Ike Howard and Quinn Hutson rocked the AHL in their professional debuts, and both have played for the Oilers this season. Howard was a trade acquisition over the summer, while Hutson arrived via college free agency in the spring. Both are on a trajectory where they should enjoy NHL careers.

It should come as no surprise that I love junior hockey. Although the NHL puts on a fantastic show and features the best players on the planet, all the games I’ve been to feel the same.