Can the Toronto Maple Leafs ever break their playoff curse? And can the Montréal Canadiens avoid a similar fate in their rebuild? Habs fans are buzzing with insights as we dissect the Leafs' latest postseason disappointment, exploring how mismanaged contracts and a lack of defensive focus have kept them from advancing. We also review Joel Armia's steady season with the Montreal Canadiens, discussing his role on the Identity Line and potential re-signing. The conversation shifts to the Canadiens' youth movement, highlighting players like Owen Beck and the team's commitment to development. With a competitive division featuring teams like the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens' strategy for a strong start next season is crucial.
Join the discussion for a deep dive into the Canadiens' path to success and the lessons they can learn from their rivals.

0:00 Toronto Maple Leafs playoff disappointment
5:39 Analyzing Toronto's failed rebuild and contracts
11:43 Yoel Armia's season review and future
18:39 Importance of a strong start next season
24:26 Balancing youth development and NHL readiness

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The Montreal Canadiens are heading into a big summer. Is it so big they'd consider trading Carey Price's contract? It's also an important moment in Laval, not only for the Laval Rocket who are tied in their playoff series with Rochester, but for three defensive prospects looking to make a name for themselves. Are they NHL bound next summer? Ian and Laura also start their summer of player reviews with Josh Anderson. How was he able to reinvent his game and what is his role moving forward?

0:00 Top defenders on Laval Rocket

5:50 Analyzing Reinbacher, Mailloux, and Engstrom's NHL potential

11:27 Josh Anderson season review and giveaway

17:31 Anderson's reinvention and impact on team

24:24 Emotional aspect of potentially trading Price's contract

27:46 Financial implications of moving Price's contract

30:32 Trivia question on Carey Price's first shutout

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The Montreal Canadiens might not be playing but the Laval Rocket sure are heating up in the AHL Playoffs. Very Special Guest Scott Matla joins us for the Friday Habs mailbag! In our first segment we break down Game 1 against the Rochester Americans, while in our next two segments, we tackle mailbag questions, such as: Which Laval players are ready to make the jump to the NHL? Should the Canadiens try to get Crosby via a package deal to make it more enticing for both him and the Penguins? How is Sean Farrell doing? And how did Scott find himself face to face with Arber Xhekaj?

0:00 Intro and guest introduction
5:06 Rocket's resilience and depth in playoffs
9:08 Joshua Roy's inconsistency and potential
13:27 Arber and Florian Xhekaj's brotherly moment
19:10 AHL players ready for NHL roles
23:17 Sean Farrell's impressive turnaround this season
26:25 Jacob Fowler's development and goalie situation
31:49 Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff collapse
35:39 Potential Crosby and Letang trade package

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