Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck.

TIMESTAMPS

2:15 - Did you see this start coming?

3:15 - What has enabled the team to come together and be so productive?

4:45 - Improved power play

6:45 - New coaching staff, but still familiar

9:45 - Continuity leading to success

16:10 - Resisting the urge to rebuild the team after playoff loss

18:00 - Growth of the leadership group

21:55 - Kyle Connor has a little more swag this year

25:10 - The value of Connor Hellebuyck

Music Credit: Metronomy - The Look

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He is one of the top players in the NHL and he's only 19 years old! Frank travelled to Chicago to sit down with Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard for an in-depth interview about his confidence going into year two, off-season training, problem solving on the ice, family coming to visit, living alone, and commitment to defence.

5:15 - Fantasy Football

6:45 - Confidence going into year two

7:30 - The pressure of media

8:30 - Nutrition and training at the pro level

9:43 - Dealing with missing a chunk of his rookie season to injury

11:30 - Who guided him through his first year

12:15 - Mom coming to visit

13:15 - Training goals over the summer

15:30 - ‘Problem solving’ on the ice

18:00 - Areas of disappointment from year one

20:55 - What does Connor Bedard do to unwind?

21:30 - What teams/players does Connor like to watch?

24:05 - What is different about the team vibe this season?

26:30 - Commitment to defence

Music Credit: Cage the Elephant - HiFi

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We are potentially approaching a milestone moment for major junior hockey. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules that would allow CHL (Canadian Hockey League) players to compete at U.S. colleges. The upcoming vote will allow players who have previously played in any of the CHL leagues—the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to retain eligibility for NCAA hockey.

There’s a lot to unravel here as there would be a domino effect that would impact other leagues — including the USHL. Frank is joined by Glenn Hefferan, the President & Commissioner of the USHL, to discuss this potential landmark moment in hockey.

TIMESTAMPS

7:32 - How would changing the amateur hockey landscape affect the USHL?

10:05 - How much money do college players make?

13:45 - Will the USHL adapt if the pre-eligibility rules change?

20:24 - What is the NHL’s relationship with the USHL?

22:09 - Why doesn’t the USHL get the same support as the CHL from the NHL?

26:00 - Getting more rinks in more cities in the USA

28:30 - Lucky to grow up near a rink and find hockey ‘by accident’

30:45 - Will we see more co operation between different leagues?

33:40 - Could the USHL come to Canada?

36:20 - How do the possible changes affect the grass roots players, as opposed to top players?

39:30 - How academic rules may affect CHL players coming to the NCAA

41:15 - Will NCAA be changing rules around player agents?

Music Credit: Bahamas - Trick To Happy

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