It's so nice to have an AHL affiliate that plays in the same city as the NHL team, isn't it? You don't have to worry about whether or not your recalls are going to get there on time, because they're just a short drive away.
Okay, so it probably works a little better when the teams are actually in Toronto, but the concept still applies. Especially when the NHL version was playing in Toronto last night, and the AHL version is scheduled to do so tomorrow, so a quick meet up to all get to Pittsburgh together is feasible.