As part of the deal, the new team would become the renamed Jets' top affiliate.

The Indians were their top affiliate for fourteen seasons, through 1971.

Columbus won the best of five series, 3-2, over the Phillies' top affiliate and finished 101-51.

They began play in the 2010-11 season as the top affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers.

Renney was hoping some players who were with Hartford, the team's top minor league affiliate, would stand out.

Brodeur was sent back to his junior team for two years and then to the Devils' top minor-league affiliate last season.

They were sent to Albany, the team's top minor league affiliate, leaving the Devils with 22 healthy players.

But the Rangers' top minor-league affiliate, Hartford, is still going strong.

Soon after the 2002 season ended, the Red Wings became the top affiliate of the Twins (2003-present).

The team was renamed the Gulls in 1975 and remained as the Angels' top affiliate through the 1981 season.