Montreal Canadiens outscore their defensive woes in a chaotic win over the Carolina Hurricanes—can this youthful roster sustain the momentum? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Habs’ wild offensive surge, the glaring absence of Mike Matheson on the blue line, and why Lane Hutson’s rapid development is surprising everyone. Discussion spotlights Juraj Slafkovsky’s growing chemistry with Demidov, the impact of Alex Texier and Joe Veleno in key roles, and how Jakob Dobes’s goaltending raises tough questions.

Key topics include the Canadiens’ special teams struggles, waiver-wire revenge storylines with Samuel Blais, and what recent AHL conditioning options could signal for injured stars like Kirby Dach and Kaiden Guhle. The hosts tackle fan mailbag questions on trade targets, long-term lineup projections, and Lane Hutson’s ceiling as a future top-five NHL defenseman. Don’t miss this energetic analysis of Montreal’s evolving strategy and playoff ambitions.

00:00 Young Montreal Canadiens discussion
03:36 Canadiens' defensive struggles highlighted
09:00 Struggling Habs power play
12:59 Goalie performance and key saves
18:31 Dobson's defense & Hutson's grit
21:43 Lane Hutson's relentless hockey passion
22:48 Olympic strategies and practice rules
27:53 Sabres' streak after criticism
29:27 Texier's role and future moves
34:55 NHL's Calder nominees Trivia question
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On today's episode, we first discuss the Montreal Canadiens game against the Buffalo Sabres, then we discuss the Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens game, before ending the show with some goalie talk with Cayden Primeau's resurgence.

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The Montreal Canadiens got in on the Erik Karlsson trade with the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon. Kent Hughes was more than willing to act as a third party and ended up collecting a small fortune for his efforts at the end of the day.

When the dust had settled Montreal had acquired prospect Nathan Legare, a 2025 second round pick from the Penguins, goalie Casey DeSmith, and former Hab Jeff Petry, while they send Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick to the Sharks and Penguins respectively. Scott does his best to break down the new names, and old faces joining the Habs, and discusses why the departing names open the biggest window for young players in the rebuild.

The question remains though, is this another huge win for Kent Hughes? While the Penguins landed their White Whale in Erik Karlsson, the Canadiens made out extremely well. Scott makes the case for this being a huge win thanks to freeing up space for young forwards, but also how Hughes can make it an all-time deal if he can clear the logjam on defence next.

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With the Montreal Canadiens quiet lately, we decide to take a quick look around the rest of the NHL. The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Darryl Sutter and we discuss some of the chatter surrounding that move. The Winnipeg Jets appear to be daring their fans to abandon them and we share our thoughts on that. And finally, the Boston Bruins, winners of the President's Trophy, have choked away a 3-1 series lead. We take a moment to discuss, as Habs fans.

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The Montreal Canadiens may have lost to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, but some of the Habs are trending upwards this week. We talk about who's hot and who's not, with particular emphasis on the Scott Sabourin of the Belleville Senators and his clown antics, Samuel Montembeault's single game poor performance, Mike Hoffman's improved play despite his huge gaffe, Kaiden Guhle's brilliance, Cole Caufield's consistency, Jake Allen's great saves, and honourable mentions to the likes of Lane Hutson.

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The Montreal Canadiens are not out of any game they play. Down 2-0 in Florida with under five minutes to go, the Canadiens found a way to grab both points.

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down yet another incredible late comeback by the Habs. This time, it was captain Nick Suzuki leading the way with the tying goal and the overtime winner. Plus, we got to see Brad Marchand completely blow it for his team on a selfish, stupid hit. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Plus Sam Montembeault was strong in his return. What does that do for the Habs goaltending situation in the short and long term? And finally, with 2025 coming to a close, we reflect on the year that was for the Canadiens and what they have ahead of themselves in 2026.

00:00 Another Incredible Habs Comeback

05:36 Marchand's Questionable Hit Analysis

08:31 Suzuki Shines in Overtime Drama

15:33 Montembeault Solid in Return

19:28 Canadiens Rebuild and Player Development

21:25 Canadiens’ First 100-Point Year Since 2015

24:37 Canadiens' Draft Gamble Pays Off

28:31 Evolving Team Identity

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Did Fanatics just leak Nick Suzuki’s spot on Team Canada’s Olympic roster? The Montreal Canadiens captain’s Olympic hopes take center stage, stirring debate among fans about whether a star Habs player should chase national glory or focus on the NHL grind. Is Suzuki best suited for fourth-line shutdown duty or will he surprise critics with an impact performance on the world stage?

Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens’ jam-packed four-game week, analyze Samuel Montembeault’s return in goal, and weigh the team’s playoff odds with matchups against the Panthers, Hurricanes, Blues, and Stars. Plus, excitement builds around prospect Michael Hage’s breakout at the World Juniors—is he the future star the Habs need? Hear sharp insights, lively banter, and the latest on Canadiens roster strategy, lineup concerns, and key points the team must clinch to stay in the race.

00:00 Nick Suzuki Olympic Team Leak?
03:45 "Nick Suzuki Deserves to Go to Italy
08:03 Nick Suzuki Represents Canada
14:07 Canadiens Aim for Division Title
16:44 Carolina: Eastern Conference Leaders
20:15 Canadiens Aiming for Crucial Points
23:38 Hage’s Impressive Offensive Play
26:20 Can Face-Offs Be Improved?
30:28 Winning Critical Moments

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The Montreal Canadiens trailed 3-0 in the third period on Sunday. Then Juraj Slafkovsky willed his team back into the hockey game.

Ian Boisvert breaks down the Habs strong comeback in Tampa. Despite dropping the extra point in the shootout, Slafkovsky's three-point night gave Habs fans a reason to believe; not only in this team as it is constructed, but in this rebuild as a whole. Despite the success of Slafkovsky and his line, the first line has struggled. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have not been a match with Zachary Bolduc, but with Kirby Dach on the mend, there may never be a better opportunity for Dach to carve out a role for himself with the Habs. And finally, Chris Johnston is predicting that the Habs may be interested in trading for Jonathan Marchessault out of Nashville before the trade deadline. Is there a fit for the home town scorer?

00:00 Canadiens' Comeback and Slafkovsky's Growth

07:45 Slafkovsky makes the rebuild possible

15:09 Kirby Dach's Crucial Opportunity

19:21 Canadiens Struggles and Solutions

21:40 NHL Trade Rumours

24:50 Trade Deadline Retention Strategy

27:53 Trade Value and Fit Analysis

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