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With the Canadiens nearly in the playoffs as a Wild Card team, the HabsWorld podcast team returned to talk about Les Canadiens. 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 April 9, 2025.
Our roster of topics includes:
Introductions and Habs trivia.
Lane Hutson’s near breaking a Montreal record.
Discussing the recent game against the Detroit Red Wings. Should Martin St. Louis be in the running for coach of the year?
Ivan Demidov is officially signed by Montreal. How soon could he appear in the team’s lineup and which line will he be placed on?
With the playoffs nearly clinched by Montreal, postseason discussions have begun.
TSN’s interview with Kent Hughes revealed an important mid-season meeting with Nick Suzuki.
Suzuki breaks past 80 points for the first time in the last 17 seasons. Could he be in the running for the Lady Byng trophy?
Josh Anderson was nominated for the Masterton trophy. His strong play helped his linemates a great deal this season.
Could Christian Dvorak be extended in the offseason?
Should Kent Hughes start negotiations to extend Lane Hutson this offseason?
Kaiden Guhle’s return from injury is playing a big role in their current success.
Debating the recent play of Mike Matheson.
Is the Gallagher-Anderson-Dvorak trio the team’s new second line?
Oliver Kapanen returns to Montreal after his European team ended their playoff run. How has he fit back into the Canadiens lineup?
Gallagher reaches the 20-goal mark against Philadelphia after recent personal life events.
Around the NHL news: Alex Ovechkin breaks the NHL goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky. If Montreal makes the playoffs and faces Washington, what will it look like for Demidov to face off against Ovechkin? Demidov’s contract bonuses were also discussed.
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