The HabsWorld podcast team was back to talk about the Montreal Canadiens with episode 118. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo had a lot to say about the Habs, discuss other hockey news, and have some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of February 13, 2025.
Our roster of topics includes:
– The Four Nations tournament Game 1 was discussed.
– Could Montreal package Jake Evans and Joel Armia together in a trade?
– With the team’s recent slump, it looks like the Habs are no longer “In The Mix”.
– Minnesota and New Jersey are teams that may be interested in a trade with the Habs; who might Montreal target for a return?
– Patrik Laine’s struggles were talked about and what can be done to help.
– Trade rumours debated include Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt.
– Would Montreal enter this summer’s free agency to sign a big-money player?
– Owen Beck’s improved play.
– Will Montreal’s abundant 2025 draft picks give the GM an opportunity to make an offer sheet against an RFA?
– Discussions on the strong play of the Laval Rocket, and possible call-ups in Florian Xhekaj and Jared Davidson.
– With the hot play of Cayden Primeau, should he be called up to replace Jakub Dobes?
– Could Laval coach Pascal Vincent get a promotion to work behind Montreal’s bench with Martin St. Louis?
– Coach Marty appeared to leave the last post-game press conference at top speed
– Talking about if Nick Suzuki is playing hurt.
– Debating the “In The Mix” status.
– Should Montreal retain or trade David Savard?
– Prospect Michael Hage expects to play next season in college.
– Prospect Ivan Demidov breaks a KHL record.
– Classy move by the Canadiens players to form a handshake line to honour Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.
– Jonathan fantasizes about Sidney Crosby considering playing for the Habs, the team he grew up as a fan.
– Predictions on who will play in the Four Nations final, and who will win.
– Debating signing Brad Marchand if he enters free agency this summer.
– Discussions of the NHL adopting rule adjustments like a seven-minute overtime, an extra point for regulation wins, adding two more teams, and adjusting to a balanced schedule.
– The NHL announces they will be reducing the intermission time and adding a World Cup tournament in 2028.
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