According to this guy it did:
NHL-CHL transfer agreement (the 20-or-older rule to play in the AHL) expired back in July. Intriguing sidebar for upcoming AHL season.
— Dan Weiss (@SARampage_Voice) August 14, 2012
That's certainly an interesting wrinkle with a pending lockout. AHL hockey would be absolutely bonkers next year.
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