Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens
1,221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsLocked On Canadiens podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Scott Matla and Laura Saba, the Locked On Canadiens podcast provides your daily Canadiens fix with expert opinions, local analysis, trivia, and coverage of all aspects of the Habs franchise. Locked On Canadiens takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Canadiens locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Canadiens podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Episode 1005 - Montreal Canadiens beat Capitals, Habs trade deadline predictions, Marty's line adjustments
February 07, 2024 05:44 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn our first segment, we recap the Montreal Canadiens win over the Washington Capitals and discuss how the first line delivered when the Habs depth could not. In our second segment, we talk about Martin St Louis's line adjustments and Samuel Montembeault's stellar play. Finally, in the third segment, we try to make predictions with respect to the Canadiens trade deadline moves. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL Leag...
Episode 1004 - New lines as the Canadiens prepare for the Capitals | Can any Habs make the 2026 Olympic team? | Who needs to step up in 2024?
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are back at practice ahead of their game against the Washington Capitals! As expected, the lines are looking very much like a team that is competing for a top-5 pick rather than competing for a playoff spot. While things can change before puck drop in Washington DC, what does the latest iteration for the Habs look like coming out of the All-Star break? With the NHL officially announcing their return to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030,...
Episode 1003 - Montreal Canadiens sign Brandon Gignac to an NHL deal in the aftermath of the Sean Monahan trade
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The fallout of the Sean Monahan trade is beginning to settle for the Montreal Canadiens as they made a pair of roster moves on Sunday morning to address their centre depth. The team recalled forward Lucas Condotta from the Laval Rocket as expected, but also added another rumored named to the NHL roster as well. Brandon Gignac signed a brand new, two-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens that will extend his deal until the end of the 2024-2025 season. Scott...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Sean Monahan traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a first round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
February 02, 2024 17:17 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBInside this emergency episode of Locked on Canadiens: SOUND THE ALARMS, KENT HUGHES DID IT AGAIN EVERYONE! With Elias Lindholm off the market, Sean Monahan quickly became the top centre on the trade market, and less than 48 hours later he found himself on the move as well. The Canadiens and Jets quickly came to a deal, sending Monahan across Canada to Winnipeg in exchange for draft picks. Those picks turned out to be a first round pick in this upcoming NHL Draft, and a conditional pick in ...
Episode 1002 - The first domino to fall in the NHL trade deadline season - how does it affect the Montreal Canadiens? Could Jeff Gorton be on the move? And more!
January 31, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBOn today's episode, we discuss the NHL trade deadline. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Elias Lindhom from the Calgary Flames, and we discuss the return as well as how this affects the Habs. We then discuss whether Jeff Gorton could get snapped up by another team for a GM position. Finally, a couple of news tidbits. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayM...
Episode 1001: Montreal Canadiens 3 Up, 3 Down: Brendan Gallagher suspension, Sean Monahan at NHL trade deadline
January 30, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe weekly 3 Up and 3 Down starts with the Brendan Gallagher suspension, Martin St Louis' lineup decisions, and an AHL contract termination. Sean Monahan is the star of our 3 Up but also of trade rumours surrounding the Habs. Finally, is there a market out there for Josh Anderson, Jake Allen, David Savard, and more. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linkt...
Episode 1000 - Brendan Gallagher's terrible hit nearly costs the Montreal Canadiens a win in Patrick Roy's return
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens finally snapped their losing ways with a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders in Patrick Roy's return to Montreal as Islanders coach. A hot power play saw goals from both Nick Suzuki and Sean Monahan, plus an incredible effort from Cole Caufield give the Habs a 3-0 lead. It looked like Montreal was set to easily snap their losing streak before a match penalty for Brendan Gallagher turned things on its head. While the Islanders battled...
Episode 999 - Montreal Canadiens lose to Ottawa Senators, Habs lines chat, Patrick Roy returns, Condotta called up
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have lost to the Ottawa Senators. Again. We talk about it in the first segment. In the second segment, we discuss the lines and the decision making involved. In the third segment, we discuss Patrick Roy's return to Montreal and the narratives the market will be contending with for the next two days, and in the meantime, the Canadiens call up Lucas Condotta from Laval and we react to that in real time. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl....
Episode 998 - Montreal Canadiens finally call up Arber Xhekaj amid trade rumours, Habs-Sens game preview, Patrick Roy's new coaching gig
January 23, 2024 05:57 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have finally called up Arber Xhekaj, who has been sorely missed. In our first segment, we discuss reports that other teams have been calling the Habs regarding Xhekaj. In our second segment, we talk about the upcoming game against the Ottawa Senators and why the Habs just can't seem to win against them. Finally, we talk about Patrick Roy being back in the NHL and what his relationship with Lou Lamoriello will look like. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 ...
Episode 997 - Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down: Sean Monahan's Trade Value | Cole Caufield is red hot | Laval's insane weekend
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens: After a dreadful effort against the Ottawa Senators the Montreal Canadiens needed a bounceback and in their way was the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Through two periods the Habs were going blow for blow with one of the best teams in the NHL, and then the wheels fell off in a big way as they lost 9-4. With a Senators rematch looming on Tuesday and Patrick Roy arriving on Long Island, how can the Canadiens get right in a crucial week? Then, it's Three ...
Episode 996 - Habs get blown out in Ottawa | NHL fans deserve much better from their broadcasts | What is Yvegenii Volokhin's ceiling?
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Fresh off a massive win over the Devils, the Montreal Canadiens looked to continue their winning ways in Ottawa against the Senators. They did not do that, in fact the Canadiens never really showed up against their divisional rival in a game so bad it made Scott begin recording before the start of the third period. While Cole Caufield kept his scoring streak alive, and Michael Pezzetta threw down in a wicked fight, the rest of the team was AWOL and it show...
Episode 995 - Caufield, Slafkovsky, and Roy guide the Habs to a 3-2 win over the Devils, can they make it three in a row against Ottawa?
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Habs won on Wednesday night in Newark over the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on the back of another strong Samuel Montembeault start and some timely goalscoring from their top line. Juraj Slafkovsky stayed red-hot as he opened the scoring off an electric assist from Cole Caufield, while Joshua Roy used his smarts to bury his first NHL goal as well. Despite the penalty kill slowing the team down, a late goal from Cole Caufield made the difference as Montreal se...
Episode 994 - Previewing the Habs and Devils game, is there really a potential Trevor Zegras trade available for the Canadiens?
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens, fresh off a big win over the Colorado Avalanche, can the Habs find another win against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night? The Devils may be without some of their top stars, and have had goaltending struggles of their own this year. With Samuel Montembeault in net, can the Habs replicate what they did to the Avs and start a winning streak of their own, or will the falter against one of the best power plays in the league? Then...
Episode 993 - Caufield, Slafkovsky score as Jake Allen backstops the Canadiens to a win over the Avalanche, is a Sean Monahan extension possible?
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens After a disappointing week in the results column for the Montreal Canadiens managed to go toe to toe with the Colorado Avalanche and came out on top with a 4-3 win, more importantly it was a regulation win. Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield each had a power play while Joel Armia scored a late game-winner all backstopped by a great showing from Jake Allen between the pipes. So Scott takes a moment to break down the win, and why the Montreal Canadiens are o...
Episode 992 - Joshua Roy makes his Montreal Canadiens debut against McDavid and the Oilers, Logan Mailloux named AHL All-Star
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Another great showing from Samuel Montembeault on Saturday night led to only a single point for the Habs as the Edmonton Oilers snagged an overtime win at the Bell Centre. Despite a strong showing on the defensive side of the puck, the Habs managed just one goal off the stick of Cole Caufield on the power play. The game is most notable though for the NHL debut of top prospect Joshua Roy, who was recalled from the AHL on Friday night. With Josh Anderson hur...
Episode 991 - Montreal Canadiens lose to San Jose Sharks, Habs trade for Filip Cederqvist, plus Friday Mailbag
January 12, 2024 07:40 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Montreal Canadiens inexplicably lost to the slumping San Jose Sharks and Samuel Montembeault was hung out to dry by the entire rest of the team. The Montreal Canadiens acquired Filip Cederqvist from the Buffalo Sabres to help bolster their battered Laval Rocket lineup. Finally, in our Friday Habs mailbag, we talk about what the Habs should do about their Calgary pick in either of the next two NHL Drafts, Jake Evans' trade value, and more. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 ...
Episode 990 - Cayden Primeau steals one point for the Habs in a shootout loss to the Flyers, Laval loses Sean Farrell long-term
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens managed to steal at least one point against the Philadelphia Flyers thanks in no small part to Cayden Primeau's heroics in net for the Habs. After scoring two goals on two shots in the first period the Habs seemed to be content to take the rest of the night off as they once again squandered a multi-goal lead. Scott and Laura recap what went right, and what went wrong for the Habs in their shootout loss, and what it means heading into...
Episode 989 - Montreal Canadiens trade rumours: did the Habs refuse a Cutter Gauthier trade? Plus: Nick Suzuki for Selke?
January 10, 2024 05:06 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Philadelphia Flyers traded their 2022 5th overall NHL Draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks in a shocking trade and we talk about the fallout from the trade, including a rumour that the Montreal Canadiens were offered Cutter Gauthier. We break that down before previewing the timely Habs-Flyers game. And finally, some modelling suggests that at this point in the season, Nick Suzuki is a Selke Trophy candidate. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?s...
Episode 988 - Grading Montreal Canadiens prospects at the World Juniors tournament, more injury news from the Laval Rocket
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Owen Beck has been traded...in the OHL from Peterborough to the Memorial Cup-hosting team the Saginaw Spirit after his time at the World Juniors. For Beck it's been a relatively quiet season, but he's remained efficient as always, but what does this trade mean for the rest of his season, and his potential arrival in Montreal as the NHL season winds down? Keeping with the prospects theme, Scott and Laura get together to take one last look back at the World...
Episode 987 - Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers recap, Samuel Montembeault shines, weekly Habs 3 Up 3 Down
January 08, 2024 05:53 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers in a shootout at the Bell Centre on Saturday night, we recap the highlights. In our weekly 3 Up and 3 Down, we discuss the Habs coughing up leads, inconsistency, Samuel Montembeaults fantastic play, Arber Xhekaj, and more. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make sure to follow Loc...
Episode 986 - Montreal Canadiens lose to Buffalo Sabres, Christian Dvorak out for the rest of the year, should the Habs play Arber Xhekaj at forward?
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Montreal Canadiens unraveled spectacularly against the Buffalo Sabres, and we spend the first segment discussing what went wrong and what the Habs need to do to move forward. In our second segment, we talk about the Christian Dvorak injury and how this was not one of Marc Bergen's best ideas. Finally, we have some fun with the Friday mailbag and answer questions about the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Lo...
Episode 985 - Is Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen on the Toronto Maple Leafs wishlist? Plus, Habs-Sabres preview and PWHL debut week!
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBMontreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen is reportedly on a list of goalies the Toronto Maple Leafs are half-heartedly trying to acquire. We spend our first segment discussing that tidbit. We follow it up with a quick chat about the PWHL debut week and get excited about the Montreal team. Finally, we preview the Habs-Sabres game and hope for little to no shenanigans. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every ...
Episode 984 - The Montreal Canadiens steal a win over the Dallas Stars thanks to Samuel Montembeault and Nick Suzuki
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens stole a 4-3 win from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night thanks to a monster showing from Samuel Montembeault in net, and a multi-point effort from Nick Suzuki. Juraj Slafkovsky was again a dominant force for the Habs and the catalyst in helping the team overcome a disastrous start to the game, but it was a lot closer than it should have been in the closing minutes. Despite leading by three goals, the Habs still couldn't close it out w...
Episode 983 - Checking in on the Montreal Canadiens NHL Draft Lottery odds in 2024
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens With a chance to end 2023 on a high note, the Montreal Canadiens lost two different, but equally frustrating games to the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. While the team struggled against Florida, they hammered Tampa Bay, and yet came away with zero total points in the standings for it. Scott looks at where that leaves the Habs in the Atlantic Division standings, and more importantly where does it leave the in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery? Then, it...
Episode 982 - Montreal can't handle Carolina in a 5-3 loss, there's no reason to panic about Lane Hutson at World Juniors right now
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens lost a hard-fought game to the Carolina Hurricanes, overcoming a multi-goal deficit in the first period and pushing the Canes to their limit before losing 5-3. Scott breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in his game recap. Speaking of ugly, the officiating again made itself a focal point of the game when they let a blatant cheapshot to the head of Juraj Slafkovsky go uncalled, and Scott has plenty to say about that. The Habs no...
Episode 981 - Montreal Canadiens to host 2000s throwback night, Jayden Struble and Jordan Harris reunited, Cayden Primeau's big chance
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe Montreal Canadiens announced a pair of special nights for the upcoming month of January. First is their annual Pride night game, which both hosts are glad to see the team going forward with despite the NHL's banning of special jerseys and nights around the league. Also on the docket is a throwback night for the Habs, with a throwback to the 2000s in the cards. So the hosts want to know...Is Simple Plan coming back as the goal song? The Habs are also down in Carolina for their return to ...
Episode 980 - Can the Montreal Canadiens 2022 NHL Draft class alter the Habs franchise?
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens We're back after a few days off for the Christmas holiday! Scott has your recap from the weekend with a big Habs win over the Chicago Blackhawks before the Christmas holiday. A 5-2 scoreline hides what was a tough start from the Canadiens against a bad Chicago team. Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki and David Savard each had a goal and assist in the win. Also of note, Cayden Primeau remains undefeated on the road this season, an impressive feat for the young ...
Episode 979 - Juraj Slafkovsky's multi-point night isn't enough to top the Wild and poor officiating in a Montreal Canadiens overtime loss
December 23, 2023 01:56 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens As the hosts predicted, the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild played an extremely dumb game of hockey on Thursday night loaded with bad defence, ugly goals and unexpected fights. A slow start from the Habs saw them claw out of a two-goal deficit to tie the game, before a bad penalty by Joel Armia saw them surrender another power play goal against, before Juraj Slafkovsky tied it late to force overtime. The Wild got the second point in the dying seconds...
Episode 978 - Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild preview, Laval Rocket player updates, Habs Christmas Wishlist
December 21, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWe start off our episode with a Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild game preview as the Habs get ready for a back-to-back before the break for the holidays. We then do a quick recap of the Laval Rocket win and touch on players who have been playing well as of late. Finally, we do our annual Habs Christmas Wishlist, and you can definitely guess what we put on it this year! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wi...
Episode 977 - Montreal Canadiens coaching and the future of the front office, taking stock of the Sens situation
December 20, 2023 06:52 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's episode we first discuss Martin St Louis as Montreal Canadiens coach and whether there is a longer game at play. IN the second segment, we talk about the future front office hires the Habs can and should make to set themselves apart when it comes time to content. Finally, we talk about the Ottawa Senators, their coach firing, their rebuild, and their new ownership. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League...
Episode 976 - The Montreal Canadiens ground the Winnipeg Jets in overtime, what does the impending roster freeze mean for a possible trade?
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens completed their season sweep of the Winnipeg Jets with a 3-2 overtime win on Monday night. Another great showing from Josh Anderson and a bounceback from Jake Allen helped the Habs steal two points from the Jets. Justin Barron overcame some rough moments to get the game-winning goal, and while the Habs are riding a nice little point streak, there are some worrying signs around the team as a whole after this game. Scott breaks it all ...
Episode 975 - Habs bully the Isles thanks to Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky's big nights
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens On Saturday night the Montreal Canadiens found the perfect remedy for some of their ailing players as they dismantled the New York Islanders in a 5-3 win. Joel Armia, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield and Christian Dvorak all had goals in the impressive win, highlighted by a huge four-goal second period. Despite a nervous ending, it was a statement win from the Habs, and hopefully a building block for several of the goal scorers as well. Then, it's Monday and ...
Episode 974 - Are the Montreal Canadiens building a winning culture? And more Habs mailbag questions.
December 15, 2023 06:43 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's Montreal Canadiens mailbag episode, the questions include: Some more discussion on Cole Caufield Which Canadiens player or prospects have surpassed expectations and which have disappointed? Have the Habs been more resilient following adversity as compared to previous years? Have the Habs been inadvertently building a losing culture? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, P...
Episode 973 - Montreal Canadiens call up Emil Heineman, Owen Beck makes Team Canada for World Juniors
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens It was a great game for the Montreal Canadiens, until it wasn't. The Habs squandered a two goal lead thanks to some questionable officiating, before losing in a shootout that needed ten total rounds. Scott continues to be frustrated by the distribution of ice time as Josh Anderson and Joel Armia continue to prove ineffective once again. Can the Canadiens and Martin St. Louis find a solution to get the offence in gear, and give more ice time to some of the ...
Episode 972 - Montreal Canadiens - Pittsburgh Penguins preview, how Cole Caufield can get going, Jayden Struble's rise
December 13, 2023 06:31 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWe start todays episode with Cole Caufield and what it will take to get him "back" on track. Is there cause for concern or is he simply having a little run of bad luck? We then preview the Canadiens-Penguins game and discuss our expectations given the Penguins' rough start to the year. Finally, we talk a little bit about Jayden Struble's rise to becoming an NHLer. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every...
Episode 971 - Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down: Cayden Primeau shines, Juraj Slafkovsky comes up clutch
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens After a three-game stint in Laval, many folks are wondering when Arber Xhekaj is coming back up to the NHL roster. With the team off until Wednesday there's still time for a recall, but Scott thinks that it might still be a little bit of a wait based on the return of David Savard. Also, can we put the "Xhekaj has to fight" narratives to rest? Then it's time for Three Up, Three Down! The injury bug is back again! With Tanner Pearson now missing for at lea...
Episode 970 - Montreal Canadiens - Buffalo Sabres recap, Nashville Predators game recap, and Cayden Primeau rising
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOn today's episode, we first discuss the Montreal Canadiens game against the Buffalo Sabres, then we discuss the Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens game, before ending the show with some goalie talk with Cayden Primeau's resurgence. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts...
Episode 969 - Montreal Canadiens frustrated by the LA Kings yet again, what's up with the Arber Xhekaj panic?
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens got another rude awakening at the hands of the LA Kings on Thursday night, dropping their second game of the year to the California club. While the Habs came out strong, and looked like a much more composed team, the Kings simply overwhelmed them once again. Are the moral victories good enough to keep morale high or should we still be expecting more from the team right now? Arber Xhekaj played his first game in around a month on Wed...
Episode 968 - Montreal Canadiens - LA Kings preview, is Marty the Habs coach of the future, All-Decade Team Update
December 07, 2023 07:41 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSegment 1: Habs-LAK preview Segment 2: Is Marty the coach of the future? Segment 3: Habs All-Decade Team exercise update Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Twitter! Locked on Canadiens: https://twitter.com/LO_Canadiens Find Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scott...
Episode 967 - Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down: Samuel Montembeault is the man in net for the Habs
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The NHL announced the expected salary cap for next season is going to rise by just over four millions dollars, providing a nice boost in potential cap space for teams around the league. With some new extensions kicking in for the Canadiens next year, and some bigger contracts coming off the books it means the Canadiens might finally be able to move into the next steps of rebuilding. What does the Habs cap situation look like going into next year with the r...
Episode 966 - Montreal Canadiens beat Seattle Kraken, plus Josh Anderson, Juraj Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj, and more
December 05, 2023 06:31 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Montreal Canadiens beat the Seattle Kraken. We discuss the game, Josh Anderson's first goal of the year, Juraj Slafkovsky's excellent play, and more. Arber Xhekaj has been removed from IR and sent to Laval. What does this mean for the defense of both the Habs and the Rocket? And finally, is an in-season tournament a good idea for the NHL? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospe...
Episode 965 - Montreal Canadiens extend Samuel Montembeault for three years, lose Alex Newhook for three months to injury
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens It was a busy end of the week for the Montreal Canadiens and their fans with both good news and bad news across the board. First was the new contract for goaltender Samuel Montembeault, signing for three more years at 3.15 million a season. Scott and Laura think that this puts an end to the trade rumours surrounding Montembeault, but will throw gas on the fire for the other two netminders still on the depth chart. Then the bad news came quickly, as Alex N...
Episode 964 - Montreal Canadiens 2024 draft mailbag and thoughts with Jérôme Bérubé of HockeyProspect.com
December 01, 2023 06:13 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOn today's special Friday Mailbag episode, we are joined by Jerome Berube, Director of Hockey Scouting at HockeyProspect.com and we ask him a variety of listener questions on various topics such as: -Lane Hutson's brother Cole -Are there any Slovak players to watch this year? -What players from the QMJHL stand out this year? -What Habs prospect is likely to get traded in the next couple of years? And more, including about the experience of scouting hockey. Follow & Subscribe on all Pod...
Episode 963 - Montreal beats Columbus 4-2, has Samuel Montembeault played his last game for the Habs?
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens After a tough end to last weekend the Montreal Canadiens bounced back with a big 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. Samuel Montembeault was as steady as always as the Habs overcame a slow start and scored three unanswered goals including a late game-winner from Joel Armia. Scott and Laura discuss the frustrating start, and what the team did right to snag a big two points after a lopsided loss to the Kings. While the game itself was...
Episode 962 - Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets preview, major storylines, trade scenarios, predictions
November 29, 2023 14:34 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this special crossover edition of Locked On Canadiens, Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets joins us to preview the game, talk about the major storylines in each respective market, and discuss whether the Habs should pursue Yegor Chinakhov. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their ...
Episode 961 - Montreal Canadiens all-decade team, goalie trade talk, revisiting Price vs Halak
November 28, 2023 15:14 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode, it is time to take a break from the doom and gloom and talk about something fun. First we discuss an idea from a listener to build a starting lineup of players from the 1970s to now. Then we discuss a mailbag question regarding revisiting the Price vs Halak trade. Finally, we talk about not taking on Jack Campbell's contract. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Pro...
Episode 960 - Three Up, Three Down: The Montreal Canadiens survive California edition
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens managed to get out of California with a 2-1-0 record, a rarity for the Habs as they typically struggle on the West Coast. Despite the winning record there were some troubling signs for the Habs, especially against the San Jose Sharks and most certainly against the Los Angeles Kings. Was it just a few off games, or are there more troubling signs facing the club going forward? Then, it's Three Up, Three Down! With goaltending rumors ...
Episode 959 - Montreal Canadiens lose Jordan Harris and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard long-term, recall Mattias Norlinder
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens continued to be hammered by bad injury news this week as they announced that Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will be out at least two months with an injury and that Jordan Harris will also be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. Given that both players were day to day, and then played again before being downgraded with longer term injuries, the hosts have some concerns about why they were allowed to play if they weren't 100%. It leaves a ...
Episode 958 - Montreal Canadiens call up Jayden Struble, are the Edmonton Oilers interested in a Habs goalie?
November 21, 2023 05:48 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBMontreal Canadiens call up Jayden Struble, are the Edmonton Oilers interested in a Habs goalie? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Twitter! Locked on Canadiens: https://twitter.com/LO_Canadiens Find Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmatla Find Laura on Twitte...
Episode 957 - Montreal Canadiens Three Up, Three Down: Juraj Slafkovsky is heating up edition
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens followed up a bad loss to the Vegas Golden Knights with another bad loss, this time to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Jake Allen held the fort for as long as he could, much like Cayden Primeau against Vegas, but the defence wasn't able to return the favour in any way. It's a frustrating end to a week where the Habs lost their last four games, after putting together a decent set of wins previously. So, what's going wrong? Then ...