So if you were signed in Europe or gave up college eligibility, you can play in the AHL before 18. If you played 4 junior seasons you are eligible to play in the AHL. Korczak has done this so he can play in the AHL. Thank God. He also was born late September.
"Any player already playing for a team in the CHL when he is drafted will be ineligible to play for the minor professional leagues until he is 20 (by December 31st of that season) or has played four seasons in the CHL. "
Othmann was born Jan 5th so he just missed the date which blooooows. He will have to play another year in juniors which will be a total waste for him. Maybe he can make the team next season. Honestly, I would rather have him play for the Rangers than waste another year in juniors if he's even close to playing in the NHL.