Draft & Prospects
NHL, CHL, AHL Near 19-Year-Old Deal
The NHL pushes hard for a game-changer, negotiating with CHL and AHL to let teams stash one 19-year-old in the minors each season. GMs I've talked to whisper this cracks open development paths that juniors have begged for, dodging the NCAA leap that chews up too many kids. As voices from the NHLPA join the fray, this tweak could reshape prospect pipelines starting next year and give front offices real flexibility.
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