Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro to Season 18 of The Pipeline Show

[1:26] - Guy begins the episode with news and notes from across the CHL, BCHL, AJHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA

[19:43] - Veteran beat writer covering the QMJHL, Willy Palov, provides some insight into the final 10 days of the regular season and which teams should be considered actual contenders. Also, what is the legacy left behind after the resignation of Gilles Courteau?

[46:50] -Guest 2 - Are the Ottawa 67s still considerer the team to beat as the playoffs near? McKeens head scout Brock Otten argues that there are a few other clubs that will give the 67s a run for their money. He also shared some scouting thoughts on notable OHL skaters Colby Barlow, Nick Lardis and Carson Rehkopf.

[1:09:59] - Guest 3 - Perry Bergson of the Brandon Sun shares his perspective on how it might play out in the WHL over the next 10 days. Perry also wanted to discuss the impact that "loading up" has had on the WHL and how it might not be possible for all 22 teams to adopt that same strategy.

[1:31:51] - Guest 4 - Adam Gajan is the #4 ranked goaltender in North America by NHL Central Scouting. He has played most of the year with the NAHL's Chippewa Steel but dipped his toe in the USHL with Green Bay and had a breakout performance at the 2023 WJC for Slovakia.