played bonuses and Exhibit 5 bonuses, shall be extended; provided, however, that the Player’s Paragraph 1 Salary shall be extended in all circumstances.
- DarthKane

Well i really hope you are correct and there isn't another subsection rule. However, I dn't think that this applies for players that have not played in the AHL (sort of why these players have to be sent back to their junior team unless they hit a certain age). I really think their is a rule that states something about playing professional hockey (whether thats for Toledo, Rockford, or Chicago) counts a year against your contract.

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No only did they max out they were payed I think half the contract up front. That means with inflation at 5% a year the contract are about 25% better than the actual terms
Any player willing to give a hometown discount I think is short sited since their hockey careers are so short and financial stability is so difficult to obtain
Just my $.02
- molly2522

Hammer's situation was unique IMO. He signed that OS from SJ in July, 2010 taking his AAV up to $3.5M from $643k. IMO he felt comfortable with the 5-year $4.1M AAV deal that takes him through '19. Not all players will do this and a vast majority of his cap hit is regular salary, not bonuses. See: http://capgeek.com/player/263