Montreal Canadiens' preseason takes a turn as groin injuries rear their ugly heads. Will the Habs remain unfazed?
We break down Montreal's 7-2 loss to Toronto, highlighting Kirby Dach's encouraging performance and leadership. We look at the recent injuries to Guhle, Dobson, and Reinbacher, exploring their impact on the Habs' lineup. Mailbag questions spark discussions on draft scenarios, Vegas Golden Knights' media controversy, and Brendan Gallagher's future with the team.
Tune in for expert insights on the Canadiens' preseason challenges and what they mean for the upcoming NHL season.

0:00 Intro and game recap
5:18 Mike Matheson's performance and "Mike meter"
7:51 Kirby Dach's encouraging return to play
11:25 Mailbag: Alternate draft scenarios without Slafkovsky
18:35 Mailbag: Olympics vs Calder Trophy dilemma
23:16 Watching non-Canadiens hockey games
27:47 Key decision point in Canadiens' rebuild
31:21 Young players making the roster out of camp
33:26 Trivia question and wrap-up

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