Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer set up the riveting QMJHL semifinal matchups, discuss why the league will install more replay cameras and more.
Mathieu Cataford and his teammates celebrate a goal earlier in the season.On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:
- It's about to get very interesting in the QMJHL playoffs as the semifinals approach. The final four teams are a combined 32-2 so far in the post-season, setting aside every opponent in their way easily up until now. Which of the elite final four clubs will book their ticket to the final? Find out more in the full episode below.
- The QMJHL draft lottery takes place Wednesday at 6:30 ET. Get your preview on the teams in the running and their odds for the top pick.
- Lights, (more) camera, action: Additional replay cameras are expected to be installed in all QMJHL arenas next season, per Richard Trottier. The move is being made in reaction to a controversial call involving a disallowed OT goal in a Game 7.
- The Winnipeg Jets haven't drafted a QMJHL player since 2017. That doesn't mean they don't have any AHL and NHL players from the 'Q,' however. (Will also gives a hot take on the Winnipeg Whiteout.)
- Jonathan Fauchon of the Blainville-Boisbrand Armada is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. He doubled his production from 2021-22 in his second year of draft eligibility.
And more, so be sure to check out the full episode on your preferred platform.
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