so are you honestly saying - just so we are clear, it doesn't matter what championship people win unless it's a calder and it doesn't impact their development and it won't help the leafs win a cup? like. that's what it seems like you are saying, and we can agree to disagree, but i want to know if that's what you're specifically saying.
Yes, for individuals to win a championship, of any kind, is important. Sure, when an ECHL team wins the Kelly Cup, it is a nice accomplishment for the NHL parent team.
And yes, some ECHL players do make to the NHL. However, not many have had a direct impact on the success of their NHL clubs.
If a prospect fails to make the AHL, he most likely ends up in the ECHL. That does not bode well for that player to make the NHL, and, have a long term impact at the NHL level.
An AHL team that wins a championship should directly impact the success of their NHL club. Not always does it, however, it should have some impact for the NHL club, as the AHL club is a
direct feeder/development team.
All I'm saying is that AHL success is much, much better for the parent NHL team than an ECHL championship.