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
Bottom Six Minutes 55, Habs @ Canes: Bunch of Jerks
February 16, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMatt Drake discusses a lopsided Habs loss to the Hurricanes on Cam Ward night
Bottom Six Minutes 54, Habs vs. Blackhawks: TRADE BAIT
February 14, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBMatt Drake discusses some trade bait candidates performing very well in a Habs shutout over the lowly Blackhawks
Habsent Minded 5.51: Players of the Month - January
February 01, 2023 16:53 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB** WARNING EXPLICIT *** Matt Drake, Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell talk about the players of January 2023.
Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Leafs: Goodnight, and goodbye
January 22, 2023 03:36 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs surprising win, and the unfortunate end of the podcast
Bottom Six Minutes 46, Habs vs. Panthers: Another zebra clown show
January 19, 2023 23:20 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMatt Drake discusses an absolute clown show from the refs leading to the Habs game getting out of hand
Habsent Minded 5.50: The Injury List; Slafkovský, Armia, Allen times two and Drouin.
January 18, 2023 21:16 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBMatt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the resent injury update of the Montreal Canadiens and finishes with a bit of Cole Caufield and Matts prediction of when the sniper will hit 40.
Bottom Six Minutes 45, Habs vs. Jets: Trade Dadonov Immediately
January 18, 2023 03:17 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBMatt Drake discusses a two-goal night for Dadonov, a fight for the Sheriff, and a win for the Habs
Bottom Six Minutes 44, Habs @ Rangers: Non-tembeault strikes again
January 16, 2023 01:03 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBMatt Drake discusses a great effort from Samuel Montembeault and others in a Habs win over New York
Bottom Six Minutes 43, Habs @ Isles: Not the worst
January 15, 2023 03:10 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBMatt Drake discusses a slow start for the Habs, but far from their worst effort on the year.
Bottom Six Minutes 42, Habs vs. Preds: PK Power
January 13, 2023 03:21 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMatt Drake discusses PK Subban inspiring the Habs to a win over the predators.
Prospect Minded, episode 2: What is Joshua Roy's ceiling?
January 11, 2023 01:11 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMatt Drake discusses Joshua Roy's development, and how his progression may have changed his NHL ceiling
Bottom Six Minutes 41, Habs vs. Kraken: Reverse Retr0
January 10, 2023 03:28 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBMatt Drake discusses a sleepy Habs effort as they're shut out by the Kraken
The Dispatch: Emil Heineman in depth, with Leksand's coach Björn Hellqvist and Emil Heineman
January 09, 2023 04:55 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBIn the first part we get to hear what Leksand's coach Björn Hellqvist sees in Emil Heineman, and Hellqvist also explains Heinaman's usage and expectations. In the second part we hear Emil Heineman talk about his role, adjustment to the SHL, the National team and his own expectations on the rest of the season.
Bottom Six Minutes 40, Habs vs. Blues: The refs were GOOD??
January 08, 2023 02:14 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMatt Drake for once discusses how good the officials were as the Habs snap their 7-game losing streak
Habsent Minded 5.49: World Junior Championships, Grading the Montreal Canadiens prospects
January 07, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBJared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss their individual grades on for the Montreal Canadiens prospects after the World Junior Championships.
Prospect Minded, episode 1; Emil Heineman
January 06, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn the Eyes on the Prize new feature 'Prospect Minded' Patrik Bexell discusses the pros, cons and progress of Emil Heineman who was acquired from Calgary in the Tyler Toffoli trade.
Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Rangers: At least they weren't shut out
January 06, 2023 03:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMatt Drake discusses a snooze fest of a 4-1 loss for the Habs on home ice against the Rangers
Habsent Minded 5.48: World Junior Championships Finals Preview: Czechia vs Canada
January 05, 2023 08:59 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBPatrik BExell gives his thought's on the upcoming final.
Habsent Minded 5.47: World Junior Championships Semis Preview - Czechia vs Sweden, USA vs Canada
January 04, 2023 13:59 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBListen to Patrik Bexell talk about the two semifinals coming up, in this 11 min episode of Habsent Minded.
Bottom Six Minutes 38, Habs @ Preds: Purgatory
January 04, 2023 02:58 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBMatt Drake discusses yet another listless effort from the Habs, outside of Cole Caufield once again.
Habsent Minded 5.46: Players of the Month - December
January 02, 2023 20:10 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMatt Drake and Patrik Bexell speaks about the Player of the Month in the Montreal Canadiens organisation: Joshua Roy Emil Heineman Jesse Ylönen (HM Anthony Richard) Cole Caufield, HM Kaiden Guhle
Habsent Minded 5.45: World Junior Championship Quarterfinal Preview
January 01, 2023 18:23 - 27 minutes - 25 MB... with Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell
Bottom Six Minutes 37, Habs @ Caps: Laughable
January 01, 2023 00:55 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBMatt Drake discusses how roster changes must be made following a laughable loss to the Capitals
Bottom Six Minutes 36, Habs @ Panthers: Connor Bedard SZN?
December 30, 2022 03:03 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMatt Drake discusses how good Connor Bedard would look in a Habs uniform after an ugly loss to the Florida Panthers
Bottom Six Minutes 35, Habs @ Lightning: Too much dead weight
December 29, 2022 05:13 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBJared Book pinch hits for Matt Drake to discuss the Canadiens loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. There are too many pieces that don't fit in, and it makes it impossible for the young talent to carry this group much farther than their current performances show.
Habsent Minded 5.44: World Junior Championship preview - What prospects to watch, with Hadi Kalakeche
December 26, 2022 11:07 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat prospects on the different WJC teams are there to watch? Hadi Kalakeche brings his knowhow into the podcast to let us know whom he thinks are good candidates.
Habsent Minded 5.43: World Junior Championship preview - USA
December 25, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJared Book and Matt Drake discuss Montreal Canadiens' prospect Lane Hutson and the rest of Team USA ahead of the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Habsent Minded 5.42: World Junior Championship preview - Canada
December 25, 2022 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBJared Book and Matt Drake discuss Team Canada's roster for the 2023 World Juniors. They talk about the expectations of Shane Wright and the top line with Connor Bedard. Will there be some competition between 2023 Draft prospects Bedard and Adam Fantilli? Montreal Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy has been one of the better players in the pre-tournament. What are the expectations for him? Canada's defence and goaltending are a bit under the radar: Will that be an issue in the tournament?
Habsent Minded 5.41: World Junior Championship preview - Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Thomas Roost
December 24, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBCentral Scouting's Thomas Roost joins the podcast to discuss the three Central European teams. Follow Thomas Roost on Twitter HERE.
Bottom Six Minutes, Habs @ Stars: Starstruck
December 24, 2022 05:06 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMatt Drake discusses a fittingly great performance from the bottom six, but not much else.
Habsent Minded 5.40: World Junior Championship preview; Slovakia with Matej Deraj
December 23, 2022 12:09 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBReturning guest from McKeen's Hockey Matej Deraj joins the podcast to speak about Slovakia. Find Matej on Twitter HERE.
Bottom Six Minutes 33, Habs @ Avalanche: Come back, Lehkonen
December 22, 2022 04:24 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMatt Drake discusses Artturi Lehkonen scoring in his first game against his former team, among other things.
Habsent Minded 5.39: World Junior Championship preview; Czechia with Darina Vymetalikova
December 21, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBCzech hockey reporter Darina Vymetalikova joins the podcast to talk about Team Czechia and the teams chances in the upcoming WJC. Folow Darina on Twitter HERE.
Habsent Minded 5.38: World Junior Championship preview; SWEDEN, with Eliteprospects' Jimmy Hamrin
December 21, 2022 09:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBJimmy Hamrin from Eliteprospects joins the podcast in order to preview the upcoming WJC's Team Sweden. You'll find Jimmy Hamrin at Twitter HERE.
Bottom Six Minutes 32, Habs @ Yotes: Failing up
December 20, 2022 06:45 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMatt Drake discusses the Canadiens being dominated by the Coyotes, yet still finding a way to win
Bottom Six Minutes 31, Habs vs. Lightning: Thunderstruck
December 18, 2022 03:21 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMatt Drake discusses a drawn out, uninspiring Habs loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning
Bottom Six Minutes 30, Habs vs. Ducks: Quack
December 15, 2022 23:37 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBMatt Drake discusses Cole Caufield's two goal night in a losing effort against the Ducks
Bottom Six Minutes 29, Habs @ Sens: Zebra Clown Show
December 15, 2022 03:28 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBMatt Drake mostly discusses the referee performance as the Habs fail to come back against the Senators.
Bottom Six Minutes 28, Habs vs. Flames: Nick "Magic Man" Suzuki
December 12, 2022 23:53 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMatt Drake discusses Nick Suzuki's shootout magic, and Juraj Slafkovsky's stellar game against Calgary
Bottom Six Minutes 27, Habs vs. Kings: Crowned
December 11, 2022 00:53 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs' failed comeback bid against the LA Kings
Bottom Six Minutes 26, Habs @ Kraken: The Wright Result
December 07, 2022 04:55 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMatt Drake discusses a surprising win for the Habs in Seattle on the second half of their back-to-back
Bottom Six Minutes 25, Habs @ Canucks: Elite lead blowing
December 06, 2022 03:17 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMatt Drake discusses the Canadiens blowing a four goal lead, getting one back, and still losing in Vancouver.
Bottom Six Minutes 24, Habs @ Oilers: Albertan Karma
December 03, 2022 19:56 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMatt Drake recaps the Habs losing a game they ought to have won in Edmonton
Bottom Six Minutes 23, Habs @ Flames: Jake Allen's masterpiece
December 02, 2022 01:10 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMatt Drake discusses Jake Allen absolutely robbing the Flames of two points in Calgary
Habsent Minded 5.37: Players of the Month: November
December 01, 2022 18:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBJared Book, Hadi Kalakeche and Patrik Bexell discuss the #Habs different player of the month of November. Nick Suzuki (HM: Samuel Montembeault) Xavier Simoneau (HM: Justin Barron) Adam Engström (HM: Oliver Kapanen) Sean Farrell (HMs: Lane Hutson, Vinzenz Rohrer, Riley Kidney, Cedrick Guindon, Owen Beck)
Bottom Six Minutes 22, Habs vs. Sharks: Shoot the damn puck
November 29, 2022 22:12 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMatt Drake discusses an incredibly frustrating Habs loss to the San Jose Sharks
Eyes on the Prospects: Where is Logan Mailloux at in his development?
November 28, 2022 18:12 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBMatt Drake provides an update on Logan Mailloux's season so far in the OHL
Bottom Six Minutes 21, Habs @ Blackhawks: Dach Friday
November 25, 2022 18:56 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMatt Drake discusses the DACH Friday win, with Kirby coming in clutch against his former team.
Bottom Six Minutes 20, Habs @ Blue Jackets: The Sheriff Returns
November 24, 2022 03:20 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMatt Drake discusses a far better Canadiens effort, featuring a goal for Arber Xhekaj in his return!
Bottom Six Minutes 19, Habs vs. Sabres: Power Killed
November 22, 2022 21:54 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs going 0 for 6 on the power play in an ugly loss to the Buffalo Sabres