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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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!

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The Montreal Canadiens could make waves with potential center acquisitions that could reshape their future. Could Sidney Crosby, despite his age, decide to come to Montreal and undoubtedly become the game-changer the Habs need? Host Laura Saba explores the Canadiens prospects’ recent performances, including a thrilling Laval Rocket playoff game, and analyzes the impact of NHL offer sheet rules on their strategy. With insights on players like John Tavares, Matt Duchene, and Bo Horvat, this episode promises a deep dive into the team's evolving needs and how they can answer them. Guest Scott Matla is set to join the conversation tomorrow, bringing firsthand insights from the Rocket's recent match.
Discover how the Canadiens are positioning themselves for success and what these potential moves could mean for their next few seasons.

0:00 Intro
5:07 Owen Beck shines in Laval Rocket playoffs
10:13 FanDuel sponsorship and NBA playoffs action
15:20 Analyzing potential center acquisitions for Canadiens
21:01 Sidney Crosby's impressive stats despite age
26:07 Offer sheet compensation tiers and strategies
30:14 Closing thoughts and social media engagement

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Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, AHL playoffs, Cayden Primeau, Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, Alex Barre Boulet, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Michael Matheson, Sidney Crosby, John Tavares, Matt Duchene, Bo Horvat, Claude Giroux, offer sheets, NHL trades, NHL free agency, NHL prospects, NHL draft picks, NHL salary cap, NHL player development, NHL analytics, NHL rumors

Are the Montreal Canadiens poised for a transformative offseason? With potential free agent signings and strategic draft picks on the horizon, the Canadiens' future in the NHL looks promising. Host Laura Sable and guest Kay Imam of Game Over Montreal explore the team's direction, discussing key figures like Sidney Crosby and Bo Horvat, and the impact of young stars Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. They analyze the Canadiens' rebuild status, emphasizing patience and strategic planning. The conversation also touches on the excitement surrounding the team's young core and the potential for unexpected trades. Tune in to discover how the Canadiens are shaping their path to success and what surprises the offseason might hold.



0:00 Intro: Free agent shopping with special guest
5:47 Discussing potential Islanders trade targets
12:38 Contest announcement for signed player photos
14:23 Analyzing Canadiens' two first-round draft picks
21:08 Excitement and expectations for offseason moves
26:11 Team chemistry and positive vibes going forward
30:06 Most anticipated events before next season
32:17 Where to find guest Kay Imam online

Montreal Canadiens, NHL draft, free agency, Kent Hughes, Sidney Crosby, Noah Dobson, Gabe Vilardi, trade market, Islanders, Jets, Matt Duchene, John Tavares, Josh Anderson, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, rebuild, playoff contention, cap management, team chemistry, David Savard, Brendan Gallagher, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Kaiden Guhle, David Reinbacher

The Montreal Canadiens are in an extremely important offseason, so today we are eyeing potential Restricted Free Agent targets that could reshape their roster. With names like Marco Rossi, K'Andre Miller, and Gabriel Vilardi in the mix, we are exploring possible moves the Habs could make to enhance their lineup. We take a look at insights into the RFA market, the team's evolving strategy, and reflections on "The Rebuild" documentary, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Canadiens' journey. Plus: Updates on the Montreal Victoire's thrilling playoff series and the Laval Rocket's playoff situation.

0:00 Intro: RFA market shopping for Canadiens
5:09 Analyzing potential RFA targets for Montreal
11:14 Monarch Money: Take control of your finances
12:17 Rewatching "The Rebuild" documentary one year later
18:54 Wanting more behind-the-scenes player content
21:26 Updates on Laval Rocket and Montreal Victoire
25:00 Player review series and contest announcement

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Montreal Canadiens fans, brace yourselves for a whirlwind of hockey mailbag questions as we explore the latest developments surrounding the Montreal Canadiens. With Nick Suzuki's health concerns impacting Team Canada's World Championships, we dive into the implications for the Olympics and whether Suzuki stands a chance. We discuss the controversial hiring of Joel Quenneville by the Anaheim Ducks and the buzz around Utah's new NHL team name and logo. Key players like Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal are in the spotlight as potential trade targets, while Florian Xhekaj penalty minutes raise questions about his NHL readiness.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the Canadiens' roster dynamics and strategic moves. The episode also touches on the potential impact of new GM hires and the evolving landscape of the NHL.

0:00 Intro and mailbag preview
5:06 Joel Quenneville hiring controversy in Anaheim
9:43 Utah's new NHL team name and logo
13:17 Philippe Danault and Leafs playoff chances
18:53 Potential Islanders trades and GM changes
24:00 Florian Zhukai and prospects for next season
29:06 YouTube subscriber contest and outro

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