Barely Onside Podcast

Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield scores emotional goal against Columbus in Habs win! Morgan Frost finds his game with goals in back-to-back games. Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on a new episode of Barely Onside.

Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach need to step their game up if the Montreal Canadiens want to be "in the mix." Also, Matvei Michkov and Connor Bedard go head-to-head for the first time in their young NHL careers. Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on a new episode of Barely Onside.

Arber Xhekaj has earned more ice time as he continues to round out his game. Also, Matvei Michkov and Connor Bedard meet for the first time Saturday. With Bedard not playing up to expectations, is it time to remove the generational tag? Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on a new episode of Barely Onside.

Is Martin St. Louis's decision to play Mike Matheson over Lane Hutson on the first wave of the powerplay due to stubbornness or does he really think he is the better option? The Philadelphia Flyers are giving Anthony Richard a real shot to cement his place on the team, and it's paying off. Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on a new episode of Barely Onside.

The Montreal Canadiens top guns put the team on their back in Buffalo as both Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield scored twice in a 7-5 win over the Sabres. Also, Matvei Michkov returns to the lineup with a vengeance as the Philadelphia Flyers keep things rolling against the San Jose Sharks. Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on the latest episode of Barely Onside.

Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovský is struggling right now. Does he need to be playing on the team's top line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield? The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Tampa Lightning with Matvei Michkov in the stands, but did John Tortorella make the right call? Jonny G and Pelly discuss this and more on the latest episode of Barely Onside.

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis has struggled making in-game decisions to help his team shift momentum. It was quite evident in their 8-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. In Episode 4 of Barely Onside, Jonny G and Pelly highlight the mistakes he made and the future of this team.

Did Jacob Trouba's hit on Justin Barron merit a suspension? Clean or not, do these types of hits belong in the game? Also, what is up with the Philadelphia Flyers who have now lost six straight games? Jonny G and Pelly dive a little deeper in Episode Three of the Barely Onside Podcast.

In Episode Two of the Barely Onside Podcast, Jonny G and Pelly discuss if the Montreal Canadiens made a mistake drafting David Reinbacher over Matvei Michkov. Also, how good will Michkov be? Can he be better than Connor Bedard?

Welcome to the first episode of the Barely Onside Podcast with Jonny G and Pelly. Join us as we introduce ourselves and dive into everything Habs and Flyers. Should Lane Hutson take over Montreal's number one powerplay unit and how good will Matvei Michkov be in his first NHL season?