History in the Making: a Montreal Canadiens podcast
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHistory in the Making, an official podcast from the Montreal Canadiens, focuses on the future of the most storied franchise in pro sports. This informative, fun podcast sheds light on the Canadiens’ prospect pool and the team's development process, featuring in-depth interviews with players, scouts, coaches, and members of management.
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Episodes
Canadiens forward Alex Newhook
August 02, 2023 20:49 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAlex Newhook put his multitasking skills to the test on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old forward played Microsoft Flight Simulator while taking fan questions on Twitch following his first-ever visit to the Bell Centre as a Hab. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 31. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl
Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson
July 31, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode of HITM, Habs prospect Lane Hutson snacked on Canadian food and answered fan questions about David Reinbacher, development camp and more in a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 4 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl
Canadiens prospect Florian Xhekaj
July 26, 2023 18:50 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHabs 2023 fourth-round pick Florian Xhekaj answered fan questions about the Canadiens development camp, his relationship with his brother Arber and more during a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 3 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl
Canadiens' 2023 fifth-overall pick David Reinbacher
July 24, 2023 17:02 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMontreal’s fifth-overall pick in 2023 David Reinbacher spoke about a whirlwind of a Draft week, a notebook he received from a fan, and more on this episode of HITM. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 2 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl
Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar
July 19, 2023 16:37 - 27 minutes - 25 MBHabs prospect Filip Mesar covered a range of topics from hockey to hobbies and even chirped good friend Juraj Slafkovsky on this episode of HITM. Note: This interview was recorded on Twitch on June 27 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl
Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris
July 17, 2023 15:52 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBUnder a bright blue sky, defenseman Jordan Harris put his offseason workouts on a brief hold to answer fans questions on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old turned back the clock to chat about his experience at the 2018 NHL Draft and reflected on his involvement in the community in his first full season in the NHL. The jovial rearguard also spoke about his summer pastimes, his pregame superstitions and even dished on teammate Kirby Dach’s warmup ritual which is… l...
Canadiens forwards Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta
July 12, 2023 18:47 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this special episode of History in the Making, forwards Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta were handed the keys to the Canadiens official Twitch account to answer fan questions. Pezzetta gifted Evans a special birthday present by signing a two-year contract extension on his birthday on June 2, and in this episode, the Habs’ No. 71 returns the favor with a gift of his own. The duo also reflected on their offseason plans, being from Toronto but playing for Montreal, and their idols gr...
Catching up with Sean Farrell
June 03, 2023 18:39 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn this episode of History in the Making, forward Sean Farrell took some time from his busy schedule to answer fan questions on Twitch. The 21-year-old reflected on his time in college, the experience he gained on the international level with the United States and his pro debut with the Canadiens this past season. On a lighter note, we also learned about his dream car, his favorite hobby away from the rink, his French bulldog and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on ...
Director of Hockey Development Adam Nicholas
May 15, 2023 15:39 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of History in the Making, Adam Nicholas' passion for hockey and the Canadiens is on full display. A fascinating Q&A from start to finish, the team's director of hockey development spoke about his approach to development, shared his insights on some current Habs and prospects in the organization like Juraj Slafkovsky, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Lane Hutson, and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 9 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens ...
Jordan Harris, Georges Laraque and Meeker Guerrier on Black history
February 15, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this special episode of History in the Making, Meeker Guerrier moderates a conversation between Jordan Harris and Georges Laraque about hockey as part of Black History Month. Throughout February, the Canadiens will pay tribute to the rich heritage and accomplishments of Black communities, both in hockey and in today's society. This conversation is part of the organization's effort to amplify the voices of Black people in hockey.
10 years of Brendan Gallagher
January 21, 2023 21:33 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this special episode of History in the Making, host Shauna Denis sat down with Brendan Gallagher ahead of his 10-year NHL anniversary. The beloved forward known affectionately as Gally reflects on some of his best moments from his career so far, his evolution as a player over time, his best friends on the team and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 First NHL goal 2:33 First NHL playoff goal 3:50 Photoshoot 4:31 Jean Béliveau Trophy 5:22 2016 NHL Winter Classic vs. Boston Bru...
Josh Anderson chats NHL Draft
July 07, 2022 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn this episode of History in the Making, Marc Dumont welcomed special guest Josh Anderson to talk about the NHL Draft in Montreal, what advice he has for this year's Draft class, and much more.
Catching up with Kaiden Guhle
June 27, 2022 18:17 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBKaiden Guhle stopped by History in the Making to catch up with host Marc Dumont about his season, his thoughts on training camp, and advice he would give to prospects at this year’s Draft, and much more. This episode was recorded during a live Twitch Q&A on June 23, 2022.
A conversation with Director of Hockey Development Adam Nicholas
May 19, 2022 17:58 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis interview was originally streamed on the Canadiens' Twitch account, where Adam took questions from Habs fans in real time.
Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta
May 14, 2022 13:26 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBMichael Pezzetta spoke to host Marc Dumont about his summer plans, the Laval Rocket, and some of his best memories from his season in Montreal. This episode was recorded on May 11, 2022.
Laval Rocket rookie Jan Mysak
April 27, 2021 21:48 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBNot many 18-year-olds can boast about playing in the AHL, but Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak sure can — and he’s making the most of it. The Litvinov, Czech Republic native spoke about his decision to leave his home country, his impressions of Montreal and life in North America, his desire to get better each day, and his determination to turn his dream of playing in the NHL into reality.
Laval Rocket centreman Ryan Poehling
April 13, 2021 18:21 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn his sophomore season with the Laval Rocket, Ryan Poehling has rapidly become one of the team’s most consistent offensive weapons. The Lakeville, Minnesota native spoke to Marc Dumont about dealing with last season’s highs and lows, building his confidence and 200-foot game, and shared his thoughts on teammates Corey Schueneman, Joseph Blandisi and Josh Brook, among others.
Laval Rocket forward Joseph Blandisi
March 30, 2021 15:29 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoseph Blandisi and the Laval Rocket are on fire this season. The forward stopped by the pod to talk about the key to the team's success, being traded to the Canadiens organization last year, the lessons he's learned over the course of his six-year pro career, and his impressions of Ryan Poehling, Jan Mysak, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylönen.
Episode 8 | Laval Rocket centre Joseph Blandisi
March 30, 2021 15:29 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoseph Blandisi and the Laval Rocket are on fire this season. The centerman stopped by the pod to talk about the key to the team's success, being traded to the Canadiens organization last year, the lessons he's learned over the course of his six-year pro career, and his impressions of Ryan Poehling, Jan Mysak, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylönen.
Episode 8 | Laval Rocket forward Joseph Blandisi
March 30, 2021 15:29 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoseph Blandisi and the Laval Rocket are on fire this season. The forward stopped by the pod to talk about the key to the team's success, being traded to the Canadiens organization last year, the lessons he's learned over the course of his six-year pro career, and his impressions of Ryan Poehling, Jan Mysak, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylönen.
Laval Rocket goaltender Cayden Primeau
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBCayden Primeau began his pro career with the Laval Rocket in 2019 and hasn't looked back. In his rookie season, the seventh round pick boasted a 2.45 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, on top of earning his first NHL win on Dec. 11, 2019. The netminder talked about growing up with NHLer dad Keith Primeau, his development, his hobbies -- which include reading and making smoothies -- and more with host Marc Dumont.
Episode 7 | Laval Rocket goaltender Cayden Primeau
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBCayden Primeau began his pro career with the Laval Rocket in 2019 and hasn't looked back. In his rookie season, the seventh round pick boasted a 2.45 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, on top of earning his first NHL win on Dec. 11, 2019. The netminder talked about growing up with NHLer dad Keith Primeau, his development, his hobbies -- which include reading and making smoothies -- and more with host Marc Dumont.
Episode 6 | 2019 World junior champion Jesse Ylönen
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBKnown for his skating ability and his agility, Montreal Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylönen decided to bring his talents to the Laval Rocket after playing for the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga. The speedy winger spoke to Marc Dumont about his first season so far with the Rocket and adjusting to a new environment on and off the ice.
2019 World junior champion Jesse Ylönen
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBKnown for his skating ability and his agility, Montreal Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylönen decided to bring his talents to the Laval Rocket after playing for the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga. The speedy winger spoke to Marc Dumont about his first season so far with the Rocket and adjusting to a new environment on and off the ice.
Episode 5 | Habs prospect Jordan Harris
February 16, 2021 18:55 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBAfter being selected in the third round (71st overall) by the Canadiens in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, defenseman Jordan Harris took his talents to the NCAA. Three years later, the Northeastern University Huskies' alternate captain and 2021 Hobey Baker Award candidate reflects on his development, his time as a student-athlete and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Habs prospect Jordan Harris
February 16, 2021 18:55 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBAfter being selected in the third round (71st overall) by the Canadiens in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, defenseman Jordan Harris took his talents to the NCAA. Three years later, the Northeastern University Huskies' alternate captain and 2021 Hobey Baker Award candidate reflects on his development, his time as a student-athlete and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Episode 4 | Habs scout Ben Shutron
February 02, 2021 22:14 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThe Canadiens' newest scout Ben Shutron sits down with Marc Dumont to share how Hockey Canada shaped him, his thoughts on the team's current prospect pool, the most important attributes he looks for in a prospect, and his ideal NHLer based on five attributes: vision, skating, heart, shot, and creativity.
Habs scout Ben Shutron
February 02, 2021 22:14 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThe Canadiens' newest scout Ben Shutron sits down with Marc Dumont to share how Hockey Canada shaped him, his thoughts on the team's current prospect pool, the most important attributes he looks for in a prospect, and his ideal NHLer based on five attributes: vision, skating, heart, shot, and creativity.
Episode 3 | First-year pro Cam Hillis
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBComing off a solid Junior career that saw him captain the OHL’s Guelph Storm, Cam Hillis signed with the Canadiens and is ready to make the jump to the pros in 2021. In this episode, the 2018 third round pick dishes on overcoming injuries, the value of sports psychologists in today's game, and his expectations for his Rocket debut.
First-year pro Cam Hillis
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBComing off a solid Junior career that saw him captain the OHL’s Guelph Storm, Cam Hillis signed with the Canadiens and is ready to make the jump to the pros in 2021. In this episode, the 2018 third round pick dishes on overcoming injuries, the value of sports psychologists in today's game, and his expectations for his Rocket debut.
Episode 2 | Team Canada defenseman Kaiden Guhle
January 05, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBTeam Canada defenseman and 2020 Canadiens first round pick Kaiden Guhle chats with Marc Dumont about his experience at the World Juniors, Canada's unique quarantine activities, and if the tournament should institute a mercy rule for double-digit victories.
Team Canada defenseman Kaiden Guhle
January 05, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBTeam Canada defenseman and 2020 Canadiens first round pick Kaiden Guhle chats with Marc Dumont about his experience at the World Juniors, Canada's unique quarantine activities, and if the tournament should institute a mercy rule for double-digit victories.
Episode 1 | Elite sniper and 2019 first-round draft pick Cole Caufield
December 14, 2020 23:57 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBTeam USA star and blue-chip Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield shares the secret behind his lethal shot, why his playmaking is underrated, and how his relationship with Jack Hughes has evolved over the years.
Elite sniper and 2019 first-round draft pick Cole Caufield
December 14, 2020 23:57 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBTeam USA star and blue-chip Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield shares the secret behind his lethal shot, why his playmaking is underrated, and how his relationship with Jack Hughes has evolved over the years.