The transformation of the AHL is impressive. A lot more young players (U26/27)are getting top line minutes who are out of college or 2-3 years out. The older veterans (Boucher/Leipsic/Frisen/Grenier) that usually got AHL contracts are in Europe because the AHL started in February.
NHL expansion dilutes talent and creates opportunity for young guys like Gadjovich. Look around the league at how many 20-23 kids who performed at PPG in the AHL got a look in the NHL.
Utica is a long way from Vancouver and borders are still closed, so Gadjovich/Lind should stay in their groove in the AHL.
NHL expansion dilutes talent and creates opportunity for young guys like Gadjovich. Look around the league at how many 20-23 kids who performed at PPG in the AHL got a look in the NHL.
Utica is a long way from Vancouver and borders are still closed, so Gadjovich/Lind should stay in their groove in the AHL.