Arpon Basu joins the show to help discuss the strong start to the season for the Montreal Canadiens, how their playing style and depth has helped them take advantage of a wide open North Division, and what we can learn from their early results. Topics include:

Their hot start offensively

How much stock to put into early season data

The competition in the North Division

How they're taking advantage of opportunities

How they're creating those opportunities

Balancing offense vs. defense, risk vs. reward

Nick Suzuki's impressive start 

How and why he played them out of PLD talks

The team's forward depth

The future of the center position

Phillip Danault's value and next contract

Protecting investment in Price

Future questions they'll need to answer


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Episode 382: Winning Hab-its

A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the first two games of the Avalanche vs. Jets series, while taking a league wide view at the impact of forcing your opposition to change the way they play and strategies that seem to be especially effective in the postseason.

Avalanche vs. Jets Through Two Games, and Playing Styles in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the series opener, including the things that Vegas did well, the questions that remain, and what Dallas can do to adjust offensively. Then they cover the rest of the biggest talking points from Monday night's games, including Auston Matthews' monster performance, the Bruins alternating goalies, Carolina's comeback, and the Oilers ripping the Kings apart.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Takeaways from Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason.

(0:00) Lightning vs. Panthers
(15:40) Hurricanes vs. Islanders
(27:30) Leafs vs. Bruins
(42:00) Rangers vs. Capitals
(51:30) Edmonton Oilers
(56:50) Los Angeles Kings

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 2

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason.

(2:30) Avalanche vs. Jets
(25:05) Canucks vs. Predators
(37:35) Dallas Stars
(43:55) Vegas Golden Knights

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 1

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the jump Alexis Lafrenière made this season, why his first couple of years in the NHL were so challenging, and how playing with Artemi Panarin has stylistically changed the way they both play to great effect.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Episode 382: Winning Hab-its

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