Best Laura Saba Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1130 - Montreal Canadiens Patrik Laine trade: how does this change Habs lineup? Plus Jayden Struble's rise 30:31

1d ago30:31

30:31

The Montreal Canadiens have Patrik Laine... now what? In today's mailbag we have many questions with respect to how this changes the Habs lineup. What happens to Joshua Roy? How can the Canadiens unload some of the contracts they have taking up roster spots and lineup spots? Can they send Josh Anderson to the AHL? And more in this week's mailbag ep…

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Episode 1129 - Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Trade for Patrik Laine | What are the Habs Losing in Jordan Harris? 41:02

3d ago41:02

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The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets have completed a trade which means it's time for a cross over with our friend at Locked On Blue Jackets. Is the deal more even than it seems? What kind of player are the Habs getting in Laine? What kind of player will Jordan Harris be in Ohio? For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podc…

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Episode 1128 - Montreal Canadiens trade for Patrik Laine and a 2nd rounder for Jordan Harris: reaction and analysis 30:30

3h ago30:30

30:30

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Jordan Harris to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Patrik Laine and 2nd round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. In our first segment, we talk about the impact Laine will have on the Montreal Canadiens this year. In our second segment, we analyze what the Habs gave up in exchange. Finally, in our third segm…

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Episode 1127 - Should the Montreal Canadiens help the Edmonton Oilers, Should the Habs Worry About Demidov, and is this Prospect Pool Different? 32:26

5d ago32:26

32:26

The Montreal Canadiens may have an opportunity to help the Edmonton Oilers out of their offer sheet problems. Should the Habs lend them a hand and get Brett Kulak back in Montreal? Plus, Habs prospect Ivan Demidov appears to be the 13th forward for SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL. Is there reason for alarm in Montreal? Laura and Ian also discuss what…

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Episode 1126 - Montreal Canadiens scoring predictions, best Habs trade, could Leon Draisaitl go to free agency? 32:06

8d ago32:06

32:06

The Montreal Canadiens are expected to take a huge step forward next year, and we discuss some Habs player point total projections Ian came across. Could Cole Caufield really regress? How many points will Kirby Dach get on his return? All that and more... just in our first segment. Our second segment kicks off the Friday Habs mailbag, in which we d…

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Episode 1125 - Should The Montreal Canadiens Retire Carey Price's Number? Plus Habs Offer Sheet Targets and Other Viable Captains 34:47

10d ago34:47

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This week, Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden implied the decision to retire Carey Price's jersey was "pretty clear". Is he right? Should the opinion of Habs legends factor into these decisions? Plus, with the news of two offer sheets being filed, Laura and Ian discuss whether or not the Canadiens should use an offer sheet next summer. And finall…

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Episode 1124 - Who Should The Montreal Canadiens Start at Centre? Which Habs Game Would You Relive? 31:27

15d ago31:27

31:27

The Montreal Canadiens have quite a few centres. Which ones will the Habs start in October? Does Owen Beck have a shot? Who would you rather fight: Metal or Arber Xhekaj? Which under the radar player would you trade for? Plus, your hosts Laura and Ian debate food choices and wonder which Habs players could medal in other sports at the Olympics. For…

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Episode 1123 - Should the Montreal Canadiens pursue a Patrik Laine trade? What will the Habs need to give up? 42:58

17d ago42:58

42:58

The rumours that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Patrik Laine just won't go away, so we decided to do a crossover with Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets to examine the possibilities. In our first segment, we talk about how Laine is doing now and whether Columbus has truly moved on. Our second segment is a mock trade negotiation in whic…

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Episode 1122 - Montreal Canadiens Defense Prospects: Who Will Make the NHL? Plus Habs Memories and More in the Mailbag 30:41

19d ago30:41

30:41

The Montreal Canadiens have a bunch of defensive prospects, but which ones will play NHL games this season? How does the Habs blueline shake out in training camp? Before the recent contracts were signed, did the Habs consider trading any of their promising young defensemen? Finally, our cohosts share their favorite early memories of their Habs fand…

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Episode 1121 - Montreal Canadiens sign Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron sign 2-year deals with Habs 32:49

13d ago32:49

32:49

The Montreal Canadiens blueline is set with deals for Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj, and Justin Barron. How does the Habs blueline future take shape thanks to these NHL contracts? In our first segment, we talk about what the Guhle deal means for his development. In our second segment, we talk about the future of the Habs defensemen and where Xhekaj an…

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Episode 1120 - Canadiens upcoming deals: how the NHL market may shape them, rapid fire, Scott's last show 32:30

25d ago32:30

32:30

The Montreal Canadiens have two key contracts they have to square away this offseason - Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron. How do recent NHL deals such as that of Martin Necas, Kent Johnson, and Kirill Marchenko affect how the Habs will handle those? In our second segment, we make Scott come clean on how he really feels about the Habs and the NHL. Fin…

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Episode 1119 - The Make or Break Season for the Habs | Can William Trudeau and Luke Tuch make a name for themselves? | Is this the last chance for Josh Anderson and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard? 30:08

26d ago30:08

30:08

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's a crucial season for the Montreal Canadiens, with their rebuilding phase likely coming to a close in the near future. So Scott wants to examine what makes this season so "make or break" for the Habs. With that, we'll also take a look at what prospects are on the verge of being left behind and need to have …

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Episode 1118 - The Edmonton Oilers should be ashamed | The Final Friday Mailbag with Scott 30:45

29d ago30:45

30:45

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens! It's the final Friday Mailbag of the Scott Era! But, before the hosts jump into the questions it's time for one last Matla Rant as well. With the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman, it's a slap in the face to so many people and Scott just isn't having it. Then, it's onto the mailbag where the hosts tackle some Habs que…

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Bonus Episode - Scott ranks his top five Montreal Canadiens prospects! 18:50

19d ago18:50

18:50

Inside a special bonus episode of Locked on Canadiens Scott is back with a special bonus episode! Who are his top five favourite Montreal Canadiens prospects right now? With the caveat being that some rookies from last season no longer count, who finished in Scott's top five? Share your top five lists with us as well in the comments or on social me…

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Episode 1117 - Montreal Canadiens draft and prospect pool analysis with Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News Part 2 37:31

1M ago37:31

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The Montreal Canadiens future is bright. Special guest Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News joins us for a 2-part episode on the Habs prospect depth. This is part 2 of our chat, in which we discuss Ivan Demidov's ceiling, Aatos Koivu's skills, prospect timelines, and your mailbag questions. Check out Part 1 in the previous episode! Tony's article can be…

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Episode 1116 - Montreal Canadiens draft and prospect pool analysis with Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News Part 1 36:16

22d ago36:16

36:16

The Montreal Canadiens may just have one of the deepest prospect pools in the National Hockey League. We analyze the 2024 NHL Draft picks by the Habs with special guest Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News. This is Part 1 of our chat, in which we discuss the Habs' performance in the last draft, what draft style is emerging from this Montreal Canadiens f…

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Episode 1115 - The Craig Rivet trade tree, 30 years later | What is the 2024-2025 out look for the Canadiens? | Is next year solely dependent on Kirby Dach? 30:05

1M ago30:05

30:05

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura discuss the Craig Rivet trade tree, which now spans 32 years and has an impact that will be felt into at least next year's NHL Draft. The hosts look at the names, and how one perfectly cromulent NHL defender turned into such a franchise defining moment for over three decades. They also look at w…

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Episode 1114 - Montreal Canadiens prospect pool analysis, should the Habs bring in a veteran associate coach? 29:09

26d ago29:09

29:09

Should the Montreal Canadiens bring in an associate coach to help Martin St Louis with in-game decisions? Would Gerard Gallant fit that bill? What would you put on a Habs goalie mask? How would we rate our prospect pool in Montreal? Featuring analysis from Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Stil…

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Episode 1113 - Montreal Canadiens 2024 draft review after dust settles: how do the Habs' choices really stack up? 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

With a few weeks to think about it, how do we feel about the 2024 NHL draft picks the Montreal Canadiens have made. Are we still excited about the future? We discuss our feelings and then feature a segment from Sebastian High of Locked On NHL prospects recapping the picks the Habs made. In our final segment, we each pick which prospect from this ye…

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Episode 1112 - Montreal hires Pascal Vincent to coach the Rocket | Does Guy Boucher make sense on the bench? | Breaking down the AHL schedule for Laval 29:52

1M ago29:52

29:52

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Laval Rocket have finally found their new head coach hiring former Columbus head coach, Pascal Vincent. For the Rocket it's a huge get as they're bringing in a coach with established AHL credentials to help bring them to the next level. Scott goes through the hire, and some of the other news surrounding it …

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Episode 1111 - Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki: how does he stack up as a top line centre amongst NHL competition? 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

The Montreal Canadiens offseason is rolling silently and uneventfully along, but we've got you covered with Montreal Canadiens talk as always. We tackle a listener suggested topic - is Nick Suzuki truly a number 1 centre? And how does he stack up against the rest of the league? Are there really 31 centres better than he is? And where does Kirby Dac…

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Episode 1110 - Can the Canadiens bring Demidov out of Russia early? | What is the best tool for scouts? | Friday Habs Mailbag! 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura have a ton of listener mailbag questions to get to, but before that they dive into the biggest question around the Habs fanbase...Can the Montreal Canadiens bring Ivan Demidov over from Russia before his contract is over like the Flyers have done with Matvei Michkov? Also, Slovak media sources a…

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Episode 1109 - Montreal Canadiens free agents to target next year, where will the Habs end up at end of the season? 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Where will the Montreal Canadiens finish next season? And what would that mean for the Habs' 2025 free agent needs? Which 2025 free agents would we not touch with a ten foot pole? All that and more in today's episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the…

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Episode 1108 - Montreal Canadiens offseason: trade targets, potential UFA signings still on the board, and more 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

Today's episode is a continuation of the Friday Habs mailbag in which we mostly discuss the Canadiens offseason, with NHL trades to potentially be made and cap space to be used as a trade chip. We discuss how long Brendan Gallagher will be around to be the face of the Montreal Canadiens, and what the blueline will look like next season. Support Us …

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Episode 1107 - Prospect thoughts from Montreal Canadiens Development Camp | New extensions and entry-level deals soon? | Could Kent Hughes pull off a trade for Nick Robertson? 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Montreal Canadiens development camp has come and gone now, with just one scrimmage played on the last day. However, Scott walks through what he's seen from this brief camp and what really stood out to him. Rising stars like Jacob Fowler and the newly drafted Michael Hage both shone as expected, but what about p…

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Episode 1106 - Montreal Canadiens prospects: where will Ivan Demidov fit in? When will he come over? Habs mailbag 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Since the Montreal Canadiens drafted Ivan Demidov, Habs fans are united in our joy. Today's mailbag questions include thoughts on where he will fit in in the Canadiens lineup, how soon he will come over, whether he can take some of the spotlight off of Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield, and more. Plus, which newly drafted Habs prospect are we most…

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SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Introducing our new Locked on Canadiens Cohost! 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

This is a special bonus episode to introduce our new cohost. As you may have heard, Scott Matla is hanging up his skates after 5 years on the show. He will be sorely missed. We have a wonderful new cohost lined up, however, and he's here to introduce himself and talk about what to expect with the show going forward. As always, we will remain the Lo…

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Episode 1105 - Montreal Canadiens schedule highlights and predictions for the Habs next season, Daniel Jacob back with Laval Rocket 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

The Montreal Canadiens schedule is out, and we discuss the highlights and dates for can't-miss games. Daniel Jacob is back with the Laval Rocket and we react to the news. Finally, we try to predict how the Habs will finish next season now that we know what their opponents look like down the stretch. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motor…

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Episode 1104 - Prospects arrive for Habs Development Camp | The Canadiens coaching search takes another turn | Are there any good free agents left for the Habs? 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens development camp is under way, and despite some of the young stars not taking part there is plenty to look out for this week in Brossard. Scott takes a look at the "who's who" of prospects in camp, and who might end up surprising at rookie camp in September. Speaking of the Canadiens, the…

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Episode 1103 - The Montreal Canadiens extends Slafkovsky for eight years | A quiet deadline day for Kent Hughes | Winners and losers around the NHL 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Free agency has started around the NHL and the Montreal Canadiens were mostly quiet while other teams were spending money at an insane pace. The team did make arguably the best move of the day, extending forward Juraj Slafkovsky for eight years and setting a firm window for the their contending period. While Sl…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE - Montreal Canadiens extend Juraj Slafkovsky for eight years! 19:13

2M ago19:13

19:13

Inside this emergency episode of Locked on Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky got PAID! The first overall pick has agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens worth $7.6 million a season and Scott is beside himself with happiness. Scott takes a look at how this deal will impact the current Habs cap situation, and also wh…

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Episode 1102 - Grading the Montreal Canadiens 2024 NHL Draft Class 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The 2024 NHL Draft has now come and gone, with the Montreal Canadiens adding ten new players to a burgeoning prospect pool. Scott takes the show today to walk through each pick, and hand out some grades for each selection while examining the potenial reasons for said pick. We know the fanbase is over the moon w…

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Episode 1101 - Montreal Canadiens at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft: Live post-draft recap and discussion part 2 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

Today's episode is Part 2 of our LIVE post-draft special in which we recap and review all the Montreal Canadiens' moves. We discuss the winners and the losers of the draft, trades that happened, and others that didn't. Special guest Ian Boisvert of The Build joins us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eB…

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Episode 1100 - Montreal Canadiens at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft: Live post-draft recap and discussion part 1 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

Today's episode is Part 1 of our LIVE post-draft special in which we recap and review all the Montreal Canadiens' moves. We celebrate Demidov, appreciate the emotion in the Habs' decision to draft Michael Hage and Aatos Koivu, and more. Special guest Ian Boisvert of The Build joins us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts th…

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Episode 1099 - Montreal hits a home run with Ivan Demidov | Michael Hage is a steal for the Habs | What do the Habs need on Day 2 of the NHL Draft? 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens IVAN DEMIDOV IS A MONTREAL CANADIEN The Montreal Canadiens made a huge statement in the 2024 NHL Draft, selecting Ivan Demidov at fifth overall, and putting the Habs fanbase into a frenzy. Scott and Laura discuss the immediate impact he can make on this organization, and if he is now the definitive top prospect…

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Montreal Canadiens Draft Michael Hage in 2024 NHL Draft 3:58

2M ago3:58

3:58

Montreal Canadiens Draft Michael Hage in 2024 NHL Draft The Montreal Canadiens have selected Michael Hage with the twenty-first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Als…

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Montreal Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov in 2024 NHL Draft 4:58

2M ago4:58

4:58

Montreal Canadiens Draft Ivan Demidov in 2024 NHL Draft The Montreal Canadiens have selected Ivan Demidov with the fifth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make …

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Episode 1098 - Montreal Canadiens at NHL Draft: who will they pick? Will Demidov be available? Will Habs trade? 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

The Montreal Canadiens are set to pick 5th overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and the day is finally here. We discuss the latest rumblings, rumours, and predictions. Will the Habs make a big splash? Will Ivan Demidov, fan favourite, be available at that spot? And what about trades? Will the Habs be making any of those and disrupting other NHL tea…

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Episode 1097 - Former Montreal Canadiens Captain Shea Weber heads to Hockey Hall of Fame | Florida conquers Edmonton, captures Stanley Cup | ATLANTIC DIVISION TRADE CHAOS 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It has been a crazy few days around the NHL and your hosts have a mountain of content to sift through in today's show! First up, former Habs captain Shea Weber was announced as one of the latest inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame, despite still having two years left on his current NHL contract. Scott and La…

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Episode 1096 - What does a "Hockey Trade" for Martin Necas look like? | Rutger McGroarty and the Habs timeline | Pre-Draft Check List 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's that time again folks, yes indeed. The Habs are once again being linked to Martin Necas in the wake of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade to Washington, with insiders reporting the Hurricanes want to make a "Hockey Trade". Scott breaks down what they could possibly mean by that, and what potential pieces the Cana…

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Episode 1095 - EMERGENCY SHOW: JF Houle leaves the Laval Rocket | Who can the Habs hire as a replacement head coach now? | Pre-season schedule release! 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS Laval Rocket head coach, JF Houle and the Montreal Canadiens have mutually agreed to part ways on Friday afternoon, with Houle opting to take a newly available job at Clarkson University. Scott dives into the reasons around the move, and also reflects back on the legacy Houle leaves behind…

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Episode 1094 - How are the Habs impacted by the Markstrom trade? | PLD traded to not Montreal again | What in the heck is Kent Hughes up to? 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott welcomes Ian Boisvert of the Build Podcast to the show! The duo tackles the impact of the Jacob Markstrom trade to the New Jersey Devils, and how it has a ripple effect on not one, but two different draft picks for the Montreal Canadiens. Also, Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded...Again Not to Montreal...Again.…

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Episode 1093 - Would Jeff Skinner help deepen the Canadiens top six? | How does Filip Hronek's deal impact Mike Matheson? | David Savard's season review 29:43

2M ago29:43

29:43

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The off-season hot stove is slowly, but surely starting to heat up as buyout rumours abound with the Stanley Cup Final nearly at its end. With Jeff Skinner being one of the biggest names mentioned by Jeff Marek on Tuesday afternoon. If Skinner does end his perfectly cromulent run with the Sabres, could a short …

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Episode 1092 - The Montreal Canadiens 2024 NHL Mock Draft 2.0 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Locked on Canadiens Mock Draft is back for a second round! Scott navigates three different NHL Draft scenarios again, where he'll pick what he thinks are the best players available for the Canadiens at the time. Scott also takes a look at drafting heavily on defence with the fifth overall pick, before doing…

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Episode 1091 - Montreal signs Oliver Kapanen to an entry-level contract | Is Justin Barron the potential odd-man out on defence? | What does a contract year mean for Arber Xhekaj? 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Oliver Kapanen has officially signed his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens and will be joining the team for camp in September! Scott breaks down his rise this season in Finland, while also explaining why Kapanen will not be a member of the Laval Rocket this year. After that it's a pair of player …

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Episode 1090 - Can the Canadiens pull off a Patrik Laine trade? | A tale of two Armia seasons | Can Harvey-Pinard bounce back? 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott is back to tackle the latest rumour circling around the Montreal Canadiens this off-season, again centered around a former first round pick. Patrik Laine has requested a move out of Columbus, and after a tough season on and off the ice, his value might be at its lowest. Scott explores the potential option…

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Episode 1089 - The Montreal Canadiens 2024 NHL Draft Tier List 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens We're just a few weeks from the NHL Draft, and for Montreal Canadiens fans there seem to be endless possibilities for the Habs. However, it's unclear which choice they're going to make, so Scott has devised the foolproof idea of a tier list. We'll break down the different tiers, and which players slot into thos…

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Episode 1088 - CapFriendly has become the Caps friend | The Ivan Demidov rumblings are increasing around the NHL | The Free Agent Frenzy is loaded with bottom six help 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's been a chaotic off-season so far and the NHL Draft is three weeks away, and the Stanley Cup hasn't even been awarded yet. The biggest news recently however, is that CapFriendly is going dark after the Free Agent Frenzy comes to a close because they have been purchased by the Washington Capitals. Scott and …

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Episode 1087 - Montreal Canadiens take Cayden Lindstrom to dinner: NHL Draft Combine news, prospect quotes, rumours 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

The Montreal Canadiens take Cayden Lindstrom to dinner, Tij Iginla has a great attitude, and some NHL Draft prospects don't have a filter... all that, and more, as Scott recaps his experience at this year's NHL Draft Combine. We begin with general thoughts about the combine and what stood out, as well as the prevailing thought that Kent Hughes is n…

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Episode 1086 - Are the Montreal Canadiens out on Necas/Zegras already? | Can the Habs swing a trade to move up in the NHL Draft? | Drafting BPA vs. Drafting for Need 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura tackle the news that just won't seem to go away in regards to Martin Necas and Trevor Zegras. This time however, the news might not be good, as reports are circling that the team might already be out of the running for both players. Carolina apparently doesn't see anything of interest in Montrea…

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