Best Scott Matla Podcasts (2024)

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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

3d 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

4d ago32:12

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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

5d 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

2d 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

7d ago31:32

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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

10d 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

8d ago29:10

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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

13d ago28:06

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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

14d ago29:11

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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

17d 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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Episode 1085 - Montreal Canadiens special teams review, NHL Stanley Cup Final prediction and learnings for the Habs 29:27

14d ago29:27

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The Montreal Canadiens special teams left a lot to be desired this year. We discuss what the issues were and how the Habs can do better going forward. We then shift our attention to the Stanley Cup Final and our previews/predictions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green ch…

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Episode 1084 - Who is the new guy in camp? | Montreal signs top European free agent | Does Kent Hughes need to "make a splash"? 29:15

19d ago29:15

29:15

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Habs have been busy on the transaction market once again, adding a pair of players this afternoon. First up is Josh Nadeau, brother of Hurricanes draft pick Bradley Nadeau. Josh joins the Montreal Canadiens for their upcoming development camp after the NHL Draft and looks like a potential steal of an add fo…

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Episode 1083 - Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck named Memorial Cup MVP, Habs sign Jared Davidson, and more 31:10

20d ago31:10

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The Montreal Canadiens have signed Jared Davidson to an entry level contract. What this means for the Habs prospect. Owen Beck shone in the Memorial Cup playoffs and was named MVP. We talk about the chances of him making the Habs next year. Sean Monahan is going to free agency. Can Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton bring the fan favourite back? Should th…

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Episode 1082 - Montreal Canadiens season review: The three-goalie system was a risk that didn't pay off 31:15

17d ago31:15

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott is here to kick off the player review part of the off-season, and is starting with perhaps the most unclear position in the Montreal Canadiens organization...Goaltending. The Habs went into this season with a three-goalie system and left it with just two players left between the pipes after a deal at the …

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Episode 1081 - Montreal Canadiens trade scenarios for Martin Necas, goalie & defense projection, Friday Habs mailbag 29:36

24d ago29:36

29:36

In today's episode, we answer a number of Montreal Canadiens related mailbag questions, including whether the Habs should target Martin Necas, what the projections should be for Jacob Fowler, what our contending defense core will look like in Montreal, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Mot…

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Episode 1080 - How far are the Montreal Canadiens from contention? Hypothetically stealing playoff pieces to help make the Habs Stanley Cup contenders. Plus: the Habs as pro wrestlers 30:25

25d ago30:25

30:25

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura dip into some off-season silliness, what if the current Montreal Canadiens were current professional wrestlers? Who is the Habs version of Cody Rhodes? Is there anyone reckless enough to be Jon Moxley? The hosts debate Then to round out the second half of the show, Scott poses a simple question.…

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Episode 1079 - Montreal Canadiens updates: Laval HC report, Owen Beck ceiling, potential buy-low Habs trade targets 29:58

23d ago29:58

29:58

In our first segment, we discuss the report that Laval Rocket head coach J-F Houle has re-signed with the Montreal Canadiens on a multi-year extension. In the second segment we talk about what Owen Beck will have to do to earn his NHL roster spot next season. In the third segment, we talk about potential Habs trade targets due to their current buy-…

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Episode 1078 - World Championships decided without the Big Four countries | What's the latest on the Laval Rocket coaching situation? | Is NHL playoff officiating as bad as it seems? 29:12

27d ago29:12

29:12

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Czechia emerged from the 2024 World Championship as the victors, claiming a gold medal on their home ice, even more shocking is that they beat the Swiss for it as well. It's another reminder of how quickly the international scene is changing, and that smaller hockey nations are coming in and upsetting the usual…

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Episode 1077 - Montreal Canadiens superlatives and draft eligible players in the 2024 Memorial Cup 26:25

25d ago26:25

26:25

Today's episode is centred around Montreal Canadiens yearbook superlatives. Which Habs player is most likely to become president one day? And which Canadien is most likely to drop their phone in the toilet? Before that, we have a quick check-in on Owen Beck, the only Habs prospect left in the Memorial Cup tournament, and discuss a couple of draft e…

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Episode 1076 - Friday Habs Mailbag | Making an all Nepo-Baby line in Montreal | Could the Habs trade David Savard to Buffalo? 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's the newest Friday Mailbag! The hosts are tackling a wide range of questions starting with whether or not it's possible to make the ultimate Nepo Baby line in Montreal after this NHL Draft. Also, could a trade with the Sabres make sense to move David Savard, and possibly move back up into the start of the f…

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Episode 1075 - Should the Montreal Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher? What does Matvei Michkov news mean for Ivan Demidov's availability? What if the Habs had never traded Ryan McDonagh? 38:45

1M ago38:45

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Should the Montreal Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher in order to usher in a new Habs era? What does the latest Matvei Michkov news mean for the likelihood that Ivan Demidov will be available where the Canadiens are picking in the upcoming NHL Draft? And finally, with the Ryan McDonagh trade news, we go back in time and discuss: what if the Habs ha…

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Episode 1074 - Montreal Canadiens trade target: should the Habs inquire about Nikolaj Ehlers? Plus draft pick trade scenarios and Jesse Ylonen thoughts 27:32

1M ago27:32

27:32

Segment 1: Are the Montreal Canadiens handling Jesse Ylonen right? Are they developing him well, and what does he need to do to help his case? Segment 2: Breaking down a few draft pick trade scenarios. Segment 3: Should the Habs inquire about Nikolaj Ehlers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed There is no “I” in “team.” But there is one i…

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Episode 1073 -Jesperi Kotkaniemi being bought out? | Would Kotkaniemi be a fit again in Montreal? | Is everyone in their best role in Montreal next season? 30:43

1M ago30:43

30:43

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The hosts discuss the rumoured buying out of Jesperi Kotkaniemi in Carolina, and whether it's a cause for celebration in Montreal. Scott and Laura debate whether anyone actually won the offer sheet battle besides the two teams, and whether or not it's worth considering bringing back the former third overall pic…

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Episode 1072 - Montreal Canadiens future: learning from NHL playoffs teams, trusting the process for the NHL Draft 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

What can the Montreal Canadiens learn from the Dallas Stars and other teams in the playoffs this year? In our first segment, we talk about what the Habs should and should not do for the future. In our second segment, we talk about retread coaches in the NHL and particularly in The Atlantic Division as we try to predict what this means for the Montr…

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Episode 1071 - Montreal Canadiens Draft: scouting thoughts on Ivan Demidov, Cayden Lindstrom, Tij Iginla, and more 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Who will the Montreal Canadiens pick 5th overall in the upcoming National Hockey League entry draft? Special guest Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL prospects joins us to talk about the Habs options and maybe some pipe dream players. We ask Hadi about Ivan Demidov, Cayden Lindstrom, Beckett Sennecke, Berkly Catton, Justin Poirier, and many more playe…

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Episode 1070 - The end of the Canadiens five-year plan | Shane Wright vs. Juraj Slafkovsky two years later | Mock Draft Roundup! 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura wrap up the five-year plan for the Montreal Canadiens, and do their best to guess where this team will be at in 2029. The hope is that they're among the reigning dominant forces across the NHL,but who is going to be leading this team then? What if it all goes sideways? After that, it's been two …

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Episode 1069 - Montreal Canadiens former GM on the move? Plus, year 3 and 4 of our 'Next 5 Years for the Habs" series 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is rumoured to be in the running for the vacant GM position in Columbus. What could Columbus Blue Jackets fans expect if he were to get the job, and how would the dynamic between him and Trevor Timmins play out? In our second and third segments we continue our "The Next 5 Years for the Habs" s…

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Episode 1068 - Montreal Canadiens rumoured to be interested in KHL UFA, what will next 5 years look like for Habs? 31:31

1M ago31:31

31:31

Are the Montreal Canadiens interested in KHL UFA Maxim Tsyplakov? We talk about what the Habs could see in the free agent forward and whether they should go for it in segment 1. We then talk about what the next 5 years could realistically look like for the Montreal Canadiens (i.e. no Josh Anderson for Connor McDavid trade proposals!). In segment 2,…

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Episode 1067: Juraj Slafkovsky stealing hearts at Worlds | Kent Hughes wants a forward in the NHL Draft | NHL Playoff Hater check-in 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott is at the helm, and the spice must flow in today's show! First up is a look at the World Championships where Juraj Slafkovsky has decided to announce his arrival as a massive problem for the rest of the world as he continues his torrid pace from the end of the NHL season. His play on the ice, and chaotic …

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Episode 1066 - Montreal Canadiens mailbag: what should Habs do with their Winnipeg pick in the NHL Entry Draft, who to trade, and more 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

On today's episode, it's the Friday Montreal Canadiens mailbag! We've got plenty of questions that cover all manner of topics, from the National Hockey League playoffs, to the NHL Entry draft, to the Habs core and future needs, to trading their picks, to outdoor games, to the Utah NHL team name. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! G…

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Episode 1065 - Montreal Canadiens news roundup: Adam Engstrom, Habs at IIHF Worlds, draft rumours, Leafs haterade 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

In the first segment we belatedly discuss the Montreal Canadiens signing Adam Engstrom, the PWHL playoff series between Montreal and Boston, the Habs at the IIHF World Championships. In our second segment, we discuss informed speculation about who will be available when the Habs pick at the National Hockey League entry draft. In our final segment, …

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Episode 1064 - Montreal Canadiens picking 5th overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft: initial reaction, dream scenario, and other thoughts on the rebuild 28:15

2M ago28:15

28:15

The NHL Draft Lottery has taken place and the Montreal Canadiens will be picking fifth overall. In our first segment, we discuss our dream scenario in which the Habs pick Ivan Demidov. In our second segment, we don't think the Habs will or should trade the pick. In our final segment, we talk about this stop in the journey that is the Montreal Canad…

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Episode 1063 - Montreal Canadiens book club special - an interview with Legacy On Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth author Sam Jefferies 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

The Locked On Canadiens Book Club is back, with special guest Sam Jefferies, author of Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Jefferies talks about the process of writing the story of former Montreal Canadien Blake Geoffrion, the fourth generation hockey player from a legendary family with roots in the Montreal Canadiens hist…

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Episode 1062 - Montreal Canadiens trade draft speculation: Can Habs move up in NHL draft? Who should they trade? 34:01

2M ago34:01

34:01

The Montreal Canadiens are in somewhat of a crossroads in their rebuild, and now is the time for them to make decisions that will impact them both in the long term and short term. We are joined by Ian Boisvert of the Build to discuss this week's Habs mailbag questions, such as, should the Habs try to get Patrik Laine? Is it time to buy low on PLD? …

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Episode 1061 - Montreal Canadiens offseason: what would we give up to unload a bad contract? Plus, we discuss our Bob Cole feelings and what we want in a Habs broadcast 33:59

2M ago33:59

33:59

The Montreal Canadiens are well into the offseason at this point, and we discuss what the Habs could do to unload a bad contract or two - what prospect would we be willing to give up? Plus, we share our thoughts about hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole and discuss what we would love to see in Habs national broadcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our …

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Episode 1060 - 2024 Montreal Canadiens Player of the Year awards 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's end of season award time at Locked on Canadiens! Scott takes today's show to showcase and shout out the players who were far and away at their best in their respective leagues. Starting with the prospects it isn't surprising to see Lane Hutson mentioned, but is he going to end up the only defencemen in the…

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Episode 1059 - 2024 Montreal Canadiens NHL Mock Draft Special! 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens IT'S A MOCK DRAFT SPECIAL EVERYONE! Join Scott as he navigates his way through a pair of simulated NHL Drafts, where he goes with two separate draft ideologies for the Montreal Canadiens! What if the Canadiens get lucky and Ivan Demidov falls to them, or what happens if they choose to pursue one of the top defe…

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Episode 1058 - What happens if the Habs win the Lottery? | NHL Draft wishlist for Montreal | Toronto on the verge of imploding? 32:56

2M ago32:56

32:56

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens With the NHL Draft Lottery looming just a week away, and the Canadiens hold the fifth-best odds to land the first overall pick. So, what happens if Montreal lands the first overall pick, and the right to draft Macklin Celebrini? Scott takes a look at how it helps the rebuild along, and could push Montreal to th…

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Episode 1057 - Montreal Canadiens rebuild: comparing the present and future with that of the Ottawa Senators 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

The Montreal Canadiens will shortly enter year 3 of their rebuild, while the Ottawa Senators were supposed to be done with theirs a few years ago. Maude Shoblocher of Game Over: Ottawa joins us to compare how the teams are doing and to talk about the year that was across the Outaouais. What kind of an owner has Michael Andlauer been so far? How do …

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Episode 1056 - Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down: End Of Year edition. Which Habs, Rocket, and prospects raised their game? 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

It's the end-of-the-year Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down! We take a look at the rising stars of the prospect pool, the NHL, and the AHL as their seasons have come to an end. The prospects kick things off, with players like Adam Engstrom and Owen Beck rocketing up many fans lists this year. But who else has risen up the rankings, and who wer…

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Episode 1055 - Much ado about Defence | Which veteran is getting traded? | Can Hutson and Reinbacher secure NHL roles? 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

Inside today's Locked on Canadiens It's all about the Montreal Canadiens defence folks! Scott takes some time to break down the mountain of defenders available inside the organization and what the potential plan might be for all of them next season. Starting with the all but confirmed NHL bodies next season, and then working our way down the depth …

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Episode 1054 - Kent Hughes' off-season checklist | Is this a playoff team next year? |Laval Rocket post-mortem 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott is back and he's got plenty to share about the Canadiens exit interviews, and how the season came to a close this year. What should Kent Hughes be focusing on as a crucial summer unfolds in front of him? Scott takes a run down his list, and tries to figure out where he can start in the coming weeks. Speak…

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LOCKED ON CANADIENS EXTRA: Montreal Canadiens & Laval Rocket season in review, PWHL at Bell Centre 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Special bonus episode recorded on Saturday 4/20 in which Ian Boisvert of the Build joins us to talk about the Habs season that was, the Laval Rocket season that was, the PWHL game at the Bell Centre between Montreal and Toronto, and playoff haterade. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Download…

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Episode 1053 - What's next for the Montreal Canadiens? Martin St Louis extended, star rookies headed back to Laval 31:46

2M ago31:46

31:46

The Montreal Canadiens held their end-of-season press conference and locker cleanout day. Special guest Ian Boisvert of The Build joins us to recap highlights from Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's media availability. We discuss the extension of Martin St Louis' contract, and then move on to discussing the rookies being sent back down to Laval and what…

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Episode 1052 - Montreal Canadiens end season with offseason homework, Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux get points 30:22

2M ago30:22

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In the first segment, we recap the Montreal Canadiens game against the Detroit Red Wings. In the second segment, we discuss Logan Mailloux's NHL debut and Lane Hutson's great game. Finally, in the third segment, we have some fun at the Pennsylvania NHL teams' expense. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your…

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Episode 1051 - Montreal keeps Detroit's season alive | Analyzing Lane Hutson's NHL debut | Chaos in Game 82? 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens remain the most generous team in the NHL, blowing a 4-1 lead to the Detroit Red Wings, and keeping the Wings playoff hopes alive. The hosts break down the game, and where everything just went off the rails when it counted the most. Speaking of the game, both hosts take the time to break d…

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Episode 1050 - Montreal Canadiens lose to Sens in shootout, Lane Hutson joins Habs with Luke Tuch to follow, Cole Caufield continues climb 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

In our first segment, we recap the Montreal Canadiens against the Ottawa Senators and ponder why the Habs just can't beat the Seas. In our second segment, we talk about how Lane Hutson has joined the Montreal Canadiens and how we don't expect Lue Tuch to be too far behind. Finally, in our third segment, we have our 3 Up 3 Down, in which the Laval R…

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Episode 1049 - Habs lose to the Isles in OT | Lane Hutson watch is in full effect | The Coyotes situation gets worse 32:04

2M ago32:04

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens followed up their best offensive showing of the year against the Flyers, with a dud against the New York Islanders, losing 3-2 in overtime. Both hosts feel a bit disappointed in the total drop off of quality from Tuesday to now, and are mainly hoping they don't have this sort of effort ag…

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Montreal Canadiens best players in recent years, Habs-Islanders game preview, Coyotes relocating? 28:33

2M ago28:33

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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders game preview, best Habs of the last 15 years, Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Meals Get started on your resolutions with Factor, so you’re ready for the new year. Head to factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50 and use code lockedonnhl50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your …

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Episode 1047 - Juraj Slafkovsky notches a hat trick in a Habs win | Arber Xhekaj has season-ending surgery | Does anyone in the Metro want to make the playoffs? 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Juraj Slafkovsky hype train is fully out of control now as the 20 year old forward scored his first career NHL hat trick in a blowout win over the Flyers. Somehow though it wasn't the wildest part of the game as Brendan Gallagher, Josh Anderson and a returning Christian Dvorak also piled on goals in a 9-3 w…

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