AHL Prospect of the Week: Joel Hofer Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk0MDAwMzIyOTU0Mjc0NDgx/usatsi_19142619.jpg] 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 [https://thehockeynews.com/news/chl-nhl-transfer-agreement-is-needed-with-a-twist] 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? What CHL/NHL Transfers Mean 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's Colorado Eagles? Colorado Avalanche Prospects in the AHL Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTg1MDUxMDQ4MzEzNTYyMzkz/thehockeynews-links.png] Check out more of our podcasts from the last week: - The Hockey News Podcast: Which NHL Teams are Legit or Worrisome? [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-which-nhl-teams-are-legit-or-worrisome] - NHChel Podcast: Episode 9 - Arda Ocal [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/nhchel-podcast-episode-9-arda-ocal] - The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast: Flyers Prospects, Logan Cooley and More [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/thn-american-pipeline-flyers-prospects-logan-cooley-and-more] - The Hockey News On The 'O': Ottawa Senators OHL Prospects and Josh Bloom [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/thn-on-the-o-ottawa-senators-ohl-prospects-and-josh-bloom] - The Hockey News On The 'Dub': St. Louis Blues' WHL Checkup [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-on-the-dub-st-louis-blues-whl-checkup] - The Hockey News On The 'Q': San Jose Sharks from the QMJHL and Thomas Beauregard [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/thn-on-the-q-san-jose-sharks-from-the-qmjhl-and-thomas-beauregard] - The Hockey News On The 'A': Dustin Wolf, Ottawa Senators Prospects and More [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/thn-on-the-a-dustin-wolf-ottawa-senators-prospects-and-more]
