Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are bringing in a new face, but we're brining back a familiar one. Scott Matla of Habs Eyes on the Prize and former host of Locked On Canadiens returns to dish on the Laval Rocket, what he thinks about the Justin Barron trade, and Scott and Ian face-off in a guy remembering battle.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Select Quote Get the right life insurance for YOU, for...

Montreal Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy is playing inconsistently in the AHL so we talk about what he needs to do to improve his chances of becoming a full-time NHLer. The Montreal Canadiens have gone over to Russia to meet with Ivan Demidov and his coach, but Bogdan Konyushov has a few things to say about that. Plus, our daily trivia and our holiday contest!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators for Alex Carrier, and we have your instant reaction in this emergency bonus episode. What does this mean for the Habs in the short term and the long term? Will this improve their defense? All that, and more, in this special episode!    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Select Quote Get the right life insurance for YOU...

The Montreal Canadiens got back in the win column with a 6-1 blowout over the dejected Buffalo Sabres. Front and centre in that rout was Patrik Laine, scoring his first hat trick as a Montreal Canadien. What is going right for Laine in Montreal and can he get even better? On the other side of things, Buffalo might be cooked. Should wins over bad teams feel less good? And with Laine owning the powe...

The Montreal Canadiens have 3 games on the docket this week and so our first segment is a look at the week ahead in our regular Habs Weekly Forecast. In our second segment, we discuss Juraj Slafkovsky's performance of late and whether time on the top line will help his production numbers. Finally, in our third segment, we have some fun NHL history with the story of the Buffalo Sabres picking an en...

The Montreal Canadiens closed out their week in Winnipeg with a strong effort in a 4-2 loss to the Jets. What went right for the Habs in this game and how can they build on a strong game against one of the better teams in the league? Then it's time for your Weekly Recap! In three games this week, where do the Habs still need to improve? One of those areas in need of improvement: special teams. Wha...

The Montreal Canadiens simply do not seem to be able to handle third periods, as evidenced by their loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their latest game. In segment 1, we talk about the game as a whole. In our second segment, we talk about what needs to change so that the Habs can stop losing the game in third periods like this. Finally, in our third segment, our favourite part of the week: the Fr...

The Montreal Canadiens have one more off day before returning to action, and we wanted to spend it talking about the comeback season Josh Anderson is having. What is he doing well and what does his future look like? Then we jump the border to recap a disastrous press conference in Buffalo to determine how Montreal can become a destination franchise again. Then Ian and Laura set up Thursday's game...

The Montreal Canadiens don't play until Thursday evening, which gives us some time to talk some surprising stats with respect to Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. In our second segment, we wonder what the Habs are planning to do with Michael Pezzetta, if anything. In our final segment, we talk about the highly entertaining accusations of NHL tampering between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rang...

The Montreal Canadiens picked up their third win in four games on Monday night, defeating the Ducks 3-2 in the shootout. We were treated to yet another powerplay goal from Patrik Laine, who continues to thrive in Montreal. Kirby Dach also took some encouraging steps forward before taking a bit of a step back in the third period. How much longer can we expect this play from the Habs' second line ce...

The Montreal Canadiens' first week with Patrik Laine in the lineup was overall positive, as many players are seeing an improvement in their games to coincide with his return to NHL games. In our first segment, however, we recap the Habs' loss to the Washington Capitals, which did not end on such a positive note. In our second segment, we discuss the week as a whole and name both a player of the we...

The Montreal Canadiens have won back to back games, shutting out the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night. Patrik Laine scored on the powerplay again, and Ian and Laura discuss how his play changes the powerplay. On the other end of the special teams battle, Joel Armia and Jake Evans were dominant. Should Montreal consider keeping both of them? And finally, we send you off to the weekend with...

Could Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson be on the move? We have another Habs Rumour Roundup for you today! But first, in our first segment, we talk about a way overtime in the NHL can be improved and the fun brought back into it. In our second segment, we discuss the laters rumours surrounding the Habs. Are the Canadiens willing to do anything to bring Jacob Fowler out of the NCAA at the...

The Montreal Canadiens are undefeated in the Patty Laine era after the star forward scored in his return to NHL action. What impact can a game like this have on this Habs team? Plus, you asked and we answered: what's going on with Mike Matheson? And speaking of defensemen, Arber Xhekaj has been playing some really strong hockey as of late.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Downloa...

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is close to drawing into the lineup, as soon as tonight's game against the New York Islanders. In our first segment, we talk about what this means for Patrik Laine, for the Habs, and for this fanbase. In the second segment, we talk about managing expectations for his return. Finally, in our last segment, we have our weekly forecast with 3 games on the docket...

The Montreal Canadiens dropped both games this weekend in New York and Boston, but probably deserved better in a terribly officiated game against the Rangers. But what went wrong in Boston? And how do we feel after a very up and down week for the Habs? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly aft...

The Montreal Canadiens are playing back-to-back games this weekend, against the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins, so in our first segment we preview those games and wonder if they bode bad tidings for the Habs. In our second segment, a listener took issue with our critiques of Nick Suzuki so we look at his recent play with a new perspective. Finally, in our third segment, it is our weekly Ha...

The Montreal Canadiens went into Columbus on Wednesday night and defeated the Blue Jackets in overtime. So why are we still kind of mad? Then Ian has some final opinions in a segment we are calling "I've Seen Enough!" Finally, Ian and Laura break down their feelings after the first quarter of the season comes to a close.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to...

The Montreal Canadiens have lost yet again, this time to Utah in an overtime loss. In our first segment, we break down the game and some of the more frustrating aspects of it, not least limited to officiating and the lack of chemistry on that top line. In our second segment, we discuss the positives of the game, namely the play of Kaiden Guhle and Jayden Struble as well as the penalty kill. Finall...

The Montreal Canadiens are making some changes to their lineup after a poor result against Vegas. Ian and Laura break down the call-ups, loans to Laval, and why some key players are on the fourth line. Plus, Rumour Round-Up returns with a look at some Habs and Penguins trade rumblings and what is going on in Boston and Manhattan. Ian and Laura also break down the week ahead for the Canadiens, incl...

The Montreal Canadiens went back to their losing ways against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at the Bell Centre. We discuss the game itself and then the Habs' week as a whole, with a particular focus on Kirby Dach and our concerns that he will be unable to find his game. Finally, there are few things this fanbase loves more than a good old debate about whether Martin St Louis should be...

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovksy was seen practicing face-offs with Marc Bureau on Thursday, which prompts the question: are the Habs planning to try him at centre? Or is there something more logical at play? In our second segment, we begin our weekly mailbag, wherein we talk about Emil Heineman's underlying numbers and it turns out, he is more impressive than we think. Finally, in our l...

At Montreal Canadiens practice, Patrik Laine did a few drills with the Habs while in a no-contact jersey. How much closer is Laine to returning? As well, Rafael Harvey-Pinard has been loaned to the Laval Rocket for a conditioning stint. What should the Canadiens do when both players return? Elsewhere in the division, the Ottawa Senators are remarkably close to another disappointing season. We comp...

The Montreal Canadiens are expected to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, and we assess the trade value of players who may become rental acquisitions for other teams. Jake Evans and David Savard are sure to generate interest, while the market might be a little colder for Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia. In our second segment, we have our Rumour Roundup. Are the Habs interested in replacing Mart...

The Montreal Canadiens didn't just beat the Edmonton Oilers - they did it convincingly. In our first segment, we recap the game and talk about what went right for the Habs. In our second segment, we discuss containing two of the best players in the game in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Finally, we talk about the inconsistency of this team and having patience and trusting the process.    Suppo...