On the latest edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q', Jamie Tozer and Will MacLaren discuss what's been making news in the QMJHL over the past week, including:

- The Victoriaville Tigres, thanks to timely scoring and the remarkable work of Nathan Darveau between the pipes, have clawed their way to a tie for first in the Western Conference with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Are we on the verge of a season-long battle between these cats and dogs?

- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar, led by QMJHL forward of the month Justin Gill, continue to hold onto top spot in the league as the calendar flips to November. It's arguably the best story to come out of the early part of the season. How are they doing it?

- Thirty-six QMJHLers have cracked the initial NHL Players to Watch list. Will and Jamie discuss who's there and who might be poised to rise through the ranks as the season progresses.

- The Detroit Red Wings are leaning more on 'Q' alumni in the NHL as they appear to be hitting their stride after years of rebuilding. Will Grand Rapids defenseman and league graduate Jared McIssac join the party soon?

- Will and Jamie take a moment to reflect and send best wishes to both the victims of last week's shooting in the former QMJHL city of Lewiston, Maine, as well as all affected by the tragic death of Adam Johnson.

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On the latest edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast:

Jamie Tozer joins us from Wenatchee, Wash., home of the WHL Wild and some of the friendliest airport and car rental services in the state. Meanwhile, Will MacLaren couldn't make it across town to witness Mathis Rousseau score a goalie goal for the Halifax Mooseheads last week, but the guys discuss the historic event nonetheless.

It's still early, but the Gatineau Olympiques and Quebec Remparts are currently on pace to miss the post-season. How rare a feat would that be for two of the league's flagships?

The rosters were announced for the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Will and Jamie discuss the players who will represent the 'Q', as well as an intriguing prospect between the pipes.

The Buffalo Sabres aren't abundant in QMJHL pros or prospects, but two impact players can still be found. Quebec Remparts defenseman Vsevolod Komarov and Olivier Nadeau, entering his first pro season with the AHL Rochester Americans, are taking steps toward making an impression on the NHL club.

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On this week's QMJHL coverage on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:

- It's a tight race at the top of the QMJHL standings, with slim margins separating the top six teams in the East and four teams tying for the Western Conference lead.

- A few unexpected names appear atop the QMJHL points leaderboard. Acadie-Bathurst's Milo Roelens and Moncton's Yoan Loshing lead the league with 15 points each.

- The Boston Bruins are the NHL team profile of the week, where Will and Jamie examine each NHL team's players from the QMJHL. There are no drafted players currently in the 'Q,' but some big names used to play there, including captain Brad Marchand.

- Almost 80 players were named to opening-night NHL rosters last week, including Tristan Luneau on the Anaheim Ducks.

- Sherbrooke Phoenix coach Gilles Bouchard will be headed to the 2024 world juniors this winter.

And so much more, so join Will and Jamie on The Hockey News On The 'Q' by listening to the full episode and subscribing on your preferred platform.

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This week on The Hockey News on the 'Q' with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:

- Trevor Georgie stops by to talk about his move from the GM's chair to the business aspect of the game with the Saint John Sea Dogs, the challenges of bringing fans into junior hockey buildings, and what he's doing to creatively sell the in-game experience in Saint John.

- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar, Halifax Mooseheads and Val-d'Or Foreurs are among the league's top clubs in the early part of the season. One of the bigger surprises, however, reside in Sherbrooke when a rebuilding Phoenix squad had been holding its own.

- The first group of CHL Games of the Week has been released for October. The matchups for the QMJHL are solid, but can the same be said for the streaming options?

- A few late NHL cuts make their way back to major junior, and the Team Canada benches at the upcoming World Under-17 Hockey Challenge feature some familiar faces in the latest edition of "News and Notes."

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On the latest edition of The Hockey News on the 'Q,' Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer discuss:

- The surprising start of the Val-d'Or Foreurs, the winless Quebec Remparts and the spike in QMJHL games that have gone past the third period.

- The Gatineau Olympiques losing star forward Samuel Savoie to a broken femur.

- A report that TSN will not broadcasting regular-season CHL games this year, moving all coverage to the league finals and Memorial Cup.

- The Rimouski Oceanic and Shawinigan Cataractes intending to bid to host the 2025 Memorial Cup, and the Moncton Wildcats electing not to submit a bid.

All this and much more on the latest edition of THN on the 'Q.'

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This week on The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast, Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer look back on the opening weekend of the QMJHL regular season:

- The contentious Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and Halifax Mooseheads are awaiting their first regulation wins, while things are looking up early on for the Moncton Wildcats, Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Rimouski Oceanic, among others.

- Nathan MacKinnon came home to Halifax on Friday night to watch his No. 22 raised to the rafters. Not to be outdone, the number 50 will be retired in Shawinigan in January to honor former star Jason Pominville

- There's a new award up for grabs in the 'Q' with the announcement of the Patrick Roy Trophy, to be handed out for the player judged to be the league's top goaltender. It's a final legacy to the former player, coach, GM and Hockey Hall of Famer.

- What defines a fight? How will certain situations be punished under the new legislation? After Saturday's game in Saint John between the Sea Dogs and Acadie-Bathurst Titan, it appears those questions - and the answers to them - may not be as cut and dried as it would initially appear.

- Additional news and notes from around the league 

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On the season premiere of The Hockey News On The 'Q,' Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer sit down with QMJHL commissioner Mario Cecchini to discuss his first few months on the job, his vision for the future of the league, the QMJHL's decision to implement anti-fighting legislation and much more. 

Some of the key dates and events for the upcoming season are highlighted while the burning questions are addressed; is Jamie going to the Memorial Cup in Saginaw? Is he hitting up Wenatchee, Wash., in the WHL Wild's maiden season? The answers might surprise you. 

The guys wrap things up with additional discussion on the league's implementation of anti-fighting legislation.

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It's the season finale episode for The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer. On this 2023 NHL draft recap episode:

- Twelve QMJHL players were selected at the draft. Will and Jamie go round by round to discuss every player chosen.

- These 12 players drafted is the lowest ever for the league. It was also the lowest percentage of players selected from the QMJHL in the history of the NHL draft.

- Ethan Gauthier was the first QMJHL player off the board at pick No. 37 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. That's the lowest first selection from the 'Q' since 2000.

- Are these stats concerning for the QMJHL, or is it just a blip?

- The Saint John Sea Dogs held prospect camp this past weekend, which included three American prospects. Will other teams consider this idea?

- The Tampa Bay Lightning is this episode's NHL team profile. They now have three drafted players in the QMJHL, but they have nine 'Q' alumni in the AHL and one in the NHL.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:

- Will and Jamie are joined by Postmedia’s Kevin Barrett to discuss the top 10 draft-eligible players from the QMJHL for the 2023 NHL draft, as well as who could rise and who could fall from this year's group. 

- They then discuss what this year's draft crop looks like and why it’s a thinner year than usual. 

- Finally, they dive into Serge Beausoleil joining the Gatineau Olympiques as their new GM and Stephane Julien stepping down as coach-GM from the Sherbrooke Phoenix.

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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer:

- The QMJHL draft took place two weeks ago, and Jamie was there in person to take in the atmosphere. They recap the key moments from the draft, including the Moncton Wildcats taking Caleb Desnoyers at No. 1, Zachary Morin falling to No. 19 and more.

- There were also a ton of trades, including the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies loading up on players.

- Patrick Roy officially stepped down as coach-GM of the Quebec Remparts after capturing the Memorial Cup, and Jacques Tanguay stepped down as the team president. Who's stepping in?

- The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and Cape Breton Eagles also made coaching changes. Will and Jamie recap what those coaches accomplished with their teams.

- The Toronto Maple Leafs are the NHL team profile of the week. While they currently have no drafted players in the QMJHL, they have a handful of 'Q' alumni in the AHL and ECHL.

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