What we are seeing with the AHL is essentially a return to the 80s-90s scenario where there were two top level minor leagues (then the AHL and the IHL), each with between 8-16 teams. One in the east, the other in the west. In terms of development, this model is largely how minor league hockey and baseball have operated for a century. I doubt our prospects will suffer for having played most of their schedule against the same five opponents.
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