Todd Nelson Shares How He Coaches an AHL Champion in Hershey

This week on The Hockey News On The 'A' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Patrick Williams: - Hershey Bears coach Todd Nelson joins the show! The reigning Calder Cup champion takes us behind the curtain of last season's championship run, the development of Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre, plus why his day with the Cup was shortened. Nelson also gave us the scoop on Ivan Miroshnichenko and his philosophies with connecting to young prospects.  - Three recent first-round picks were re-assigned to the AHL this past week. The guys dive into why Philip Broberg, Matt Coronato and Kent Johnson find themselves in the minors.  - Jesper Wallstedt is the prospect of the week. The 20-year-old goalie was named AHL player of the week. His strong start to the year comes at a time when Filip Gustavsson is struggling with the big club.  - The New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets are the organization profile of the week. The guys discuss how Simon Nemec, Graeme Clarke and Chase Stillman are progressing.  - Why are the Chicago Wolves struggling out of the gate? - Pat empties his notebook with another edition of 'Around The A.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices