I can confirm those facts about Jost and the AHL. The Regina Pats are watching the situation very closely as well. They are hosting the 100th Memorial Cup next year which guarantees them a spot in the final tournament. Regina has two of Jost's friends and fellow NHL picks - center Sam Steel (top junior scorer in the entire CHL this year) and Josh Mahura. The coach is former NHL coach and AHL hall of famer John Paddock. The fallback if he doesn't make the Avalanche out of camp next year is still a great situation for him. Most people still predict to see him in either a Colorado or UND jersey next year rather than major junior.
