You know it's a Montreal Canadiens season when there is discourse. On today's episode, we talk about the discourse surrounding Mike Matheson in particular, and talk about whether it is fair. We then talk about a listener-raised topic in which the Habs passing, in comparison to the Pittsburgh Penguins' passing, fell short. Finally we talk about the unveiling of the PWHL Montreal Victoire schedule, and what gives us reason to be excited about it.

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The Montreal Canadiens got off to a slow start against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night and wound up losing the game 6-3. While there were some positives, there are quite a few things to clean up. Plus, we take a look at some players who are not necessarily playing poorly, but may have more to give. And finally, we give you the weekly forecast to get you ready for the Habs games against the Kings and Islanders. 

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The Montreal Canadiens ended a 9-game losing streak to the Ottawa Senators with a 4-1 win on Saturday night. Ian takes you through the performances that made that win possible. Plus, we revisit our Weekly Forecast from last week. Did the Habs meet our expectations in their opening week? Don't get too comfortable, because the Habs are right back at it Monday night for a date with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. We get you ready for that tilt. 

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The Montreal Canadiens' hopes for an undefeated season have come to an end at the hands of the Boston Bruins. But it wasn't all bad! Ian and Laura break down who was good, who was bad, and why there is reason for optimism after a loss like that. And in the Friday Mailbag, we answer questions about the present and future of this defense. 

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The Montreal Canadiens have opened their season by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre, and we have all the thoughts. Samuel Montembeault was absolutely perfect, and he needed to be, because the opponents looked good. Will this game have any effect on the Habs' confidence as a whole? Cole Caufield scored on the power play, but the man advantage regressed later in the night -- what is the solution? Finally, the Habs have their work cut out for them against the hated Boston Bruins in a back to pack. We preview that game and talk about what the Habs need to do to try to survive it.

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The Montreal Canadiens season is back, with an opening game at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In our first segment of the show, we discuss the season as a whole and try to determine what we would consider a successful season for the Habs. In our second segment, we preview the game against the Leafs, and we discuss Justin Barron's big chance. Finally, we have our predictions for the NHL season as a whole. Who will win the Stanley Cup? The Calder? and more! 

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The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed their roster and Joshua Roy finds himself on the way to Laval. Who beat him for a spot in camp? Marty St. Louis also gives us a first look at his lines for the season. How will Joel Armia do on the second line with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook? And Ian and Laura debut a new segment: the weekly forecast. What are the keys to the game when the Habs take on the Leafs, Bruins, and Sens? 

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The Montreal Canadiens preseason is mercifully over. We discuss that last Habs game against the Sens on Saturday and ask ourselves if the preseason really needs to be that long or is even required at all. We then move on to discussing how the Canadiens might fit under the salary cap before opening night rosters are due at the NHL Central Registry. Finally, what should the Habs do with Oliver Kapanen? And as always, we have our Habs trivia.

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The Montreal Canadiens are on their team building trip, but that didn't stop the news entirely. Ian and Laura react to Patrik Laine's media availability. Plus, it's your Friday Mailbag! Does shot location matter? How are systems different from concepts? Why is Kaiden Guhle on the right side? And we pick a fantasy hockey team name. 

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Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj faces no additional discipline for Monday night's game against the Ottawa Senators, and we discuss our thoughts after the dust has settled on that game, especially in context of the Habs needing to get under the salary cap for opening night. In our second segment, we discuss what is going on with the Boston Bruins' contract negotiations, or lack thereof, with goaltender Jeremy Swayman. In our final segment we renew our call to put Lane Hutson on the first power play unit.

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