Hockey Free For All

Hello Hockey Fans. Episode 196 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast arrived for you to catch up on what’s happening in the hockey world. Episode 196 is going to be a rapid fire episode. #1. How refreshing to see at least a few other people talk about how destructive it would be to the Montreal Canadiens to speed up the window and trade aways a significant amount of what they have built in players, p...

Hello Hockey Fans. Episode 195 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, this week’s topics include #1. How does a trade for Jesper Wallstedt of the Minnesota Wild even make remote sense for the Montreal Canadiens, when they already have Jacob Fowler who other than playing in a few more NHL games are nearly identical. #2. Trading for something you already have makes no since in any way one l...

Hello Hockey Fans, Episode 194 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived. The topics include- #1. When the unexpected happens, it’s why you don’t trade prospects and it happens a lot more often than people think. #2. Examples of the unexpected are Kaiden Guhle and David Reinbacher. #3. The most games that Kaiden Guhle has played in any season to date is 70 games. Every other season he’s playe...

Hello hockey fans, Episode 193 of the hockey free for all podcast has arrived and this week and there is no shortage of topics to discuss, they include- #1. The Montreal Canadiens do even remotely need to acquire Alexis Lafrenière, his substandard work ethic, his bloated contract or his lack of production. #2.  Alexis Lafrenière is not even worth trading Joshua Roy straight up one for one. #3. Tha...

Hello hockey fans, Episode 192 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived. This week’s topics include. #1. Gerard Gallant has stepped away from coaching in the KHL after consulting with doctors regarding as illness he has been dealing with. #2. The Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with head coach Dean Evanson and have replaced him with Rick Bowness. #3. The kid line really? Ivan Demidov,...

Hello Hockey Fan’s Episode 191 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has for your enjoyment. The topics this week include- #1. Alexander Texier has been a solid acquisition, has gelled with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield like he has been playing on a line with them for years and is lighting it up.  #2. No kidding Patrik Laine’s injury will require the full amount of time initially stated to recover fr...

Hi Hockey Fans, Episode 190 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, topics include- #1. I have seen nothing from Phillip Danault as yet. #2. How does the acquisition of Phillip Danault actually help the Montreal Canadiens? #3. The Montreal Canadiens paid a steep price. A likely top 9 pick in the 2nd round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and for what. #4. Phillip Danault adds another bloated co...

Hello hockey fans, episode 189 of the Hockey of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for the holiday, topics include- #1. All of the individuals that have been relentlessly screaming how Montreal has to make a trade, you got your wish. Its on you, when it doesn’t work, and sets the team back. #2. Montreal has reacquired center Phillip Danault for the Los Angeles Kings who is now 32 versus 2...

Hi hockey fans. episode 188 of the Hockey Free For All has arrived. Topics include- #1. Stop! The Montreal Canadiens do not need Phillip Danault. Phillip Danault is not the answer at all #2. The Montreal Canadiens do not need a 2nd line center. Oliver Kapanen has done just fine. #3. Alex Newhook is the only true loss to the Montreal Canadiens of all their injuries. None of the others were playing...

Hello hockey fans, episode 187 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, this week’s topics include- #1. Jakub Dobes turned in a lights out performance against the Toronto Maple Leaf’s and promptly returned to looking lost. #2. Samual Montembeau, had a good game and then like Jakub Dobes looks lost. #3. Alexander Zharovsky is lighting it up in the KHL. #4. If Alexander Zharovsky does come ov...

Hello Hockey Fan’s. Episode 186 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you to take a listen to, topics include- #1. Mike Matheson signed a 5-year 30 million contract. #2. Time to trade Alexander Carrier. #3. Joe Veleno is not a solution. #4. Jake Evans is having a bad year. #5. Joshua Roy needs a new address. #6. Jared Davidson could be part of a solid 4th line. #7. Owen Beck is not tr...

Hello Hockey Fans, Episode 185 of the hockey free for all podcast has arrived, topics include- #1. Well look at what happens when the Montreal Finally called up Florian Xhekaj. It’s called sandpaper and intimidation. #2. The Edmonton Oiler severely lack goaltending and sandpaper. #3. Grit and sandpaper is exactly what the Florida Panther have up and down their lineup and is why the Florida Panther...

Hello Hockey Fans, out there. Episode 184 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived. This week’s topics include- #1. If you really want to know where you stand, this is an opportunity for Montreal learn from. #2. This is an opportunity for Montreal to grow from. #3. This is an opportunity for Montreal as an organization and roster to truly understand its internal depth, talent and readiness o...

Welcome to Episode 183 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast Hockey fans. This week’s episode topics include- #1. Might be time to move on from Kaiden Guhle, maybe Anaheim, San Jose or Vancouver? #2. The games of Kaiden Guhle and Jayden Struble are not the same, there is an enormous difference. #3. Kaiden Guhle is a 1st or 2nd pair, 82 game, 23 plus minute player if and when healthy. #4. Jayden Strub...

Episode 182 of the Hockey free For All Podcast. Let’s call this episode the Center and ripple effect episode as that will be the primary discussion. But before I start, a slight detour first. #1. Why is anyone surprised by the Montreal Canadiens hot start and how they are playing?  #2. The Montreal Canadiens have extremely solid, if not the best management in the entire NHL and the perfect head co...

Episode 181, the Halloween edition of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. The topics in this edition include- #1. Why do the Canadiens need to replace Patrik Laine. He has done nothing! #2. Patrik Laine has not even remotely produced for the team in any way. #3. There is nothing to replace regarding Patrik Line. #4. Why would the Montreal Canadiens even remotely want Jaden Schwartz  from Seattle and...

Hello hockey fans, welcome to episode 180 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, this weeks topics include- #1. Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook look great. #2. Oliver Kapanen has already replaced Kirby Dachs. #3. The Injuries continue for Kirby Dach. #4. Is the 2025/206 season it for Kirby Dach with the Canadiens? #5. Patrik Laine has even looked go on the 4th line. #6. Patrik Laine is...

Welcome to Episode 179 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast hockey fans, this week’s Topics include- #1. The Montreal Canadiens sign defenseman Lane Hutson to an 8-year 70.8 million dollar contract with an annual cap hit of 8.85 million dollars per season. #2. The Montreal Canadiens have announced the signing of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes to new 5-year contracts and promotion. #4. Surprise! Noah Do...

Welcome to Episode 178 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. The regular season has arrived. This week’s topics include- #1. Left winger Michael Pezzetta leaves the Montreal Canadiens, signs with the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, and still ends up in the AHL. #2. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s have signed former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau. #3. The Toronto Maples have also signed forward Sammy Bl...

Welcome to Episode 177 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Topics include- #1. Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen are not only having excellent training camps, but have formed a line with is having a solid training camps, but have formed a line with Ivan Demidov that immediately has chemistry, with a great combination of skill. #2. Florian Xhekaj continues to show his value and why he needs to be par...

Hello Hockey fans out there. Episode 176 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for your hockey fix. Take a listen, this episode’s topics include- #1. What is with the continued insanity about acquiring Sidney Crosby?  #2. Why would anyone strip a club of its roster talent, organizational prospects and future draft picks to acquire a 38-year-old that won’t even be there that long? #3. The...

Episode 175 of the hockey free for all podcast has arrived for your enjoyment and to get your hockey fix. The episodes topics include- #1. Kirill Kaprizov is not even remotely worth 16-million dollars. #2. Kirill Kaprizov is not worth more than Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid or Alexander Ovechkin.  #3. A Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson defensive pairing offensively is exciting but defensively is ver...

Hello hockey fans, episode 174 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, the goaltending episode has arrived for your hockey fix and to get you to training camp. Topics include- #1. Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks along with a 5th round draft pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been traded to the San Jose Sharks and in return the Montreal Canadiens received 22-yaer old right-handed defenseman Gannon...

Hello hockey fans, as August is now in the rereview mirror, and September has arrived, so has Episode 173 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Topics include- #1. Saku Koivu was an awesome player, but best and most beloved captain of all time? #2. Is Saku Koivu the best Captain and most beloved of recent times? Ok, that’s a valid discussion. #3. Has everyone forgotten about John Beliveau? #4. Is Ca...

Hello hockey fans out there, episode 172 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you hockey fix to get you through the summer months and back into rookie and regular training camps. #1. Stop. Lane Hutson did not get snubbed regarding the 2026 winter Olympics. #2. The team USA roster already has 44 members, that are going to have to be paired down! #3. There are only 20 starting spots, a...