The Pipeline Show_Feb21_2025

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy kicks the week off by looking at which teams are riding the hottest streaks right now as the playoffs get closer and closer. WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA. [14:42] - This week's episode of The Pipeline Show only has one guest but we're going two full segments with Sam Cosentino. In this first segment we'll discuss the changing landscape of junior hockey in North America including NCAA rule change, the impact on various junior leagues, Penticton Vees leaving the BCHL and getting an expansion team for the WHL next year, where does the USHL fit in all of this...and more! [40:04] - In Part 2 of the hour with Sportsnet hockey analyst Sam Cosentino, we're talking almost exclusively about the WHL notables for the Class of 2025. First some thoughts on Matthew Schaeffer who, despite being limited to just 17 games with the Erie Otters and 2 with Canada's WJC team, has seen his stock RISE to be the #1 ranked player in the draft. Then it's all about the WHL including thoughts on Lynden Lakovic, Roger McQueen, Radim Mrtka, Jackson Smith, Braeden Cootes, Cole Reschny, Blake Fiddler, Ben Kindel and more.