Most of the first month of the season in the American Hockey League is an experiment.
Anywhere from a third to a half of an AHL roster can turn over in a typical offseason. Combine that change with the inexperience of many of the players as well as the undefined roles they will fill and a fair bit of uncertainty becomes the norm.
Early conclusions about a team or player after the first month of the season must be made with caution.
However, while no NHL management team is willing to write off a player early in the season, a prospect can grab attention while the season is still young, pushing past other prospects in the organization with a strong start.
Strong starts bringing prospects into focus
Martel, Roy opening eyes with goal-scoring prowess
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