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

- Following the tragic death of Adam Johnson, neck protectors are becoming commonplace in the AHL already. Will this become the new norm?

- Arshdeep Bains is the prospect of the week. The 22-year-old is leading the AHL with 15 points in nine games. The second-year pro was an undrafted signing by Vancouver ahead of the 2022-23 season. He's a prime example of a player whose hockey IQ overcompensates for subpar skating.

- The Calgary Flames recalled Connor Zary after he recorded 10 points in six AHL games. What does this mean? Why now? And who is Zary?

- The Los Angeles Kings are the team profile of the week, with the Ontario Reign as their AHL affiliate. They discuss Brandt Clark, Erik Portillo, Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte.

- And more, as Patrick looks around the 'A' for the rest of his notes from the week.

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