Jayna Hefford, Interim Commissioner of the CWHL, joined Hockey Central at Noon ahead of awards and championship weekend and spoke about the talent of the league and touched on the possibility of the two North American women’s leagues coming together.

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about the Canadiens' big win against the Islanders, and Doug MacLean about Eugene Melnyk's rough 24 hours; on Melnyk's comments, how the organisation continues to shoot itself in the foot, and his decision to go after the media; CWHL interim commissioner Jayna Hefford previews the Clarkson Cup Final, the talent that is Marie-Philip Poulin, and the possibility of the two North American professional women's leagues coming together; on whether the Blue Jackets have a chance to make the playoffs, and the Golden Knights' dismantling of the Jets; Burke and MacLean answer your questions on "Ask the GM."

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Leafs' win over the Sabres, and Doug MacLean about the Lightningt's OT win over the Capitals;on the Sabres' poor showing vs. the Leafs, Auston Matthews' strong play, which Leafs play needs to be rested the most right now, and Garret Sparks' big outings against the Sabres; on how close the Sabres are to being contenders; on Tampa Bay's win over the Capitals, and what it would take to beat Tampa.

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Leafs' loss to the Predators, and Doug MacLean about Leafs vs. Sabres; on Leafs vs. Preds, Nashville's rough powerplay, the Leafs' sputtering offence, and Auston Matthews' play; on Nazem Kadri's play, the Leafs' inability to ice a "different look," the Leafs' inability to play heavier, Mike Babcock's post-game comments and whether they're problematic; on the coaching job Bruce Cassidy has done in Boston this season, how locked in the Bruins are, the Canadiens' and Blue Jackets' Wild Card battle.