GindyDraws
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I am not sure they fit his model. The biggest part of his model is a having an affiliation with a NHL that is popular in the area, interested in using a three tier model, and easy to access with call-ups. Which organization fits that model?
Chicago would be ideal geographically, but they have had an affiliation with Indy Fuel since 2014, have publicly said they are very happy with the arrangement, and have extended it at every opportunity. I can imagine the Blackhawks are a popular team in the region, so an affiliation could do well.
St. Louis is the only other realistic geographically. Their <<checkered>> AHL history would suggest their don't care much about their AHL affiliate let alone an ECHL affiliate. I cannot speak to the Blues popularity in the region.
Chicago is likely going to stay with Indy unless things go really south between the two, and I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon due to how things are. It's probably best to go with either St. Louis or Minnesota (who are the team I'd recommend).