Megan is getting rewarded with a couple games worth of a paycheck, first class travel, hotel and meals etc. AHL "lifer" veterans are good teammates to have to show the prospect rookies the ropes and take care of them both on and off the ice. This is a nothing call-up, just a couple games, so rewarding the AHL lifer signee is fine, and might even be smart in trying to lure similar types to our farm in the future.
I've talked to parents of high picks who did time in the AHL and they GUSH over veteran leaders down there and how they really take the youngster under their wing - and really help their development and help them get to the show.