Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens
1,221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 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 906 - Dom Ducharme not to blame for Cole Caufield's slump says Dom Ducharme
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are again releasing their behind the scenes video from the lead up to the NHL Draft, and the eventual selection of David Reinbacher at fifth overall. The hosts discuss what parts of the process they're hoping to see in order to get a full understanding behind what was a confusing 2023 NHL Draft for the Canadiens. Also announced on Tuesday was the creation of the PWHL, the latest professional women's hockey league in North America. F...
Episode 905 - Montreal Canadiens harsh truths for this season, who will win the final defense spots?
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens With the arrival of Gustav Lindstrom, and the term remaining on a few older contracts, what exactly is the Canadiens plan on defence this year? Scott wonders who claims the last two spots, and if Lindstrom or even Chris Wideman are headed to the AHL's Laval Rocket. That is of course, if there is a bad decision to be made at all this year. Then, while the mood around the Canadiens has been far more positive over the course of the rebuild, the hosts take a ...
Episode 904 - Should the Montreal Canadiens try to take a run at Connor Hellebuyck? Who should they sign to a PTO? And more Habs mailbag questions.
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week's Montreal Canadiens mailbag is full of questions about hypotheticals. First, we discuss whether the Habs should be involved in a Connor Hellebuyck trade, whether as the recipient or as a facilitator. We also discuss whether the Canadiens should sign a veteran to a PTO this fall, William Nylander rumours, 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 🎧 http...
Episode 903 - Montreal Canadiens Logan Mailloux reinstatement, assessing possible trade partners for Jake Allen
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBReports have surfaced that Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux will not be prevented from playing in the NHL should he make the team in the future. We talk about what this means for the player both on and off the ice. We then talk about what teams would be looking for a player like Jake Allen and whether the Habs could trade him. Finally, we have some mailbag questions from last week, including whether Gustav Lindstrom coming to Montreal pushes Justin Barron down the depth chart. Fol...
Episode 902 - Where is the strength in the Canadiens prospect pool?
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens It's a Scott only show today and it's all about the Montreal Canadiens prospect pool! He breaks down how the prospects shake out, from the longer term projects, to the few potential superstars inside the organization right now. Scott explains his methodology for placing the prospects into different tiers, while highlighting the strengths inside the Canadiens prospect pool. Who is flying under the radar, who might be in the AHL longer than expected and wh...
Episode 901 - What is the hold up between the Montreal Canadiens and Samuel Montembeault?
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Kent Hughes mentioned wanting to not use Carey Price's LTIR cap space if at all possible in an attempt to get the Canadiens closer to normal salary cap compliance. The hosts discuss what options are in front of the team, and how Hughes can navigate another difficult situation, even if it means trading the remainder of Price's contract. Speaking of goaltenders, Marc-Antoine Godin reported today that there haven't been any real negotiations between the team...
Episode 900 - Montreal Canadiens trade Jeff Petry to Detroit, is a goalie trade next for the Habs?
August 16, 2023 04:12 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have traded Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings and we talk about the trade itself, the return in this iteration of the trade, whether the whole Jeff Petry trade saga has been worth it for the Canadiens, and what the Habs should do with Carey DeSmith. 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 ...
Episode 899 - Can the Montreal Canadiens find a partner for a Jeff Petry trade?
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens With the dust settled following a massive three-way deal last week, the Montreal Canadiens and Kent Hughes find themselves in an interesting spot regarding defenseman Jeff Petry. Scott and Laura break down the dilemma that the front office faces heading into the last stretch before training camp in September. Is there a possibility that the Canadiens might hold on to Petry for at least this year? If so, where does the returning veteran fit into the lineup...
Episode 898 - Montreal Canadiens power play: how can the Habs improve next year? And more Habs mailbag questions
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today's Friday Montreal Canadiens mailbag episode, we discuss: Who should be on the Habs PP units? What will the Laval Rocket lineup look like? What should the Habs do with the first round pick they got from Calgary? 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 Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Twitt...
Episode 897 - Montreal Canadiens prospect depth charts: how do the Habs stack up for the future at this point?
August 08, 2023 04:03 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have a long list of prospects in their depth chart, but how deep is the pool, really? How does the Habs future look, what are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, and who are the players to watch. Using a piece by listener favourite Tony Ferrari as a springboard, we discuss the future of the Habs prospect pipeline. Here is Tony's piece (more of his work is linked below): https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-montreal-canadiens *** ...
EMERGENCY EPISODE - Montreal acquires Jeff Petry from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Erik Karlsson trade
August 06, 2023 17:04 - 26 minutes - 24 MBInside a special bonus Locked on Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens got in on the Erik Karlsson trade with the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon. Kent Hughes was more than willing to act as a third party and ended up collecting a small fortune for his efforts at the end of the day. When the dust had settled Montreal had acquired prospect Nathan Legare, a 2025 second round pick from the Penguins, goalie Casey DeSmith, and former Hab Jeff Petry, while they send M...
Episode 896 - Checking in on the 2023 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25 list
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The yearly Top 25 Under 25 list at Habs EOTP is once again underway, with the first week of players coming to an end! With some new faces, and some older ones appearing the hosts take a peek at the names and discuss their rankings and the votes for the players. While Scott knows what the next five names are, Laura gives her thoughts on who might be upcoming in the next week of articles. Scott then poses a question to the listeners and Laura, if we could b...
Episode 895 - Montreal Canadiens sign Jesse Ylonen, what is the future core of the Habs defense, hidden talents and horror movies
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBJesse Ylonen has been re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens and we discuss where he will fit in into the Habs lineup. We field a listener question about the future of the Habs defense - if not Jordan Harris, who could the Canadiens trade in the future. Finally, to answer another listener question, we try to speculate on what the Habs hidden talents could be and who their horror movie counterparts would be. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=...
Episode 894 - Which current Habs player is going to do the Barbenheimer?
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Scott is back! And the first thing he wants to know is where Filip Mesar is going to be playing professional hockey this upcoming season. Scott and Laura debate the options, including a potential return to Europe due to the crowding of the roster at the NHL and possibly AHL levels. Both seem to agree though, that Mesar in a Laval Rocket sweater is the best path forward so the 2022 first round pick has total access to the might of the Canadiens player devel...
Episode 893 - Montreal Canadiens prospect mailbag: looking ahead to 2024 and looking at Ivan Demidov, plus Owen Beck, Joshua Roy, Logan Mailloux, and more
July 28, 2023 13:03 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWe have more Montreal Canadiens prospect questions today in the last part of our chat with Hadi Kalakeche and Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects and Dobber Prospects. We look ahead to the 2024 draft and talk about Ivan Demidov, and discuss whether Owen Beck, Joshua Roy, and Filip Mesar would be a future NHL 3rd liner. We also talk about Logan Mailloux and whether he will be reinstated in the NHL by Gary Bettman. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/L...
Episode 892 - Montreal Canadiens prospect talk: will Filip Mesar regain his confidence? What is the most pressing need in the Habs scouting department? And more
July 26, 2023 05:10 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBShould anyone be worrying about Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar? What happened to Jan Mysak? What are the most pressing needs for the Habs amateur scouting department? And is there a current prospect elsewhere in the NHL the Habs could buy low on? These questions and more are answered by our special guests Hadi Kalakeche and Sebastian High of Locked On NHL prospects and Dobber Prospects. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube ...
Episode 891 - Montreal Canadiens prospects: Lane Hutson progress, David Reinbacher upside, Adam Engstrom emergence
July 25, 2023 05:16 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBNHL Scouting experts Hadi Kalakeche and Sebastian High join Laura on today's episode to discuss Montreal Canadiens defense prospects Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, and Adam Engstrom. We talk about progress, upside, ceilings, emergence, and most importantly, next steps for these Habs prospects. Sebastian and Hadi's work can be found on Dobber Prospects as well as Habs Eyes on the Prize. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On ...
Episode 890 - How can the Montreal Canadiens resolve the Mike Hoffman situation?
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens It's another jam-packed Friday Mailbag! How can the Montreal Canadiens handle the Mike Hoffman situation? The veteran winger has only a year left on his deal, but is holding a spot that many fans would like to see occupied by a prospect instead. Is Kent Hughes going to have to cut his losses and make a future considerations trade, or will he pull off a bit of magic once again? With the focus shifting to prospects this off-season now, and David Reinbacher...
Episode 889 - What if you could buy, relocate, or expand any NHL team? Would it compare to the Montreal Canadiens?
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's the offseason, so let's have a little fun. We talk about what we would do if we could afford to buy an NHL team. Which existing team would we buy and why? Would we relocate it to another city and where? Would we go the expansion route? What city needs a team? And finally, what lessons would we draw from the Montreal Canadiens when building our franchise? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team...
Episode 888 - Grading the Montreal Canadiens 2023 NHL offseason
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens With the major summer events behind them, the hosts take a look at Kent Hughes' work as the Habs GM since the offseason began in today's show. Starting with the players the Canadiens didn't qualify, or let go into free agency, did the front office miss anyone big? Or was letting veterans like Jonathan Drouin and Alex Belzile go the right plan? How do the hosts also feel about the Joel Edmundson trade? After that, Scott and Laura discuss a divisive NHL Dr...
Episode 887 - Montreal Canadiens sign two more free agents, what is the plan for Jesse Ylönen, Habs mailbag
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Montreal Canadiens continued their efficient summer signing spree, crossing two more restricted free agents off their to-do list so far. The team announced the return of Nicolas Beaudin and Lucas Condotta on two-way deals for the upcoming season. Interestingly enough, Condotta appears to have done enough to have earned a two-year deal, with Beaudin returns on a one-year contract. Where do both of these players slot in on the Rocket next year, and will either push for serious NHL time as ...
Episode 886 - Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens goaltending pyramid with Greg Balloch
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura welcome a special guest to the show today, Gregory Balloch from Elite Prospects! With Greg joining the show the hosts finally can get answers on all their goalie questions related to the Montreal Canadiens! Greg helps to break down what makes Jacob Fowler tick in net, and why fans should be thrilled that the Habs found him in the 2023 NHL Draft. What can we expect from Fowler, where does he thrive and where does he need to improve? Balloc...
Episode 885 - Montreal Canadiens sign Alex Newhook to 4-year, $2.9-million a year deal, Ducharme back in the NHL?
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have signed RFA Alex Newhook to a 4-year deal. We talk about the implications of this on him and the Habs as a whole. Denis Gurianov has signed with the Nashville Predators - was the deal worth it? Finally, there are rumblings Dominique Ducharme will be back in the NHL soon. We discuss where he might go and what that means. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Pr...
Episode 884 - An early 2023 Montreal Canadiens lineup preview!
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens With the summer coming to a slow simmer in terms of news, and the Canadiens remaining relatively quiet, the hosts take a moment to put together their predictions at an opening night lineup for the Habs. While the goalies are likely locked in with Jake Allen and Samuel Montembeault, are their roles reversed going into next season? Will Cayden Primeau factor into the team's plans at all, or is he destined to be the pillar for the Laval Rocket once again? A...
Episode 883 - Montreal Canadiens offseason: should they target a goalie? Who else will the Habs be able to move?
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBToday's episode is the second part of our Habs mailbag carried over from Friday. We continue to answer questions about the 2023 NHL Draft and the Montreal Canadiens picks, as well as look ahead to some more potential offseason moves. Should the Canadiens target Jeremy Swagman of the Boston Bruins? Who will be the next veteran player moved off the roster? What is next in the rebuild? And more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Loc...
Episode 882 - How do we feel about the Montreal Canadiens 2023 NHL Draft, a week later?
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens A week after the NHL Draft came to a close in Nashville and left many Montreal Canadiens fans frustrated and angry, the hosts take a look back to see if their feelings have changed at all. Has David Reinbacher's standout performance at Development Camp helped at all? Or are the hosts still left feeling slightly disappointed with the Canadiens work on draft day? Also, given that it's the last episode of the week, it's time for the Friday Mailbag where the ...
Episode 881 - Ryan O'Reilly was nearly a Montreal Canadien, David Reinbacher ELC, would Filip Zadina be a fit with the Habs?
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWith NHL free agency beginning to slow down a bit, more stories are starting to trickle out about the Montreal Canadiens deals that never came to pass. The biggest one for the Montreal Canadiens is that multiple Habs players in the room asked Kent Hughes to try and make the signing of Ryan O'Reilly happen on July 1st. For Hughes, he was not able to maneuver the cap around enough to make that a reality. So, what would this team have looked like with the veteran centre in the lineup on opening...
Episode 880 - David Reinbacher and Lane Hutson dominate at Montreal Canadiens development camp
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Canadiens prospects had their final day of development camp on Tuesday morning and to the surprise of no one two defenders stole the show. Both Lane Hutson and David Reinbacher were all over the ice in Brossard and their chemistry were instantly undeniable as they dominated the scrimmage to end camp. The hosts discuss Reinbacher calling Hutson the next Cale Makar, and how Reinbacher has already staked a claim in the prospect rankings. The Canadiens al...
Episode 879 - Montreal Canadiens re-sign Rafael Harvey-Pinard, plus Laval Rocket and Habs development camp updates
July 04, 2023 06:10 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a 2 year contract extension, the Laval Rocket have been busy filling out their roster, and Habs development camp continues. Plus: we talk about fan confidence in Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton, and the rest of the Habs front office. 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 s...
Episode 878 - The Montreal Canadiens trade Joel Edmundson to Washington, and more from the start of Free Agency
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens started their first day of Free Agency with a huge move, shipping defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals for a pair of 2024 Draft picks. Scott breaks down the return, and why injuries and a flat cap may have lessened the return for the veteran defender. Also, what does this mean for the prospects on the Habs and Rocket rosters right now? Scott then takes a look at the Habs who have found new homes with new teams, and s...
Episode 877 - Analyzing a confusing two days at the NHL Draft for the Montreal Canadiens
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura discuss a truly confusing second day at the NHL Draft for the Montreal Canadiens. The hosts take a look at the good bits from the day, such as goaltender Jacob Fowler and the Habs insistence on cushioning their depth at the position, and the addition of two intriguing overage defenders in the later rounds. They also delve into some of the more head-scratching choices made by the Canadiens on the draft floor, including passing up many much m...
Episode 876 - Montreal Canadiens select David Reinbacher at 5th overall, are the Habs playing it too safe at the NHL Draft?
June 29, 2023 04:09 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Montreal Canadiens made their choice at 5th overall, selecting defenceman David Reinbacher from the Swiss league. The immediate reaction was mixed to be kind, with many hoping the team would select Matvei Michkov instead. Scott makes the case for why the Canadiens opted for the Austrian defender, and why he may very well be their cornerstone blue liner in the future. Laura remains less convinced, and has her own thoughts to share. The duo also debates whether or not the team has played ...
Montreal Canadiens draft David Reinbacher 5th-overall in 2023 NHL Draft | Instant Reaction & Analysis
June 29, 2023 00:45 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBThe Montreal Canadiens have selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the 5th-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Laura Saba of Locked On Canadiens joins Gil Martin and Hadi Kalakeche to discuss why this pick was a surprise, but not all that surprising, and why the Canadiens may have left some significant upside on the table by drafting a player ranked much lower than 5th on most boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 875 - The Montreal Canadiens trade for Alex Newhook, what is their plan for the NHL Draft now?
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBInside today's episode In the midst of a chaotic day in the NHL, and the day before the NHL Draft the Montreal Canadiens stunned everyone by making a trade for former first round pick Alex Newhook. Paying a seemingly big price of the 31st, and 37th overall picks, in addition to defenceman Gianni Fairbrother, the Habs landed a young forward with room to grow in Montreal. The hosts discuss the trade and whether or not it's worth the price the Canadiens paid. And now, with two draft picks gon...
Episode 874 - Montreal Canadiens at the 2023 NHL Draft: consolidated rankings, Michkov interest, mailbag questions
June 27, 2023 04:40 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe 2023 NHL Entry Draft is literally one day away, and we start the show with some consolidated prospect rankings from Habs Eyes on the Prize, and then we narrow down some names. We talk about whether the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Matvei Michkov and what we think they will do. We then move on to answer some long overdue mailbag questions from past weeks. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Eve...
BONUS: Locked On NHL Mock Draft 2023: Picks 1 through 10
June 26, 2023 15:53 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this special bonus presentation of Locked On NHL, Gil Martin and Hadi Kalakeche react to selections 1 through 10 in the 2023 Locked On NHL Mock Draft, including the pick made by the Montreal Canadiens at 5th-overall. Tune into the full three-part Mock Draft on the Locked On NHL podcast feed or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5YU7rtNC_0 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 Guara...
Episode 873 - The NHL continues to make mistakes, is a Tyler Toffoli return to the Canadiens in the cards?
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The NHL announced they are discontinuing the tradition of wearing special jerseys in pre-game warmups for various causes. This includes Pride Nights, Hockey Fights Cancer, Military Appreciation and Black History Month and both hosts have plenty of thoughts to give. Why is the league so keen to not do the basic things that other sports do without issue? On the other side of things, the Calgary Flames appear to be in total freefall in the near future with m...
Episode 872 - Montreal Canadiens drafting record comparison, regional rivalries, bonus Habs mailbag questions
June 22, 2023 04:52 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhen it comes to drafting, does the current Montreal Canadiens front office spot young talent better than the previous one, or is it too soon to tell? Should the Habs try to engage with the Colorado Avalanche on a Josh Anderson trade? The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 has been announced - who was snubbed (again) this year? Plus: bonus Habs mailbag questions! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every T...
Episode 871 - Montreal Canadiens sign Sean Monahan to 1-year extension, will Carey Price join the Habs front office, Habs trade bait
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe day started with the Montreal Canadiens announcing they had signed pending free agent Sean Monahan to a one-year contract extension for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Where does Monahan fit into this lineup now that he's healthy, and can Kent Hughes pull off the trade he was hoping to last year at the Trade Deadline? Scott and Laura discuss the veteran's return and why it's nothing but a huge boost for the Habs. Carey Price and his wife Angela said good-bye to their home in Montreal on ...
Episode 870 - Montreal Canadiens leading up to the 2023 NHL draft: will they trade down? Who are they interested in? How will they choose?
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWith just over a week to go before the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens fanbase and media are trying to guess what the Habs will do when the first round rolls around. Will they trade down from 5th overall and get two mid-first round picks instead? Will they stand pat? And what names are they rumoured to be interested in? Finally, we have a bit of a philosophical question from a listener, in which we discuss how much potential marketing revenue factors into draft day decisions. F...
Episode 869 - A Montreal Canadiens NHL Mock Draft Special 3.0
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Scott is back, and he's ready to do some mock drafting for the Montreal Canadiens once again! In this version of the draft there are two drafts running at the same time, each with their own unique approach for drafting players. Scott debates the idea of picking Will Smith or Zach Benson at fifth overall, while also adding some high-end value at 31st overall thanks to the mock draft playing out in a specific way. In one draft, a valuable defender from Swed...
Episode 868 - Are the Montreal Canadiens going to trade up at the NHL Draft?
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Rumours are swirling that the Montreal Canadiens are looking to move up in the NHL Draft from their spot at fifth overall. Scott and Laura discuss the rumoured teams that Kent Hughes might be doing business with, and what it might cost to rise up and draft Adam Fantilli. Also in the news is the possible extension coming down the pipe for goaltender Samuel Montembeault. When talking to the Athletic, Montembeault made it clear he'd like to avoid free agency...
Episode 867 - Montreal Canadiens NHL Draft chat: Will Smith vs Ryan Leonard, David Reinbacher analysis with David St Louis of Elite Prospects
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBElite Prospects puts out the definitive prospect guide for every NHL Entry Draft season and this year is no different. On today's show, we are delighted to welcome back David St Louis, the lead QMJHL scout for EP, to talk about some pertinent questions regarding the Montreal Canadiens and the choices at their disposal in the upcoming draft. We discuss the pros and cons of going for Ryan Leonard versus Will Smith, we talk about why David Reinbacher is so often talked about in this market as a...
Episode 866 - The Montreal Canadiens fire two of their training staff, is Patrick Roy going to push a Habs rivalry over the edge?
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Breaking news just before the show began as the Montreal Canadiens fired two members of their training staff after another season of record setting injuries. With Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton placing a high priority on the health of the team next year, what does this mean for the Habs going forward? With the Ottawa Senators finally being sold, the rumours have now begun swirling that Patrick Roy may soon be behind the bench for the Habs' divisional rival. ...
Episode 865 - Should the Montreal Canadiens play Kirby Dach at centre or wing? Which free agents should the Habs target?
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWe continue our Montreal Canadiens mailbag from last week by tackling the following questions: Where should the Habs play Kirby Dach? At centre or at wing? Which free agents should the Canadiens target? Should they try to re-sign Sean Monahan? When can we expect the Habs to next make the playoffs? Could it be as soon as next year? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & Mor...
Episode 864 - What are the Montreal Canadiens up to after the NHL Draft Combine?
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Scott is back from a busy weekend at the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo, New York and there is a ton to talk about. Scott gives his overall reaction to the testing on Saturday, and also the connections between many of the top players in this upcoming draft class. Players like Andrew Cristall gushing about Connor Bedard, or the trio of USNTDP players at the top of the class all have plenty to say about each other. Also based off the interviews from the week,...
Episode 863 - Montreal Canadiens mailbag: Juraj Slafkovsky ceiling, Owen Beck next season, Habs development
June 09, 2023 04:41 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOn today's Montreal Canadiens mailbag episode, Laura answers questions solo and tackles topics such as: what did the Habs see in Juraj Slafkovsky? Where will Owen Beck play next year? Does Adam Nicholas need to add to his staff? 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 Locked on Canadiens and their hosts ...
Episode 862 - More Pierre-Luc Dubois trade rumours, Montreal Canadiens NHL Draft trade proposals!
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens Pierre-Luc Dubois' agent Pat Brisson confirmed to Pierre LeBrun that Dubois was not interested in signing any sort of new contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Naturally that means the rumours linking him to the Montreal Canadiens are back in full swing. Both hosts discuss their feelings around the potential trade, and how tiring this cycle of rumours has already become this off-season. Speaking of trades, the hosts turned to the listeners for the rest of the ...
Episode 861 - Is the Joel Edmundson trade market about to open up? Is Carter Hart soon to be a Montreal Canadien?
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Philadelphia Flyers kicked off their new regime under Daniel Briere with a massive trade that sent Ivan Provorov to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-way deal, while also recouping at least three picks in upcoming NHL Drafts. Given how poor Provorov's last season was, and the return he was able to create for the Flyers, the hosts discuss what this means for the Joel Edmundson trade market, and why Kent Hughes might have put himself in great position...
Episode 860 - The Montreal Canadiens sign Cole Caufield to an eight-year extension
June 06, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBInside today's Locked on Canadiens The Canadiens and Cole Caufield finally have come to terms on a brand new contract for the star winger! Caufield put pen to paper on an eight year, $7.85 million a year deal which will keep him in Montreal until 2031! The hosts break down the deal, and why it might be the best bit of work a Canadiens general manager has done in quite some time. The hosts also comb through Caufield's press conference from this afternoon to highlight the biggest points from...