The Orlando Solar Bears' new head coach Anthony Noreen doesn't want to be in the ECHL for too long, and he doesn't want his players to want that, either.
One of the changes the current Toronto Maple Leafs' front office régime has brought about is a shift in developmental philosophy that will see the Solar Bears being used much more frequently as a place to develop prospects with NHL potential.
With the entire Leafs' organization rebuilding and bringing in many young players, not only will it be difficult to crack the Leafs' roster, it's going to be a battle to make that of their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies.