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

- Patrick discusses his experience covering the AHL All-Star Classic in Laval last weekend. He sheds light on league president Scott Howson's first state of the union, the electric crowd in Laval and the "first-class event" itself. 

- Jacob suggests how to enhance the All-Star Game, as he and Patrick pondered the merits of a top prospects game in the AHL.

— The Montreal Canadians are our team of the week. Jacob and Patrick looked at some of the notable names with the Laval Rocket this year. Jesse Ylonen, one of the players mentioned, was recalled by Montreal today.

— The prospect of the week is the Calgary Wranglers' Dustin Wolf. The 21-year-old netminder has a .928 SP this year (second among goalies that have played at least 15 games played). Should the Flames call him up?
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THN On The 'A': Recapping a Memorable AHL All-Star Classic

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On this episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and David Alter:

What is next for the Toronto Maple Leafs after firing Sheldon Keefe?

Are the Rangers on another level, or are the hurricanes just overhyped?

How are the PWHL playoffs looking? 

All that and more


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What's Next for Leafs After Firing Sheldon Keefe? Plus Red-Hot Rangers, PWHL Playoffs and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:

Who will win the latest iteration of a Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins?

As the first round nears its end, who are the toughest teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences?

How can the Rangers take out the Hurricanes in the conference semi-finals?

All that and More.


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Will the Leafs or Bruins Win Game 7? Plus East and West's Toughest Opponents, Rangers and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- As the playoffs loom, who will come out on top in the first round?
- How significant is the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah?
- What is the Bruins outlook on the Leafs as they near their first-round series?
- All that and more.
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Who Will Win in the First Round? Plus Bruins, Utah and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- As he nears the 70-goal mark, is this the best Auston Matthews has ever been?
- Which of the first-round matchups will be the toughest or most entertaining?
- What does the Coyotes' relocation mean for the future of hockey in the desert?
- All that and more.
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Is This the Best Version of Auston Matthews? Plus Toughest First-Round Matchups, Coyotes and More

On today's episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:
- Can Sidney Crosby turn back the clock and lead the Penguins to the post-season?  
- What was the deal with the Rangers line brawl with the Devils to open their game Wednesday?
- Why aren't the Blue Jackets' youngsters playing? 
- All that and more.
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THN On The 'A': Recapping a Memorable AHL All-Star Classic

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