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Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

795 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

For fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

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Episodes

Habsent Minded 5.23: Top 25 Under 25, number 4, Kaiden Guhle, with Laura Saba

September 20, 2022 09:55 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Follow Laura on Twitter: @theactivestick

Habsent Minded 5.22: Top 25 Under 25, number 5, Kirby Dach, with Dave Melton

September 19, 2022 09:55 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Dave Melton from Second City Hockey joins the pod to talk about former Chicago Blackhawks player Kirby Dach.

Habsent Minded 5.22: Top 25 Under 25, number 5, Kirby Dach, with Dave Melton

September 19, 2022 09:55 - 25 minutes

Dave Melton from Second City Hockey joins the pod to talk about former Chicago Blackhawks player Kirby Dach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bottom Six Minutes: Arber Xhekaj is a bad, bad man

September 18, 2022 19:04 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Matt Drake discusses a huge 7-2 Habs win over Ottawa at the rookie tournament, and Arber Xhekaj's walk-off KO therein

Habsent Minded 5.21: What does Montreal Canadiens have in prospect Adam Engström?

September 17, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

We speak with Rögle's GM Chris Abbott, as well as head coach Cam Abbott and we get added insights from Hadi Kalakeshe in regards to the talent Adam Engström, and development he has infront of him with Rögle. Adam Engström joins the pod right at the end, to say a few words himself.

Bottom Six Minutes: Owen Beck and Filip Mesar shine in game two at the rookie showcase

September 17, 2022 03:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Matt Drake discusses the second game at the rookie showcase, in particular the performances from Owen Beck and Filip Mesar

Habsent Minded 5.20: Top 25 Under 25, number 6, Justin Barron - with Jason Paul

September 16, 2022 09:55 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

You can follow Paul's work on Twitter @WaveIntel

Habsent Minded 5.20: Top 25 Under 25, number 6, Justin Barron - with Jason Paul

September 16, 2022 09:55 - 23 minutes

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Bottom Six Minutes: Juraj Slafkovsky, Owen Beck impress in rookie tournament loss

September 16, 2022 02:01 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Matt Drake discusses some encouraging performances by Habs rookies in Buffalo

Habsent Minded 5.19: Top 25 Under 25, number 7, Joshua Roy - with Matt Drake

September 15, 2022 09:31 - 31 minutes

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Habsent Minded 5.18: Top 25 Under 25, number 8, Sean Farrell - with Chris Peters

September 14, 2022 09:55 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chris Peters joins the podcast to speak about; the Russian factor in regards to Matvei Michkov and most importantly Sean Farrell's development and expectations.

Habsent Minded 5.18: Top 25 Under 25, number 8, Sean Farrell - with Chris Peters

September 14, 2022 09:55 - 23 minutes

Chris Peters joins the podcast to speak about; the Russian factor in regards to Matvei Michkov and most importantly Sean Farrell's development and expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.17: Top 25 Under 25, number 9, Jordan Harris

September 13, 2022 09:55 - 20 minutes

We speak with SkyonAir from Stanley Cup of Chowder about Jordan Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.17: Top 25 Under 25, number 9, Jordan Harris

September 13, 2022 09:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

We speak with SkyonAir from Stanley Cup of Chowder about Jordan Harris.

Habsent Minded 5.16: Top 25 Under 25, number 10, Filip Mešár - with Matej Deraj and Jakub Homoľa

September 11, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

We are joined by Matej Deraj and Jakub Homoľa to speak about Filip Mešár, his progress the last two seasons, his skills and weaknesses. and where he would be best served in playing during the upcoming season.

The Dispatch: One on One with the Gnome

September 10, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MB

We get to hear Frederik Dichow's own thoughts about a move to Frölunda, and the past season that was a success.

Habsent Minded 5.15: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 11-12, Cayden Primeau and Jesse Ylönen

September 09, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

As the Top 25 Under 25 continues, Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss #12 Jesse Ylönen and #11 Cayden Primeau, two players in similar situations on the bubble between the AHL and the NHL. Both players need to step up and either dominate the AHL or establish themselves at the NHL level this season. The timing couldn't be better as Primeau just signed a new three-year contract with the team as well.

Habsent Minded 5.13: "What is next for Frederik Dichow?", with Dylan Waugh

September 04, 2022 09:54 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

We do an in-depth analysis about Frederik Dichow, bringing it Dylan Waugh to help understand the answers we got from Frölunda's goalie coach Kristoffer Martin, the first goalie Lars Johansson and (of course) Frölunda's head coach Roger Rönnberg.

Habsent Minded 5.13: "What is next for Frederik Dichow?", with Dylan Waugh

September 04, 2022 09:54 - 50 minutes

We do an in-depth analysis about Frederik Dichow, bringing it Dylan Waugh to help understand the answers we got from Frölunda's goalie coach Kristoffer Martin, the first goalie Lars Johansson and (of course) Frölunda's head coach Roger Rönnberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.12: Top 25 Under 25; numbers 17-16, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Mattias Norlinder

September 02, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell speaks about Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Mattias Norlinder, we also get added insight from Fredrik JanlindFrölunda beat writer for Göteborgs Posten in regards to Norlinder's past season. Follow Fredrik Janlind at Twitter here.

Habsent Minded 5.11: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 20-18, Mailloux, Mysak and Struble

August 31, 2022 09:55 - 53 minutes

With special guest Sam McGilligan who speaks about Jan Mysak and his projectability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.11: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 20-18, Mailloux, Mysak and Struble

August 31, 2022 09:55 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

With special guest Sam McGilligan who speaks about Jan Mysak and his projectability.

Habsent Minded 5.10: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 22-21; with Hadi Kalakeshe

August 26, 2022 09:55 - 20 minutes

We talk Pezzetta and Xhekaj with Hadi Kalakeshe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.10: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 22-21; with Hadi Kalakeshe

August 26, 2022 09:55 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

We talk Pezzetta and Xhekaj with Hadi Kalakeshe.

Habsent Minded 5.09: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 25-23; with Måns Karlsson

August 24, 2022 09:55 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Måns Karlsson from HockeySverige joins the podcast to talk about Emil Heineman and Frederik Dichow. You can follow Måns on twitter and HockeySverige too Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell speaks a short bit about Oliver Kapanen before the segment with the players in Sweden.

Habsent Minded 5.08: Carey Price update, Sean Monahan acquired

August 19, 2022 15:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss Carey Price's injury update and the acquisition of Sean Monahan and a first round pick from the Calgary Flames

Habsent Minded 5.07: Top 25 Under 25 - The Near Misses

August 19, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Anton Rasegård, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the players just outside 30-26; Xavier Simoneau Joël Teasdale Jakub Dobeš Ty Smilanic Vinzenz Rohrer

Habsent Minded 5.06: Top 25 Under 25 - The Projects

August 18, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake, and a tardy Anton Rasegård join Patrik Bexell to speak about the Montreal Canadiens prospects ranked 40 to 31 in the annual Top 25 Under 25. Adam Engström Nate Schnarr Miguël Tourigny Blake Biondi Cedrick Guindon Rhett Pitlick Joe Vrbetic Gianni Fairbrother William Trudeau Luke Tuch

Habsent Minded 5.06: Top 25 Under 25 - The Projects

August 18, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes

Hadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake, and a tardy Anton Rasegård join Patrik Bexell to speak about the Montreal Canadiens prospects ranked 40 to 31 in the annual Top 25 Under 25. Adam Engström Nate Schnarr Miguël Tourigny Blake Biondi Cedrick Guindon Rhett Pitlick Joe Vrbetic Gianni Fairbrother William Trudeau Luke Tuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.05: Top 25 Under 25 - The Long Shots.

August 17, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Long Shots: Arvid Henrikson Alexander Gordin Jack Smith Jack Gorniak Emmett Croteau Daniil Sobolev Brett Stapley Dmitri Kostenko Petteri Nurmi Lucas Condotta Jared Davidson Cam Hillis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded 5.05: Top 25 Under 25 - The Long Shots.

August 17, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Long Shots: Arvid Henrikson Alexander Gordin Jack Smith Jack Gorniak Emmett Croteau Daniil Sobolev Brett Stapley Dmitri Kostenko Petteri Nurmi Lucas Condotta Jared Davidson Cam Hillis

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Joshua Roy off to a hot start at the World Juniors

August 12, 2022 16:01 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Matt Drake checks in on Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy, and his red hot start to the tournament for team Canada

Habsent Minded 5.04: "World Junior Championships preview - Canadiens Prospects"

August 07, 2022 19:38 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the upcoming WJC and the Montreal Canadiens prospects in it. What can we expect from the players? Petteri Nurmi Oliver Kapanen Jan Mysak Riley Kidney Joshua Roy

Habsent Minded 5.03: "Top 25 Under 25, what a thrill!"

July 29, 2022 21:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the upcoming rankings.

Habsent Minded 5.02: "Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár - with Hadi Kalakeche"

July 23, 2022 17:16 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Hadi Kakakeche joins the podcast to talk about his new videos about Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár. You find Hadi's Youtube channel here, be sure to subscribe to not miss out on a video. You can follow Hadi on Twitter here, where you can ask Hadi questions directly.

Habsent Minded Extra: Jeff Petry traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Rem Pitlick contract extension

July 16, 2022 22:04 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MB

Matt Drake and Anton Rasegard get together to talk about the Jeff Petry, Ryan Poehling trade to Pittsburgh for Mike Matheson and a pick, as well as the Rem Pitlick contract extension. 

Habsent Minded 5.01: "Free Agency, so far..."

July 15, 2022 14:24 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Freeagency so far Trading Petry, after all the money has been spent? Retaining salary, give picks? AHL signings? Anthony Richards, Mitchel Stevens, Madison Bowey; also Belzile, Teasdale, and Schnarr signings. Signings of Slafkovsky and Mesar Where will they play? Slafkovsky NHL / AHL; Mesar AHL / OHL, or even Europe? ATLANTIC DIVISION REVAMP Everyone is getting better, especially OTTAWA! Montreal, what expectations can we have?

Habsent Minded 5.01: "Free Agency, so far..."

July 15, 2022 14:24 - 31 minutes

Freeagency so far Trading Petry, after all the money has been spent? Retaining salary, give picks? AHL signings? Anthony Richards, Mitchel Stevens, Madison Bowey; also Belzile, Teasdale, and Schnarr signings. Signings of Slafkovsky and Mesar Where will they play? Slafkovsky NHL / AHL; Mesar AHL / OHL, or even Europe? ATLANTIC DIVISION REVAMP Everyone is getting better, especially OTTAWA! Montreal, what expectations can we have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Habsent Minded Episode 4.67: The Montreal Canadiens 2022 draft grades

July 11, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Having let the whole experience sink in, Anton Rasegård is back from the Bell Centre to give his impressions on the Montreal Canadiens draft haul of 2022. Along with Patrik Bexell they go through all eleven selections in order, while also discussing the trades which saw Alexander Romanov getting shipped off to Long Island and Kirby Dach leaving The Windy City to move back across the border.

Habsent Minded 4.66: Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár, with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj

July 09, 2022 09:46 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Get to know the two Slovak players from Montreal Canadiens first round in the 2022 NHL draft with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj Follow Matej on twitter HERE

Habsent Minded 4.66: Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár, with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj

July 09, 2022 09:46 - 14 minutes

Get to know the two Slovak players from Montreal Canadiens first round in the 2022 NHL draft with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj Follow Matej on twitter HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Montreal Canadiens select Filip Mesar

July 08, 2022 02:40 - 12 minutes

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the 26th overall pick - Filip Mesar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Montreal Canadiens select Filip Mesar

July 08, 2022 02:40 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the 26th overall pick - Filip Mesar.

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Kirby Dach is a Canadien, Romanov goes to Islanders

July 08, 2022 00:06 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

Kirby Dach is. Montreal Canadien, Alexander Romanov is an Islander.

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Montreal Drafts Juraj Slafkovsky as number 1

July 07, 2022 23:09 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell with an instant reaction to Juraj Slafkovsky being drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens.

Habsent Minded 4.65: The Montreal Canadiens Mock Draft Special

July 06, 2022 21:47 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Anton Rasegård, Jared Book and Matt Drake reveals their mock drafts for Montreal Canadiens as we look towards the 2022 NHL Draft.

Habsent Minded 4.64: World Junior Championships - Scandinavian Preview.

June 26, 2022 18:14 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the two preliminary squads of Sweden and Finland, and the different approach that the two countries took in regards to prepare themselves best for the tournament that is held in August.

Habsent Minded 4.64: World Junior Championships - Scandinavian Preview.

June 26, 2022 18:14 - 42 minutes

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the two preliminary squads of Sweden and Finland, and the different approach that the two countries took in regards to prepare themselves best for the tournament that is held in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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