The Build

By Ian Boisvert

The Montreal Canadiens are not ready to compete for a Stanley Cup. This podcast aims to follow them on their journey from bottom feeder to champion. When that happens, the podcast is over. Join Ian (@... more

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May 16, 2022Episode 13 - The First Round, Wright, and Analytics
The Build is back and this time, the Montreal Canadiens have a shiny first overall pick in their pocket.
Topics include:
A recap of the first round of the playoffs

Is there a changing of the guard in the East?

The Habs won the lottery - who are they taking?

Montreal has a real analytics department now
Things I talked about on the show:
Elite Prospects Video on Shane Wright
Pronman: Is Shane Wright still the No. 1 pick? What’s at stake at the NHL Draft Lottery
EOTP: Montreal Canadiens hire Christopher Boucher as director of hockey analytics
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May 09, 2022Episode 12 - Do Not Radio Me
Ian is back, has gotten rid of the 'Vid, and is ready to talk about an important week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens.
Topics Include:
What it means to cheer for a team building something great

Kent Hughes set the Habs' offseason road map in an interview last week

Some early playoff takeaways

Your guide to the draft lottery
Links to things I mentioned on the show:
Kent Hughes' on TSN690
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May 02, 2022Episode 11 - Nice Guys Finish Last
The Build is back and Ian has The 'Vid!
But there are more important things to talk about. Topics include:
Guy Lafleur's legacy and why remembering legends makes Ian a little upset

The end to the Habs season

The pro-losing-on-purpose fans were driving Ian nuts

What happens with Carey Price this summer?

Did Jeff Petry have a change of heart?
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51min
April 18, 2022Episode 10 - Carey Price, Defense, and The Tank
The Build is back with its tenth episode! How did any of you make it this far?
This week's topics:
The NHLPA report was released (Content Warning: Skip ahead to 10:00 if you don't want to listen to this part)

Carey Price is back in the pipes for Montreal. The Habs need to center his health in their plans moving forward

The Habs defense stinks and the Romanov - Savard pair is a symptom of it

Stop freaking out about the draft lottery
Links to things I mentioned during the show:
Locked on Canadiens
@HabsLaughs for the Habs Laughs Intermission Club
The latest episode of Game Over: Montreal
NHLPA Report
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52min
April 12, 2022Episode 9 - Should Suzuki and Caufield Be Linemates?
Welcome back to a somewhat truncated episode of The Build! Ian was hoping Carey Price would return Monday night against Winnipeg, but he didn't. Instead, you get:
First impressions on Jordan Harris

Some powerplay thoughts

A big question about the Habs top line (hint: it's the title of the episode)
Links to things I mentioned during the show:
Locked on Canadiens
@HabsLaughs for the Habs Laughs Intermission Club
The latest episode of Game Over: Montreal
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April 04, 2022Episode 8 - Carrying Water, The GM Meetings, and Carey Price
The Build is back and Ian has to wear glasses because the Canadiens future is so unclear. Just kidding.
This week's topics include:
Reluctantly, Marc Bergevin

Kent Hughes and diversifying the Habs front office

Kent Hughes on Logan Mailloux's development as a person

Preparing for a future without Carey Price
Links to stories I mentioned during the show:
Canadiens rookie GM Kent Hughes opens up on Logan Mailloux, desire to diversify the hockey operations department

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Report: Frederik Dichow has chosen Frölunda for next season
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March 28, 2022Episode 7 - The Trades That Weren’t and Some Slumping Habs
The Build is back after attending a real life Habs game for the first time in three years!
Topics of discussion today:
What Adam Nicholas may bring to the Canadiens as the Director of Player Development

The Josh Anderson wars are only just beginning

Two trades the Canadiens were close to making at the deadline

My experience in New Jersey for the Habs game

Mike Hoffman is having a rough go
Links to things discussed on today's episode:
Next Shift Podcast Featuring Adam Nicholas
Natural Stat Trick
32 Thoughts - Thought six on Colin White
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48min
March 22, 2022 Episode 6 - 2022 Trade Deadline Recap
The trade deadline has come and gone and the Montreal Canadiens made a couple of moves. Let's take a look at them along with the moves made prior to the deadline to see if we can figure out how Kent Hughes sees the trade market.
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44min
March 15, 2022 Episode 5 - 2022 Trade Deadline Preview
The trade deadline is less than a week away so it's time to figure out who stays and who goes.
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March 08, 2022 Episode 4 - Coaching Change
In the fourth installment of The Build, Ian is back to chat about coaching.
What sort of things did Dom Ducharme do well? Where did he fail? What is the difference between system and structure? How does Martin St. Louis see the game? What is the long-term outlook for him in Montreal?
Links to items discussed in this week's episode:
An analysis of Dominique Ducharme’s coaching style
Why Dominique Ducharme is the right gamble for the Canadiens at this exact time
Ducharme must overhaul system Canadiens have proven incapable of executing
The Canadiens’ big win was earned by playing Dominique Ducharme’s new systems perfectly
Concepts of modern hockey: Inside Martin St. Louis’ Canadiens coaching textbook
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51min

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