Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens started their road trip off on the wrong note, falling 6-1 to the Blues. How can they recover quickly? Rough nights from Sam Montembeault and Mike Matheson did not help matters but you probably shouldn't give up on these guys. And finally, the fourth line has been quietly less effective than they were. What gives? And should the Habs change their starting lineup? Support Us...

The Montreal Canadiens got some good news at practice on Monday, as Kaiden Guhle is nearing a return. But who do the Habs have slated to sit in his place? Whether or not Guhle returns, the Canadiens have four critical opportunities for points this week, as they hit the road. We have you covered in our Weekly Forecast. One thing that will need to improve this week is the Habs' powerplay. What has t...

The Montreal Canadiens fell short in the shootout on Saturday but only after erasing two separate three-goal leads against Colorado. Who drove this Canadiens comeback? One answer may be Nick Suzuki, who is continually underrated across the league. Will he ever get the recognition he deserves? Ian and Laura also look back on the week that was in the Weekly Recap to talk about secondary scoring, thi...

The Montreal Canadiens played an excellent road game against the New York Islanders but lost in overtime, coming away with a crucial point in the road to the NHL playoffs. We break down that Habs game, including that incredibly emotional Brendan Gallagher breakaway goal. In our Habs mailbag we discuss defense and specifically what the Canadiens could do if and when Kaiden Guhle comes back from IR,...

The Montreal Canadiens got some upsetting news Wednesday with Ivan Demidov's coach announcing he is being scratched. What are the Habs options and what is next for Demidov? Plus, the General Managers meetings wrapped up in Florida with all eyes on the 2026 All-Star game. Ian and Laura make their pitches to fix All-Star weekend. And finally, we revisit the Sam Montembeault's issue with the shots fr...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs! Support Us B...

The Montreal Canadiens understood the assignment in a statement win against the Ottawa Senators in a four-point game during the race to the NHL playoffs. The Habs' third line was particularly effective in that game, with special mention to Christian Dvorak and his four point game. Lane Hutson is unfair, and also a Montreal Canadien. As always, we have our daily trivia. Support Us By Supporting Our...

As the Montreal Canadiens get ready for a MASSIVE game against the Ottawa Senators, Kent Hughes spoke at the General Manager meetings in Florida. Are the Habs ready to overpay for top talent? Plus after another minor scuffle at practice, should the Canadiens be okay with those clashes happening? And with another critical week ahead for the Habs, we get you ready with the Weekly Forecast. Support U...

The Montreal Canadiens hype is real. The Habs beat the Florida Panthers on Saturday night and in that game they showed that they're in a new phase of their rebuild, in addition to continuing to be in The Mix. We have our weekly Habs recap, in which we talk about where the Canadiens stand and who the player of the week was. And finally, we debut a new segment, in which we talk about Montreal Canadi...

The Montreal Canadiens are on their way home after a so-so road trip. How do we feel about the week? In our mailbag, we cover the week that was for the Habs, what the Canadiens need David Reinbacher to be, what song reminds you of Brendan Gallagher, how do the Canadiens balance winning and development, and are the Habs the gold standard for rebuilds?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor...

In the final late game of the season, the Montreal Canadiens lost in overtime to the Seattle Kraken and especially to Brandon Montour. We discuss the game in the first segment and how it all started, picked up, then unravelled. In our second segment, we discuss the disastrous third defensive pairing and talk about what needs to happen for the last stretch of the season. Finally, in our third segme...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

The Montreal Canadiens are back in the win column with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks thanks to another dominant night from the top line. Is that line elite? We break down the numbers. And are Sam Montembeault's goals from the blue line concerning?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Eat smart with Factor. Get started at  factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off  and use code LOCKEDONNHL5...

The Montreal Canadiens have sent Owen Beck back to Laval and called up Joshua Roy before the remainder of their Western road swing, featuring games against the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. In our second segment, we have our full weekly forecast, which includes a game against the Panthers, fresh off the news that they will be without Aaron Ekblad for 20 games due to a substance violation....

The Montreal Canadiens continued their tradition of having a quiet trade deadline, but there is no doubt it was the right move. Why was inaction the right decision? Then the Habs continued their western Canadian road trip with a 1-0 shutout loss to Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames. After two straight losses, are the Habs in danger of falling out of the mix?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...

The Montreal Canadiens are now one point back of the second Wild Card spot in the NHL Playoffs race, thanks to an OT loss to the Edmonton Oilers. In our second segment, Habs Rumour Roundup is back! Finally, in our third segment, we have our Friday Mailbag. Should the Habs pursue Sam Bennett in free agency?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’...

The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for the trade deadline, but are they prepared for life after Christian Dvorak? Can Owen Beck replace the veteran centre? And now that Jake Evans is here to stay, does it make sense to find a way to keep Joel Armia around? As the trade deadline approaches, we look at some truly unhinged trade proposals on Puckpedia.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonder...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) talking about the upcoming trade deadline and who’s going to be the next piece to fall before talking about the outdoor game this weekend, and whether the NHL has oversaturated the outdoor game market too much!   Support U...

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes has had a lot to think about as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. After months of speculation about Jake Evans' future on the Habs, the two sides came to a win-win deal, and our first segment is all about what this means for Jake Evans, the Habs, and the rest of the season. In our second segment, we discuss whether these economical deals means the Ca...

The Montreal Canadiens won their 5th straight game riding a 3-goal first period into an overtime win. How did the Canadiens almost lose control of this game? And on that note, what is more important at this point in the season and in the rebuild: winning games or how they play? And finally, with just a few days to go before the deadline, we break down what we think the Habs will be up to before 3p...

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, and we invite our former cohost Scott Matla to help us break down the game we all attended. We are running out of ways to praise Lane Hutson. In our second segment, we have our Weekly Habs Recap, in which we talk some more about that Buffalo game and go over the week as a whole. Finally, we have our Weekly Habs forecast, in which we set t...

The Montreal Canadiens might not have had their best game against San Jose, but their best players found a way to win. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield continued their stellar play but can they still reach their offensive goals? With Josh Anderson playing through an injury and Kirby Dach potentially out long term, what is the Habs plan to replace them in the short term? And in our mailbag, we answere...

The Montreal Canadiens and Jake Evans are reportedly not close on contract talks, and his rumoured contract ask is 5 years at 4 million per. We discuss the hypothetical implications for the Habs in the first segment. In our second segment, we ask ourselves whether we should cool it on the Ivan Demidov hype, and come to an obvious conclusion. In our final segment, we single out a couple of the Lava...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up...

The Montreal Canadiens have strung together impressive victories, this time shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0. Have the Habs returned to the strong play we saw over the winter? Nick Suzuki was an important part of both victories and his line is picking up steam. Is their success repeatable? And finally, the big question: can they get back in the mix? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! I...