From the Draft to the Rink: A Look at the NHL’s Player Development System

July 16, 2023

Rachel Jones

In the morning of life, when its cares are unknown, And its pleasures in all their new lustre begin, When we live in a bright-beaming world of our own, And the light that surrounds us is all from within; Oh 'tis not, believe me, in that happy time We can love, as in hours of less transport we may; -- Of our smiles, of our hopes, 'tis the gay sunny prime, But affection is truest when these fade away.

When we see the first glory of youth pass us by, Like a leaf on the stream that will never return, When our cup, which had sparkled with pleasure so high, First tastes of the other, the dark-flowing urn; Then, then in the time when affection holds sway With a depth and a tenderness joy never knew; Love, nursed among pleasures, is faithless as they, But the love born of Sorrow, like Sorrow, is true.

In climes full of sunshine, though splendid the flowers, Their sighs have no freshness, their odour no worth; 'Tis the cloud and the mist of our own Isle of showers That call the rich spirit of fragrancy forth. So it is not 'mid splendour, prosperity, mirth, That the depth of Love's generous spirit appears; To the sunshine of smiles it may first owe its birth, But the soul of its sweetness is drawn out by tears.

- Thomas Moore

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the most competitive professional sports leagues in the world, with the best hockey players from around the globe competing for the Stanley Cup. However, becoming an NHL player requires a great deal of hard work and dedication, as players must go through a rigorous development system to reach the highest level of competition. Here, we take a look at the NHL’s player development system, from the draft to the rink.

The first step in the player development process is the NHL draft. Each year, the league holds a draft in which the 31 teams select eligible players who are not yet signed to a professional contract. The top prospects are usually selected in the first round, with teams looking for players who have the potential to become impact players in the future.

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After being drafted, players may then enter one of several development paths. Some players will return to their junior or collegiate teams to continue their development, while others may sign a contract with an AHL team, which serves as the primary development league for the NHL. AHL teams provide a high level of competition and allow players to hone their skills against professional competition.

Once a player has developed enough to earn a call-up to the NHL, they may be given an opportunity to play with the big club. However, not all players will make it to the NHL, as the competition is incredibly fierce, and only the best players are able to make the cut.

The NHL’s player development system is a complex process that requires a great deal of hard work and dedication from players. The draft serves as the first step in the process, with players then going through a series of development paths that allow them to hone their skills and compete at a high level. While not all players will make it to the NHL, those who do will have gone through a rigorous development process that has prepared them for the highest level of competition in the world of hockey.