Name: Les Lazaruk Apr19 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: April 19, 2018
Duration: 22 min 6 s
Description: Guest 2: CHL Insider - Les Lazaruk is the voice of the Saskatoon Blades but today he previews the WHL Conference finals.

The Pipeline Show: April 19, 2018

First Segment - Guy begins the week with News and Notes from around the CHL, USHL and NCAA plus the guest list. 

First Segment Dec 12 2025

Guest 1 - Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to talk NCAA hockey. We'll begin by discussing Hockey East and if there is a team that is considered THE team to beat as no one seems able to stake that claim. Canada will have lots of NCAA content at the U20 WJC. How are some of the former CHL players doing as college freshmen? And more!

Jimmy Connelly Dec 12

Guest 2 - Derek Neumeier is a scout with McKeen's Hockey and he checks in today with his reports on a 6-pack of players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. Alberts Smits, Ilia Morozov, Jaxon Cover, Elton Hermansson, Maddox Dagenais and Giorgos Pantelas with an extra curve ball thrown in at the end of the segment too. 

Derek Neumeier Dec 12

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:15] - Guy begins the week with News and Notes from around the CHL, USHL and NCAA plus the guest list. 

[18:29] - Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to talk NCAA hockey. We'll begin by discussing Hockey East and if there is a team that is considered THE team to beat as no one seems able to stake that claim. Canada will have lots of NCAA content at the U20 WJC. How are some of the former CHL players doing as college freshmen? And more!

[50:00] - Derek Neumeier is a scout with McKeen's Hockey and he checks in today with his reports on a 6-pack of players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. Alberts Smits, Ilia Morozov, Jaxon Cover, Elton Hermansson, Maddox Dagenais and Giorgos Pantelas with an extra curve ball thrown in at the end of the segment too. 


The Pipeline Show Dec 12 2025

First Segment - Guy begins the episode with some quick news and notes before getting to the guest list.

First Segment Dec 19 2025

Guest 1 - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic previews Pool B of the 2026 World Junior Championship which includes Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Denmark and Finland.

Scott Wheeler Dec 19

Guest 2 - Chris Peters from Flo Hockey is on board to preview Pool A of the 2026 World Junior Championship which features Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany and the hosts this year - Team USA.

Chris Peters Dec 19

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy begins the episode with some quick news and notes before getting to the guest list. 

[13:57] - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic previews Pool B of the 2026 World Junior Championship which includes Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Denmark and Finland.

[49:11] - Chris Peters from Flo Hockey is on board to preview Pool A of the 2026 World Junior Championship which features Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany and the hosts this year - Team USA.

The Pipeline Show Dec 19 2025

First Segment: Guy begins the show with the QoD, News and Notes, the Hotdog Prospect of the Week and Coming Down the Pipe

First Segment Apr19

Guest 1: The QMJHL semi finals are previewed with the help of Willy Palov of the Chronicle Herald out of Halifax.

Willy Palov Apr19

Guest 2: CHL Insider - Les Lazaruk is the voice of the Saskatoon Blades but today he previews the WHL Conference finals.

Les Lazaruk Apr19

Guest 3: HockeyProspect.com scout Russ Bitely shares his insight on 2018 draft eligible players Rasmus Sandin (Soo), Liam Foudy (London), Jack McBain (OJHL), Ty Dellandrea (Flint), Johnny Gruden (US-NTDP) and Martin Kaut (CZE)

Russ Bitely Apr19

Coming Down the Pipe:

[0:00] - TPS Season 13 Intro

[1:20] - Guy begins the show with the QoD, News and Notes, the Hotdog Prospect of the Week and Coming Down the Pipe

[16:01] - CHL Insider: Willy Palov of the Halifax Chronicle-Herald previews the QMJHL semi-finals

[31:34] - CHL Insider: Les Lazaruk is the voice of the Saskatoon Blades but today he previews the WHL Conference finals. 

[53:53] - HockeyProspect.com scout Russ Bitely shares his insight on 2018 draft eligible players Rasmus Sandin (Soo), Liam Foudy (London), Jack McBain (OJHL), Ty Dellandrea (Flint), Johnny Gruden (US-NTDP) and Martin Kaut (CZE)

[1:09:46] - USHL Playoff Preview: Kevin Meyers is the Communications Coordinator for the USHL and sets the stage for the playoffs. 

[1:31:56] - 2018 Draft Spotlight: Wyatt McLeod of the Edmonton Oil Kings is in the spotlight this week.

ThePipelineShow April19 2018

Get to know the future superstars of the NHL long before they reach that stage. The Pipeline Show is the premier podcast covering Major Junior, the NCAA, Jr. A and international tournaments like the U20 and U18 WJC, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and more.

Les Lazaruk Apr19

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