Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer discuss Zachary L'Heureux's suspension, Gatineau's interleague games, Washington Capitals prospects and more.
Hendrix Lapierre is one of two QMJHL alumni in the Washington Capitals organization.On this week's edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:
- There's a new rivalry in the league as things got heated between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques, which culminated in a suspension to Moose star Zachary L'Heureux. (Update: L'Heureux is suspended for 10 games, the QMJHL announced Wednesday.)
- The Olympiques then went on to sweep their annual interleague series with the Ottawa 67's. Is it time for more interleague play in the CHL?
- The Drummondville Voltigeurs and Val-d'Or Foreurs are in the hunt for new GMs. Who will fill these spots ahead of the draft in June?
- The guys open up the mailbag to answer your questions.
- There are no players in the QMJHL drafted by the Washington Capitals, but at least one big name for the league's recent past seems poised for a return to the NHL.
- Luke Patterson of the Cape Breton Eagles became a Telus Cup champion with the Moncton Flyers last year. This year, he's making an impression in the draft rankings and is the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.
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