Considering Calgary already has one of the youngest cores in the NHL, it's a pretty awesome thing that we still have a respectable prospect pool. A pool so deep in certain positions that we don't end up qualifying some deserving players (gilmour, arnold, jooris, etc).
Stockton is going to be one of the youngest teams in the AHL next year and will certainly be competitive. I think every team strives to adopt a Detroit like model of overripening players in the AHL.
Or just continue the Flames model of drafting blue chippers in the 4th round.
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