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Quote: Originally Posted by BCDX97

I think for the NHL players they only need to play a game. For the AHL, they need to sign a contract or waiver or something, so that's why sometimes it takes longer for them to get into the game. I'm sure somebody else here can explain it better, but I do think it takes more than just playing in some games for AHL players to get into the video game.

You explained it just right.

NHL players can be in the game after their first NHL appearance.

AHL players can be in the game after they sign their PHPA waiver form. League reps go through team-by-team asking the players to sign the form. It usually takes them through Dec. or later to get to every team. The players aren't required to sign them either, and then they just don't end up in game. Joel Armia hasn't the past 2 years from what I hear.