I read the article to suggest that Sutter and Pelech had made the greatest improvements over the course of the season and will contribute more in the AHL next year.
In my interactions with Darryl and Ron Sutter, both continuously spoke to the adjustment necessary for a prospect coming out of junior or college to pro hockey. The leap is greater from junior to pro than from the AHL to the NHL. The first year is all about keeping up with grizzled veterans, trying to get stronger, and learning as much as you can.
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