Episode 941 - Is it time to trust the process for the Montreal Canadiens and Juraj Slafkovsky, does a Joel Armia for Anthony Mantha trade make sense?

Inside today's Locked on Canadiens

Scott takes a look at some of undeserved panic surrounding the Montreal Canadiens and Juraj Slafkovsky just six games into the latest NHL season. Scott breaks down the improvements he's seen from the first overall pick this year, and why everyone already declaring him a lost cause, has lost the plot just a bit. Scott also takes a look at why bringing up Joshua Roy isn't going to magically make things better and that trusting the long term vision is a must for this team.

Speaking of possible lineup changes, with all three goalies having been given a start so far in Montreal, what does the pecking order officially look like? Even more importantly with teams like the Oilers struggling to find any consistency in net, is there a deal to be made in order to solve the three person logjam? Scott breaks down his thoughts, and what it means for the Habs goaltending room in the coming weeks!

Rumours are also floating around that the Habs and Caps have engaged in possible trade discussions around Joel Armia and Anthony Mantha. Does this deal make any sense for either side, and can the Canadiens even get it done without giving up more to shed the rest of Armia's deal? Scott takes a look and analyzes the possibilities.

Finally, the Habs are back in action Thursday night as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets and their burgeoning roster of young players. Can the Habs get back on track against a team that has tripped them up in recent seasons, or will Adam Fantilli and Johnny Gaudreau be too much for a beleaguered Canadiens defence?

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