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General managers debate allowing 19-year-olds from CHL playing in AHL | NHL.com
- GMs debated allowing 19-year-olds from CHL to play in the AHL, with a change slated for next season.
- The planned change targets teenagers who have been drafted by NHL teams but currently can’t play in the AHL.
- Colin Campbell noted teams want more options to develop players beyond junior or NHL paths.
- Colorado’s Chris MacFarland suggested some 19-year-olds like Calum Ritchie could be considered for the AHL in such a setup.
- GM Don Waddell downplayed fears of a flood of 19-year-olds moving to the AHL.
- The AHL has no explicit age rule against teenagers, necessitating a joint NHL-CHL-PA change.
- The discussions also considered how many 19-year-olds per team would be allowed and eligibility scope.
- The meetings took place in Manalapan, Fla., with CHL, NHL, and NHLPA representatives.
- The change would be tied to the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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