Around The A with David Foot and Patrick Williams

We're back with another Around The A Offseason Update,This week we break down a busy past month in the AHL that has featured seven head-coaching changes, a new affiliation, a new team name, and plenty of player signings.Be sure to subscribe to and rate the podcast and give us a follow on social media @AroundTheAPod!---About the hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

On our first ATA update this offseason, we break down a busy past month in the AHL that has featured seven head-coaching changes, a new affiliation, a new team name, and plenty of player signings.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week on the season finale of Around The A, we recap the season with AHL President and CEO Scott Howson.We'll talk about is unique transition into the league's top job, the financial challenges facing its member clubs moving forward, the move to a unified schedule and a whole lot more.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

We speak with Minnesota Wild first-round pick Matt Boldy on his adjustment to the AHL with the Iowa Wild. Then, On The Fly, we check in with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Colorado Eagles, and San Diego Gulls.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.-----David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we speak with Brent Rossi, the president of business operations for the newly renamed Bridgeport Islanders. He discusses the team's recent rebranding as well as his task of overhauling the team's off-ice performance for next season.From there we check in with the Bakersfield Condors and Henderson Silver Knights, who are fresh off their postseason battle. We hear from Bakersfield head coach Jay Woodcroft as well as standout goaltender Stuart Skinner. Then we hear from Silver Knights head coach Manny Viveiros and top young prospect Kaedan Korczak.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.----David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week on Around The A, We will speak with the voice of the Henderson Silver Knights, Brian McCormack, to discuss this week’s Pacific Division final with the Bakersfield Condors and what's made the Silver Knights so successful in their first AHL season.We also hear from longtime AHL veteran Max Fortunus after he was hired as an assistant coach with the Texas Stars this week.Then, in our On The Fly segment we check in with Manitoba Moose head coach Pascal Vincent; listen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins veteran Tim Schaller and wrap up with thoughts from one of the top players in the AHL, San Diego Gulls forward Chase De Leo.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.

On this week's show:We had questions about the Utica Comets’ new NHL affiliation, so we went right to the top to speak with team president Robert Esche.From there we will check in with Laval Rocket head coach Joel Bouchard; listen to Spencer Carbery, the head coach of the regular-season champion Hershey Bears; hear from Rockford Ice Hogs VP of Hockey Ops Mark Bernard, and wrap up with thoughts from Texas Stars general manager Scott White.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.------David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we recap the recent AHL board of governors meeting, run down the playoff format for the Pacific Division and take a look at the Vancouver Canucks' move to relocate their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, BC.We're joined by Ben Lypka of the Abbotsford News.On the fly this week we check in with:- Manitoba Moose forward C.J. Suess,- Belleville Senators head coach Troy Mann- Hershey Bears bench boss Spencer Carbery- Syracuse Crunch GM Stacy Roest- Chicago Wolves head coach Ryan Warsofsky.All that and more, this week, on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.------David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we preview the AHL's spring board of governors meeting, which includes discussion on relocating the Utica Comets to Abbotsford, BC, other relocation rumours and the COVID-19 rebound.From there we go "On The Fly" and check in with Stockton Heat general manager Brad Pascall, hear from Bridgeport Sound Tigers general manager Chris Lamoriello, listen to some strong words from Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Ben Simon, and visit with San Diego Gulls standout forward Chase De Leo.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.-----David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we welcome the voice of the Toronto Marlies, Todd Crocker. to discuss the Marlies’ hectic season, including their recent two-week COVID-19 hiatus.From there we check in with Marlies captain Rich Clune, hear from Cole Bardreau of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, stop by Rochester to speak with Americans head coach Seth Appert, and visit with Ontario Reign head coach John Wroblewski to hear how he approaches a deficiency in a prospect’s game.All that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we discuss the major breaking news concerning the Binghamton Devils and the future of the AHL in that city.From there we will check in with head coach Cail MacLean of the Stockton Heat on the team’s experience in Calgary, visit with Syracuse Crunch head coach Ben Groulx, hear from Grand Rapids Griffins sniper Riley Barber, and then listen to some blunt words from Henderson Silver Knights head coach Manny Viveiros.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we get an update on the Utica Comets' COVID-19 situation and discuss how the virus is now impacting the Canadian clubs.We also chat with Charlotte Checkers chief operating officer Tera Black to hear how she is guiding her club through the pandemic.From there we will hear from Joel Bouchard f the Laval Rocket, listen in on Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert, stop in Cleveland to hear from Steve McCarthy, and then visit with Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin.About the hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we chat with Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army to hear how he is guiding his team through this COVID-19 season.From there we will hear from the Cole Caufield of the Laval Rocket, listen in on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, drop by Rockford for a major announcement there, and then visit with Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we stay close to home and chat with long-time AHL sniper Brad Smyth, who is the colour commentator for Belleville Senators games this season on TSN 1200.From there we will hear from the Manitoba Moose, listen in on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, make a stop in Iowa to hear from Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army, and then head southwest to check in on the Tucson Roadrunners.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway. This week we head to New Jersey to chat with the voice of the Binghamton Devils, Rob Lippolis.We will also cycle through the AHL, starting in Calgary for the Stockton Heat’s take on their four-game series with the Laval Rocket. We will also hear from the powerhouse Providence Bruins, Cleveland Monsters, and Henderson Silver Knights.All that and more on Around The A, on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we head to Winnipeg for a chat with one of the best young writers in the AHL, Jacob Stoller of Inside AHL Hockey. He will break down the season so far with the Manitoba Moose.We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the red-hot Bakersfield Condors, Rochester Americans, Grand Rapids Griffins, and the Texas Stars.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting NetworkDavid Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we head to Toronto for an exclusive one-on-one chat with one of the biggest surprises in the AHL this season, Marlies goaltender Andrew D’Agostini.Lately several NHL first-round picks who had been playing in the AHL have been shipped off to the CHL, and we will discuss that issue. We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the Belleville Senators, Hershey Bears, Cleveland Monsters, and the league-leading Henderson Silver Knights.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

This week we head to the Connecticut state capital with one of the deans of AHL media corps, Gerry Cantlon, for his thoughts on the Hartford Wolf Pack, the AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers.Lately several NHL first-round picks who had been playing in the AHL have been shipped off to the CHL, and we will discuss that issue. We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the Toronto Marlies, Hershey Bears, Chicago Wolves, and San Diego Gulls.That and more, on this week's episode of Around The A, on the Sports Podcasting Network.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway.This week we hear from Calgary Flames assistant general manager Brad Pascall, who also serves as general manager for the Stockton Heat, on that club’s adjustment to a temporary new home in Alberta.The Chicago Wolves are hungry and continue to devour opponents.We will also circle around the AHL and hear from the Toronto Marlies, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Syracuse Crunch, and Ontario Reign.We have all that and more on this week's episode of Around The A.About The Hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

ATA - S2 E3The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway. This week we also hear from Laval Rocket head coach Joel Bouchard, whose club is off to a hot start. We also hear from the Rochester Americans, Cleveland Monsters, and the Henderson Silver Knights.We have all that and more this week on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.About the hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

We have a packed line-up for our first episode of Season 2 for Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league has started its season after a lay-off lasting more than 330 days. We will break down opening weekend, the AHL’s newest team, and a barrage of first-round prospects across the league.This week we also hear from Chicago Wolves head coach Ryan Warsofsky, who will be guiding top prospects from a pair of NHL organizations. We also hear from the Rochester Americans, Grand Rapids Griffins, and Utica Comets.We have all that and more on this week's episode of Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.

Season 2 of Around The A is finally here!The NHL's top developmental league starts its regular season on Friday, February 5th, and David Foot and Patrick Williams will break down all of the latest developments on that front.This week we analyze the new AHL-PHPA collective bargaining agreement and have an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with PHPA executive director Larry Landon. We also examine the Stockton Heat temporarily shifting operations to Calgary, the latest on the Canadian Division, and a challenging week for the San Jose Barracuda.We have all of that plus thoughts from Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Scott Gordon and a 2020-21 AHL season preview!David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL’s top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.This week we will take a spin through the AHL as 28 clubs have started their training camps. We’ll speak with Bridgeport Sound Tigers head coach Brent Thompson and then stop by Chocolatetown, where NHL veteran Matt Moulson received big news this week.From there we move to the Western Conference for new Rockford IceHogs goaltender Scott Darling’s thoughts. We wrap up with the AHL’s newest club, the Henderson Silver Knights, whose coaching staff received an NHL “recall” this week. Silver Knights head coach Manny Viveiros breaks down training camp for his club.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.

We have a packed line-up for Episode 45 of Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.First, we speak with Belleville Senators head coach Troy Mann for his thoughts on the 2020-21 season. Then we get the player perspective as we chat with former Belleville Bull and veteran power forward Eric Tangradi.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL’s top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

We have a packed line-up for Episode 44 of Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.We will also speak to one of the top executives in the AHL, Tera Black of the Charlotte Checkers. She served on the AHL Return To Play Task Force, and she will recount that experience as well as what is next for the Checkers, who opted out of this season.Out west, we hear from San Diego Gulls president of business Operations Matt Savant as well as head coach Kevin Dineen. Savant also was a member of the Return To Play Task Force while Dineen will be leading an influx of the some of the best young talent in the game from the parent Anaheim Ducks.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL's top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

ATA Offseason Update - Jan.6/21This week we run down the 28 teams who decided to opt-in to the AHL's shortened season and take a dive into the decision-making process for the three teams that opted out, with some audio from the Milwaukee Admirals.We also have a feature interview with Syracuse Crunch GM and Tampa Bay Lightning AGM Stacy Roest to discuss the roster structure, preparations for the season and more.

We're back for a one more episode to finish 2020, as we dissect the AHL announcement of a "framework" for the 2021 season.

This week we discuss how the NHL's announcement of a start to the season could impact the American Hockey League and we go in-depth on the return to play from the players' perspective, with Larry Landon of the Professional Hockey Players Association.

This week Pat and David break down the news out of Belleville, where the Senators have extended their lease agreement through 2027.We also hear from some of the Cleveland Monsters on preparing for the possibility of an upcoming season and navigating a unique free-agent market.Plus, the Iowa Wild have signed a veteran goaltender and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms unveiled new uniforms this week.

This week on Around The A we're joined by Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon, who gives his thoughts on the prospects of a 2020-21 AHL season and how the league can grow from this hiatus long-term.We also take a look at a long-time AHL scorer leaving Grand Rapids for Russia, a free-agent signing in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and more.

It's a big week on ATA as we're joined by one of the most opinionated people in hockey, Sportsnet Analyst Brian Burke.The former player, agent and team executive shares some stories from his new book "Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey" and gives us his thoughts on what the upcoming season could look like.

This week Around The A returns with a packed episode.Legendary AHL head coach Roy Sommer of the San Jose Barracuda joins us for an extensive chat about his career in hockey that spans nearly 50 years as both a coach and player.We also examine the status of the 2020-21 AHL season, discuss a potential "Canadian hub" and check in on the ongoing start-up of the Henderson Silver Knights.

ATA Offseason Update - Oct 28 2020In a breaking news edition of ATA we give reaction, feedback and foresight on the American Hockey League decision to postpone the start of the 2020-21 season until at least February 5, 2021.

ATA Offseason Update #8This week's ATA Offseason Update features more free agency news and an interview with new Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins bench boss JD Forrest.We'll also discuss some of what we're hoping to hear from this week's meeting of the AHL's Return to Play Taskforce.

This week we kick off our ATA Behind The Bench series with new Rochester Americans' Head Coach Seth Appert.We'll also recap last week's chat with AHL President/CEO Scott Howson and discuss some of the big names on the move early in the free agency period.

This week's very special ATA Offseason Update features an in-depth chat with the new President and CEO of the American Hockey League Scott Howson.We'll touch on the hiring process, guiding the league through the pandemic, and what the future looks like, in this extended exclusive interview.

This week we recap the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup victory and talk more about the importance a strong AHL affiliate can make in the success of its NHL parent club.Step into the ATA vault with legendary play-by-play man Mike Emrick shares some memories from his time in the AHL.We'll also toss around some ideas about what the upcoming season could look like and tee up another huge guest for an upcoming episode.

After a flurry of new head coaches being hired, we weigh in on the San Jose Sharks decision to bring Roy Sommer back for a 23rd season with the AHL Barracuda.We'll also discuss a handful of notable player signings affecting Laval, Milwaukee and Rockford, plus we look at the LA Kings decision to send five prospects to Germany until the season resumes.And our guest this week is Syracuse Crunch play-by-play voice Lukas Favale to talk about the Syracuse-to-Tampa pipeline and the impact AHL grads are making in the Stanley Cup Final.

On this week's ATA Offseason Update we break down new affiliation agreements for Charlotte and Chicago, get the latest on the AHL move to Palm Springs and more.Plus, we dive deep into the evolution of the Dallas Stars and the impact their former AHL players are having on the run to the Stanley Cup Final, with help from Fox Sports Studio Host and former Texas Stars Play-by-Play voice Brien Rea.

This week's offseason update focuses on the growth of Dallas Stars forward Denis Gurianov, the AHL connections to the recent Toronto/Pittsburgh trade, the start of construction on the Henderson Silver Knights' new arena and the latest on AHL teams without affiliation agreements.Plus, part one of Pat's chat with Manitoba Moose GM Craig Heisinger.

Pat and David are back with another ATA Offseason update.On this week's show:- New bench bosses for @AmerksHockey + @OntarioReign-#AHLGrads getting noticed in the @NHL bubble- Some key player signings for the @HSKnights and @HerhseyBears

On our first Around The A Offseason Update Pat and David break down the latest news on the American Hockey League restart plans, check-in on AHL players that have cracked the NHL bubble and get an update on plans to bring the AHL to Palm Springs.

This week we're thrilled to have an extended in-depth discussion with outgoing AHL President and CEO Dave Andrews on his career, the transition to a new league boss and what's to come post-COVID.More about the hosts: David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we run down some of the big AHL names that have decided to make the jump to the KHL in Russia, chat about Dave Andrews' tenure winding down and get the results of the Conference Final round for our "What-If" playoff poll.Plus, we're joined by longtime reporter covering the Rochester Americans, Kevin Oklobzija, to discuss the major cuts in the Buffalo/Rochester Hockey Operation Departments.A greats show as always, check it out!More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's Coach of the Year Karl Taylor of the Milwaukee Admirals, to talk about his team's impressive campaign and we discuss how players might be dealing with their forced time off with @SDGullsAHL Sports Psychology Consultant Kate Allgood.Plus plenty of headlines, including the formation of a Return to Play Task Force, massive hockey ops changes in Buffalo/Rochester and some trouble with the expansion franchise in Palm Springs.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's 2019/20 Gerry Mayhew of the Iowa Wild and we get some insight on the pandemic-extended offseason from the a coach's perspective, with Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann.We'll also recap some early offseason roster moves, results from round two of the ATA "What If" Playoff Poll and more.A great show as always, check it out!podcastMore about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

On this week's show, we discuss the response from the AHL, its teams, and players, to the ongoing social issues and protests around North America and beyond.We'll also go over the last two league award winners and chat with the new Rookie of the Year, Josh Norris of the Belleville Senators.Plus, Pat gets into a coaching change for the Ontario Reign, with "The Mayor of Ontario" John Hoven, we break down the new branding and logo for the Henderson Silver Knights, and give the first-round results from our "what if Calder Cup Playoff fan poll".

This week we discuss how COVID-19 could impact minor league players, with the head of the Professional Hockey Players Association Larry Landon and we'll preview an upcoming online charity telethon in Hershey, PA with Chocolate Hockey's Kyle Mace.Plus, Pat and David run down some of the recent AHL league award winners, take a guess at the name for the new Golden Knights' affiliate and go over the "what if" scenarios, if the AHL had decided to mimic the NHL's return to play format.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we discuss the AHL's All-Rookie team and season All-Stars for 2019-20, along with some affiliation news and the completion of the deal to build a new arena for the incoming Vegas farm club.We'll go further in-depth on the Vegas move with long-time goaltender-turned-broadcaster Mike McKenna and chat with veteran hockey writer Ken Wiebe, of The Athletic.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

With the 2019/20 American Hockey League season officially cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we take a deep dive into the situation with outgoing AHL President and CEO Dave Andrews.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we'll discuss how the coronavirus situation is affecting the AHL (and beyond), we'll talk about the new partnership between the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues and over some of the other top headlines from the past couple weeks.We'll also check in on the Binghamton Devils with Rob Lippolis, as they push towards a long-awaited playoff birth.Plus veteran AHL reporter Gerry Cantlon joins us for a Hartford Wolf Pack update and more.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.