I don't know much about the D signed at the AHL level, and assuming Davidson/kylington spend time with the big club, I'd expect the flames to invest in some seasoned vets to bring a strong d presence too stockton.
I don't think playing on a weak defensive team is, generally, good for a goalie development program. Although, I'd love to know of the 20 or so top starters in the league, is there any kind of trend around the kind of teams they played for in their core development years (ie. it it better to play on a crap team and just get peppered with tons of shots and Grade A opportunities, or does strong structure create the better environment for goalie development?).
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