From Failing Hands

On this week’s episode of the podcast, the guy’s pondered their own existence given that Marc Bergevin has not made any moves over the last few weeks but they quickly found their footing and covered a number of topics, including the Claude Julien presser which sparked a passionate discussion as to whether Julien is under additional presser to make this thing work next season. They then discussed whether our expectations as a fan base are way too high and the guys did not all share the same opinion on this issue. They also gave their choices for Bergevin’s best off-season move and answered a few more questions from the listeners. Downtime? Not quite yet. The guys had a ton to say. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the boys were thrilled to welcome Kaiden Guhle [6:30] and John Lu [59:46] back to the show. Kaiden discusses growing up and getting his start in hockey, as well as what his unique draft day experience was like, what he's looking forward to when he arrives in Montreal and what he thinks fans can expect to see from the Habs young prospect. To take over the final hour of the show, the guys had the honour of welcoming back Mr. John Lu. John talked in-depth about his experience battling COVID-19, what he had to endure and what his point of view is on what life is like now. As always, Mr. Lu brought his expertise on the recent developments involving the Montreal Canadiens to cap off another amazing conversation. 

Where do you even begin? The guys relished in the abundance of feel-good Habs news dominating the news over the last few weeks. They covered the hot-off-the-press news of both the Brendan Gallagher and Jake Allen contract extension, and the arrival of Tyler Toffoli. They discussed what they thought all of these moves mean for the team in the immediate future and long-term possibilities. They then took a deep dive into both the current identity of the team and what it means to be both a starting and back-up goalie for the Montreal Canadiens in what seems to be a two-goaltender league. Mike, Mo and John finished things off with a tip of the cap to two years of From Failing Hands episodes. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the guys recapped an absolutely insane few days in Habs land. They covered the Max Domi – Josh Anderson trade, the Karl Alzner buy-out and what we can expect going forward with the flat cap and how tight things will be financially. Public Relations heavyweight Saverina Scozzari stopped by [36:00] to give us an update on some of her new projects, her take on the 2020 NHL Playoffs, how the league handled operations, her work with Radix, Fourty4 Concierge, the great showing by some of her clients during the return to play, and, some great news coupled with some amazing initiatives she has going on with The Kidney Foundation  The guys lopped back and touched on the draft and what they made of the Habs picks. They took a trip down memory lane with the team’s draft record over the last decade. It’s an odd time to be talking free agency, draft and trades at the beginning of October but the guys are here to cover it all. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the guys welcomed TSN Director of Scouting, Craig Button. Craig recapped the Habs’ performance during the playoffs along with some great analysis of what's to come in both the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and what pieces of the puzzle the Habs may be looking to get their hands on . He also dropped a bit of a bombshell in what he thinks may happen with Max Domi and gave some great insight on what free agency may look like for the next few years. The guys also talked about Jeff Petry’s new deal, Sergachev and Tampa Bay winning the Cup and how it all relates to the Drouin trade as well as Bergevin’s recent radio interview. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the guys welcomed none other than Todd "The Fridge" Fedoruk. [36:00] Fridge gave us so much of his time and himself for a conversation you won't soon forget. He spoke on his childhood, his days in junior hockey, his rise to the NHL, some of his toughest opponents and his success with recovery and living his best life. Mike, Mo and John also discussed the Jake Evans deal and why they feel it was a perfect deal for Evans and the team. They broke down the war of Twitter words between Brian Burke and Allan Walsh about taxes and the impact they have on free agency. They covered Gary Bettman’s latest press conference about the plans for next season and what it all means for the teams and fans. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the guys welcomed the legendary Shayne Corson to the podcast. [32:00] Shayne took us down memory lane from his time with the Habs, Leafs, Oilers and Blues. We reminisced about his experience playing in Montreal in two different eras, playing with The Great One, the 1998 Winter Olympics, one of the best Pat Burns stories ever told, and, his involvement in mental health awareness. Mike, John and Mo spoke of the newly acquired Joel Edmundson signing with the Habs, they covered Bergevin’s media tour and some of the highlights including his comments on Price, Domi and Gallagher. They mused as to whether this is the golden age of Bergevin’s tenure given all of our cap space, draft picks and strong prospect pool. 

This week, the boys celebrated a momentous event of their 100Th episode. They reminisced about how they got started with the podcast, some of their favorite guests, the support from the listeners as well as how much they appreciate what the podcast has brought them. To celebrate their 100th episode, they wanted to thank the fans by addressing questions that have been submitted over the last few weeks. They also welcomed none other than Khloe Terae [1:06:00] to the show to chat about life as an influencer, visits to 57 countries, her work with autism, the experience of being being Playboy’s cyber girl of the year, and of course, the Habs. Don’t forget to download and subscribe! 

The boys were spoiled for this week’s episode as the Jake Allen trade dropped moments before Episode 99 was recorded. They talked about why they love the deal, what they think the Habs will get from Allen next season and what fans can expect from Bergevin going forward. They also welcomed Professor of Sports Psychology at McGill University Dr. Gordon Bloom to the podcast for a truly fascinating conversation. They touched on some of the challenges players face, what teams are doing to better integrate sports psychology  into their organizations and what the future holds for the field. They also discussed the latest chapter in the Max Domi saga and what they think will happen with the forward. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!

This week, the guys reconvened in their regular timeslot to breakdown the series against the Flyers and what to make of the post-season. They discussed many positives including how well the young players played, how the defence is not as bad as we thought and why we absolutely need to get Price some help going forward. They also addressed the growing rumours surrounding Domi and Danault and why there is nothing to worry about just yet. They discussed what the flat cap means for the Habs and why Bergevin’s approach to accumulating draft picks and keeping cap space free wasn’t just a stroke of genius but a necessity. They also touched on the market for a suitable back-up for Price and what the Habs may do and what problems they may come across. Don’t forget to download and subscribe!