Rangers seek draft pick in wake of Cherepanov's death

[TheNamelessPoet]

2 questions...
1) did they make offer (if not it would not give them a pick)
2) did he sign (if so they do not get pick)

CBAhttp://www.nhlpa.com/CBA/2005CBA.asp

its on page 17

[dps]

I don't see anything in there that specifically states that dead people aren't eligible for the draft. I'd say that makes him eligible, so they probably should get a compensory draft pick.

[TheNamelessPoet]

ONLY if he was offered and didnt sign yet