With the Canadiens nearly in the playoffs as a wild card team, the Habsworld podcast team returned to talk about Les Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo had a lot to say about the Habs, discuss other hockey news, and have some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening April 9 2025.

Our roster of topics includes:

Introductions and Habs trivia

Lane Hutson's near breaking a Montreal record.

Discussing the recent game against the Detroit Red Wings. Should Martin St. Louis be in the running for coach of the year?

Ivan Demidov is officially signed by Montreal. How soon could he appear in the team's lineup and which line will he be placed?

With the playoffs nearly clinched by Montreal, postseason discussions have begun.

TSN interview with Kent Hughes, revealed an important mid-season meeting with Nick Suzuki.

Suzuki breaks into the 80 points area for the first time in the last 17 seasons. Could he be in the running for the Lady Byng trophy?

Josh Anderson nominated for the Masterson trophy. His strong play helped his linemates a great deal this season.

Could Christian Dvorak be extended in the off season?

Should Kent Hughes start negotiations to extend Lane Hutson this off season?

Kaiden's Guhle's return from injury is playing a big role in their current success

Debating the recent play of Mike Matheson

Is the Gallagher-Anderson-Dvorak trio the team's new second line?

Oliver Kapanen returns to Montreal after his European team ended their playoff run. How has he fit back into the Canadiens lineup?

Gallagher breaks the 20 goal mark against Philadelphia, after personal life events recently.

Around the NHL news: Alex Ovechkin breaks the NHL goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky. If Montreal makes the playoffs and face Washington, what will it look like for Demidov to faceoff against Ovechkin? Demidov's contract bonuses were also discussed.