Random Hockey Shit

[Meds]

I think the biggest hurdle with that is it would require a complete restructuring all the way down to the CHL (possibly even lower/younger) as teenaged players frequently relocate for CHL teams.

In theory it would allow teams to invest in junior development programs within their local region. This would be a fantastic way to nurture local young talent. The counterpoint to this would from two spectrums. One, Places like Winnipeg would find themselves working from a much smaller pool of talent based on population when compared to the Toronto’s and New York’s of the league. Two, how many kids are playing hockey in Florida?

Very complicated.

[donlever]

Used to be this way before the draft.

Sam Pollock controlled Quebec with the Junior Canadiens and the Habs killed it for years.