Best HAB Team Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1139 - Montreal Canadiens rookie forwards: who makes the Habs on opening night? Plus, the team makes some personnel changes, a fun trivia question, and our Friday mailbag 32:50

7d ago32:50

32:50

The Montreal Canadiens announced hirings and promotions within the organization and we discuss what this means for the Habs going forward. In our Friday Habs mailbag, we discuss which rookie forward is most likely to make the Habs out of camp, dark horse picks, hockey facial hair, and more! For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podca…

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SEVEN 'MO' YEARS OF MORITZ SEIDER 31:45

2h ago31:45

31:45

Moritz Seider has signed a 7-year, $8.55M contract with the Detroit Redwings, locking up the big German defenseman until he is 30. What will he need to do in the coming years to keep earning his keep? Also what do we make of Berggren and Motte skating on a line together in Training Camp. The Griffins released new uniforms today, meeting mixed revie…

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Episode 1143 - Montréal Canadiens preseason preview: training camp, game schedule, players to watch 31:17

24h ago31:17

31:17

The Montreal Canadiens have reported for physicals and media obligations, and training camp kicks off today. We discuss the free agent and undrafted players the Habs have invited before talking about the preseason game schedule and then players we expect to bounce back and others we expect to disappoint. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gamet…

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Offseason recap and season preview with Ken Kal! 30:53

37m ago30:53

30:53

Training camp is here! And to celebrate the end of the offseason the beginning of the preseason we have brought Ken Kal back! The radio voice of the Detroit Red Wings! He recaps Detroit's offseason by giving his biggest acquisitions, and looks ahead with his biggest breakout candidate. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download …

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Episode 1142 - Montreal Canadiens Good, Bad, and Ugly Predictions: Goaltending, Special Teams, and Josh Anderson 32:39

10h ago32:39

32:39

With the Montreal Canadiens season just around the corner, we break down what could be good, bad, and ugly for the Montreal Canadiens this year. Can Josh Anderson rebound? Can a Samuel Montembeault - Cayden Primeau tandem provide good goaltending? Will the Habs get their special teams heading in the right direction? Support Us By Supporting Our Spo…

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Moritz Seider and Steve Yzerman not 'terribly far apart' in negotiations 27:46

5h ago27:46

27:46

Steve Yzerman met with the media before training camp, and was asked about several topics. But with Moritz Seider's deal still looming, he mentioned he feels they aren't 'terribly far apart'. He also mentions the team will see how it plays out with their roster construction of three goalies and eight defensemen, but we think he is lying through his…

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Episode 1141 - Montreal Canadiens predictions for rookies after camp, quotes from Habs golf tournament, and more 32:30

44m ago32:30

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On today's episode, we first discuss the second game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the rookie showcase, before moving on to discuss the highlights from the media availabilities at the Habs annual golf tournament. In our final segment, we talk about who makes the main training camp and potentially the NHL out of the H…

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LUCAS RAYMOND IS HERE TO STAY, SIGNS 8x$8.075M DEAL 31:55

3d ago31:55

31:55

Lucas Raymond signed an 8-year deal with an AAV of $8.075M contract. Detroit signs a piece of the core, and last years point leader, allowing Yzerman to shift all his focus on Moritz Seider. With $8.7M left, how much Mo command? Jonatan Berggren also signed a 1x$825K deal Monday. #LGRW Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Ga…

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Alexandre Doucet shines in prospect games, as Red Wings sweep Stars 29:06

3d ago29:06

29:06

Alexandre Doucet kept going to the right spots as he buries three goals in a two game sweep of the Stars prospects. But his success comes thanks to the help of Amadeus Lombardi and Hunter Johannes feeding him, as they look sharp in both games too. We got our first looks at MBN and Rychlovsky and both looked comfortable on North American ice. Finall…

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Episode 1140 - Montreal Canadiens Rookie Showcase Opens: Lane Hutson Shines and Prospect Stocks 32:03

4h ago32:03

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The Montreal Canadiens rookie showcase opened on Saturday and Lane Hutson is out to prove he belongs on the NHL team. Laura and Ian break down the impressive start from Hutson, the rest of the 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs rookies, and where some of the key prospects stand after one game in rookie camp. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!…

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Breakout Potential: Which Rookie Canadiens Could Surprise at Training Camp? | Canadiens Connection ep 313 1:18:59

2d ago1:18:59

1:18:59

This Week’s Show: Breakout Potential - Which Rookie Canadiens Could Surprise at Training Camp? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens opened their rookie camp in preparation for the Prospect Showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. ⦁ Canadiens announced several additions and promotions to their hockey operations department…

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Is this the Stars season? | Ranking the '24-'25 Western Conference 40:47

7d ago40:47

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The Western Conference is very top heavy, and that doesn't look to be changing in 2024. Is this the Stars year? Were the Canucks more lucky than good? Is Utah a playoff threat? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen n…

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Episode 1138 - Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pool Analysis and Patrik Laine Thoughts with David St. Louis 32:56

2d ago32:56

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The Montreal Canadiens traded for Patrik Laine last month and David St. Louis from Eliteprospects.com stops by to tell us why he's so optimistic for this experiment in Montreal. What are the things Laine can do well? How can the Canadiens get the most out of Laine? What do they do with their first powerplay unit. Plus, a discussion on the Habs pros…

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Will the Habs climb out of the basement? | Ranking the '24-'25 Eastern Conference 38:19

9d ago38:19

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Just two weeks away from the start of preseason, we take a look at the Eastern Conference and rank each team based on how competitive they will be this season. Will the Habs climb out of the basement? Are the Devils poised to jump back into the top of the Metro? Will the Bruins FINALLY fall off? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the Locked O…

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Will the Detroit Red Wings have over 90.5 points? 34:07

3d ago34:07

34:07

The Detroit Red Wings look like a similarly good team to the one they were last year, and Fanduel seems to agree. They have Detroit listed with an O/U point total of 90.5. Where does Vegas have them stacked in the division and conference? What do they think of Larkin and the other top forwards? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the Locked On…

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Episode 1137 - Montreal Canadiens prospects to watch at Habs Rookie Camp: Owen Beck, Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, and more 32:20

11d ago32:20

32:20

The Montreal Canadiens have announced the dates and the invitees to their rookie camp this year, and we have our eye on some prospects expected to participate in camp and in the rookie showcase against the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects. Will Owen Beck make sure he never plays a game in the juniors ever again? What does Adam Engstrom bring to the ta…

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Habs Defense: Which Budding Star Forces Their Way Onto the Canadiens' Roster? | Canadiens Connection ep 312 1:15:16

6d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

This Week’s Show: Habs Defense - Which Budding Star Forces Their Way Onto the Canadiens' Roster? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Cole Caufield announced that he will be changing his jersey number. ⦁ The Canadiens announced the 2024 Rookie Camp roster. ⦁ Quote of the week from Canadiens prospect Tyler Thorpe. Segment 2 | Canadie…

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Episode 1136 - Cole Caufield Changes Jersey Number, Montreal Canadiens Prospect Opens KHL Season, What Makes a Good Training Camp 31:07

14d ago31:07

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Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is changing his number to honor his hero, Johnny Gaudreau. Laura and Ian discuss that heartfelt gesture. Then, how did Ivan Demidov start his season in the KHL? The host then open the show up to the mailbag, where questions were themed around cats, birds, and what a good training camp looks like. For you nex…

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Are the Lucas Raymond contract negotiations making progress or not? 31:35

7d ago31:35

31:35

Two dueling reports came out hours apart in regards to Lucas Raymond's ongoing contract negotiations. One more dire and one more hopeful. So are negotiations getting closer or not? Also who stands out to us on the Red Wings' prospect game roster? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providi…

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Should the Red Wings pursue Max Pacioretty? 29:06

8d ago29:06

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Rumors are swirling that the Red Wings are finalists to sign Max Pacioretty. Patches, 35, came back last season to play 40+ games following two blown achilles tendons that nearly ended his career. Is there room and a role available for the former Canadiens captain on Detroit's roster? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podca…

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Episode 1135 - Remembering Johnny Gaudreau, Montréal Canadiens free agent targets next year, Mattias Norlinder update, how does the Leon Draisaitl contract affect the market? 31:49

16d ago31:49

31:49

On today's episode of Locked On Montréal Canadiens, we begin by remembering Johnny Gaudreau and what he meant to the NHL in the wake of the tragic accident that took his life and that of his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. In our second segment, we discuss Mattias Norlinder's reported rejection of an offer from the Montréal Canadiens, and the end of the…

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Moritz Seider ranked 20th among NHL D-men | Remembering Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau 27:58

17d ago27:58

27:58

Moritz Seider was ranked 20th among NHL defensemen, the youngest on the list. Is he too high, too low, or sitting just right? Ann Arbor native and veteran forward Austin Watson signs a PTO, is he a real threat to make the team? Finally, we spend time talking about the senseless tragedy that took the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, and remembe…

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Episode 1134 - Montreal Canadiens rebuild: what can the Habs learn from the Stanley Cup winning Florida Panthers? Special Crossover with Locked On Florida Panthers 34:02

18d ago34:02

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The Montréal Canadiens look to take steps forward in their rebuild with their big acquisition of Patrik Laine, but what can the Habs stand to learn from the current NHL Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers? Today's episode is a special crossover edition with Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers, in which we discuss the Habs goals for …

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Past and Present: Who Are the Habs' Fiercest Rivals? | Canadiens Connection ep 311 1:38:08

13d ago1:38:08

1:38:08

This Week’s Show: Past and Present - Who Are the Habs' Fiercest Rivals? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Kent Hughes spoke about the Canadiens rebuild and usage of Lane Hutson. ⦁ David Reinbacher, Vincenz Rohrer and Oliver Kapanen were in the prospect spotlight. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky. Segment 2 | Which Canad…

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Could the Griffins threaten for the Calder Cup in '24-'25? | Grand Rapids preview with Andrew Rinaldi 32:47

21d ago32:47

32:47

The Griffins were eliminated in 5 games in the second round of last seasons Calder Cup playoffs. Since then they have seen a bit of revamp with some youth set to graduate but the addition of some big time AHL vets. Can they threaten for the Calder Cup? Who graduates the AHL? Andrew Rinaldi of the Calder Times joins us to break down the Griffins off…

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Episode 1133 - Montreal Canadiens Interested in Filip Zadina, Max Pacioretty the Maple Leaf, and Underrated Habs 31:17

21d ago31:17

31:17

The Montreal Canadiens are allegedly interested in signing Filip Zadina. Should they be? What about Max Pacioretty, who may be headed to the rival Maple Leafs? Plus our most underrated Habs and what cities we would switch places with. For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expert…

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Should we be worried about the Seider & Raymond contract situation? 30:26

23d ago30:26

30:26

September is right around the corner, yet the Red Wings two biggest RFA's and future stars remained unsigned. Should we be worried? Also, has our estimations for their deals changed at all? There is a new trend around the NHL where teams completely fill their center ice circle? What could Detroit's look like? #LGRW For you next listen, check out ou…

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Episode 1132 - Montreal Canadiens goaltending, defense, centre depth - who could help lead the Habs to playoffs? 31:19

16d ago31:19

31:19

Is the Montreal Canadiens goaltending good enough to carry them into and through the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs? Despite the Habs logjam at all stages of the lineup, third line centre is a pivotal role on the team, so we try to define what makes an ideal third line centre. Finally, we engage in some educated speculation with respect to this upcoming …

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Are the Red Wings closing the gap with the Panthers? Crossover with Locked on Florida Panthers 37:03

18d ago37:03

37:03

The Detroit Red Wings came painfully close to making the playoffs past season, meanwhile the Panthers marched to their first Stanley Cup Championship. With both teams offseasons wrapping up, has Detroit managed to close the gap on the defending champs? Does Aaron Ekblad factor in to the Panthers future? #LGRW For you next listen, check out out the …

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Episode 1131 - Recapping the Montreal Canadiens 2024 Draft Video: Would 5th Overall Have Been Traded? Plus Halak Trade Tree and Bobbleheads 30:41

25d ago30:41

30:41

The Montreal Canadiens released their annual behind-the-scenes draft documentary. How did the conversations with Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, and Aatos Koivu go? What would the Habs have done with the fifth overall pick if Demidov was taken in the top-four? Plus, a look back on the trade history that took us from Jaroslav Halak to Patrik Laine and b…

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Habs on the Rise: Are the Montreal Canadiens Ready to Win Again? | Canadiens Connection ep 310 1:31:39

25d ago1:31:39

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This Week’s Show: Habs on the Rise: Are the Canadiens Ready to Win Again? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets. ⦁ David Reinbacher was making news in the prospect spotlight. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Kent Hughes. Segment 2 | Are the Canadiens Ready to Wi…

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

28d 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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Is Nate Danielson the future 2C? | '24-'25 player previews: Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur & Sebastian Cossa 29:01

28d ago29:01

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Nate Danielson had a spectatular season with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL. As he looks to turn pro where does he fit, with the Griffins or Red Wings? Carter Mazur has turned into a 3rd round gem as he became a vital piece of the Griffins offense. Is he a lock to make Detroit's bottom 6? Cossa put up solid numbers in his 1st AHL season with t…

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Can Marco Kasper crack the Red Wings lineup? | '24-'25 player previews: Marco Kasper, Michael Rasmussen & Justin Holl 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Marco Kasper had a great 1st North American season with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, coming alive especially in the playoffs. Can the '22 8th overall pick crack the Red Wings lineup this season? Michael Rasmussen set a career high in points playing a mainly defensive role with the Wings this season, but his point pace was down from his injury s…

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

1M ago41:02

41:02

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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