Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens centre Kirby Dach will be out for at least one game, so we discuss what the Habs will do with that struggling line, especially in light of the Owen Beck call-up. Speaking of Beck, what can we expect from him? Finally, Rumour Roundup is BACK! We discuss a report from a credible source that the Habs may want to package Jake Evans and Joel Armia and garner a better return.  Support...

The Montreal Canadiens are back in action after a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators this weekend. How can the Habs continue to play this way the rest of the season? Juraj Slafkovsky played as a much more intense version of himself. Can he continue to be that kind of player for Montreal? And we finally get back to our Weekly Forecast after the Habs time off with previews of the Canadiens' upcoming g...

The Montreal Canadiens are back in action against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, but first, we have to break down the Four Nations Faceoff Championship game, in which Team Canada beat Team USA in overtime. In our first segment, we break down that game and take back some (not all) of our harsh words about Jordan Binnington. In our second segment, we talk about Habs vs Sens on Saturday, and our ex...

The Montreal Canadiens just got a prized prospect back in the lineup as David Reinbacher returns from injury. How did he look in his return to action? As the trade deadline is just weeks away, what teams would you not want to see former Habs play for? And ahead of the 4 Nations Face Off final, we give you our worries and hopes for Team Canada.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SelectQuote Ge...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), David Morrassuti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers). Today we’re talking about how great the Four Nations has been and how surprising that was, and whether there’ll be a flurry of trades as soon as the...

The Montreal Canadiens are almost back in action, and we have a few updates from Habs practice! As the season slowly comes to an end, can we expect Cole Caufield to hit 40 goals? Can Lane Hutson tie or beat Chris Chelios' record? And can Nick Suzuki finally achieve point per game player status? Plus, don't forget our daily Habs trivia! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SelectQuote Get the rig...

The Montreal Canadiens will be back at practice on Tuesday, signaling that it is almost time to get back to work in the NHL. Joining them shortly will be Patrik Laine and Joel Armia. How did they look in international play and does that have any bearing on the rest of the season? Ian and Laura also continue to be annoyed at how Team Canada insists on acting and then throw the Habs lines into the b...

The NHL 4 Nations Faceoff has been surprisingly compelling, after we initially thought it wouldn't be at all worth investing in. We discuss whether the hype can help the Montreal Canadiens attract star free agents. Patrik Laine had a phenomenal game for Finland against Sweden, and we talk about how this was a reset game for him. Finally, what is Team Canada doing and will there be any Olympic cali...

The Montreal Canadiens might not be playing at the Bell Centre, but Canada brought hockey fans to their feet in Montreal on Wednesday night. How excited are we for men's best on best hockey to return? It's Friday, so of course that means it's time for the mailbag! Could the Habs and Islanders work out a Patrik Laine for Noah Dobson trade? Could the taxi squad make a return? What was with the Logan...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has been one of the bright spots of the Habs season. In a very special 3-show crossover, Locked On Canadiens, Locked on Sharks, and Locked on Flyers get together to debate the Calder Trophy chances for their respective star rookies in Lane Hutson, Matvei Michkov, and Macklin Celebrini. We start with a comparison of arguments for each player. In our second...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s a good idea, whether fans will enjoy it, and who could be on the move before the upcoming trade deadline.   S...

As the Montreal Canadiens down time continues, we take a look at the two Habs forwards representing Finland at the Four Nations Faceoff. How can Patrik Laine use this tournament to reset his season? And what does a successful tournament look like for Joel Armia? Then Ian and Laura discuss a question that has plagued the Habs for decades: is this team too small? And finally, we check in on another...

The Montreal Canadiens might be off for the Four Nations break, but we are still here for you with Habs content every day. In our first segment, we talk NHL TRADES! Specifically, we discuss what the Habs might be looking for on the trade market now that they have turned themselves into sellers. In our second segment, we talk about the Four Nations Faceoff and ponder how it could become more compel...

The Montreal Canadiens' poor play has continued with back to back losses over the weekend and their trade deadline plans have shifted. Who stays and who goes? On that note, we got a Jake Evans update to cover in Rumour Roundup. Are the Canadiens making the right decision? And as we head into the Four Nations Faceoff break, how different do the Canadiens look on the other side of the break?  Suppor...

With the Montreal Canadiens out of the mix for the past couple of weeks, we talk about what a big weekend of games this is for the team. Also in the first segment, we hear Jake Evans and Joel Armia's names are out there on the trade market. In our second and third segments, we have our weekly mailbag, in which we discuss whether the Habs should offer sheet or trade for Noah Dobson, whether they co...

The Montreal Canadiens fail to string wins together in California, falling 6-3 to the Los Angeles Kings. Why does nothing seem crisp for the Habs? Are more changes coming to the defense? Plus, we return to Rumor Roundup to discuss the alleged Dylan Cozens interest. Why would either team make this trade?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s created an unofficial trade deadline, who could be moved this month, and also what the next name for the...

The Montreal Canadiens have finally ended their losing streak with a win against the San Jose Sharks. In our first segment, we talk about the game overall. In our second segment, we discuss the second line, Alex Newhook's performance, and the Mike Matheson meter. Finally, in our third segment, we give Joel Armia and Jake Evans some love, and, as always, we have our daily trivia at the very end! Su...

The Montreal Canadiens are headed to unfriendly territory in San Jose, but that doesn't mean we can't bring in a friend from San Jose! JD from Locked on Sharks joins the show to compare rebuilds, gush about Macklin Celebrini, and preview Tuesday's matchup between the Habs and Sharks.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKE...

The Montreal Canadiens have lost a fifth straight game after squandering a lead to the Anaheim Ducks, and in our first segment, we talk about whether it is time to hit the panic button as the Habs have slid all the way back out of the mix. In our second segment, we have our weekly recap. Finally, in our third segment, we have our weekly preview of the four games the Canadiens are playing over the...

The Montreal Canadiens lost their fourth straight game but oddly enough, that wasn't the story on Thursday night. Marc-Andre Fleury played his last game in his home province, shutting out the Habs and bringing the fans to their feet. What impact does Fleury leave on the game in Quebec? Plus, another officiating rant! Should refs speak to the media after the game? And finally, we hit the mailbag to...

The Montreal Canadiens face a huge challenge with Kaiden Guhle out of the lineup indefinitely, and in our first segment, we talk about what the Habs need to do to rally going forward. In our second segment, Rumor Roundup is back! We talk about whether the Canadiens can go down a trade route to fix their Kaiden Guhle problem. In our final segment, we talk about Ivan Demidov's future and try to brin...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade deadline, and when Vancouver is finally going to s...

The Montreal Canadiens lost a game on Tuesday night against Winnipeg, but most importantly, they may have lost Kaiden Guhle for a while. What hole does the defender leave behind and what are the Habs options to fill it? The rest of the game was not a strong one for the Habs. What did they do well and did they do enough to adjust as the game went along? And finally, Ian allows himself the creature...

Montreal Canadiens star prospect David Reinbacher is skating with the Habs in a non-contact jersey. Special guests Bren and Lynds from The Habscast join us to check in on the Habs rebuild and what the Habs need to do next. We also talk about the Habs player grid Canadiens fans on the Habs Subreddit put together - who was the best player to be most hated by fans?   Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...