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Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast
795 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor fans of the Montreal Canadiens.
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Episodes
Habsent Minded EXTRA. Tanner Pearson in a Montreal Canadiens, Casey DeSmith to Vancouver
September 20, 2023 12:35 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBMatt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Pearson - DeSmith trade and the implication for the Canadiens and Rocket.
Bottom Six Minutes: Habs end rookie tournament with a win over Ottawa
September 18, 2023 21:09 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBMatt Drake discusses William Trudeau, Riley Kidney, and the rest of the Habs rookies finishing off their showcase in style
Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs beat Baby Bruins
September 16, 2023 22:12 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMatt Drake discusses Joshua Roy and Quentin Miller leading the way for the Habs rookies over Boston
Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs in Buffalo
September 16, 2023 02:03 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs rookies in their first game against the Buffalo Sabres
The Dispatch: Brandon Davidson, former Oiler and Canandien, now teammate with Adam Engström
September 14, 2023 22:16 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBGoing from the small ice to the big ice, and reverse, and Adam Engström as a player. All rights reserved by Eyes on the Prize.
Habsent Minded 6.32: European Prospect Season Preview
September 13, 2023 17:53 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAnton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell take a look at the European Prospects and discuss what to expect from their upcoming seasons.
Habsent Minded 6.31: Rookie Camp
September 09, 2023 18:22 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAnton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell talks about what they will look for at rookie camp, and why some European players are absent from the practices in Montreal.
Top 25 Under 25 - The All Star Team of 2023
September 06, 2023 09:55 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMatt Drake, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Top 25 Under 25 All Star Team of 2023.
Top 25 Under 25 - "About the List"; with Jared Book, Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård
September 03, 2023 09:55 - 39 minutes - 36 MBGoing through the list and, yes, talking about the sections / plateaus that has never been as frequent as in this year's list, with the full team of the Habsent Minded podcast.
Top 25 Under 25: 1, Nick Suzuki, with John Lu from TSN
September 01, 2023 09:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe best dressed man in Centre Bell, now reporting from the Canada Life Centre, John Lu joins the podcast to talk about his own Top 25 Under 25 list. While this is the final episode of the list, we have two more episodes coming out in regards to the Top 25 Under 25.
Top 25 Under 25: 2, Cole Caufield, with Arpon Basu of the Athletic
August 31, 2023 09:55 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTop 25 Under 25: 4, Kaiden Guhle, with Jason Paul
August 29, 2023 09:55 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBJason Paul, Waveintel on twitter (X) joins us to talk about the underlying numbers for Kaiden Guhle and some of the other defenders in the Montreal Canadien lineup.
Top 25 Under 25: 3, Kirby Dach, with Andrew Berkshire from Game Over Montreal and SDPN
August 29, 2023 09:55 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAndrew Berkshire, former managing editor of Eyes on the Prize, current host of GameOver: Montreal and of SDPN joins the pod together with Anton Rasegård to discuss Kirby Dach.
Top 25 Under 25: 5, Juraj Slafkovský, with Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport
August 28, 2023 09:55 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB#5 Juraj Slafkovský with Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport. Tomas's knowledge into Slovak hockey is second to none, and with Juraj Slafkovský's lengthy stay in Slovakia for rehab and summer training it makes for an interesting take on Slafkovský's off season.
Top 25 Under 25: 6, Lane Hutson, with Belle Fraser and Laura Saba
August 25, 2023 09:55 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBelle Fraser, Co-Director of the Daily Free Press’ Boston Hockey Blog, and Laura Saba, of Locked on Canadiens fame, joins the podcast to discuss Lane Hutson. Especially Ms Fraser has a lot of insights into Hutson's development and leadership qualities thanks to her daily work with Boston University's hockey team.
Top 25 Under 25: 7, David Reinbacher, with Kloten Captain Steve Kellenberger
August 23, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBKloten Captain Steve Kellenberger joins the podcast to talk about his teammate and apprentice David Reinbacher.
Top 25 Under 25: 8, Alex Newhook, with Peter Baugh from the Athletic
August 23, 2023 09:55 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBTop 25 Under 25: 9, Joshua Roy with Matt Drake of Bottom Six Minutes fame.
August 22, 2023 09:55 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBTop 25 Under 25: 10, Owen Beck with Lauren Kelly of EP Rinkside
August 21, 2023 09:55 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBLauren Kelly OHL scout for EP Rinkside joins the podcast to talk about Owen Beck.
Top 25 Under 25: 11, Justin Barron, with Jérôme Bérubé from HockeyProspects.com
August 17, 2023 22:55 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJérôme Bérubé from HockeyProspects.com joins the podcast to talk about Justin Barron.
Top 25 Under 25: 12, Adam Engström, with Rögle's assistant coach Max Bohlin
August 17, 2023 09:55 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBMax Bohlin, Rögle's assistant coach, joins the podcast to talk about his experience with the Montreal Canadiens at development camp, his own development as a coach and Adam Engström. In the last part we have another exclusive interview with Rögle'c coach Cam Abbott, who talks about Engström and Bohlin.
Top 25 Under 25: 13, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, with Jared Book
August 16, 2023 09:55 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBookie joins the pod to talk about Number 13, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard
Top 25 Under 25: 14, Jordan Harris, with Hadi Kalakeche
August 15, 2023 09:55 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBEyes on the Prize own Hadi Kalakeche joins the podcast to discuss Jordan Harris season, progress and potential.
Top 25 Under 25: 15, Sean Farrell, with Bridget Sands
August 14, 2023 09:55 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBBridget Sands from the Harvard Crimson joins the podcast to talk about Sean Farrell's past season, development and potential for the upcoming season.
Top 25 Under 25 Special; Filip Eriksson, expectations on the season with Jörgen Jönsson coach of Växjö Lakers
August 13, 2023 09:55 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWe get a chance to speak with Växjö Lakers coach Jörgen Jönsson about Filip Eriksson's strength, development and the expectations that Montreal Canadienss fans should have on Eriksson's season.
Top 25 Under 25: 16, Logan Mailloux, with McKeen's scouting expert Brock Otten.
August 11, 2023 09:55 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBrock Otten of McKeen's Hockey joins the podcast together with Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell to discuss the development of Logan Mailloux.
Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 18-17, with Sam McGilligan
August 10, 2023 09:55 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB#18 Filip Mešár #17 Arber Xhekaj
Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 20-19, with Scott Matla
August 08, 2023 09:55 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB#20 Jesse Ylönen #19 Reily Kidney
Habsent Minded Extra: Canadiens trade Mike Hoffman, Rem Pitlick
August 06, 2023 20:52 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBJared Book gives his instant analysis on the trade the Montreal Canadiens made acquiring Jeff Petry, a draft pick, Nathan Legare, and Casey DeSmith for Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick on Sunday.
Top 25 Under 25 Special; Vinzenz Rohrer, expectations on the season with Tomas Roost
August 06, 2023 09:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBCentral Scoting's Thomas Roost talks about Vinzenz Rohrer. What can be expected from the Season with the Zurich Lions now that they have signed Denis Malgin?
Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 22-21, with David St-Louis.
August 04, 2023 15:47 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBEliteprospect's David St-Louis joins the podcast to talk about: #22 Jayden Struble #21 Emil Heineman What do they need to develop to become NHLers, and how close to the NHL are they?
Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 25-23, with Ken Brumberger
August 02, 2023 09:55 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB#25 Lias Andersson - #24 Jakub Dobeš - #23 Jacob Fowler - Eyes on the Prize alumni, and goalie expert, Ken Brumberger joins the podcast to talk about the two young goalie prospects at number 24 and 23.
Top 25 Under 25: The Near Misses
July 30, 2023 09:55 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB#32 Jan Mysak #31 Mattias Norlinder #31 Xavier Simoneau #29 Cayden Primeau #28 Vinzenz Rohrer #27 William Trudeau #26 Oliver Kapanen
Top 25 Under 25: The Projects
July 29, 2023 09:59 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB#40 Quentin Miller #39 Rhett Pitlick #38 Miguël Tourigny #37 Nicolas Beaudin #36 Jared Davidson #35 Bogdan Konyushkov #34 Luke Tuch #33 Cedrick Guindon
Top 25 Under 25: The Longshots
July 28, 2023 09:55 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBAnton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Longshots on the T25U25 list: #54 Alexander Gordin #53 Daniil Sobolev #52 Jack Smith #51 Emmett Croteau #50 Dmitri Kostenko #49 Joe Vrbetic #48 Sam Harris #47 Blake Biondi #46 Yevgeni Volokhin #45 Florian Xhekaj #44 Petteri Nurmi #43 Filip Eriksson #42 Luke Mittelstadt #41 Ty Smilanic
Top 25 Under 25: Departures and Exits
July 27, 2023 13:21 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBJared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the departures and Exits from the Top 25 Under 25 rankings in 2023.
Habsent Minded 6.04: Top 25 Under 25 - Introduction to Voting
July 17, 2023 13:29 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBAnton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the top 25 under 25, and wants you all to participate.
Habsent Minded 6.03: Newhook Contract and Lines for the First Game
July 13, 2023 14:25 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBJared Book, Matt Drake host Patrik Bexell talk about the Newhook contract, and when lines and pairings could/should look like for the first game of the season.
The Dispatch: Lias Andersson's full interview
July 09, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe full interview with Lias Andersson; and me forgetting Lias name at the start of the interview: Signing with the Canadiens Playing in NHL / AHL Back with Gorton The World Junior Championships Medal A message for the fans. Contact Eyes on the Prize for usage. Credit: Eyes On the Prize
Habsent Minded 6.02: Who stood out at Development Camp - Jared Book gives his report.
July 06, 2023 18:31 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWho stood out at the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp.
Bottom Six Minutes: TALKIN' ABOUT PRACTICE
July 05, 2023 00:52 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBMatt Drake discusses the players who stood out at the Habs' development camp scrimmage
Habsent Minded 6.01: A Leader by example - David Reinbacher, with Thomas Roost
July 02, 2023 13:20 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBCentral Scouting's Thomas Roost joins the podcast to talk about David Reinbacher. When we spoke in April Thomas didn't think Reinbacher would go as high as he did in the draft. He is still not convinced, and gives us his thought process on Montreal Canadiens drafting the Austrian defender. He also speaks about Reinbacher's smartness and leadership qualities. Thomas is not against the draft selection, he understands it and he is sure that Montreal has drafted a player that will be important...
Habsent Minded 5.78: What can the Canadiens expect of David Reinbacher? with Thibaud Chatel
June 29, 2023 15:52 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThibaud Chatel explains his method, and data, and tells us how David Reinbacher is already the best defensive prospect in the Montreal system.
DRAFT REACTION: DAVID REINBACHER IS A CANADIEN
June 29, 2023 00:10 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHabsent Minded EXTRA: ALEX NEWHOOK INSTANT REACTION
June 27, 2023 19:31 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBMatt Drake and Jared Book discuss the Newhook trade.
Habsent Minded 5.75: The 2023 Mock Draft 2023 Special
June 27, 2023 10:14 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe full crew joins the podcast to reveal their mock draft results.
Habsent Minded 5.74: Draft Special, Rögle BK's Felix Nilsson is undervalued because he missed the World U18s
June 25, 2023 09:28 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAnton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss Rögle BK's Felix Nilsson, with guest appearances from Rögle's coach Cam Abbott and EliteProspects David St Louis.
Habsent Minded 5.73; Should Montreal Canadiens trade up, or down, with their first round picks?
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe full line up joins the podcast to discuss if Montreal Canadiens should trade one or both their first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, and also which direction should they trade if that's the case.
Habsent Minded 5.72: Dobber Prospects Draft Special, with Hadi Kalakeche
June 19, 2023 18:27 - 42 minutes - 39 MB@DobberProspects, and Eyes on the Prize own, draft specialist Hadi Kalakeche joins the podcast to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft.
Habsent Minded 5.71: NL IceData Draft Special, "What about David Reinbacher?"; with Thibaud Chatel
June 17, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThibaud Chatel joins the podcast to discuss modeling, the strength on National League and mostly David Reinbacher. Follow Thibaud Chatel on Twitter