Montreal Canadiens' path to contention: How close are they? Potential Habs roster moves take center stage as the team eyes a return to NHL prominence.
Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the Habs' current lineup, pinpointing crucial needs at forward, defense, and in net. From Nick Suzuki's role, to Ivan Demidov’s impact, to pipe dream blue line additions like Aaron Ekblad, no stone is left unturned. The hosts debate the development of prospects such as Jacob Fowler and Cayden Primeau, while speculating on free agent targets to bolster the roster.
Will the Canadiens' rebuild strategy pay off? Tune in for expert analysis on Montreal's journey back to Stanley Cup contention.

0:00 Intro: Analyzing Canadiens' path to contention
5:07 Top six forwards: Who stays, who goes?
10:15 FanDuel sponsorship and NBA playoffs
12:10 Defensive lineup predictions for 2025-26 season
17:54 Potential X-factors on Canadiens' blue line
22:06 Goaltending situation and development challenges
27:12 Managing goalie workload and development next season
29:25 Canadiens draft trivia and mailbag questions

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