That's his job, and his reward.
"Absolutely, I feel that connection. When you're young, one of the hardest things - and I found this even after the year I stopped playing - is seeing some of the names of some of the transactions who are being called up. When you believe you're in that category, too, and never got the same opportunity they did, it's hard to wrap your head around.
"Being a career minor leaguer, I totally understand what these guys feel in certain situations, the challenges they face, even when teammates get the call. It's a real interesting dynamic in the AHL. These guys are best of friends but at the same time competing for jobs at the next level. We all want to achieve our dreams.
"So as much as you're happy for a teammate, you're also thinking: 'I've got find a way to do something a little bit better so I can be that guy next time.'
"When you step back and you're out of it, you can maybe realize you weren't quite good enough to be that player pushing for that job.
"But when you're caught up in it, no player sees things that way. And rightfully so. They need that to drive them forward."
Along, naturally, with capable mentoring.
"Our top priority here is development. I'm not saying we don't have to win games but there's a little more rope, a little more leeway, when we get into some tougher stretches if the players are showing improvement."
The Heat embark on their third season in California riding a crest of momentum. A monumental late-season push staked them to a playoff spot before extending the Pacific Division-winning San Jose Barracuda to the limit, five games.
"I think we made a dent into building, into developing, a bit of a culture,'' says Huska. "Now we're not just a team that competes. We expect more."
So re-upping with the Flames' organization was welcomed by both parties.
"I'm very fortunate to work with a great group of people who make our staff here feel we contribute to the success up top.
"Brad Pascall, who I talk to daily, has been tremendous. And they trust you. When you're an employee, in any job, that's what you want.
"Players would say the same.
"If you feel valued, if you feel you matter, you'll work harder.
"That's the culture created by Brad Treliving."
Not that the sparkle of the NHL doesn't at times bewitch, beguile, beckon.
No different than years ago at the United Center for a 22-year-old, 6-2, 194-pound, left-handed-shooting pivot aiming to break into the big-leagues.
"Just like players here, it's our goal at some point to hopefully get a chance to work in the NHL, whether that be as an assistant or a head coach.
"I think every year you're able to be a head coach at this level, you learn so much more. Not only about yourself but about the game.
"So I don't necessarily think there's this huge rush. I love where I am, what I'm doing and who I'm doing it for.
"But at some point, I'd like that chance."