Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast
814 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsFor fans of the Montreal Canadiens.
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Episodes
Bottom Six Minutes 66 & 67: GOING STREAKING
March 13, 2023 03:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMatt drake recaps both recent Habs losses to the Devils and Avalanche, and what they mean for their draft lottery odds.
Bottom Six Minutes 65, Habs vs. Rangers: Loser points suck
March 10, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs dominating the scoring chances against the Rangers, yet still only getting that annoying loser point.
Bottom Six Minutes 64, Habs vs. Canes: Of course it was KK
March 07, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMatt Drake discusses the inevitability of Jesperi Kotkaniemi winning the game for the Canes in Montreal, among other things.
Bottom Six Minutes 63, Habs @ Golden Knights: Perfect
March 05, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMatt Drake discusses how perfect a tank game the Habs played against the Golden Knights on Sunday evening.
Bottom Six Minutes 62, Habs @ Ducks: Deadline Disappointment
March 04, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMatt Drake discusses the deadline inactivity of the Montreal Canadiens, as well as their loss to the Anaheim Ducks
Bottom Six Minutes 61, Habs @ Kings: Crown Jewels
March 03, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMatt Drake discusses Denis Gurianov's first goal as a Hab, and some potential trade bait performances in a loss against the Kings.
Habsent Minded 5.52: Organisational Players of the Month - February
March 01, 2023 19:40 - 33 minutesHadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell talks about the players of the months picked by the Eyes on the Prize staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Habsent Minded 5.52: Organisational Players of the Month - February
March 01, 2023 19:40 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBHadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell talks about the players of the months picked by the Eyes on the Prize staff.
Bottom Six Minutes 60, Habs @ Sharks: Sharknado
March 01, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMatt Drake discusses Denis Gurianov's debut, and Kaiden Guhle's return in a Habs win over the Sharks in California
Bottom Six Minutes 59, Habs vs. Sens: Tank Nation
February 25, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMatt Drake discusses the tank, as the Habs look pretty good through 60 minutes, but still fall to the Senators
Bottom Six Minutes 58, Habs @ Flyers: Bullying the bullies
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMatt Drake discusses the Habs going into Philly, and putting a beating on the "Broad Street Bullies"
The Dispatch - Axel Sandin Pellikka, with Robert Ohlsson coach of Skellefteå
February 22, 2023 22:40 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBWe get to hear a short interview with Robert Ohlsson, coach of Skellefteå AIK, and what he has to say about Axel Sandin Pellikka.
Bottom Six Minutes EXTRA! A word on the Tim Peel situation
February 22, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBTim Peel was recently in the news for his behaviour at a minor hockey game in Missouri. Matt Drake shares some thoughts on that, and hockey parents in general.
Bottom Six Minutes 57, Habs @ Devils: NonTembeault, again
February 21, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBMatt Drake discusses Samuel Montembeault's brilliance in a big win over one of the best teams in the east.
Bottom Six Minutes 56, Habs @ Leafs: Brain Farts
February 18, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBMatt Drake discusses how defensive lapses cost the Habs against the new look Leafs. Another one for the tank!
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 - 51 minutes** WARNING EXPLICIT *** Matt Drake, Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell talk about the players of January 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Habsent Minded 5.50: The Injury List; Slafkovský, Armia, Allen times two and Drouin.
January 18, 2023 21:16 - 30 minutesMatt 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Habsent Minded 5.49: World Junior Championships, Grading the Montreal Canadiens prospects
January 07, 2023 18:08 - 1 hourJared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss their individual grades on for the Montreal Canadiens prospects after the World Junior Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 - 26 minutesMatt 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.