Sean is back in the USA. Robert's internet takes the week off.

First, (6:30) Sean provides an update on his Fast & Furious progress. This devolves into a discussion about Star Wars before touching on the Dallas Stars' plans to move to Plano in 2031 (15:30).

Seattle Kraken prospect Blake Fiddler joins the show (27:20) to talk about playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL, playing for Team USA at the World Championships, and what it was like to grow up playing hockey in Dallas.

The show wraps up (51:14) with a discussion about the growing distinction between the respective power of the GM and President roles in places like Colorado and Vancouver.

Sean is in beautiful Kelowna for the Memorial Cup. Robert is still in Dallas (where the Rangers got no-hit on Monday).

We open (1:00) by talking about Sean's adjusted sleep schedule, the crazy playoff tiebreaker possibilities at the Memorial Cup, how to determine how tall hockey players really are, and sports bucket list items.

Sean then sits down (42:01) with CHL President Dan MacKenzie to discuss what he learned from his time with the NBA, a year under the new NCAA rules, and how the various junior leagues are working in an era of expanded player choice.

The guys wrap up (1:07:10) by discussing the last couple weeks' of conversations with CHL and USHL folks, and how junior hockey (and NCAA hockey) might change in the coming years.

Robert remembers the name of the show. Sean grits his teeth while praising the Arsenal Football Club.

First, (5:30) the guys talk a bit more about Jason Robertson, Kirill Kaprizov, and how contract comps work in different markets. We then move on (20:31) to the fallout from Vegas and John Tortorella's whoospadoodle.

Next, AI Hockey welcomes (37:10) Glenn Hefferan, President and Commissioner of the USHL to talk the Clark Cup Final, his relationship with the commissioners of the CHL, how the USHL develops both players and officials, and what makes a league the right one to be in for players on a college hockey path.

Robert and Sean wrap up (1:21:05) by talking about Bruce Cassidy, Kelly McCrimmon, and how a organization's culture shows up in all the different choices it makes.