This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast, Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams discuss:

- The AHL conference finals are getting underway. The Rochester Americans and Hershey Bears face off in the East, with the former leading the series 1-0 after winning 5-1 on Tuesday night. The Milwaukee Admirals and Coachella Valley Firebirds make up the Western Conference final, which starts Thursday night.

- Luke Evangelista is our prospect of the week. The 21-year-old right winger has recorded 13 points in 10 games, which is tied for third in AHL playoff scoring.

- The Toronto Marlies made changes to their coaching staff. Despite leading the Toronto Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate to a North Division title this season, coach Greg Moore and assistants A.J. MacLean and John Snowden will not return.

- Why Mitch Love, Spencer Carbery and Karl Taylor could become NHL head coaches. Patrick and Jacob dish their insight on three hot coaching prospects who have shined in the AHL over the past few years. 

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