The NHL compensation rules from the 2005 CBA have now been implemented in the OTHL. The new compensation chart looks as follow:
OFFER -- COMPENSATION
• Up to $660,000 - No compensation
• $660,000 to $1 million - One 3rd round draft pick
• $1 to $2 million - One second round pick
• $2 to $3 million - One 1st and one 3rd round pick
• $3 to $4 million - One 1st, one 2nd and one 3rd round pick
• $4 to $5 million - Two 1sts, one 2nd and one 3rd round pick
• Over $5 million - Four 1st round picks
Updated rules: 16di - RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS COMPENSATION