Get PuckD Podcast: A Montreal Canadiens Podcast

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs' 2023-24 season is done. The Canadiens played their 82nd game VS the Detroit Red Wings and lost in the shootout. While their place in the standings is very similar to last year, it was certainly a season full of bright spots. Suzuki, Caufield, Slafkovsky, and Newhook all had career years. The goaltending situation has cleared up and the 3-goalie carousel...

In this episode, we discuss... This season, the Habs have accumulated a lot of points in the standings with their no quit, competitive play. With their most recent victory against the Stanley cup contending Colorado Avalanche. Given where the Habs are at in their rebuild, is it frustrating to see them win VS teams that they "should" lose to? Or are we happy with their compete and progres...

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs traded Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils for a 2025 conditional 3rd round pick and they retained 50% of his salary. Was this a good trade for the Canadiens? Minnesota pulled their goalie in overtime to ice 4 players. This strategy led to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. This was a risky decision by the Minnesota Wild. If Nashville would've score...

In this episode, we discuss... Should the Montreal Canadiens qualify Jesse Ylonen or is this his last season with Habs? If they do qualify him, where does he fit? There are 6-7 players who are currently on the Habs whose names have been circulating as potential trade chips for the year's NHL Trade deadline. We go through each of the names. Using some of the mock trades or suggested packages th...

In this episode, we discuss... We debate whether we have seen enough from Kirby Dach to cement him as the Habs 2nd line center for next year or should Kent Hughes continue to search the market for another center? Since Dach is there, and the Habs are loaded with defensive prospects, have their priorities and focus changed to another position i.e. RW? When Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton look at their...

In this episode, we discuss ... We try and look into the future, specifically the offseason. We see that the Habs have a lot of assets to work with to potentially make a "big splash" for their top 6. Which team(s) would Vito, Dave and Matt want Kent Hughes to reach out to, to see if a deal can be made for a specific player (ASSUMING the target player is even available) Should Kent Hughes...

In this episode, we discuss... The Montreal Canadiens have traded Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2024 1st round pick and a conditional 2027 3rd round pick. We provide our thoughts and reactions and question what Kent Hughes' next move is might be. Did they get enough? Could the Habs have waited? Question of the week: From the Habs perspective, did they get enough for Monahan? Subscrib...

In this episode, we discuss... We discuss whether the "Honeymoon" is over for Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Martin St-Louis. On and off the ice, can we start questioning some of their decisions? Most recently the Habs waives Mitchell Stephens, leaving Martin St-Louis to ice 3 centers VS the Ottawa Senators. In that same game, St-Louis played Pezzetta for less than 2 minutes. Some of thes...

In this episode, we discuss.. Apparently, there is rumor going around that there is a gentleman's agreement between Habs GM Kent Hughes and Sean Monahan. The rumor suggests that Kent Hughes will trade Sean Monahan to a playoff contending team at the trade deadline. Is this the right move? Should the Habs try and convince Monahan to stick around and be one of the key leaders of the team? Anothe...

In this episode, we discuss... William Nylander's contract. Should the Leafs have signed him? They now have 4 players earning 11 million dollars or more. Can they actually win a cup and be successful with 4 players eating up most of their cap space. Arber Xhekaj is playing really well for the Laval Rocket. Is he in the wrong league. Is he a player that other teams might try and trade for? What...

In this episode, we discuss... TSN has released their top 50 under 24 list. In our opinion, there are many players who are on this list that probably should not be there or should not be ahead of certain players who are already in the NHL. Additionally, there are players that are currently ranked a little too high or ahead of players that are already achieving greatness. Is this TSN's worst ra...

In this episode, we discuss... Josh Anderson has been struggling to score and it hasn't been for a lack of trying. He is certainly "snake bitten", but what can the Habs do to really get him going? Over the weekend, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Habs are close to an extension with Samuel Montembeault. Is this the right choice? What is the right cap hit and term for him? And does...

In this episode, we discuss ... Sean Monahan is currently playing at a point per game pace. He has fit in quite well with the Habs since last they acquired him. While his injuries are still a concern, assuming that they are behind him, should the Habs consider extending him or trading him at the deadline? Slafkovsky is passing the eye test. However, the fans that are focusing primarily on analytic...

In this episode, we discuss... On only his 2nd game of the 2023-24 season, Kirby Dach suffered a season ending injury and requires surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL. This is a big blow to the Canadiens, Kirby Dach and for Habs fans. Many of us, including the Habs and Dach himself, expected big things from him this season. How will the Habs move forward without him? Kaiden Guhle did not finish l...

In this episode, we discuss... The 2023-24 NHL season has started and the Montreal Canadiens play their first game of the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Currently, the Habs have 3 goalies on their 23 man roster. Kent Hughes stated that if Primeau were to be placed on waivers, he is certain he would get claimed. Jake Allen is set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs and some find it very intere...

In this episode, we discuss... Whether or not Norlinder and Mailloux have done enough to merit a spot on the Habs opening night roster. Heineman and Ylonen have had a solid camp so far, but the Habs have too many forwards. Should Kent Hughes consider waiving Joel Armia and/or Tanner Pearson to make room for them? Are we in the worst era for goaltending in the NHL and in Habs history? The Habs are...

In this episode, we discuss... It's official, Paul Byron announced his retirement and is hanging up his skates. The Habs have hired him in a player development role. Paul Byron deserves our respect. We share our most memorable moment of his career. Was he the best waiver pick up of all time? The Habs have traded Casey DeSmith to the Vancouver Canucks for Tanner Pearson and a 2025 3rd round pic...

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs name Mike Matheson as the new alternate captain to Nick Suzuki. Was this the right choice? The Andrew Shaw drama. Andrew Shaw targeted and bashed PK Subban, but WHY? The Habs rookie camp started, we predict who has the best chance to make the Habs roster out of the camp or will end up playing for the Laval Rocket. We each provide a "scorched earth"...

In this episode, we discuss...Dave is back and he does not miss a beat. We debate whether or not the Habs would be better off finishing in the bottom 5 again or progress in the standings. If they stay healthy, are they actually a bottom 5 team? The NHL pre-season is around the corner. Is the pre-season too long? Who are some possible stand outs for the pre-season that may earn a chance at playing...

In this episode, we discuss... Jeff Petry, who was recently re-acquired by the Montreal Canadiens has been traded again by his former team. He has been traded to the Detroit Redwings for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional 2025 4th round pick. Matt and Vito break down and analyze all of the trades that have involved Jeff Petry and the Montreal Canadiens. We present the Jeff Petry trade tree which s...

In this episode, we discuss the 3-way trade involving the Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the San Jose Sharks. The Habs trade Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legaré and Pittsburgh's 2025 2nd round pick. We break down the trade for the Habs and what may or may not happen with Jeff Petry. Will Kent Hughes move him bef...

In this episode, we discuss... Matt and Vito question whether or not the Habs current rivals are the same as their past rivals. Are the Bruins still up there as a rival? Putting our biases aside, we ask ourselves whether there is a player from each rival that we "like" and/or respect. We discuss and debate over Scott Wheeler's 2020 NHL re-draft. He recently posted his list for a 2020...

In this episode, we discuss... We predict the point totals for the Habs top 6 forwards (Bonus prediction: Gallagher), the number of points the Habs will finish with next season, Gally is still there but Joel Edmundson and Paul Byron are not, who will replace them as Nick Suzuki's associate/assistant captains, and more. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/GETPUCKDPodcast...

In this episode, we discuss... With their 2023 1st round pick, the Habs selected the best defensive prospect in David Reinbacher. Was he the right pick? Time will tell. We discuss the possible thought process behind picking him over Matvei Michkov or Ryan Leonard. What could the Habs defense look like in the future and now that their defense is set, where should their focus be. We talk about Zadin...

We did a live episode and covered the 2023 NHL Draft (NOTE: Full episode on YouTube under "Live" tab) From Connor Bedard to Matvei Michkov. Check out our live reactions to Adam Fantilli dropping 1 spot and to the Montreal Canadiens 5th overall selection. 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Pre-Draft discussion 18:12 - 2023 NHL Draft promo video 21:21 - NHL Draft begins 39:26 - Anaheim pick (Leo Carlsson...