Although a lockout may benefit the quality of play in Canadian major junior hockey in the short-term due to the influx of more mature, NHL-ready talent, a work stoppage in the “show” is not welcome in the eyes of many CHL executives.

This NHL season could see another crop of 18-year-olds make the leap from juniors to pros, but there are also a couple players who have bid their time in the minors and are poised to break out.