No farm system: How PWHL players without a roster spot continue their development [Video]

When the dust settled on this season’s PWHL rosters, only 138 players found themselves with a full-time contract in the top women’s hockey league.

Another 18 were placed on reserve, where players aren’t entitled to a full salary or benefits like a housing stipend, but have a good chance to sign a contract to fill in for an injured teammate.

For some, this creates a gap: What happens to the players who have the talent and skill to play at the highest level, but who have found themselves on the outside, looking in? Or what about a young player who has a ton of potential, but isn’t quite ready for the top league?

It’s a problem the PWHL is grappling with, and it’s one that will only continue to grow as more players get drafted into the league.

The Toronto Sceptres will host the Minnesota Frost on Saturday at 2 …