Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens' prospect pipeline: A game-changer for the Habs' future?
Patrik Bexell from Habs Eyes on the Prize breaks down the Montreal Canadiens' Top 25 Under 25 rankings, and then provides insights into rising rookies like Aatos Koivu and Adam Engstrom. The discussion covers Koivu's Finnish Liiga performance, Engstrom's defensive development, and Vinzenz Rohrer's leadership qualities. Bexell offers insider perspectives on the Canadiens' patient approach to prospect development, particularly for defensemen and goalies.
Will the Habs' current crop of prospects reshape the team's fortunes? Tune in for expert analysis on Montreal's path to success and the potential impact of these young guns on the NHL stage.

0:00 Intro: Special guest Patrik Bexell joins
5:10 Difficulty and luxury of prospect rankings
9:30 Surprises in Top 25 Under 25 rankings
14:13 Analyzing Aatos Koivu's potential and intangibles
20:43 Vinzenz Rohrer's leadership and defensive skills
27:11 Adam Engstrom's development and NHL potential
32:36 Canadiens' patient approach to prospect development
35:33 Trivia question and where to find content

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As Montreal Canadiens trade rumors heat up, a listener asks if Ryan O'Reilly could emerge as potential target. Could the veteran center be the missing piece for Montreal's playoff push?

Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the possibility of acquiring O'Reilly, exploring trade scenarios and his potential impact on the Habs' lineup. In the Friday mailbag, the hosts tackle listener questions about hypothetical roster changes, including intriguing combinations featuring Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and Dach. They also ponder alternate timelines for the Canadiens, speculating on how Carey Price's career might have unfolded differently.

From historical what-ifs to future roster projections, this mailbag episode covers it all. Tune in to hear which current Canadiens might be part of a Stanley Cup-winning team in the next five years.

0:00 Intro: Friday mailbag and Ryan O'Reilly discussion
5:59 Analyzing potential PTO signings for Canadiens
12:40 Reminder about YouTube subscriber contest winner
14:43 Ryan O'Reilly as potential 2C for Canadiens
19:28 Best food truck experiences and recommendations
22:40 What if Carey Price never got injured?
29:27 Predicting Canadiens' Cup-winning roster in 5 years
32:15 Trivia question about outdoor games

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Three Montreal Canadiens have been invited to Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp. Will they make the final roster?
Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the Olympic invitations sent to Sam Montembeault, Noah Dobson, and Nick Suzuki. Can all three of them make the team? And how good does Suzuki need to be next season to cement his spot on the roster? A new ranking of goaltenders has Sam Montembeault featured prominently among the league's elite goalies. Do the numbers match the eye test? And finally, in honour of the anniversary of Jeff Petry's second trade in and out of Montreal, Ian and Laura talk about some Habs they'd like back.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens we'd like to see return

5:22 Noah Dobson's invitation discussion

9:15 Suzuki's requirements for Team Canada

13:22 Montembeault's goaltending ranking analysis

18:30 Montembeault's Olympic chances and future in Montreal

23:26 Former Canadiens fans want back

29:47 YouTube subscriber contest winner announcement

31:54 Trivia question and answer

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Are the Montreal Canadiens negotiating a new contract with Lane Hutson? And if so, how will this reshape the Habs blue line?

We analyze potential defensive pairings for Montreal's upcoming season, with a focus on the Guhle-Dobson duo. We explore Hutson's contract situation, comparing it to Dobson's recent deal and speculating on his future with the team. Trade possibilities involving veteran Mike Matheson are dissected, considering the impact on younger players like David Reinbacher and Adam Engstrom.

Tune in for insights on the Canadiens' defensive corps and a special Maurice Richard trivia segment honoring the hockey legend's birthday.

0:00 Intro: Defense special episode
5:35 Lane Hutson contract negotiations and expectations
10:39 Monarch Money sponsorship message
13:27 Analyzing defensive pairings and roster spots
19:51 Potential defensive lineup scenarios
22:42 Contest reminder for signed Josh Anderson picture
24:24 Defense Prospects who could crack the roster
28:41 Trivia question on Maurice Richard's 50-in-50 season
30:34 Outro and contact information

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If the Montreal Canadiens want Mason McTavish, can they get him without giving up a future core piece?
Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba crack into the mailbag to answer your questions. Who will surprise in training camp? Who doesn't get enough love? Are the forwards all going to learn how to take faceoffs? And we respond to some of your trade proposals.

0:00 Intro: Mailbag episode on underappreciated players

5:55 Discussing potential training camp surprises

11:37 Best atmosphere for Canadiens away games

18:15 Speculation on Mason McTavish trade rumors

24:10 Best seats to watch a game at Bell Centre

30:03 Analyzing fan trade proposals and nicknames

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Montreal Canadiens do some more housekeeping by signing Jayden Struble to an extension. Hockey Canada trial fallout continues. Is Jakub Dobes the NHL's newest instigator?
We break down Jaden Struble's two-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, worth $1.4125 million annually. We also discuss the Hockey Canada trial verdict and its implications for the NHL's given their player eligibility policies. Plus: discover why Canadiens' backup goalie Jakub Dobes is earning a reputation as a premier trash-talker, with stories from the recent playoff clash against the Washington Capitals.
Don't miss the chance to win signed Josh Anderson and Arber Xhekaj photos in the YouTube subscriber giveaway. Tune in for analysis on the Habs' defensive strategy and the evolving landscape of hockey culture.

0:00 Intro: Jayden Struble re-signed, Hockey Canada trial
5:07 Analyzing Jayden Struble's new contract details
10:45 GameTime app sponsor message
12:47 Discussing problematic aspects of Hockey Canada trial
17:01 NHL's response to trial outcome
22:56 Jakob Dobeš instigator story from Arber Xhekaj
27:54 YouTube subscriber contest for signed photos
29:37 Trivia question about Alexander Romanov's goals
31:30 Outro: Mailbag questions and contact info

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The 2022 NHL Draft was the Habs chance to start something new. What if they made a different choice at first overall?
Ian Boisvert analyzes what could have happened to the Canadiens if they took Shane Wright at first overall instead of Juraj Slafkovsky. Plus, there are a few Habs coming up on career milestones. How likely are they to hit these plateaus and what would need to happen for them to be possible? And finally, Ian reviews fan-made trade proposals.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens milestones and draft analysis

5:07 Matheson and Montembo's milestone chances

10:43 Looking back at 2022 NHL Draft decisions

16:53 How Romanov trade factored into draft strategy

22:32 Analyzing fan-proposed Canadiens trades on Puckpedia

28:38 Evaluating more outlandish trade proposals

34:14 Trivia question and outro

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As rumours of Pavel Zacha's availability persist, could he be the right fit as the Habs 2nd line centre?
Ian Boisvert breaks down what kind of player the Bruins might be shopping while also wondering why a player like him would still be available. Then it's time for the mailbag! Your questions this week include how many goals will Lane Hutson score next year? Can Kirby Dach return to form? What's happening with Jayden Struble? And more!

0:00 Intro: Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, and Habs-Bruins trade

5:07 Pavel Zacha: Potential Canadiens trade target

10:44 Mailbag: NHL expansion and division realignment

27:33 Kirby Dach's future and line possibilities

32:08 Trivia question and rookie scoring record

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Kaiden Guhle has established himself as a core member of the Habs blueline. Can he make the rest of the league take notice?
Kay Imam of Game Over Montreal joins Ian Boisvert to break down Kaiden Guhle's campaign. With the changes to the blueline, who will Guhle play with? What else do Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have left to do? And finally, Kay and Ian make some irresponsible predictions about the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens.

0:00 Season review of Kaiden Guhle

5:19 Guhle-Dobson pairing potential for next season

9:40 Discussing Guhle's injury history and toughness

12:45 Analyzing Canadiens' offseason moves so far

17:13 Concerns about Habs' penalty kill next season

22:00 Predictions for Canadiens' 2025-26 season

25:08 Debating Canadiens' leading scorer next year

27:04 Are Habs fans overhyping the team?

29:36 Trivia question and wrap-up

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The Montreal Canadiens are looking to trade Carey Price's contract this fall. Why does this make sense and who could be interested in making this deal?

Speaking of Habs goalies, Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement. Ian Boisvert looks back at his time in Montreal and recounts what the 2010 Halak Spring playoff run meant to him. And lastly, let's take a look at the 2026 NHL free agents. Will the Habs play it safe with a modest addition or will they swing for the fences with the likes of Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel being available?

0:00 Jaroslav Halak retires, Carey Price trade talk

5:09 Halak's legendary 2010 playoff performance for Montreal

12:48 Analyzing potential Carey Price contract trade

21:56 Looking ahead to Canadiens' 2026 free agency

26:08 Big name free agents in 2026: McDavid, Kaprizov, etc.

30:42 Trivia question about Halak's first NHL win

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