The playoffs may be over for the Habs, but talking about Les Canadiens for the Habsworld podcast crew continues. 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 May 5 2025.

Our roster of tpics includes:

- Introductions, Habs trivia

- Discussing the positive thoughts about the Montreal first round playoff loss, with a focus on Lane Hutson, Sam Montembeault, Alex Carrier, and Josh Anderson

- What more can the Habs do to improve next season and beyond

- The end of season press conference with Kent Hughes & Jeff Gorton was discussed

- Expectations for Ivan Demidov next season

- Rumour about Jeff Gorton leaving Montreal for the New York Islanders GM position

- Should Montreal resign Armia, Dvorak, both or neither?

- Norm suggested a veteran Russian center free agent that is available, that could play with Demidov.

- Other possible centers who may be available via trade were also discussed

- Jonathan and Sean shared their experiences attending game 3 at home against Washington

- Second round playoff predictions