Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens erased 2-0 and 3-1 deficits against the New Jersey Devils but ultimately fell in overtime. What went well and what needs to be better? On the latter, Mike Matheson continues to be a high volatility player. What options do the Canadiens have? Then we set you up for the week ahead with matchup breakdowns for the Jets, Wild, and Ducks.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  ...

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Detroit Red Wings, squandering an opportunity to put some distance between the two teams and to get ahead. We talk about what went wrong during the game and try to look for a bright spot. In our second segment, we list our own quarter century Habs teams, one with our serious choices and then another group of Some Guys We Remembered. Finally, we have our mailbag s...

NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and whether the Vancouver Canucks should trade JT Miller...

As the Montreal Canadiens prepared to travel to Detroit on Wednesday, they would be leaving someone behind. With Owen Beck being sent back down to Laval, what is the interim plan for the fourth line with Emil Heineman still on the shelf? Plus, Brendan Gallagher is set to play in his 800th NHL game on Thursday. What legacy does Gallagher have in Montreal? Finally, with Connor McDavid suspended for...

The Montreal Canadiens came back from a deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning and reclaim a Wild Card spot (for the time being). We recap the game in our first segment, heap praise upon Samuel Montembeault's bounce back performance in our second segment, then talk about the Habs' need for discipline in our third segment. As always, we have our daily trivia as well.   Support Us By Supporting Our...

The Montreal Canadiens have another tough week ahead of them and we are here to break it down for you. We get you ready for the week with the Weekly Forecast covering the games against Tampa Bay, Detroit, and New Jersey. In that preparation, we need to talk about the powerplay. Are things too predictable? Stale? How can they fix it? And finally, Ian and Laura react to the NHL's Quarter Century tea...

The Montreal Canadiens loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs was tough to swallow, but we see it as a learning and growing opportunity for this still immature Habs team. The Habs showed a lot of fight against the Rangers, ultimately winning in overtime, and we talk about how they managed to reassure themselves and the fanbase. In our second segment, we do our regular weekly recap, while in our final seg...

The Montreal Canadiens continue their winning ways, this time on the road against a tough Dallas Stars team. Jakub Dobes was spectacular yet again, so Ian and Laura gush about our new back-up goalie some more. Then we hit the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners like: what is Kent Hughes up to right now? Who should the Habs call up from Laval? Is Juraj Slafkovsky's level of play acc...

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams right now, so in our first and second segment, we talk about a listener question: is this Habs team the most complete Habs team in decades? Is it better than the team that went to the Stanley Cup Final a few years ago? How hopeful should be be? In our third segment, we talk about Lane Hutson's next contract and what it could look like.   Support...

Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot mig...

The Montreal Canadiens are undefeated in the state of Utah after a 5-3 win over the Hockey Club. Early penalties aside, Montreal bounced back thanks to excellent performances from Lane Hutson and the entire 2nd line. After Emil Heineman's unfortunate injury, is Michael Pezzetta still the right choice for the Habs fourth line? And Ian and Laura determine how Kirby Dach got his game back on track. ...

The Montreal Canadiens are back in action against Utah tonight, and we have the Habs weekly forecast in our first segment. In our second segment, we have our midseason report cards - how did the Canadiens offense, coaching, defense, goaltending, and front office stack up in the first half of the season? Finally, in our third segment, we talk about running a two-goalie system and how this will bene...

The Montreal Canadiens win streak ended on Saturday, but their point streak is still intact after a 3-2 overtime win in Washington and a 2-1 shootout loss to the visiting Dallas Stars. Was the Washington game the statement we expected? What can we take away from the game against Dallas? And how will we remember this week at the end of the season?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed: Now...

The Montreal Canadiens are on their way to Washington for the first game of a back-to-back. Can Montreal final finish the fight against the Caps? Plus a look at the Dallas Stars and the challenge they present to Montreal on Saturday. And it's Friday, so you know we are headed to the mailbag! Topics include Laine's next contract, the sustainability of the Habs' current play, and where Lane Hutson w...

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes held the midseason 'state of the Habs' press conference on Wednesday late in the morning, and we have our thoughts for you. In our first segment, we listen to the main themes of the presser and discuss what we feel he sees this team as at this point in the rebuild. In the second segment, we talk about his faith in Juraj Slafkovsky, what he had to say about Ivan De...

The Montreal Canadiens have a few days off before their next game, but we need to revisit Juraj Slafkovsky's bounce back game on Monday. How did he do it and how do the Canadiens foster belief in their team? Also, Jake Evans and the Habs might be talking time and money, also known as negotiating a contract extension. What could that extension mean for the culture of the rebuilding Canadiens? And s...

The Montreal Canadiens' OT win against the Vancouver Canucks have put them into the second wild card spot in the NHL standings. We discuss how the Habs made that win happen, how dominant they were despite the score and the need to go to OT in our first segment. In our second segment, we discuss how we've now entered the era of scoreboard watching and living and dying with every Habs game. Finally,...

The Montreal Canadiens are finally heading home after a very successful business trip. After defeating the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, the Habs beat the last four Stanley Cup champions. What continues to go right for this team? Ian and Laura also recap the week, dive into their upcoming match-up with the Vancouver Canucks, and discuss why the Habs should be all in on acquiring Elias Pettersson...

The Montreal Canadiens Rumour Roundup is back, as is the Friday Habs mailbag! We talk about what the Habs are going to do between now and the trade deadline, what Joshua Roy has to do to get back into the Habs conversation, why the Habs have been so good in the last few weeks, and more!  Contest entry google doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-ZyEGSFEFDWX8zHoGmZLtflLl4lXRZUNy24NCSPS5aQ/e...

The Montreal Canadiens ended 2024 with a statement win in Vegas as the Habs came back from a 2-0 hole to beat the Golden Knights 3-2. With the Habs playing the way they are, is it safe to say they are back in the mix? And what does that even mean anyway? Plus, Ian and Laura make a few bold predictions for 2025.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an...

The Montreal Canadiens have another oddly scheduled week with a couple of tall orders on their schedule. We have our weekly Habs forecast up first, in which we break down the week's games and what the Habs need to do to win them. In our second segment, we talk about how Cole Caufield could score 50 goals this year, how Nick Suzuki can hit the 90 point mark, how Juraj Slafkovsky can get back on tra...

The Montreal Canadiens, for the first time in 15 years, have swept the late December Florida trip with a 4-0 win over the Panthers and a 5-2 win over the Lightning. Are the Canadiens back in the mix? Jakub Dobes was perfect in his first NHL start: what does this mean for the Habs immediate future in net? And finally, the second line is starting to heat up. How has Kirby Dach been the center point...

The Montreal Canadiens are still of but we are still here for you with our Friday Habs mailbag! In today's episode, we talk about potential returns at the NHL trade deadline for Canadiens players nearing the conclusion of their contracts such as Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Christian Dvorak, and more. We also talk about how Kirby Dach can find his way back to attaining his potential, Habs wishes for 20...

The Montreal Canadiens' win streak is halted at three games after falling 5-4 in Columbus. Patrik Laine remained the main story in Montreal, making controversial comments about his exit from Columbus, drawing the ire of his former teammates, and suffering an injury on Monday night. What went well in that game for Montreal? And does the first defensive pairing need a change.  Support Us By Supporti...

The Montreal Canadiens have won 3 games in a row, which means our Weekly Habs Recap is about a perfect week for the first time this season. Patrik Laine is proving to be a literal game-changer for these Canadiens. In our second segment, we have our weekly forecast for a strangely scheduled week around the holiday break. Finally, we discuss some reporting from a reputable source that should put the...