Which 19-year-old former CHLers are playing in the AHL in 2026-27?

Oct 5, 2026, 2:02 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Steven Ellis,

Prior to the start of 2026-27, the NHL and CHL reached an agreement to allow 19-year-old prospects who were previously first-round picks to play in the AHL. CHL Import picks were always allowed to make the move to the AHL early. Canadian- and American-born prospects, meanwhile, had to either turn 20 prior to Dec. 31 of that calendar year or have four years of major junior experience.

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