I mentioned in my Condors @ Reign post that Sexton was sent down to the ECHL for (complete) lack of playing time in the AHL.  Well, if you look at the GP numbers, he's not the only one.  

http://www.sarampage.com/team/stats/

http://www.moosehockey.com/moosestats

Players like Matt McCue, Ryan Donally and Mark Mitera have been played only sparingly by their AHL clubs.  Mitera is apparently used primarily in away games.  Brett Festerling, Troy Bodie and Matt Beleskey see regular time, as did Brian Salcido before his concussion, but it appears the minor league situation IS affecting the progression of some Ducks prospects, who have to choose between a half-season in the AHL or a full season in the ECHL.