THN On The 'A': Calgary Flames and Wranglers' Matt Coronato Discusses His Rise to AHL and NHL
Calgary Flames prospect Matt Coronato joins Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams to discuss his rise to the professional game and more. Plus: Coyotes AHL prospects, Logan Stankoven analysis and much more.
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports - THN On The 'A': Calgary Flames and Wranglers' Matt Coronato Discusses His Rise to AHL and NHLThis week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams:
- Calgary Wranglers forward Matt Coronato joins the show. The 13th overall selection at the 2021 draft was re-assigned to the AHL after recording two points in his first 10 NHL games. Since joining the Wranglers, Coronato has recorded 18 points in his first 14 games. They discussed his rise to the pro game, particularly with the Chicago Steel program, and how he's managed his first professional season so far.
- Jesper Wallstedt wins AHL player of the week honors again. The sixth overall selection at the 2021 draft has posted a .939 save percentage in 13 games this year with the Iowa Wild. Will he play in an NHL game this year?
- Logan Stankoven is the prospect of the week. The 2021 second-round pick is leading the AHL in scoring as a rookie, with 26 points in 19 games. Jacob and Patrick think he'd be an NHL regular if he weren't stuck behind a deep Dallas Stars roster.
- The Arizona Coyotes are the team of the week. Jacob and Patrick share how Dylan Guenther, Josh Doan and Victor Soderstrom are progressing with the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners.
- Around the 'A': Dustin Wolf recalled, Marlies signed Cameron Gaunce, NHL veteran Paul Mara was named an assistant coach with Hartford, and Arber Xhekaj is off to Laval.
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