Blue Jackets Would Benefit From Potential AHL Exemptions for 2 Prospects

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers  /  Read Time: 3 minutes 19 seconds

Promising prospects and are among the 73 players (42 forwards, 25 defensemen, and six goalies) at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ training camp competing for coveted spots on the season-opening roster. However, there’s a twist to this story – the possibility of American Hockey League (AHL) exemptions. These criteria include having played four junior seasons, with a minimum of 25 games, or securing a coveted spot on an NHL roster. Jordan Dumais, Columbus Blue Jackets ( / The Hockey Writers) As and the Blue Jackets evaluate their young prospects, the specter of AHL exemptions adds an extra layer of intrigue in regard to roster decisions....

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