Montreal Canadiens' path to contention: How close are they? Potential Habs roster moves take center stage as the team eyes a return to NHL prominence.
Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the Habs' current lineup, pinpointing crucial needs at forward, defense, and in net. From Nick Suzuki's role, to Ivan Demidov’s impact, to pipe dream blue line additions like Aaron Ekblad, no stone is left unturned. The hosts debate the development of prospects such as Jacob Fowler and Cayden Primeau, while speculating on free agent targets to bolster the roster.
Will the Canadiens' rebuild strategy pay off? Tune in for expert analysis on Montreal's journey back to Stanley Cup contention.

0:00 Intro: Analyzing Canadiens' path to contention
5:07 Top six forwards: Who stays, who goes?
10:15 FanDuel sponsorship and NBA playoffs
12:10 Defensive lineup predictions for 2025-26 season
17:54 Potential X-factors on Canadiens' blue line
22:06 Goaltending situation and development challenges
27:12 Managing goalie workload and development next season
29:25 Canadiens draft trivia and mailbag questions

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Juraj Slafkovsky Makes Slovakia's Olympic Roster Despite Past Criticisms. Can his Habs teammates follow suit?

Ian and Laura break down Juraj Slafkovsky's surprising inclusion in Slovakia's Olympic squad, analyzing his game-changing potential. The duo explores Olympic chances for other Canadiens stars like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Diving into the 2025 NHL Draft, they dissect top forward and defenseman prospects, including Jake O'Brien and Radim Mrtka, who could reshape Montreal's future.

0:00 Juraj Slafkovsky makes Olympic roster

5:38 Slafkovsky's criticism of Slovak hockey system

9:49 Analyzing Canadiens players' Olympic chances

12:10 Delving into 2025 NHL Draft prospects

18:11 Braden Coots: Small player with "dog" mentality

22:35 Radam Ritka: Massive defenseman with potential

26:50 Challenges in projecting 2025 draft class

30:38 Canadiens draft trivia and wrap-up

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Will the Montreal Canadiens land a game-changing star before the draft? Is a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Stars on the horizon for an NHL team?
We first discuss the Habs’ signing of Vinzenz Rohrer to an Entry Level deal and discuss what his impact could be, especially with the rising importance of skilled "pest" players in the NHL. We then move on to cover Dallas’ salary cap crunch, Jason Robertson's goal-scoring prowess, Mason Marchment's value, and how the Canadiens' draft picks could reshape the future.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens signing and draft rumors
5:02 Analyzing Vinzenz Rohrer's entry-level contract
10:10 Rohrer's potential as an "annoying winger"
12:36 Dallas Stars' salary cap troubles
18:24 Potential free agent and trade opportunities for Montreal
21:27 Speculating on Canadiens' draft strategy
25:50 Past draft "big swings" like Cole Caufield
27:56 Trivia question on Canadiens draft picks

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