1)  Compensation for signing a RFA is as follows;

a.  $475,000 to $499,999 = 5th Round Draft Pick    

b.  $500,000 to $999,999 = 4th Round Draft Pick

c.  $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 = 3rd Round Draft Pick

d.  $2,000,000 to $2,999,999 = 2nd Round Draft Pick

e.  $3,000,000 to $3,999,999 = 1st Round Draft Pick

f.  $4,000,000 to $4,999,999 = 1st & 2nd Round Draft Picks

g.  $5,000,000 + = Three 1st Round Draft Picks

2)  You must have the proper compensation before bidding on a RFA. If you have multiple picks that qualify. The team losing the player would have their choice amongst your available picks.

3)  MARLEAU WILL SIGN ANYWHERE FROM A 1-5 YEAR DEAL AS HE WOULD BE UFA AFTER 1 YEAR

4)  When bidding for RFAs your bid must be at least 200k higher than the prior bid.