Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay Random
Not an easy fix. CHL would have to agree, and there is nothing in it for them.
|
Not really. The NHL would simply have to choose not to renew the CHL-AHL-NHL agreement when it next expires.
However, as a matter of practicality, it is in the NHL's best interest to ensure the CHL is as strong as possible to help develop other prospects. Even if the one player a year who is ready to move up to the AHL but not ready for the NHL gets held back.