Now in his fifth year as the General Manager of the Waterloo Black Hawks, Bryn Chyzyk has faced a great deal of change during the offseason. 

He's a new dad, and he's turning over the Black Hawk roster that lost several key pieces from last year's team, including its four leading scorers from the 2023-2024 campaign. 

Over coffee, Chyzyk explains how trades go down in the USHL, the benefits of hiring young scouts, the pending legal battle between Canadian junior players and the NCAA, and highlights a pair of Minnesotans to watch in the Waterloo lineup this season. 

Hope you enjoy.