Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens beat Sabres with clutch performance after sitting back in the second period. Is this young Habs team finally learning to close out games? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down Montreal's impressive victory, highlighting Jakub Dobes's phenomenal goaltending and Juraj Slafkovsky's continued improvement. The discussion covers the Habs' struggle to maintain leads, defensive standou...

The Canadiens winning streak ends at four games and the questions in net are getting louder. Can Sam Montembeault quiet the noise? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down a busy 72 hours for the Canadiens that began with tough injury updates for key players. How can the Habs manage in Kaiden Guhle's absence? Looking at a busy week ahead, how will the Canadiens manage their goaltending given Jakub D...

Cole Caufield's clutch heroics propel Montreal Canadiens to stunning victory. Is this the tone he's setting for the Habs season? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Habs' impressive win, highlighting Cole Caufield's game-changing plays and Martin St. Louis' tactical adjustments. The duo analyzes the impact of defensive pairing changes, dissects Patrick Laine's role, and explores the Canadie...

Mike Matheson is off to a phenomenal start for the Canadiens this season. In a contract year, can he and the Habs work out an extension to keep Magic Mike in Montreal? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down a couple of rumours on today's Rumour Roundup. Matheson and the Habs may have mutual interest in an extension, but finding a spot where he fits long term may be a challenge. Finding a fit for a...

Montreal Canadiens stun Seattle Kraken in thrilling overtime win at their home opener. Is this the start of a new era for Montreal's offence? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens' electrifying victory, highlighting key player performances and the team's evolving strategy. The duo analyzes the emotional Ken Dryden tribute, dissects the impact of recent management extensions, and exp...

Lane Hutson's contract extension is signed. It is a big day for the player, the team, and for the belief that this group can win in Montreal. Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the new contract for the reigning rookie of the year and what it means for the Habs culture of taking less to win as a group. And after a successful road trip to start the season, the Habs head home in in Weekly Forecas...

Montreal Canadiens return for their home opener with 4 out of 6 points on the road. Is this the start of a surprising season for Montreal? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Habs' impressive start, highlighting Mike Matheson's game-changing performances and the team's evolving strategy. The discussion covers Noah Dobson's unexpected chemistry with Matheson, Patrick Laine's role, and how th...

Montreal Canadiens stun Red Wings with resilient performance. Is this the turning point for Montreal's season? Laura Saba breaks down the Habs' impressive victory over Detroit, highlighting Jakub Dobes's stellar goaltending and the team's opportunistic play. The discussion covers line combinations, Alex Newhook's impact, and how Martin St. Louis' tactics are reshaping Montreal's strategy. Key topi...

Montreal Canadiens show promise despite opening night loss to Maple Leafs. Is this the start of a new era for Montreal hockey? Laura Saba breaks down the Habs' impressive performance, highlighting standout plays from Mike Matheson and Oliver Kapanen's shorthanded goal. The discussion covers improved puck possession, aggressive penalty killing, and the team's evolving strategy under coach Marty St....

Montreal Canadiens fans, buckle up for a thrilling season preview packed with optimism and excitement. Is this the year Montreal's young stars take the NHL by storm? Host Laura Saba breaks down the most anticipated storylines for the Habs, from Patrick Laine's inspiring comeback to Juraj Slafkovsky's potential breakout season. She analyzes the goaltending duo of Jakob Dobes and Samuel Montembeault...

Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson contract saga takes center stage. Is a blockbuster deal on the horizon? Host Laura Saba breaks down the latest on Hutson's negotiations, highlighting the intriguing sticking point of deferred salary. The Toronto Maple Leafs' unexpected acquisitions of former Habs players raise eyebrows, while the NHL Top 100 Players list sparks debate over Cole Caufield and Nick Suz...

The Montreal Canadiens have made their final cuts at the end of training camp and Oliver Kapanen has made the NHL. Who is nipping at his tail in the AHL? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba analyze the final cuts from Canadiens training camp. Players like Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom were cut, but are not far from starting their NHL careers. Then with Luke Hughes and Jackson Lacombe signing their big...

Montreal Canadiens fans, brace yourselves for a hockey feast! From Habs prospect potential to mouthwatering Montreal eats, this episode serves up a smorgasbord of Habs content. Host Laura Saba discusses Florida Panthers' injuries and their ripple effect through the Atlantic Division. Could this open the door for Montreal or Ottawa to crack the top three in the division? She also analyzes rising st...

Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators: Rivals on the Rise or Playoff Pretenders? Laura Saba and guest Maude dissect the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators' unexpected success last season. They analyze crucial offseason moves, including Claude Giroux's re-signing and Noah Dobson's addition, that could reshape both teams' fortunes. The hosts debate playoff prospects in a stacked Atlantic Divisi...

Can the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings FINALLY snap their historically long playoff droughts? Can the Boston Bruins return to their usual winning ways after a disaster season? And are the Montreal Canadiens the class of this crop of four squads? In a special Atlantic Divison Hopefuls season preview, Joe DiBiase (Locked On Sabres), Brian Fisher (Locked On Red Wings), Ian McLaren (Locked On Br...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators met again in a meaningless game that became violent. Why do these teams insist on playing each other every year? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba bring you their immediate reaction following the Habs decisive 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. With the two teams left to face off one final time before the season starts, we must ask the question again: why do...

Montreal Canadiens' lineup shakeup keeps Habs fans guessing as the final week of preseason begins. Will the new lineup changes against the Senators reveal Montreal's true potential? We break down the Habs' latest cuts, reducing the roster down to 34 players. We analyze key decisions, including the cutting of Sean Farrell and retention of Oliver Kapanen. We preview the upcoming matchups against Ott...

The Montreal Canadiens made their first wave of cuts Saturday night. Who missed the cut and who has the inside track to make the team? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba analyze the Habs 4-2 win over the Leafs on Saturday night, including the impressive nights from Lane Hutson and Alex Newhook. Afterwards, the Canadiens announced cuts. Is this the end of the line for Joshua Roy's NHL dream in Montreal? I...

Montreal Canadiens' preseason takes a turn as groin injuries rear their ugly heads. Will the Habs remain unfazed? We break down Montreal's 7-2 loss to Toronto, highlighting Kirby Dach's encouraging performance and leadership. We look at the recent injuries to Guhle, Dobson, and Reinbacher, exploring their impact on the Habs' lineup. Mailbag questions spark discussions on draft scenarios, Vegas Gol...

Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes solidified the Habs goaltending last season. Can they repeat their success in 2025-26? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba analyze the goaltending performances from last season and determine if the Habs are in good shape in net this season. Plus, how the Canadiens must resist the temptation to call up Jacob Fowler before the time is right. 0:00 Intro: Discussing Canadiens...

Montreal Canadiens' preseason showdown: Xhekaj brothers steal the spotlight. Will Arber's fiery play help or hinder Montreal's roster decisions? We break down the Habs' most recent exhibition match, dissecting standout performances from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky. We analyze the Xhekaj brothers' impact, with Florian impressing and Arber's discipline issues raising eyebrows. B...

The Habs started their preseason with strong efforts from key players. Will Owen Beck be rewarded for his impressive start to the preseason? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the Habs preseason opener, a 2-1 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Patrik Laine spent all summer training - can we already see the fruits of his labour? Owen Beck and Filip Mesar might be a strong duo. Does that...

The Montreal Canadiens hit the ice for preseason action this week! Will the Habs' new power play units spark offensive firepower? Montreal's training camp heats up as the Habs prepare to face Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Toronto in this week's exhibition matchups. We break down Martin St Louis' surprising power play combinations, featuring balanced units that could keep opponents guessing. Get th...

Ivan Demidov is going to change things in Montreal. Will one of them be the top line? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba are back with the Friday mailbag! Questions this week include which Pokemon Habs players would pick, what we think about Joe Veleno, things to to in Montreal, and what would happen if a team was forced to give up? 0:00 Intro: Last mailbag before regular season 5:17 Nick Suzuki's leader...

The Montreal Canadiens lineup becomes clearer: Kirby Dach takes center stage as the second-line pivot. Will this move pan out? We dissect Martin St. Louis' decision to slot Dach between Ivan Demidov and Patrik Laine. They explore potential bottom-six configurations, debating Alex Newhook's role and the impact of recent acquisitions. The duo also analyzes the Boston Bruins' decline and compares the...