Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams discuss the Flames recalling Connor Zary, leading scorer Arshdeep Bains, the best L.A. Kings prospects in the AHL, neck protection and more.
Alex TurcotteThis week in the AHL 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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