Best HAB Team Podcasts (2024)

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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

2d ago34:47

34:47

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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Canadiens Roster Stability: Nick Suzuki’s Formula for Habs’ Success | Canadiens Connection ep 308 1:04:31

3d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

This Week’s Show: Canadiens Roster Stability - Nick Suzuki’s Formula for Habs’ Success Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Montreal Canadiens will relinquish the rights to prospect Rhett Pitlick. ⦁ Ivan Demidov takes to the ice for SKA. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Kent Hughes. Segment 2 | Nick Suzuki Preaches the Value of Roster …

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

7d 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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ENCORE: Preventing ovarian cancer 26:44

5d ago26:44

26:44

Some doctors believe a minor gynecological procedure called an opportunistic salpingectomy can reduce dramatically the risk of ovarian cancer.

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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

9d 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

11d 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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Building for the Future: Canadiens' Core Players Signed Through 2030 | Canadiens Connection ep 307 1:21:31

10d ago1:21:31

1:21:31

This Week’s Show: Building for the Future - Canadiens' Core Players Signed Through 2030 Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Montreal Canadiens signed defensemen Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron each to two-year contract extensions. ⦁ The Canadiens also signed defenseman Kaiden Guhle to a six-year contract extension. ⦁ Quotes of t…

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ENCORE: Orthotists and prosthetists are unsung heroes 26:41

14d ago26:41

26:41

Scott Hedlund and David Broman design, build, fit and fix prosthetic appliances like artificial limbs. They talk about the challenges and joys of their jobs.

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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

17d 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

18d 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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Next-Gen Habs: Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens Prospects | Canadiens Connection ep 306 1:14:20

17d ago1:14:20

1:14:20

This Week’s Show: Next-Gen Habs - Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens Prospects Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Raphael Harvey-Pinard underwent successful surgery. ⦁ News on a development plan for Ivan Demidov. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Habs forward Michael Pezzetta. Segment 2 | Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens Prospects Bui…

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ENCORE: The trouble with wigs 26:41

18d ago26:41

26:41

When cancer patients receive chemotherapy, they often lose their hair, and that can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. Cairo Gregory was just 15 when she got ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy meant she lost her long curly hair just when she started to love it. She struggled to find a suitable wig through the hospital. She says the healthcare sys…

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

21d 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

23d ago37:31

37:31

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

25d 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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Powering Up: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Bolstering Player Development | Canadiens Connection ep 305 1:35:39

25d ago1:35:39

1:35:39

This Week’s Show: Powering Up - How the Montreal Canadiens Are Bolstering Player Development Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Is Vincent Lecavalier about to assume a new role with the Canadiens? ⦁ Updates on Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent. Segment 2 | Canadiens Are…

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ENCORE: The caregiver burden 26:43

25d ago26:43

26:43

Esther Schreiber felt like the luckiest woman when she married her sweetheart Eddi. They enjoyed a busy life until he was diagnosed with young onset dementia a decade ago. Now he's almost completely non verbal. The caregiving demands are all-consuming but she draws inspiration and support from other spouses.…

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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

29d 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

30d 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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Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat | Canadiens Connection ep 304 1:42:05

1M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Prospects - Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Trade rumblings continue to include Montreal. ⦁ First look at Canadiens opening night forward lines and defense pairings. ⦁ Quote of the week from Laval Rocket forward Jakov Novak. Segment 2 | Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat wit…

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ENCORE: The Menopause Movement Part 2 26:39

1M ago26:39

26:39

Primary care providers don’t always recognize menopause symptoms for what they are, focusing instead on whether they’re a sign of a more serious problem. Not all know that menopausal hormone therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many women. We explain why that’s the case, and the range of treatments that can help women.…

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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

1M 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

1M 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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NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens' Newest Talent | Canadiens Connection ep 303 2:11:45

1M ago2:11:45

2:11:45

This Week’s Show: NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens' Newest Talent Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens signed forward Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year contract. ⦁ Canadiens fans get their first chance to see new prospects at development camp. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky and Kent Hughes. S…

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Habsworld Podcast Episode 111 1:15:21

1M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Now that the NHL draft and the first wave of free agency are over, the Habsworld podcast crew is back to talk about these recent events. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several NHL topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on t…

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ENCORE: Brain surgeon Dr. Henry Marsh reflects on getting cancer 26:41

1M ago26:41

26:41

When famed British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, he was forced to confront aging and his own mortality. Marsh reflects on both in his book, And, finally: Matters of Life and Death.

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Montreal's Draft Masterstroke: Adding Demidov, Key Winning Picks | Canadiens Connection ep 302 2:03:00

2M ago2:03:00

2:03:00

This Week’s Show: Securing Firepower - Montreal's Draft Masterstroke with Key Picks Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens begin the draft by swapping first round picks with the Kings. ⦁ Montreal dazzles fans with a successful 2024 NHL Draft. Scouting reports of all ten Canadiens selections. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Ivan De…

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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

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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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ENCORE: The Filipino nurse recruitment pipeline 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Canada’s nursing shortage is so dire that many provinces are stepping up efforts to recruit nurses from the Philippines. And as producer Stephanie Dubois discovered from Manila, that recruitment process is a well-oiled machine with a lot of players involved. From the Philippines government, to recruiters, to nursing schools, the message to nurses i…

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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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