The HabsWorld podcast team was back from the Olympic break to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo, had a lot to say about the Habs, discussed other hockey news, and had some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of March 9, 2026

Topics include:

- Habs trivia

- NHL trade deadline was recently passed; who Montreal was in talks to trade for was debated

- When will Patrick Laine return to play?

- Brendan Gallagher's struggles; should he still be a regular in this lineup?

- Samuel Montembeault flounders in his first two starts since the Olympics

- Juraj Slavkovsky dominant game against the LA Kings

- Strong play of Noah Dobson was discussed

- Could David Reinbacher get a call up before the end of this season?

- One way Arber Xhekaj could get more ice time was debated

- Habs win against Los Angeles was their first since November 2019

- Improved play by Zach Bolduc was discussed

- Was Kirby Dach's game against San Jose his worst as a Hab?

- Should Nick Suzuki be removed from taking part in the next shootout?

- Habs prospects discussed: Bryce Pickford, LJ Mooney, Michael Hage, Logan Sawyer and Jacob Fowler

- Some other trade deadline moves were talked about, as were some past season trade deadlines

- If Montreal makes it to the 2026 playoffs, who they might have to face in the first round

- Predictions on the next four Habs games, and when Cole Caufield will get to the 40 goal mark