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Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Scott Matla, Locked On Podcast Network, Laura Saba

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Locked On Canadiens podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba, the Locked On Canadiens podcast provides your daily Canadiens fix with expert opinions, local analysis, trivia, and coverage of all aspects of the Habs franchise. Locked On Canadiens takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops o ...
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The Montreal Canadiens' hopes for an undefeated season have come to an end at the hands of the Boston Bruins. But it wasn't all bad! Ian and Laura break down who was good, who was bad, and why there is reason for optimism after a loss like that. And in the Friday Mailbag, we answer questions about the present and future of this defense. Support Us …
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The Montreal Canadiens have opened their season by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre, and we have all the thoughts. Samuel Montembeault was absolutely perfect, and he needed to be, because the opponents looked good. Will this game have any effect on the Habs' confidence as a whole? Cole Caufield scored on the power play, but the ma…
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The Montreal Canadiens season is back, with an opening game at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In our first segment of the show, we discuss the season as a whole and try to determine what we would consider a successful season for the Habs. In our second segment, we preview the game against the Leafs, and we discuss Justin Barron's big chance.…
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The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed their roster and Joshua Roy finds himself on the way to Laval. Who beat him for a spot in camp? Marty St. Louis also gives us a first look at his lines for the season. How will Joel Armia do on the second line with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook? And Ian and Laura debut a new segment: the weekly forecast. What are…
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The Montreal Canadiens preseason is mercifully over. We discuss that last Habs game against the Sens on Saturday and ask ourselves if the preseason really needs to be that long or is even required at all. We then move on to discussing how the Canadiens might fit under the salary cap before opening night rosters are due at the NHL Central Registry. …
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The Montreal Canadiens are on their team building trip, but that didn't stop the news entirely. Ian and Laura react to Patrik Laine's media availability. Plus, it's your Friday Mailbag! Does shot location matter? How are systems different from concepts? Why is Kaiden Guhle on the right side? And we pick a fantasy hockey team name. Support Laura's f…
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Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj faces no additional discipline for Monday night's game against the Ottawa Senators, and we discuss our thoughts after the dust has settled on that game, especially in context of the Habs needing to get under the salary cap for opening night. In our second segment, we discuss what is going on with the Boston Bruins' …
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The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators do not like each other and Tuesday's preseason game displayed why. Can games against the Sens ever be normal? In the battle, Arber Xhekaj lost his temper yet again and laid a dangerous hit resulting in yet another game misconduct and major penalty. Is it time to send Xhekaj back to Laval? And the Habs upda…
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The Montreal Canadiens made their first series of cuts on Saturday night, sending a group of players to Laval as Rocket training camp opens. What are some main Laval Rocket storylines this year? We talk about who is left in Montreal and what to expect in the final two preseason games. Finally, we discuss what we are looking out for in the Canadiens…
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After a half decade-plus of trying and failing to crack the Top-4 of the NHL’s Atlantic Division, are one or more of the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings primed to finally get back to the playoffs? And are the Montreal Canadiens happy to chill out at the bottom of the standings for one more year? In this special Locked On NHL S…
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The Montreal Canadiens may have lost two promising players in their preseason game against Toronto over the weekend. David Reinbacher and Patrik Laine went down with injuries in the first period that seem serious. What does this mean for the Montreal Canadiens? Arber Xhekaj responded, punishing Cedrick Pare for his dangerous play on Laine. Should X…
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The Montreal Canadiens have lost for the first time in the preseason, to the Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss how Jakub Dobes had a great game, how Owen Beck and Oliver Kapanen continue to make decisions hard for the Habs, how Christian Dvorak rebounded, and how Arber Xhekaj struggled. Then we moved on to our Habs mailbag, in which we ask, which Mon…
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The Montreal Canadiens were off on Wednesday, but we have plenty to talk about. The introduction of Rumour Round-Up forces us to face some of the strangest trade rumours out there, including one involving a Mike Matheson - Shane Wright swap. The powerplay was a concern last year. How can the Canadiens get better results this year. And what do we ho…
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The Montreal Canadiens shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in their second preseason game. We talk about how Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, and Filip Mesar have found some great chemistry together. We discuss the choice to give Logan Mailloux an extra long look, before going on to talk about David Reinbacher's game, and ending with a discussion on the fir…
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The Montreal Canadiens started their preseason with a bang, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0. After an encouraging goal, can Josh Anderson find some stability with Joshua Roy? Patty Laine makes his debut and Kirby Dach makes his return to the Habs. Can that line provide a secondary scoring threat? Has Lane Hutson done enough to make the Canadi…
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The Montreal Canadiens are about to kick off their preseason games, and we have got one name on our minds - Lane Hutson. Special guest Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings joins Laura for a season preview for the Atlantic division. In our first segment, we cover the Detroit Red Wings offseason changes and Brian shares his thoughts on what's to come …
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As the Montreal Canadiens get ready to kick off training camp, our listeners have questions. Can the Habs and Leafs be trade partners? Why are there haters in the media? How many games will each goalie play this season? Which players will have a long on-ramp to the season and which will start hot? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Dow…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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