- 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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- How about those Quebec Remparts? With their Memorial Cup victory last Sunday, that makes it the first time a league in the CHL has won four straight tournaments. A QMJHL team has also won seven of the past 11 Memorial Cup tournaments. When will they no longer be underdogs?

- The Drummondville Voltigeurs and coach Eric Belanger agreed to part ways. The team recently hired Yanick Lemay as GM.

- The Gatineau Olympiques face an interesting situation leading up to the QMJHL draft this weekend. After Louis Robitaille and the Olympiques parted ways two weeks ago, someone else declined the role of interim GM. So who's the hockey operations advisor who will run the draft, and who will help him?

- The Florida Panthers are the team of the week, with second-rounder Evan Nause in the QMJHL and seven 'Q' alumni in the pro ranks.

- Defenseman Charles Cote is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.

- Rest in peace to Doris Labonte and Blair 'Bearcat' Joseph, who died of cancer at the age of 69 and 78, respectively. Labonte was a former QMJHL coach and GM, while Joseph was a longtime player, coach and scout in Cape Breton at various levels.

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- The Quebec Remparts earned a bye to the Memorial Cup final, winning two of three games in the round-robin.

- Yanick Lemay is the new GM for the Drummondville Voltigeurs. He was a scout for the Winnipeg Jets from 2011 to this year.

- The Ottawa Senators don't currently have any drafted players in the QMJHL, but they have a ton of 'Q' alumni in the pro ranks, including Claude Giroux.

- The QMJHL released its schedule for the 2023-24 season, and Jamie Tozer has a few words to say about the release.

- Markus Vidicek of the Halifax Mooseheads is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.

And more, including a shoutout to Cam MacDonald, who lost his family home and Memorial Cup ring in the Halifax-area wildfire.

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- The Quebec Remparts captured the QMJHL title with a 5-4 Game 6 win over the Halifax Mooseheads. Will and Jamie recap Games 3 through 6 and look ahead to Quebec's chances in the Memorial Cup.

- The QMJHL set an attendance record in the playoffs, breaking the previous record set in 2006.

- Guy Boucher to Rimouski? The team has reportedly expressed interest in bringing on the former NHL coach as the next coach-GM of the Oceanic.

- Montreal Canadiens fans, the time has finally arrived. The Habs are the NHL team profile of the week, and although there are two drafted players currently in the QMJHL, there are a whopping 31 others from the 'Q' who are in the NHL, AHL or ECHL.

- Benjamin Brunelle, a right winger for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, is the NHL draft prospect of the week.

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- The Quebec Remparts and Halifax Mooseheads are tied in the 2023 Gilles Courteau Trophy final. Will and Jamie break down the first two games as the series shifts to Halifax for Games 3 and 4.

- The Gatineau Olympiques have announced coach-GM Louis Robitaille will return next season. In the last year of his four-year contract, how will he steer the club as it takes the first steps of its reloading process.

- The Detroit Red Wings expect to return to the NHL playoffs sooner rather than later. While they boast a number of familiar faces on the big club, one player in the 'Q' (Oscar Plandowski) and one in the AHL (Jared McIsaac) hope to be part of the action in the years to come.

- The latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is Moncton Wildcats center Preston Lousbury, a Telus Cup champion who proved to be a difference-maker in his first full campaign in the QMJHL.

- The guys wrap the show up with a shout out to Halifax Mooseheads assistant equipment manager and devoted fan Tyler Long.

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- The QMJHL final is almost here, and it features the best of the best from the regular season. It's the Quebec Remparts versus the Halifax Mooseheads in the final battle for the Gilles-Courteau Trophy and a trip to the Memorial Cup in Kamloops, B.C. Will and Jamie provide the primer ahead of Friday's Game 1.

- They also recap what happened in the semifinals, as Quebec swept Gatineau 4-0 while Halifax rallied from a 2-0 series deficit to eliminate Sherbrooke 4-2.

- The Buffalo Sabres are the NHL team profile of the week. With one drafted player in the QMJHL and a 'Q' alum in the AHL, the Sabres have a little slice of QMJHL talent in the system.

- Right winger Maxime Pellerin is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. Learn more about his season with the Victoriaville Tigres and what could make him a late-round draft pick.

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- The QMJHL semifinals are underway, and the Quebec Remparts and Sherbrooke Phoenix got off to hot starts, winning their first two games. Ahead of Tuesday night's games (a 5-4 Quebec win over Gatineau to make it 3-0 in the series and a 5-2 Halifax win to make it 2-1 Sherbrooke), Will and Jamie analyzed the standout players so far.

- The Moncton Wildcats won last week's QMJHL draft lottery with Val-d'Or's pick. What's Moncton's history been like when picking first?

- The Boston Bruins have one drafted player still in the QMJHL, but they have some incredible alumni in the NHL and AHL ranks. Have two of them played their final games in the NHL?

- Joseph Henneberry is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. The left winger for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan ranked 119th in the latest NHL Central Scouting list.

The beginning of the full episode also has an exciting edition of show-and-tell for all of us who love the world juniors. Check out in video form at THN.com/on-the-q.

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- 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?

- 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.

- 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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- The playoffs continue with the top four teams dominating their opponents, outscoring lower seeds 44-13 heading into Tuesday night's action.

- QMJHL Awards season is underway. Maxime Masse was named the league's rookie of the year and offensive rookie of the year, while Marcus Kearsey was named the defensive rookie of the year. 

- The St. Louis Blues have selected 11 players from the QMJHL over the past 10 NHL drafts. They currently have two in the 'Q,' with seven alumni in the pro ranks.

- Cole Burbidge off the Saint John Sea Dogs is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week. Although his team was recently eliminated by Gatineau, Burbidge made the NHL Central Scouting list for the first time this season.

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- The 2023 QMJHL playoffs are underway! Will and Jamie look at both the expected and unexpected after the first two games of each series. 

- Meanwhile, the two non-playoff teams make headlines as the Val-d’Or Foreurs name a familiar face as their latest GM, and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan escape the latest rumors of relocation. 

- Yet another harassment allegation has been brought forth involving a former player during his time in the QMJHL. What will facing these situations look like for the soon-to-be man in charge, Mario Cecchini?

- The Nashville Predators boast key players at both the NHL and junior level. First-rounder in 2021, Zach L’Heureux, is known for playing with an edge (not to mention over it). He can also change games singlehandedly. 

- The latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week isn’t afraid to fire the puck. His reward this year was a 40-goal season. Meet Rouyn-Noranda Huskies forward Daniil Bourash.

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- The QMJHL's top team comes out of the Eastern Conference, with the Quebec Remparts having a 53-12-1-2 record for 109 points. They will face the Charlottetown Islanders in Round 1. What's in store for that series and the rest of the conference?

- The Gatineau Olympiques finished the regular season on a 24-game winning streak, just tying the Western Conference-leading Sherbrooke Phoenix at 105 points. What else is there to know about the matchups in the West?

- It's time to predict who will make the final and who will win the QMJHL's Gilles-Courteau Trophy. Will there be a surprise team who makes it this far?

- Lastly, they analyze the prospect of the week, Lucas Romeo of the Charlottetown Islanders.

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- Gatineau Olympiques star center Zach Dean joins us to discuss his club's 21-game winning streak, striking gold at the world juniors in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the push for the QMJHL playoffs.

- The QMJHL intends to ban fighting starting next season. As the details are being worked out, Will and Jamie discuss how - or how much - this will actually affect play in the league.

- It's the final week of the regular season, and two playoff spots are available for three teams. Who among the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Saint John Sea Dogs and Val-d'Or Foreurs will punch their ticket? Who will be left on the outside?

- Sherbrooke Phoenix defenseman David Spacek is the lone Minnesota Wild draftee in the QMJHL, but the parent club makes up for this with the presence of future Hall of Famer Marc-Andre Fleury.

- 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week Marc-Olivier Beaudry made the most of extra opportunities when injuries saddled the Drummondville Voltigeurs blueline. Based on the current rankings, some scouts have taken notice.

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- The QMJHL has appointed a new commissioner. Mario Cecchini assumes the role on May 8 after fulfilling his duties as president of the CFL Montreal Alouettes. How might Cecchini use his combination of executive experience in both sports and media to mold the league's future?

- Stephen Quirk, the QMJHL player named as a plaintiff in the recent attempted class-action lawsuit against the CHL, has spoken to the media for the first time. Will his bravery and comments compel others to tell their stories? Will this story gain further traction, particularly in the English media?

- With six games remaining for each of the top four clubs in the 'Q,' first place in each conference - and first place overall - has yet to be decided. Will the Jean Rougeau Trophy land in Quebec, Halifax, Gatineau or Sherbrooke this year?

- Banners may fly forever, but are all banners created equal? Will and Jamie discuss the merits of teams hoisting "Memorial Cup finalist" banners.

- The Dallas Stars have no drafted players currently playing in the 'Q,' nor are there any alumni on its NHL roster. However, that latter point may change soon with 2022 QMJHL playoff MVP Mavrik Bourque producing in the AHL.

- The 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is Mael St-Denis. He has battled injuries in his second QMJHL season, but the two-way center has caught the attention of scouts while in the Rimouski Oceanic lineup.

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- The hockey world was surprised on Sunday afternoon with the sudden resignation of QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau. Will and Jamie discuss the lead-up to this news, the immediate fallout, the continuing search for a new league leader and what they feel should be top of mind in all QMJHL circles going forward as the league finds itself in turmoil over ongoing hazing allegations.

- Jamie has completed a rare journey, having watched a game in all 60 current CHL arenas.

- Though none of its prospects are currently plying their trade in the 'Q,' the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche boast an impressive list of former QMJHL players in the AHL. And, of course, there's a pair of players getting it done at the NHL level, including one guy that ranks among the greatest players in franchise history.

- Injuries have shortened the season of 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week Peteris Bulans. However, when healthy, the Latvian rearguard has made an impact on a young Chicoutimi Sagueneens squad on a nightly basis.

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- The Sherbrooke Phoenix and Gatineau Olympiques enter the final month of the regular season neck and neck in the race for first place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Victoriaville Tigres and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are vying for third place, a situation not many would have predicted last fall.

- A recent newspaper article in the Quebec media discusses perceived shortcomings in the league's educational policies. Will and Jamie offer a reply.

- With the current sanctions in place, the annual Canada/Russia series has been placed on hold. Should something take the event's place in an effort to showcase top talent from throughout the CHL?

- In Trois-Rivieres, the ECHL Lions honored the former QMJHL Draveurs over the weekend, complete with throwback sweaters. Though it's already a very popular trend in the 'Q,' what other retro events might we see in the future?

- The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a very deep rebuild. With three players in the AHL and star forward Samuel Savoie in Gatineau, there's a strong chance the club will make their climb back to the top with 'Q' players on its roster.

- Enjoying a breakout year in Cape Breton, Cam Squires, the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week, will play a key role on an Eagles squad that is poised to make a climb in the standings.

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- The Halifax Mooseheads have a new principal owner as Bobby Smith has sold the franchise to Michigan businessman Sam Simon. How does this affect the Mooseheads and the sale of CHL franchises going forward?

- The Moose have also lost forward Zachary l'Heureux for 10 games due to his incident with a fan two weeks ago. Does the punishment fit the act?

- With a month to go in the regular season, Will and Jamie discuss the race for the final playoff spots in the QMJHL.

- The guys go back to the mailbag to answer your questions.

- The Arizona Coyotes boast QMJHL players and alumni at all levels of its system, including three players currently suiting up in the league.

- This week's 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is goaltender Quentin Miller, who has posted impressive numbers between the pipes for the powerful Quebec Remparts.

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- There's a new rivalry in the league as things got heated between the Halifax Mooseheads and Gatineau Olympiques, culminating in an indefinite suspension to Moose star Zachary L'Heureux.

- 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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- It's been a tough season for the players and fans in Drummondville, while one of the league's youngest teams continues to be a pleasant surprise in Chicoutimi.

- The city of Trois-Rivieres hasn't hosted a QMJHL franchise in over 30 years. Could that change in the years to come?

- With the OHL preparing to host the 2024 Memorial Cup, Will and Jamie discuss potential host sites in the 'Q' for the 2025 tournament.

- Former league superstars Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby are synonymous with the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, a number of other league alumni are working their way through the Pens' system as well.

- Sherbrooke Phoenix center Justin Gill has gone undrafted two years running. His pro prospects will likely change this summer, however, as discussed in the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week segment.

- Much more.

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- The Halifax Mooseheads keep on rolling, now at 21 straight games with a point or more. The Quebec Remparts are also red-hot.

- The CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game happened last Wednesday, and there were no other games in the CHL last Tuesday or Wednesday as a result. Should the same be done for the semifinal and medal games at the world juniors?

- The Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL signed Zachary Morin, a highly-rated prospect for the 2023 QMJHL draft. Could this become a trend where more players take the USHL to NCAA route?

- The Philadelphia Flyers are the team profiled this week. Alexis Gendron is the only player still in the QMJHL, but there are seven players from the league now in the pro ranks, including Sean Couturier.

- Luke Coughlin of the Rimouski Oceanic is the 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.

- And more, including another coveted question pulled from the mailbag.

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- The Halifax Mooseheads, Quebec Remparts and Sherbrooke Phoenix are all riding point streaks. What could set one of these teams apart on the road to a championship?

- It's been a noteworthy week for QMJHL alumni. Three players – William Dufour, Jakob Pelletier and Samuel Bolduc – have all skated in their first NHL contests over the past seven days. The guys discuss what they've seen – and, in at least one case, what they've heard – since these debuts.

- A pair of QMJHL coaches are in the spotlight. While Quebec's Patrick Roy earned his 500th win, Saint John's Travis Crickard issued a suspension... to himself.

- The guys dive into the mailbag to answer your questions.

- The New York Rangers have one drafted player skating in the QMJHL, Moncton's Max Barbashev. But the NHL club is a veritable who's who of league talent, both on the ice and behind the bench.

- Chicoutimi's Andrei Loshko has been on fire as of late, earning him recognition as the latest 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week.

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- The Halifax Mooseheads haven't lost in regulation since late November, in part thanks to some key acquisitions and outstanding goaltending from the latest QMJHL player of the week, Mathis Rousseau.

- Hockey Canada has indicated they would accept proposals from Halifax and Moncton to host the world juniors in 2025. Is this a sign of things to come for future host cities? How soon is "too soon" to host again?

- There were 33 QMJHLers named to the NHL Mid-Season Players to Watch list, and seven are headed to the CHL Top Prospects game later this month. Who rose in the ranks? Any surprises?

- The New York Islanders currently have no drafted players in the QMJHL. However, there are impact guys at both the NHL and AHL levels, and most of them have a winning pedigree.

- The 2023 NHL draft prospect of the week is Mooseheads defenseman Dylan MacKinnon, who earned a spot in the CHL Top Prospects game earlier this week after an impressive first half.

- Will and Jamie dive into the mailbag to answer your questions.

- Much more.

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- QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau is retiring after his 47-year association with the league. What will be his most lasting legacies, and when might there be a new commissioner named?

- What are the major trades that have happened in the QMJHL up to this point?

- Will and Jamie dive into the mailbag to discuss playoff seeding and whether there should be fewer division games and a more balanced Quebec/Maritimes schedule.

- The Columbus Blue Jackets are the NHL squad featured this week. Jordan Dumais is one of two prospects in the 'Q' right now, and there are some alumni playing in the ECHL, AHL and NHL.

- And more, including a new speed round at the end. On The 'Q' will be off next week, so happy holidays.

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- Four QMJHL players were named to Team Canada along with Stephane Julien heading over as an assistant coach. Were there any surprises?

- Speaking of the world juniors, there's havoc going on in the resale market. Jamie gives the details on that.

- Six QMJHL players were named to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, with a chance for players to increase their draft stock.

- The Vegas Golden Knights are the NHL team profile of the week. Zach Dean is the only Knights prospect still in the QMJHL. However, the organization has three players in the AHL and ECHL, and they have four QMJHL alumni in the NHL.

- And more.

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- The QMJHL announced its 2023 Hall of Fame class. Alain Vigneault, Stephane Richer and Dave Ezard will be inducted at the same time as the class of 2022 (Roberto Luongo, Stephane Robidas, Rick Vaive, Simon Gamache and Clem Jodion) in June 2023. Who else should we expect to see inducted in the coming years?

- Nine QMJHL players were named to Team Canada's world juniors camp. Who's most likely to earn a spot?

- Emmanuel Vermette is the 2023 NHL draft eligible prospect of the week. The left winger for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens is a "C" ranked prospect who's got 20 points in 24 games so far this season.

- While there are no current Vancouver Canucks prospects in the QMJHL, they do have three former 'Q' players in the NHL and AHL.

- And more, including another mailbag segment.

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- The Cape Breton Eagles are second-last in the QMJHL with an 8-12-2-1 record. They did somewhat better in the past 10 games with five wins, four regulation losses and a shootout loss, so what can the team take from this past stretch to move onward?

- The Halifax Mooseheads are making a push to the top by acquiring Josh Lawrence from Blainville-Boisbriand. He's in his fifth QMJHL season and has 32 points in 25 games so far.

- The Eagles theme continues as Xavier Daigle is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The rookie blueliner has 12 points in 23 games for Cape Breton so far this season.

- The Seattle Kraken are profiled this week. They only have one prospect still in the QMJHL, and that's right winger Jacob Melanson of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. The fifth-round pick in 2021 has averaged more than a point per game for the past three seasons in the 'Q'.

- And more.

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- Thomas Beauregard joins the show to talk about his No. 28 being retired by the Acadie-Bathurst Titan last Saturday. He is the last player in the QMJHL to score 70 goals in a season, with 71 in 2006-07.

- The Drummondville Voltigeurs fired coach Steve Hartley last Wednesday after the team's slow start. They are 14th out of 18 teams with a 10-11 record, including going 0-2 since GM Philippe Boucher took over as interim coach.

- Will there ever be another 70-goal scorer again in the QMJHL?

- The San Jose Sharks are this week's NHL team profile. Jake Furlong is the only Shark still in the 'Q', but there are five alumni in the AHL and ECHL and three NHLers from the junior league, including Timo Meier and Marc-Edouard Vlasic.

- Defenseman Matteo Mann of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens is the 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. Mann is 6-foot-6, 222 pounds and is a "B" ranked prospect by NHL Central Scouting.

- Much more, including a mailbag, key matchups to watch and the team and player of the week.

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- Victoriaville Tigres coach Carl Mallette joins the show to talk about his assistant coaching duties at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

- Goaltender Oliver Satny is the QMJHL player of the week after getting one shutout in three wins for the Cape Breton Eagles last week.

- The 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week is defenseman Etienne Morin of the Moncton Wildcats. The 17-year-old averages more than a point per game.

- The Quebec Remparts have had points in 15 straight games while the Eagles are on a six-game winning streak.

- The Los Angeles Kings only have blueliner Angus Booth in the QMJHL right now, but they have a couple of noteworthy players who graduated the 'Q', including defenseman Jordan Spence.

- And more.

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- The Edmonton Oilers don't have any prospects in the QMJHL or 'Q' alumni in the NHL, but they do have alumni developing in the AHL and might soon be knocking at the door to The Show.

- Chris Culligan had his No. 7 retired by the Cape Breton Eagles while Chicoutimi retired Marc Denis' No. 33. Who could be next?

- Mathieu Cataford is the NHL 2023 draft-eligible prospect of the week. The left winger has 21 points in 15 games so far this season for the Halifax Mooseheads.

- Riley Kidney of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan is the player of the week after two multi-goal games last week.

- Recaps of the past week and previews of what's to come.

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- Right winger Jordan Dumais of the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads joins the show to talk about getting drafted to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022, how he's developed his game and noticed increased defending against him from the opposition, his goal to make the Canadian world juniors squad and more.

- The Calgary Flames are profiled this week for their prospects from the QMJHL. Whether it's Cole Huckins and Cameron Whynot still in the QMJHL, former 'Q' players in the AHL or in The Show, the Flames have a lot of QMJHL talent in the organization.

- Tyler Peddle is this week's 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week. The forward has 11 points in 14 games for the Drummondville Voltigeurs this season following a 35-point rookie season.

- Much more.

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On this week's inaugural episode:

- Will and Jamie speak to Louis Robitaille, coach-GM of the Gatineau Olympiques, about the start of the season, the team's injury issues and the franchise's 50th anniversary.

- Analysis of the QMJHL player of the week, goalie William Blackburn of the Val-d’Or Foreurs, and the team of the week.

- The 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week: Ethan Gauthier, Sherbrooke Phoenix

- NHL Team Profile: Anaheim Ducks. Which players for Anaheim are playing or have played in the QMJHL?

And much more.

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