NHL teams require more than their 23-man roster to get through a season, and the AHL farm teams provide replacements in case of injury or trade. Those rosters house all kinds of players, from veteran minor leaguers who serve as mentors to up-and-coming phenoms who won't be riding buses for long.
This is an exciting time for NHL fans, because dozens of prospects are NHL-ready and waiting for the call. A few special talents are more than replacement-level and could make an impact when they are recalled.
Here are the 10 NHL prospects who are most likely to have a substantial impact when they are recalled during the 2015-16 season.
Note: Rankings are based on long-term potential, not in-season impact.
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