There was some breaking news in the league yesterday that could impact the Sharks. The NHL is pushing to move forward with the new NHLCHL agreement outlined in the new CBA. While there is no agreement in place at this time, it would be immensely beneficial for the Sharks.
The new NHL/CHL arrangement would see NHL teams allowed to roster one CHL-eligible 19-year-old on their AHL roster. Currently, clubs are only allowed to keep CHL-eligible players on their NHL roster; otherwise, they must be reassigned to their Junior clubs for the remainder of the CHL season.