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 performers so far.

A month into the CHL season, which began Sept. 18, a few players have had standout starts. Here are 10 of the top performers so far (listed in alphabetical order; all stats are entering Thursday).

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

Behm had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 overtime win against Regina on Oct. 13, including an assist on the tying goal with 1:39 remaining in the third period. That effort sparked a four-game point streak, during which he has six p

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