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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Because Poirier turns 20 before the end of the year this upcoming season will count as his 20 year old season. Therefore yes, he would be considered an overager if sent back to junior (like Culkin this year) and therefore he is AHL eligible because it's his 20 year old season.
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Yeah, the CHL counts years from January the 1st while the NHL counts years for the purpose of drafting, from September the 15th. Baertschi also was affected by this rule.