The Basu & Godin Notebook

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What's The Basu & Godin Notebook about?

Welcome to The Basu & Godin Notebook, the ultimate destination for passionate Montreal Canadiens fans. Join The Athletic's Arpon Basu and Radio-Canada's Marc Antoine Godin, every Monday and Friday, as they dive deep into all things Habs.

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The Basu & Godin Notebook episodes:

05.13.2024
All Risers | May 13, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf vs Cole at the Worlds (0:00), Draft lottery: what happens at No. 5 (10:10), The Canadiens and draft risers (26:50), Trading down in the draft/reaching for a player (31:35), Would...
05.06.2024
Home D-Corps | May 6, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Draft lottery (0:00), Building a young d-corps (9:00), Coaching staff improvements (38:00), Our blue line to start the season (47:00), MONDAY MAILBAG : NHL Central Scouting (55:35), Acquiring Tavares/PLD (1:01:30), Ty...
04.29.2024
Leafs Lessons | Apr 29, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, building from the blue line (0:00), having the better goalie (17:10), the big time free agent (22:00), hometown discounts (37:45), MONDAY MAILBAG: This year’s pick vs Habs window (50:15), trading down...
04.26.2024
Dach/Newhook trades | Apr 26, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, a basis for Guhle’s next contract? (0:00), The parameters of a Dach/Newhook type of trade (14:45), Kent Johnson (16:30), a Patrik Laine sidebar (30:00, Anton Lindell (34:40), Dylan Holloway (41:15), bigger...
04.22.2024
Path to the Playoffs | Apr 22, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, looking at how this year’s playoff teams are built and how Canadiens can get there (00:00), can the Canadiens add high end offensive talent without trading their top pick? (22:30), Monday...
04.19.2024
Canadiens Wrap | April 19, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, what to make of Gorton and Hughes comments (0:00), The spin on all those one-goal games (16:20), Kirby Dach is the biggest unknown (34:45), Martin St.Louis’ tolerance level next season (48:00),...
04.15.2024
Mad for Matheson | Apr 15, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Mike Matheson’s career-defining season (0:00), Slafkovsky: top 5 winger? (16:20), Keeping the top line together or spreading the goods (22:20), Aiming for the playoffs in 2025 (27:15), and MONDAY MAILBAG :...
04.12.2024
Hutson signs! | Apr 12, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Lane Hutson joins the Canadiens (0:00), The impact it has on Harris (30:00) The Ottawa game and lottery odds (34:35), Adapt or initiate? (49:00), and FUTURE FRIDAY: Jacob Fowler (57:30), Florian...
04.08.2024
Eclipse edition | Apr 8, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, RHP has gone dark (0:00), Barron Kovacevic being eclipsed (12:50), Struble and Harris in the light (26:00), MONDAY MAILBAG: Chris Wideman (46:55), Who could be the Canadiens’ Panarin (52:00), Prospect trajectories...
04.05.2024
Who’s a top-pair D? | Apr 5th, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the hit on Kaiden Guhle (0:00), Guhle’s impact on the blue line (5:30), do the Canadiens need a top-pair D? (12:00), Joel Armia and the other Masterton candidates (37:00), Gallagher could...
04.01.2024
Full Monty | Apr 1, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the goalies have done their part (0:00), highs and lows of the special teams (16:40), Christian Dvorak nearing an unexpected return (27:30), Monday Mailbag: Florian Xhekaj in 2024-25 (44:15), the origins...
03.29.2024
The Next Step | Mar 29, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, carrying late season success (0:00), St.Louis’s path to a more demanding coach (6:20), assertive Slaf (26:30), Suzuki, Caufield and the World Championships (42:50), AND Future Friday: William Trudeau (59:30) MASSIVE thank you...
03.25.2024
Free at last | Mar 25, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Suzuki and Caufield trading places (1:35), Slakovsky’s best quarter (15:40), Reinbacher in Laval (19:30), Drouin finding his game in Colorado (33:00), Monday mailbag: Josh Anderson’s woes (41:00), surrounding a top prospect...
03.22.2024
Something’s got to give | Mar 22, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, emulating the Canucks (1:15), big decisions on defence (22:30), is Newhook providing value?(37:20), AND Future Friday: Adam Engström (48:05) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded: March 21st, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu...
03.18.2024
Missing Marty | Mar 18, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, life without Martin St.Louis (0:00), Who is Trevor Letowski (9:30), Caufield reaches the 20-goal mark (22:00), Monday Mailbag: Matheson(42:15), Reinbacher (46:45), Barron (56:00), What is culture? (1:01:45), and Comparing prospects (1:16:15). Follow...
03.16.2024
Math problem? | Mar 15, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the good and bad of Mike Matheson (01:30), Joël Armia is a different player (29:55), Why is Joshua Roy on the trip? (42:15), Future Friday: David Reinbacher (51:20) Follow the show on...
03.11.2024
Something to Prove | Mar 11, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, a post trade deadline team assessment (0:00), Josh Anderson and the reset button (11:45), Laval needs Joshua Roy (27:15), Monday Mailbag : Reinbacher and other reinforcements (31:30), D-zone problems (40:00), the need...
03.09.2024
Goodbye Jake | Mar 8, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Kent Hughes gets his price for Jake Allen (00:00), the Sean Monahan return looks even better now (9:00) Allen’s time in Montreal (11:00), the goaltending situation going forward (15:00) Hughes working...
03.04.2024
Deadline on arrival | Mar 4, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, David Savard deals with trade rumours professionally (1:00), a potential market for Pearson (24:00), Jake Allen and Joel Armia (30:05), positives signs and bad habits from the Florida games (44:35), and...
03.01.2024
Suzuki full throttle | Mar 1, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Suzuki and the Barkov comparison (0:55), a place on Team Canada? (18:45), Martin St. Louis’s media consumption (26:15), What the Tanev trade means for the Canadiens (37:45), Arpon goes on a...
02.26.2024
A Savvy move | Feb 26, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, their best hockey of the year??(00:00), where progression really is (07:00), trade deadline updates (25:00), and Monday Mailbag : MSL with Anderson and Gallagher (53:00), what do to? (59:00), more work...
02.23.2024
How low can they go? | Feb 23, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, A timely losing streak (00:00), Gallagher’s exasperation (19:00), from Brandon Gignac to Colin White (29:00) , Justin Barron happy in Laval (40:30), and Future Friday: Filip Eriksson (49:00). Follow the show on...
02.19.2024
Best Supporting Actor | Feb 19, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Armia’s consistency (0:00), Pezzetta is not just surviving (19:15), Xhekaj and the balance between toughness and improved defense (34:30), and Monday Mailbag: assistant coaches, quick turnaround stories (58:30), Slaf, Guhle and...
02.17.2024
Hot Caufield | Feb 16, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Pulling goalies and in-game adjustments (00:00), not so "Cold" Caufield (9:15), the young core and the Canadiens' transition stage (19:10), Caufield and Zegras (23:25) , Tanner Pearson (30:00), Kent Hughes sort...
02.12.2024
Who's trading for this? | Feb 12, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jake Allen’s performances and reduced value (00:00), What if Kaiden Guhle is injured long term? (24:30), Yes or no to Trevor Zegras (38:50), Monday Mailbag : MSL coaching a bona fide...
02.09.2024
Two year point | Feb 9, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf the shooter (11 :00), Marty’s 2nd anniversary (19 :30), Xhekaj, a coach’s challenge (33:45), and Future Friday: the Canadiens upcoming 1st round pick (58 :30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your...
02.06.2024
Is Savard next? | Feb 5, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Sean Monahan garde fallout (00:00), Coaching for the future and Alex Newhook (10:00), What trades are left and is David Savard one of them?(13:00), Monday mailbag: Should Brendan Gallagher be bought...
02.02.2024
Selling High | Feb 2, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the guys break down the Sean Monahan trade and if the Montreal Canadiens got enough in return for the centreman. Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded: February 2, 2024 Follow...
01.29.2024
Monahan's trade value | Jan 29, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf and Guhle respond to pressure (0:00), Sean Monahan and the trade market (23:15), The issue with salary retention (36:30), How low can they finish in the standings? (42:50), Monday Mailbag...
01.26.2024
What was he thinking? | Jan 26, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy’s return (0:00), Brendan Gallagher can’t be doing what Brendan Gallagher did (3:30), Josh Anderson on the top line? Again? (28:00), When you dress three centres for no good reason...
01.23.2024
From Roy to Roy | Jan 22, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy in Long Island (0:00), what to make of the loss in Boston (18:45), Barron sent down, Xhekaj called up (28 :10), a frustrating Ylönen and a good Armia (37:05),...
01.19.2024
The Right Hand Man? | Jan 19th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jayden Struble starting to get tougher usage and it shows (00:00), Kaiden Guhle being able to play the right side opens up many possibilities (13:30), the pros and cons of trading...
01.15.2024
Cautious Kent | Jan 15th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, first impressions of GM Kent Hughes’ midseason media availability (0:00), Sean Monahan sounds like he will be traded, what is his value right now? (7:00), Jake Allen and the goaltending market...
01.12.2024
Alps and Downs | Jan 12, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, The Reinbacher vs Gauthier story (0:00), How about Zegras to Montreal? (16:45), Our Canadiens mid-season awards (29:00), and Future Friday: David Reinbacher (1:09:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded:...
01.08.2024
Winter of Sam | Jan 8th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Montembeault playing like #1 goalie (0:00), The caveat in the defencemen’s production (29 :30), Monday Mailbag: Contending with the draft, trades or free agency, playing 8 D’s, Evans value, LTIR (43:45). Follow...
01.05.2024
Monny Has to be Money | Jan 5th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, What the loss of Dvorak means for Monahan (00:00), Consistency found during the Holidays trip (33:05), A change in hierarchy on defense (42:25), and Future Friday : The Canadiens prospects at...
12.23.2023
Bus Driver Nick | December 22, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Nick Suzuki and analytics (00:00), when lack of depth becomes an issue (21:30), penalty kill woes (42:00), and Future Friday: Lane Hutson (54:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded:...
12.18.2023
Trip of Doom? | December 16, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the perils of "the circus trip" (00:00), will a relentless forecheck become part of the team's identity? (08:30), Jake Allen and the Hurricanes (19:15), Monday Mailbag: slow starts, St. Louis' improvement,...
12.15.2023
Windows of Opportunity | December 15, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, Will Jesse Ylönen get a real look ? (04:30), Josh Anderson back in his funk (20:50), Jayden Struble carving himself a spot – kind of (29:35) and Future Friday: Owen Beck (54:00) Follow the show...
12.11.2023
Cold Caufield | December 11, 2023
0:00 Looking for momentum before Christmas ; 16:20 Cole Caufield’s numbers vs the eye test ; 47:30 Monday Mailbag : complement to a future top-6, Jake Allen’s contact with the Canadiens regarding a trade, status quo in Laval, Ylönen’s upside,...
12.08.2023
How to Build a Rebuild | December 8th, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, two different attempts at rebuild (00:00), L.A. didn’t go scorched earth either (12:35), from the blue line out (22:00), three-year projection (28:30) favourable cap situation (45:00) the sad reality (49:30), prospects’ capacity within the...
12.04.2023
Slaf's big break | December 4, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Fallout of Montembeault’s deal (0:00), Hughes praising Barron (21:25), Slafkovsky promoted before the Seattle game (32:05), and the Monday Mailbag! - Ideal lines, Xhekaj and Struble, and hopes for a big...
12.01.2023
"Josh Is Back" | December 1, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Alex Newhook and a new look on the PP (00:00), is Josh Anderson back? (20:00) reality setting in for St. Louis (28:50), Future Friday: Jacob Fowler (41:00), and Montembeault's status (57:25). Follow...
11.27.2023
California Dreamin' | November 27, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, The California road trip (00:00), Monahan and Pearson (16:00), Kovacevic and the defence (34:35), and your questions in The Mailbag! (40:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded: November 26,...
11.24.2023
Quarter Mark Awards | November 24, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, more practice please (00:00), what to be grateful for (06:50), things we didn't see coming (17:55), MVP of the team so far (24:50), most improved (29:50), most worrisome trend (33:50), player most put to...
11.20.2023
Who Are These Guys? | November 20, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, the Canadians' awareness of who they are (00:00), leadership in hard times (15:00), Alex Newhook (22:30), a team still in development (33:30), Mailbag! a goalie trade and wingers playing on their off wing (46:00),...
11.18.2023
Got Some Change? | November 17, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, a case of over stability (00:00), Brendan Gallagher's indiscipline (19:50), Primeau vs Vegas (33:18), Xhekaj's injury (44:35), and Prospect Friday!! Sean Farrell (54:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded: November 16, 2023 Follow...
11.13.2023
Floors and Ceilings | November 13, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, Mike Vernon and the Canadiens (00:00), Slafkovsky and Guhle are making strides (11:30), Montembeault's contract (38:20), and your questions in the Mailbag! (56:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: [email protected] Recorded: November 13, 2023 Follow...
11.10.2023
Nuclear Fission | November 10, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, Martin St. Louis' admissions and self-awareness (00:00), splitting Suzuki and Caufield (19:45), defence pairings and accountability (31:15), Jake Allen and the Oilers (39:30), and prospect Friday - Filip Mesar - Part 2 (55:30). Follow the...
11.06.2023
Snap Back to Reality | November 6, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, what did the last road trip mean? (00:00), Justin Barron's improved play (15:30), the pressure of playing in Montreal (24:00), and the Monday Mailbag! - mental support, who'll give his spot to Hutson, Suzuki...

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The Basu & Godin Notebook episodes:

All Risers | May 13, 2024

Home D-Corps | May 6, 2024

Leafs Lessons | Apr 29, 2024

Dach/Newhook trades | Apr 26, 2024

Path to the Playoffs | Apr 22, 2024

Canadiens Wrap | April 19, 2024

Mad for Matheson | Apr 15, 2024

Hutson signs! | Apr 12, 2024

Eclipse edition | Apr 8, 2024

Who’s a top-pair D? | Apr 5th, 2024

Full Monty | Apr 1, 2024

The Next Step | Mar 29, 2024

Free at last | Mar 25, 2024

Something’s got to give | Mar 22, 2024

Missing Marty | Mar 18, 2024

Math problem? | Mar 15, 2024

Something to Prove | Mar 11, 2024

Goodbye Jake | Mar 8, 2024

Deadline on arrival | Mar 4, 2024

Suzuki full throttle | Mar 1, 2024

A Savvy move | Feb 26, 2024

How low can they go? | Feb 23, 2024

Best Supporting Actor | Feb 19, 2024

Hot Caufield | Feb 16, 2024

Who's trading for this? | Feb 12, 2024

Two year point | Feb 9, 2024

Is Savard next? | Feb 5, 2024

Selling High | Feb 2, 2024

Monahan's trade value | Jan 29, 2024

What was he thinking? | Jan 26, 2024

From Roy to Roy | Jan 22, 2024

The Right Hand Man? | Jan 19th, 2024

Cautious Kent | Jan 15th, 2024

Alps and Downs | Jan 12, 2024

Winter of Sam | Jan 8th, 2024

Monny Has to be Money | Jan 5th, 2024

Bus Driver Nick | December 22, 2023

Trip of Doom? | December 16, 2023

Windows of Opportunity | December 15, 2023

Cold Caufield | December 11, 2023

How to Build a Rebuild | December 8th, 2023

Slaf's big break | December 4, 2023

"Josh Is Back" | December 1, 2023

California Dreamin' | November 27, 2023

Quarter Mark Awards | November 24, 2023

Who Are These Guys? | November 20, 2023

Got Some Change? | November 17, 2023

Floors and Ceilings | November 13, 2023

Nuclear Fission | November 10, 2023

Snap Back to Reality | November 6, 2023