Future NHL stars are developing in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Every other week, NHL.com will highlight a few of the top NHL-affiliated prospects in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. This week: A look at some of the top prospects for Western Conference NHL teams.

With the CHL season in its third month, several of the top prospects selected by Western Conference NHL teams have stepped up their play. Here are some of the top ones to watch right now (listed in alphabetical order; statistics through games Thursday).

Nathan Behm , RW, Kamloops, WHL (Chicago Blackhawks)

Behm had a goal and an assist in a win against Penticton on Nov. 29, for his third straight multipoint game, and giving him 12 points (three goals,

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