The Hockey News: On The 'A'

On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- It's Part 1 of a conversation with Connor Carrick of the AHL's Providence Bruins. Carrick brings remarkable insight into how the media can improve the engagement and analysis of hockey. Does the NHL need its own version of The Last Dance on the NBA's Michael Jordan?

- Connor McMichael of the Hershey Bears is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick of the Washington Capitals was assigned to the Bears in November after spending last season in the NHL.

- The Columbus Blue Jackets are the team of the week, with a look at the AHL's Cleveland Monsters. Most of the prospects are called up to The Show due to injuries, so David Jiricek and Trey Fix-Wolansky are two players to watch for this squad.

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

- San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Cicek joined the show to discuss his rapid rise up the pro hockey ladder. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg started last season on an AHL two-way deal, which he parlayed into an entry-level contract with the Sharks this past summer.

- Patrick spoke with Minnesota's 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt. After recording a .894 save percentage in his first 10 AHL games with the Iowa Wild, he has since posted a .927 SP over his last nine appearances.

- Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars is the prospect of the week. The 2019 first-round pick has scored 20 points in 36 games while being deployed heavily at even strength and molding his utility on the penalty kill.

- The Winnipeg Jets and the AHL's Manitoba Moose are the teams of the week. Jacob went through five Jets prospects with promising potential.

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- With the AHL all-star teams announced, Patrick and Jacob evaluated the players named to the North, Atlantic, Central and Pacific Division rosters.

- The Carolina Hurricanes are the team of the week, and we dove into raw, high-upside picks like Ryan Suzuki and safer depth options like Jack Drury.

- Ridly Greig of the Belleville Senators is the prospect of the week. Greig, a 2020 first-round pick, has 22 points in 23 games this season (11 of which have come in his last 8 games).

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- Six AHL players made it to the world juniors. How have they performed in their seasons up to this point?

- The prospect of the week is Laval Rocket defenseman Justin Barron. How's he played since being acquired by the Montreal Canadiens at last year's trade deadline?

- The Manitoba Moose have two intriguing goalie prospects in Arvid Holm and Oskari Salminen. They're nearly splitting the games, and neither of them are letting up.

- The Vancouver Canucks are the team of the week. Who are the most promising prospects playing for the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks?

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- The Coachella Valley Firebirds have played 21 games this season, and none of them have been at home in Palm Desert. They'll finally get that chance this Sunday.

- Yaroslav Askarov is the AHL prospect of the week. What stood out most about his game?

- It's time to give an update on the stocks in the AHL. Who is trending upwards and who's falling?

- The Dallas Stars are the NHL team profiled this week.

- And more.

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- Logan Shaw was named captain of the Toronto Marlies, so why not break down the prospects on the team and see who may get called up to the Toronto Maple Leafs?

- Speaking of call-ups, Lukas Reichel got the call to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played one game in The Show before being re-assigned to AHL Rockford.

- Luke Evangelista is the player to watch for the week. The right winger has 17 points in 21 games for the Milwaukee Admirals, the AHL affiliate for the Nashville Predators.

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast, Shane Wright joins Patrick Williams and Jacob Stoller to discuss his time in the AHL, what he aims to achieve this season, the world juniors and more.

Jacob and Patrick also covered more AHL content:

- Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings is the prospect to watch. After starting the season in the NHL, he since has seven points in eight games for the AHL's Ontario Reign.

- Marco Rossi was re-assigned to the Iowa Wild on Monday and scored three points in his first game.

- They profile the Edmonton Oilers and their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, headlined by 21-year-old defenseman Philip Broberg.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- The NHL and CHL extended their transfer agreement last summer through June 30, 2029, multiple sources confirmed to The Hockey News. But exceptions allow for a player to get a two-week conditioning stint in the AHL if they are scratched at least five games in a row. The Seattle Kraken did this with Shane Wright, but what does the NHL/CHL transfer agreement mean in general for the AHL?

- Joel Hofer is the prospect of the week. The goalie for the St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds has a 2.49 goals-against average and .920 save percentage in 12 games, posting a 4-6-4 record.

- The Colorado Avalanche are the team of the week. Who are the top prospects putting up the points for the AHL Colorado Eagles?

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On this week's episode with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf joins the show to talk about moving from Stockton to Calgary and his development in pursuit of an NHL job.

- Hendrix Lapierre is the prospect of the week. The 20-year-old center has 10 points in 12 games for the Hershey Bears.

- Defenseman Nick Cicek recently made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks after spending the past two seasons in the AHL.

- The Ottawa Senators are the team profile of the week. Who in Belleville looks the closest to reaching the NHL?

- And more.

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On this week's episode with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:

- Logan Shaw joins the show to talk about his AHL player of the week honors and the Toronto Marlies.

- Simon Edvinsson is the prospect of the week with eight points in nine games for the Grand Rapids Griffins.

- Matthew Phillips highlights the Calgary Flames prospects on the AHL Wranglers.

-And more.

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