A new Calder Cup Champion will be crowned in the AHL tonight, whether it’s the Texas Stars or the Toronto Marlies. A championship for Texas would be huge for the team and the Dallas Stars organization, but the team’s deep run has already begged the question: when are we going to see these guys playing in the NHL?
Luckily, Sean Shapiro has fans covered. Headlining his list in the “Buy the Jersey” category is the teams’ second top Finnish prospect, Roope Hintz:
Hintz’ first North American season was a success and the playoffs have further risen his profile, potentially launching him into a spot where he could win an NHL job in training camp.