The Locked On Canadiens Book Club is back, with special guest Sam Jefferies, author of Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Jefferies talks about the process of writing the story of former Montreal Canadien Blake Geoffrion, the fourth generation hockey player from a legendary family with roots in the Montreal Canadiens history. Geoffrion suffered a career-ending injury while playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs at the Bell Centre during the 2012 NHL lockout. 

Sam Jefferies will be signing copies of the book at the Indigo bookstore in Downtown Montréal on Thursday, May 9th, from 5-8pm.

Episode 1063 - Montreal Canadiens book club special - an interview with Legacy On Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth author Sam Jefferies

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In today's episode, we answer a number of Montreal Canadiens related mailbag questions, including whether the Habs should target Martin Necas, what the projections should be for Jacob Fowler, what our contending defense core will look like in Montreal, and more.

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Scott and Laura discuss the Habs if they were professional wrestlers, and which players they would steal from the remaining Stanley Cup playoff sides in order to make Montreal true cup contenders

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In our first segment, we discuss the report that Laval Rocket head coach J-F Houle has re-signed with the Montreal Canadiens on a multi-year extension. In the second segment we talk about what Owen Beck will have to do to earn his NHL roster spot next season. In the third segment, we talk about potential Habs trade targets due to their current buy-low status. As well as one fantasy choice.

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Scott takes aim at the results from the 2024 Hockey World Championships being decided without the usual big players being featured in the final, as well as updating the listeners on the Laval Rocket coaching situation. Also, just how bad is the officiating in the Stanley Cup playoffs this year?

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Today's episode is centred around Montreal Canadiens yearbook superlatives. Which Habs player is most likely to become president one day? And which Canadien is most likely to drop their phone in the toilet? 
Before that, we have a quick check-in on Owen Beck, the only Habs prospect left in the Memorial Cup tournament, and discuss a couple of draft eligible players currently playing there as well.

Episode 1063 - Montreal Canadiens book club special - an interview with Legacy On Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth author Sam Jefferies

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