'While Gaustad may be part of the NHL Players Association, he hasn’t played in enough games to be part of the NHLPA that likely will be locked out when the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement ends Sept. 15. Players who have “two-way” contracts with limited NHL time from the year before can still play in the minor leagues, says his agent, Carlos Sosa.'
Minors aren’t looking so bad to former Hawk
Source: Portland Tribune