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Seems to me that there is a move to integrate the two. With so many games over a short period, lots of split squads. I think almost every AHL player we have on our roster has got a couple of games, minus a few. Vets just want to get through preseason healthy, so a few games is perfect for them, while the fringe players compete.
There were a few players who never got into a game. Then there was that list of 14 players originally assigned to the Moose who never got any games.
But, yes. It is true that most of the AHL players who will be counted on have had at least 1 game. Some will have had 5.
OTOH though, if they only had 4-5 games they could play fewer of the split squad games. The vets would have to ramp up a little more quickly and they would play better hockey. The last 2 games could be all of your regulars plus the odd young player in a close battle for a spot.