Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

Matt Drake recaps the first game for the Habs at the rookie showcase, including the electrifying Ivan Demidov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In order to keep the list intact (except for me missing Michael Hage), I have included an early commercial break, right after my intro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Timestamps: 01:30 - A Calder winner as number 2!? 03:15 - Surprise that the Calder went to Hutson? 05:30 - Why did he win; was the defence that no-one expected him to play? 09:00 - Dobson and Hutson, complications and similarities. 11:00 - Is Reinbacher the long term solution? 14:00 - The more Hutson is on the ice the better. --- Commercial Break --- 17:30 - The New Contract? 21:00 - Expectations on Hutson for the upcoming season, Dobson competition? 25:00 - Hutson for Life? 28:30 - Caufield best player not to have been number one on the T25U25, can this be Hutson in a couple of years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Caufield ages out the questions needs to be asked, "Is Cole Caufield the best player to never have been ranked number one on the top 25 under 25?" - The shoulders that we stand on today; Laura Saba and Andrew Berkshire returns to the Eyes on the Prize to discuss this. Timestamps; 20:50 --- Commercial Break --- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:15 - Falling from 1 to 4, is this a surprise? 03:45 - Is size the big problem, is he being stereotyped? 05:00 - Did the breakthrough happen too fast, and how much runway is left? 06:30 - Media Blackout in Slovakia, what really happened? 10:30 - Peter Sagan comparison. --- Commercial Break --- 11:30 - The role for Slafkovský in the upcoming Olympic Games? 14:45 - Filip Mešár in the Olympics? 17:00 - Was Slafkovský a surprise pick, from a Slovak scouts point of view? 18:45 - His shot in the draft year, but we haven't seen it as much in NHL? 20:30 - Parting thoughts on Slafkovský, Mešár and prospects from Slovakia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 25 Under 25 – Number 5, Kaiden Guhle with Arpon Basu of the Athletic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:30 - Adam Engström credits Daniel Jacob for his season. 02:45 - Visual teaching, video. 04:00 - One-on-One time creates Trust. 07:15 - Managing Reinbacher after the injury. 09:00 - Freak Injuries. 11:15 - Jacob is a Lapidary, Rönnberg a Gardener. --- Commercial Break --- 13:00 - The ice difference; defining physicality. 16:00 - The different journeys for Engström and Reinbacher. 18:00 - Expectations on the Rocket and the defensive corps. 20:00 - Hybrid Defence. 23:45 - Reinbacher's Homework for the Summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:45 - Is Fowler the next Hasek or Price? Maybe the next Montembeault. 04:15 - The foundation of Fowler. (This is technical, but fantastic) 08:45 - The Physique and Build Up. 10:00 - Looking causal at times, but it really is in the right position. 14:00 - Balance, nitpicking. --- Commercial Break --- 16:30 - Video training; "net out vs. ice in." 23:15 - Expectations on a first AHL season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Follow Jeff Ponder HERE Follow Lets Go Blues Radio HERE For the Mailloux episode - click here Timestamps: 01:00 - Worst cold open ever! 02:45 - Winning the trade and NHL ready. 05:00 - Hutson's and Snuggerud's success pushed the Mailloux-Bolduc trade. 06:15 - Unlocking Bulduc. --- Commercial Break --- 11:30 - a 30 goals scorer? 12:30 - a centre or winger? 14:30 - What does Bolduc needs to flourish? 16:15 - Blues power play didn't work, can he make it onto Montreal's? 18:30 - Realistic expectations for next season? 20:00 - Penalty Kill? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 02:30 - Michael Hage a first person view? 04:15 - Coping with College life and being a first round pick. 05:30 - First year and development, and Montreal draft pick? 08:15 - His defensive game? 09:30 - Expectations on Hage and Michigan this year? --- Commercial Break --- 11:45:- WJC, how will it impact his game for Michigan? 13:45 - Ice training in the off-season? 15:00 - Michigan as a challenger this year? 16:45 - Second line centre in Montreal? 17:45 - How many years before he is in Montreal / Laval? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:15 - The problem isn't skill, drive etc. - It's health. 02:15 - RFA at the end of the season?! 05:00 - Eighty Effective Games. 07:00 - The Fall (season) with Laine and Dach. 08:30 - A Poor Face-Off player, that's his bigest weakness. 40%!!! --- Commercial Break --- 11:15 - Could a move to the wing help rescue Dach? 13:00 - Hand-Eye coordination vs Reaction time. 15:15 - "Habs want to keep Dach" - Will Shoukri. 18:30 - The voting by the pannel. 20:15 - Was he healthy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 02:00 - No Penalty Kill, and that's a disappointment. 03:00 - Little ice time, and rumours. 05:45 - Arber needs to be smarter, especially with a reputation. 07:45 - One Xhekaj, the other Xhekaj or both Xhekajs? 11:15 - When you compete you don't want development in the line-up. --- Commercial Break --- 14:00 - The Numbers! Luck or Skill? 16:45 - Who do you pair him with in the upcoming season. 18:45 - The Savard - Xhekaj pairing last year? 21:00 - Expectations this season? 23:00 - The Battle with Struble. 24:00 - Matheson going or staying? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 02:30 - Falling stat wise and falling in the rankings. 04:30 - Centre or wing, going forward? 06:30 - The need for speed. 07:30 - Penalty Kill? 10:00 - Smurfs! --- Commercial Break --- 15:15 - Expectations for the upcoming season? 17:45 - Montreal is like Barcelona and Bilbao. 19:30 - He IS a penalty killer and that is the FACT! 21:00 - Who works with Newhook and where. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Two steps up, still not as far as expected. Washington Series or Regular Season? 03:15 - The need for Xhekajs? 04:45 - DIdn't impact the Washington Series enough. 06:00 - Good numbers with Hutson and Struble. 07:00 - Need to take hold of the roster spot. 09:00 - Minor penalties needs to be less. 10:30 - Decision making has become better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Patrik hates European Forwards. 04:45 - Kapanen's versatility makes him an NHL candidate this year. 06:45 - The improvement and trend of the last 18 months. 08:00 - PPG in SHL. 10:30 - How much runway is left, probably more than expected. 13:00 - --- Commercial Break --- 14:15 - Oliver Kapanen in AHL, playoffs and this upcoming season. 16:00 - Oliver Kapanen - Lars Eller copy. 17:15 - If Dach isn't ready, Kapanen will be in NHL. 19:15 - Nepo-baby, no more. 23:30 - Strong in the face-offs. 25:00 - Centre or Wing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01:00 - Priority pick for Montreal. 03:00 - Longer development path than other in same range. 04:30 - Upside is high, floor is low. 06:00 - Russians avoiding AHL, potential development path. 07:45 - Importance of KHL Finals games. 09:45 - KHL East vs KHL West. --- Commercial Break --- 13:15 - Skating, not technically sound or body not strong enough (yet)? 16:00 - Decision making needs to improve, but it will happen naturally. 18:30 - Expectations? A good season? 21:00 - Olympic Ice, Hybrid Ice or NHL ice? 23:00 - English? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Owen Beck dropping! 07:45 - What stood out in Beck's game with Laval? 10:30 - 'German Sedan vs Italian Sports Car' --- Commercial Break --- 13:00 - Hockey IQ 15:00 - The Dark Hole Line, Beck - Kapanen and whom else? 17:00 - Starting this season with Laval? 19:30 - Expectations on the Rocket this year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Impressions of meeting Adam after a year in AHL. 02:30 - What does an AHL player bring to the SHL pre-season? 03:45 - Can you develop skating further as a pro? 05:30 - Daniel Jacobs and Max Bohlin using video, how much development is done that way? 06:00 - Working with players long term. 08:00 - Getting something back from Adam Engström? --- Commercial Break --- 10:00 - What does Rob Ramage and the development want in Engström's development? 10:45 - Gap control, and how to practice it? 12:30 - Growing that leadership? 14:15 - Mailloux, Hutson, Struble, Reinbacher and Engström in the same camp! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Defend yourself, Jared! 02:00 - A player with something to prove. 04:30 - Tough big guys, Struble is one of them. 06:30 - Struble is gone if he hits waivers. 09:00 - Interesting camp coming up! 11:00 - Versatility is key. --- Commercial Break --- (12:27:00) 13:15 - NHLers, Struble is one. 15:00 - Trade veterans to move players up? 16:30 - Can Struble improve his game to play higher up in the line up? 18:00 - Four year development, what made that successful? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:15 - Jakub Dobeš rise six spots compared to 2024 03:00 - Development in NHL as a back-up? 04:45 - How important is it to develop your own back-up goalie? 07:00 - Dobeš in the Olympics? 08:30 - Dobeš development from fifth round pick. 11:00 - Better team, more games for Dobeš? --- Commercial Break --- (00:13:40) 14:00 - Bad games, Dobeš back to the AHL? 16:30 - Technically not sound, can that be improved? 18:00 - Can he become a 1B goalie? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 01:00 - Bogdan Konyushkov in 30 seconds (as that was Sebastian's entry last year). 02:00 - Florian's ranking. 03:00 - 5-on-5 scoring! 04:15 - What impressed the most this year? 06:30 - Xhekaj's rise in the rankings and prospect pool. 10:00 - Skating as a weakness and the impact at NHL? --- Commercial Break --- 13:15 - Mental game and improving consistency. 15:30 - Nepo-pick no-more. 18:45 - Can one Xhekaj make the other Xhekaj redundant? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01:00 - What happened last year? 03:30 - To harsh of a vote? Consistency? 05:45 - Crossroads 06:45 - Top six? WJC - does it show anything for his NHL future? 09:00 - This year is important, can he be on a competing team? Trade? 11:30 - Expectations for the season? --- Commercial Break --- 13:20 13:30 - Weaknesses; consistency and skating. 17:30 - an 11 spot fall. 22:15 - Rohrer, Kapanen and Roy fighting for the last spot. 23:30 - Roy's summer training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Linc Zdancewicz from McKeens Hockey joins the podcast. 02:00 - Skills that stands out? 03:00 - Disappointing USNTDP class. 05:00 - Can there be too many small players, can he make it? Can he grow into it? 07:00 - The size of NCAA, three or four years? 08:30 - Mooney will be a professional hockey player, but where? --- Commercial Break --- 11:00 - Expectations for Mooney's rookie season in the NCAA? 14:00 - Alexander Zetterberg comparison. 15:45 - Not looking at points, TOI; what should we look at to evaluate next season? 18:15 - Hero puck? 20:30 - Some small similarities with Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov. 21:30 - Patience is key. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Number 22, Hayden Paupanekis w. Jérôme Bérubé of HockeyProspects.com 03:15 - Consistency is key. 07:00 - Learning to play with his size. 08:00 - Being a BIG guy among juniors? 08:45 - the 19 year old season. --- Commercial Break --- 11:00- Expectations for the upcoming season. 12:30 - Where to improve? 16:45 - Projection to NHL? 19:00 - Raw, Consistency and Patience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02:00 - Bogdan Konyushkov - development camp. 03:00 - Falling two spots on the list? 04:15 - Playing in the KHL (Western division) 06:00 - Skating as a weakness in the NHL? 09:30 - Offensive output? 11:30 - No Romanov, more Carrier. --- Commercial Break --- (00:13:01:00) 13:10 - One year ELC! 14:30 - Depth of System, power with Konyushkov. 18:30 - Trade piece, return? 20:00 - Expectations in KHL this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Number 24 Sean Farrell w. Pascal Lapointe from Tout Sur Le Hockey. Make sure to follow both Pascal and Tout Sur Le Hockey through the links above. 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Warhammer! 02:15 - Sean Farrell's 2024-25 season. 04:30 - Too Many Smurfs in the Kitchen? 06:00 - Realistic Expectations for the upcoming season? 07:15 - Can he play centre? --- Commercial Break --- 08:30 - Can he preform on a 'cold night in Leigh Valley'? 10:00 - Trade, and what could be the expected return? Waivers? 11:30 - What should be the expectations on Rocket de Laval this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vinzenz Rohrer with Austria’s National Team Coach Roger Bader; 2:00 - Austrian Ice Hockey, and the development on players such as Marco Rossi, Marco Kasper, David Reinbacher and VInzenz Rohrer. 5:00 - Austrian players leaving for Switzerland, Sweden and North American Juniors. 6:45 - Vinzenz Rohrer, the development path and evolution as a player. 9:30 - His shot? 10:30 - The Intellectual. --- Commercial Break --- 12:30 - Expectations for a year in Zürich? 15:00 - Leadership qualities. 17:45 - Expectations with the National Team (if he goes back to Europe). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Near Misses: 01:00 - 35. Yevgeni Volokhin 07:20 - 34. Luke Tuch 11:00 - 33. Arseni Radkov 14:45 - 32. William Trudeau 17:30 - 31. Bryce Pickford --- Commercial Break --- 21:00 - 30. Owen Protz 25:45 - 29. Filip Mesar 30:00- 28. Jared Davidson 32:45 - 27. Aatos Koivu 42:15 - 26. Tyler Thorpe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Riley Kidney Luke Mittelstadt Alexis Cournoyer Quentin Miller --- Commercial Break--- (around the 15:45 mark) Rasmus Bergqvist Logan Sawyer Sam Harris Filip Eriksson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexander Gordin Ty Smilanic Daniil Sobolev Dmitri Kostenko Jack Smith Maxon Vig Mikus Vecvanags Andrew MacNiel Ben Merrill Emmett Croteau Makar Khanin Carlos Händel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Tier 1: Legitimate superstar talent. Tier 2: Top line/top pair for skaters, top-10 starter in the league for goalies. Tier 3: Top-six forward, #2/3 defenceman, or middle-of-the-pack starting goalie. Tier 4: Middle-six forward, second-pair defenceman, or bottom-10 starter in the league. Tier 5: Either surefire bottom-six/third pair potential, or boom-or-bust upside swings for skaters. Likely backup or slim odds of being a high-end starter for goalies. Tier 6: High likelihood bubble NHLer, or very slim chance of being a middle-six/second-pair/starter. Tier 7: Unlikely to play an NHL game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

William Shoukri joins the podcast to talk about the North American prospects at Montreal Canadiens development camp; - (Little) LJ Mooney - Hayden Paupanekis - Tyler Thorpe - Michael Hage - Owen Protz - Will's top three prospects, with an Honourable Mention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new addition to the Eyes on the Prize team, William Shoukri, joins the podcast to talk about the European prospects at Montreal Canadiens development camp; Filip Eriksson Aatos Koivu Bogdan Konyushkov Arseni Radkov Rasmus Bergqvist and Williams top three European stand outs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Free agency opened up with a trade for Montreal Canadiens and it was the two time AHL AllStar and current Rocket Laval Captain that was moved out. Listen to Patrik Bexell take minutes after the trade was announced. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Habsent Minded 7.67: Grading the Montreal Canadiens 2025 Draft class; Noah Dobson for 16th + 17th + Emil Heineman Alexander Zharovsky at #34 Hayden Paupanekis at #69 Bryce Pickford at #81 Arseni Radkov at #82 L.J. Mooney at #113 Alexis Cournoyer at #145 Carlos Handel at #177 Andrew MacNiel at #189 Maxon Vig at #209 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Montreal Canadiens trade; New York Islanders give up Noah Dobson for Emil Heineman and 2025 NHL Draft picks 16 and 17. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David St.Louis from Eliteprospects.com joins the podcast to talk Montreal Canadiens options in the 2025 NHL draft; - Justin Carbonneau - Braeden Cootes -Top 25 Under 25, and other hot takes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brock Otten of McKeens scouting joins the podcast to talk about Montreal Canadiens options in regards to the two first round picks at 16 and 17 in the 2025 NHL draft, the options of trading up, and some gems for the later rounds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerome Berube joins the podcast to talk about Montreal Canadiens options in regards to the two first round picks at 16 and 17, the options of trading up, and some gems for the later rounds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

the Habs' affiliate in Trois Rivières are ECHL champions! Andrew Zadarnowski and Matthew Vachon get together to discuss their remarkable season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell recap the Laval Rocket's season, starting with the goaltenders and defenders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Roost joins the podcast to discuss and give his own grade of Vinzenz Rohrer's season with the National League champions Zürich Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thibaud Chatel of NL (National League) IceData joins the podcast to talk about Vinzenz Rohrer's season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake recaps the do-or-die game five for the Habs in Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake recaps game four between the Habs and Caps at the Bell Centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake recaps a pivotal game three for the Habs against the Capitals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake recaps the officials refusing once again to call cross checks to the faces of Habs players, among other things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake recaps an OT thriller in game one between the Canadiens and Capitals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.