In a move that was somewhat out of the blue, the Senators announced that they had signed 2021 first-round pick Tyler Boucher to a three-year entry-level contract. Having signed a professional contract, today’s news signifies that Boucher’s time at Boston University has drawn to a close. Unlike the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) regulations, when a collegiate hockey prospect signs a professional hockey contract, it nullifies their amateur status according to NCAA regulations, making them ineligible to continue playing collegiate games.
Tyler Boucher Inks 3-Year ELC
Tyler Boucher Inks 3-Year ELC
Tyler Boucher Inks 3-Year ELC
In a move that was somewhat out of the blue, the Senators announced that they had signed 2021 first-round pick Tyler Boucher to a three-year entry-level contract. Having signed a professional contract, today’s news signifies that Boucher’s time at Boston University has drawn to a close. Unlike the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) regulations, when a collegiate hockey prospect signs a professional hockey contract, it nullifies their amateur status according to NCAA regulations, making them ineligible to continue playing collegiate games.