The Starr & D'Amico Show

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Montreal cruised past Detroit for their first win of the season in a 5–1 blowout, powered by Jakub Dobes’s 30 saves, a red-hot Mike Matheson (1G, 1A), and creative offense from Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki.  Detroit’s debutant John Gibson was pulled early after giving up 5 goals.  Join me LIVE at 10:30 AM (Eastern) as we break it all down: 🔍 Key turning points and momentum...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens dropped their season opener 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs — but the score doesn’t tell the full story. Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down a hard-fought game that slipped away late, with the Leafs adding two empty-netters. We dive into what went right for the Habs, where they need to improve, and what this game tells us about Martin St. Louis’ lineup...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Montreal Canadiens fans — this one’s for you! 🔥 Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico dive deep into Adam Engstrom, one of the most underrated Habs defense prospects in the system. We break down what makes Engstrom such a valued young defenseman, how his skating, puck movement, and hockey IQ fit perfectly into what Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are building in Montreal. Could Engstrom be...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The future of the Montreal Canadiens is taking shape in the NCAA! 🇨🇦🔥 Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down the NCAA debuts of Michael Hage, LJ Mooney, Sam Harris, and Logan Sawyer — four key Habs prospects looking to make their mark on college hockey this season. We dive into how each player performed in their first NCAA games, what their early results mean for their NHL po...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Join Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico as they analyze the Montreal Canadiens' creative strategies for Lane Hutson's contract extension. Discover how the team plans to maximize Hutson's value while maintaining salary cap flexibility. This insightful discussion covers: Innovative contract structuring techniques Implications of the NHL's salary cap increase Co...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens training camp is wrapping up, and the big question remains: Who will make the Habs roster for the 2025 NHL season? Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down the most important battles and decisions facing Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis as the Canadiens prepare for opening night. We take a closer look at Florian Xhekaj, Owen Beck, Joe Veleno, Oliver Kapane...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens face a big decision with top prospect Lane Hutson, especially after Luke Hughes signed his new contract with the New Jersey Devils. How will Hughes’ deal impact Hutson’s next contract with the Habs? Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down what Hutson’s future contract could look like, how it fits into the Canadiens’ long-term salary cap structure, and wha...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky just made a huge statement in his KHL debut! The young forward picked up a goal and an assist with Salavat Yulaev Ufa, showing why Habs fans should keep a close eye on his development. Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down Zharovsky’s first game, what this performance means for the Canadiens’ prospect pool, and how the KHL could...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens are once again at the center of NHL trade talk. Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down which Habs players could become key trade bait as the season gets underway. Could Jayden Struble, Joshua Roy, Arbor Xhekaj, or Adam Engstrom be on the move? We analyze the Canadiens roster, the latest NHL rumors, and what GM Kent Hughes might be planning as he shapes t...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens are trimming their roster as the 2025-26 NHL season approaches, and tough decisions are being made. Several Habs players could be placed on waivers before being sent down to the Laval Rocket in the AHL. Who clears waivers? Who gets claimed? And which young prospects will stay in Montreal? In this video, we break down the latest Canadiens roster cuts, waive...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER The Montreal Canadiens are watching the New Jersey Devils very closely… because Luke Hughes’ next contract could directly shape Lane Hutson’s future in Montreal. With the NHL salary cap set to rise over the next few years, Hughes’ deal becomes a critical benchmark for the Canadiens. In this video, Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico break down why Hughes’ negotiations are so important...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico take a look at how THEY would round out the Montreal Canadiens 3rd line for the  start of a new NHL season, October 8th in Toronto against the Maple Leafs. Habs fans, how would YOU build that line? Also, what about Kirby Dach and the pressure on him to lock down that 2C role and how quickly do we think the Montreal Canadiens management will rea...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Evgeni Malkin to the Montreal Canadiens? 👀 Reports suggest the Canadiens, Panthers, and Lightning have all shown prior interest in the Penguins superstar. With Malkin admitting he’d consider waiving his no-movement clause if Pittsburgh struggles, could this open the door for a blockbuster move? In today’s video, we break down: Why the Montreal Canadiens have been linked to Malk...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'amico take a deep dive into the Montreal Canadiens AHL farm team and the Laval Rocket.  What will be the Rocket's identity?  We take a look at the depth of the Laval Rocket roster and the role the future players of the Montreal Canadiens will have in the AHL this season.  Players like Jacob Fowler, Florian Xhekaj, David Reinbacher, Joshua Roy, A...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico talk about Habs defensemen, David Reinbacher. How did Reinbacher look in his own end during the Montreal Canadiens rookie showcase games. The expectation is Reinbacher goes to Laval and plays a bigger role with the AHL's Laval Rocket. Let's dive into what that means in terms of his role and the minutes and situations Reinbacher will b...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Big news out of Montreal Canadiens training camp: Martin St-Louis has confirmed that Kirby Dach will start the season as the Habs’ second line center. What does this mean for Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook, and the Canadiens’ forward depth? We break it all down and give you our reaction to this major development. Dach has shown flashes of elite play when healthy — coul...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico talk about the impression Florian Xhekaj left on the Montreal Canadiens fanbase off of his rookie camp performance. Let's talk about Florian's NHL future. What are we looking at with this player and what can fans reasonably expect from this Florian Xhekaj? If he doesn't make the Montreal Canadiens, how much bigger of a role will...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico talk about the ongoing situation between Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild. Is he even available to other NHL teams via trade? Is it even worth the phone call to the Wild from the Habs to even see if this superstar is truly available? What would it even cost? What would your trade package be? Support the show Thanks for listening! You can...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico react to the opening games for the rookie class of the Montreal Canadiens. How did Ivan Demidov look? What about Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher? What were the impressions of goalie Jacob Fowler and did any one of these guys show enough to lead you to believe any of them could start the year with the Habs? What do you think? Support the sho...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico react to the Pierre Lebrun interview with Sidney Crosby and his NHL agent, Pat Brisson. Crosby said, “I get it,” regarding speculation about joining Montreal, citing his childhood connection to the Canadiens.  His agent Pat Brisson said it’s “always a possibility” he could be traded if things don’t improve in Pittsburgh. Support the show Thanks...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Join Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico as they break down the latest bit of breaking news from Jimmy Murphy of RG media about the Montreal Canadiens showing interest in a possible trade for Boston Bruins center, Pavel Zacha! What do you think about this possible trade? Support the show Thanks for listening! You can always SEE what you just listened to here  https://youtube.com/...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER What happened with the summer of massive NHL trades? Wasn't it supposed to be the summer of offer sheets from multiple NHL teams? Well, that didn't really happen to the level we thought it would. So...Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico take a hard look and explain why it didn't happen and when we are most likely to see the Montreal Canadiens get involved in a trad...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Welcome to Day 1 of Montreal Canadiens rookie camp! Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico the opening to camp and talk about roles and roster spots that are or might be up for grabs. Support the show Thanks for listening! You can always SEE what you just listened to here  https://youtube.com/@shaunstarr?si=aSp3vBqoo1Tpl6YF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Say what? Is their drama brewing in international hockey and Montreal Canadiens star player, Lane Hutson? Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico cast a brighter light on Lane Hutson and Team USA Hockey and could he play for Team Canada? Support the show Thanks for listening! You can always SEE what you just listened to here  https://youtube.com/@shaunstarr?si=aSp3vBqoo1Tpl6YF Hosted...

TEXT ME! WE ANSWER Shaun Starr and Marco D'amico are back!! Today, the boys go over the timing of the Montreal Canadiens trade of Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks. --Why now? --What are the biggest benefits of making this move? --Are the ready to make a trade...soon? --What's the NHL trade market like now? Support the show Thanks for listening! You can always SEE what you just listened...