Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield continuing his hot start as the Habs visit the Islanders. 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 disappointing home effort against the Los Angeles Kings. 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 Canadiens' sandwiching a great period of hockey between two bad ones against Pittsburgh 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 brilliant Cole Caufield performance as the Habs take on the Ottawa Senators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book is joined by Charlie Arsenault of Game Over: Ottawa to discuss the Senators. What are the expectations for this season? How much pressure is on them to win now? Note: This was recorded before the Senators opener, and before the news of Linus Ullmark's contract extension* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book is joined by Joe Yerdon from NotedHockey.com and the Bleacher Report to discuss the Buffalo Sabres. We discuss the return of Lindy Ruff, why this year might be different, how the rebuild got to this point, and how much pressure there is to have a successful season (and what that season looks like) Note: This was recorded before Thursday's game 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 some Lane Hutson magic in the Habs' first visit to Boston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book discusses the Boston Bruins with Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com and what to expect now that Jeremy Swayman is signed. Who are some of the under appreciated contributors for the Bruins, and how much pressure is on them to get back to competing for the Stanley Cup? (Note that this was recorded before the Bruins opening game against the Florida Panthers) 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 Samuel Montembeault doing his best Carey Price impersonation for the Habs in their season opener against the Leafs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book is joined by The Score's Kyle Cushman to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs. What is the vibe in Toronto like? How much pressure is on the core to perform? What is Craig Berube bringing to the organization, and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book is joined by Alex Baumgartner, the Florida Panthers beat writer for 5 Reasons Sports to discuss the Stanley Cup champions, how the title has changed things in South Florida, and expectations for the upcoming year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book, Matt Drake, and (briefly) Patrik Bexell discuss the Canadiens final cuts, including Joshua Roy being sent to the Laval Rocket. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book is joined by Ryan Hana of the Winged Wheel Pod to discuss the Detroit Red Wings. How are they handling this season after coming so close to the post-season a year ago? Who is expected to step up? How much pressure is there on the organization to take the next step? [Note: Jared's audio quality is not optimal due to some technical issues during recording. We apologize for the issue] 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 end of the preseason for the Habs against the Senators. 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 another very testy preseason game, this time with the Habs taking on the Ottawa Senators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell talks about the cuts and the weekend game against the Maple Leafs. 2:00 - the Laine incident 10:45 - implications on the roster, Kapanen to stay in Montreal. Beck to Laval. 20:15 - Commercial Break 20:45 - The AHL defenders are still with the NHL team, who stays for the start of the season? 28:00 - The PowerKill™ 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 an absurd preseason game between the Habs and Leafs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thibaud Chatel joins the podcast to talk about NHLe and ranking the European Hockey Leagues in strength: Guest comments at the start of the episode, in order of appearance: Hadi Kalakeche, Lassi Alanen, David St-Louis and Thomas Roost with their own rankings. 24:28 - Commercial 35:56 - Commercial 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 a great Jakub Dobes performance in the first preseason loss for the Habs 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 second straight preseason shutout for the Habs and their elite sniper Michael Pezzetta. 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 some brilliant performances from Oliver Kapanen and Lane Hutson in the Habs pre-season opener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrik Bexell gives his European Prospect Report for the week: 1:30 - Rasmus Bergqvist 3:00 - Oliver Kapanen's Timrå suffers an injury blow to their second line (first line centre as Kapanen is in Montreal). 5:30 - Filip Eriksson 7:00 - Vinzenz Rohrer 8:45 - Aatos Koivu 10:30 - Ivan Demidov 15:30 - Bogdan Konyushkov 16:45 - Yevgeni Volokhin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EOTP Alumni Mike Obrand (@HabsLaughs) joins the podcast to talk about the prospect games this weekend: Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - The old Noah Juulsen Jacob Larsson debate. 2:40 - The Offence 4:00 - Filip Mešár 7:00 - Owen Beck 12:20 - Commercial Break 12:30 - Lane Hutson 18:15 - Logan Mailloux 21:45 - David Reinbacher 25:00 - Adam Engström 29:00 - The Defensive Pairing this time? 32:15 - Commercial Break 32:30 - Florian Xhekaj; AHL or OHL? 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 discusses some strong performances from Adam Engstrom and others in game two of the rookie showcase. 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 first of two Habs rookie showcase games against the Toronto Maple Leafs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book previews the upcoming games at Rookie Camp against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Who should you watch, which try outs are vying for contracts, and how to watch the games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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TSN's Star Kenzie Lalonde joins the podcast to take a look at Juraj Slafkovský's development and upcoming season: 1:00 - Getting to know Kenzie Lalonde 4:00 - Slafkofský what made it all fall together this past season? 8:30 - Building up core, and lowering the centre of gravity. 10:30 - The Martin St-Louis influence on development. 14:30 - A healthy Kirby Dach and moving players around on the top lines. 16:00 - The New Power Play 17:30 - What is a successful seaon for Slafkovský, points or developing his game? 20:00 - The Caufeild-Suzuki-Slafkovský line. 21:00 - PWHL Montreal and the upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 1:30 - Hadi's excitement 2:30 - Having fun on the ice, the unpredictability. 3:30 - Demidov's 'weird' skating. 6:00 - SKA Arena and the St Petersburg Ice Palace are NHL dimensions. 8:00 - The difference between Demidov and Michkov. 10:45 - The implications of Demidov staying with SKA. 12:15 - Who got the best player? 14:15 - Wing or Centre? 15:30 - Commercial Break 15:35 - Will Demidov play MHL this season? 16:30 - What is a good season for Demidov this year? 20:00 - Player comparison. 22:00 - Ranking him as number one in the top 25 under 25. 22:45 - Splitting up lines when Demidov comes over. 24:00 - AHL? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 1:00 - Catching up with Andrew Berkshire 3:00 - Big improvement in defence, about baseline. Puck luck, lingering effects of the shoulder injury and doing everything right. 6:00 - Scoring in this era. 6:30 - Slafkovský's impact getting on the first line, good for Caufield? 8:45 - Building a Bruins team. 10:30 - Hughes and Gorton vs Bergevin, the difference in building a team. 12:30 - Moving players around, or is Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovský the first line? 14:30 - Caufield at Worlds. 15:45 - Goalscoring isn't a problem. 17:30 - How should the power play be set up? 19:00 - Commercial Break 19:15 - Expectations for next year and beyond? 21:30 - How much can he improve his defence, would it be worth it? 23:15 -Martin St-Louis as coach for Caufield, and giving Caufield the leeway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps: 2:30 - The Kirby Dach's unknowns 4:30 - Dach sets up plays, can he set up Patrik Laine? 7:00 - Where is Dach physically, and how could he be deployed during the off-season/season? 10:00 - Who should be the third player on the Dach - Laine line? 11:45 - Did you expect Dach to fall further than he did this year? 13:30 - What can be expected from Dach in this upcoming season? 16:00 - Weaknesses, especially face-offs... 18:00 - Commercial Break 18:15 - Chris Peters spoke about an offence with revolving roles, no set centre, could Dach's line work like that? 20:00 - Context when looking at history. 24:30 - Dach's contract, good / bad, extend or replacements in the system? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - In memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. 2:20 - Regular intro. 2:30 - Catching up with Bell Fraser 5:00 - Rating Lane Hutson's 2024 season. 7:15 - Working on defence / Why isn't he scoring? 9:00 - Has his size been a problem this year, as he has been targeted more. 13:00 - Can Hutson make the NHL directly, and would Martin St-Louis need to mould the defence around Hutson? 16:30 - Usage and Time on Ice. 17:45 - HeroMode - on /off? 20:30 - The potential impact of Martin St-Louis for Lane Hutson's development 24:00 - The BU connection. 25:00 - Commercial Break 25:15 - Jacob Fowler, the reflections from an opposing fan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eyes on the Prize own Nathan Ni joins the podcast to guide us through Guhle's new contract, and future development by looking at his past performance. 2:15 - Kaiden Guhle's new contract, is it good or bad? 6:15 - Can Guhle be a 1a defender, on either the left or the right side? 9:00 - Will a young defence of Guhle, Reinbacher, Hutson and Mailloux need a veteran presence? 11:15 - Guhle as a safety blanket for more impetuous players? 15:15 - Commercial Break 15:20 - Is there a hidden offence available? 19:45 - Projecting his future 22:00 - Organic development 23:15 - Targeting certain defenders for a certain kind of style. 25:30 - Commercial Break 25:45 - Expectations for next season? 30:30 - Guhle's stability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Rossi is not only a fan of EHC Kloten but also David Reinbacher's mentor at his apprenticeship at INSTEQ. 1:15 - Becomming a Kloten supporter? 2:30 - Kloten's last season, take us through it. 7:00 - Was David Reinbacher ready for the spotlight, and the new role on the team? 10:00 - Going into hero mode, the 'need' for offence. 12:10 - Commercial Break 12:15 - Injury problems. 14:00 - David Rienbacher the person. 15:30 - The pressure of playing at the bottom of the table, and in a potential relegation battle. 18:00 - What did David Reinbacher learn from this experience? 21:00 - NHL / AHL next year? 23:15 - Looking at Vinzenz Rohrer's past and upcoming season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Banner Man for Joshua Roy's success Matt Drake joins the podcast to talk about Joshua Roy's development and projection. 0:30 - When will the prince become the King, as the meaning of his name predicts? 3:45 - Patrik Laine's arrival and what it means for Joshua Roy 7:00 - Joshua Roykonen? 8:45 - Weakness centred around skating, but offseason improvements every year. 11:30 - Can he handle an 82+ game season, or will he have to mature/build into it? 13:50 - Commercial Break 14:00 - Expectations / projections for next year? 16:30 - Roy's defensive game, does it hold up? 19:00 - Roy to Laval due to line up constrictions and not needing waivers? 21:00 - Oliver Kapanen on the NHL team until December / Montreal Canadiens a meritocracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Logan Mailloux with Ian Boisvert from Locked on Canadiens: 2:50 - Offensive Hockey IQ, but the defensive one? 7:30 - Mailloux or Reinbacher as a first pairing in the AHL? 11:00 - Mailloux shot, and the battle between Hutson and Mailloux for power play minutes. 15:30 - Expectations on next season? 19:00 - the perfect defensive partner for Mailloux? 20:00 - A defensive trade before the season (recorded prior to Laine - Harris trade) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Due to some late cancellations Hadi Kalakeche joined the podcast, and before Chris Peters episode was recorded,to talk about Michael Hage. We decided to give this out as an extra episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken Brumberger formerly of InGoal Magazine, and EOTP Alumn, joins the podcast to talk about Jacob Fowler: 1:30 - Jacob Fowler this past season 8:15 - Adopting to an Olympic sized rink, the scientific way. 11:30 - Goalie IQ? 13:45 - Is number 11 a fair ranking? 15:00 - Weaknesses? 20:55 - Commercial Break 21:00 - One or Two years before he leaves BC? 26:00 - Expectations for the upcoming season? 31:00 - The gap opening up between Fowler and Dobes, was it expected? 35:45 - The final banter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren Kelly from EP Rinkside joins the podcast to talk about Owen Beck. Lauren predicted alost the whole season last year, what does she think of the result? 2:15 - Owen Beck's season. 6:30 - The WJC line up and loss in the quarters. 11:30 - Maturing as a player over the season. 12:30 - Untapped NHL offence? 13:45 - NHL or AHL next season? 16:55 - Commercial Break 17:00 - With Lauren Kelly's insights OHL what can she tell us about Owen Protz? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Hage with Chris Peters of FLoHockey: 2:20 - Why did Michael Hage go to Chicago Steel? A tender and NCAA route. 7:00 - Could Michael Hage have been drafted earlier? 9:00 - Strengths / Weaknesses in Hage game, centre or wing? 13:00 - The new forward roles. 15:03 - Commercial Break 15:10 - A good season for Michael Hage at Michigan? 18:15 - Two or three years in NCAA 21:30 - Chris Peters said Jacob Fowler was the goalie to keep an eye on at the draft last year, in our draft preview. Is he surprised of Jacob Fowler's fist season in NCAA? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arber Xhelaj with Jason Paul (WaveIntel) 2:00 - Arber Xhekaj's numbers at the start of last season. 8:00 - Can he handle an 82 game season? 11:30 - Best defensive partner for Xhekaj (Spoiler: it was Harris) 14:00 - Can he become a second pairing defender? 15:20 - Commercial Break (15:18) 15:25 - Future pairings? 17:10 - Trading Xhekaj for a bigger return? 19:45 - Where to improve? 21:00 - Next plateau point wise? 24:00 - What makes Jordan Harris a conversation in all trade talk (recorded before yesterday's trade with CBJ). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the Montreal Canadiens acquisition of Patrik Laine. 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 15 - Jayden Struble, with Jared Book 1:30 - NJayden Struble waiver exempt, will he start in Laval? 5:30 - Montreal's defensive depth and development. 10:00 - Jayden Struble - a Greek God, and overall strengths. 13:00 - What is there to develop? 21:00 - Will Laval make the playoffs this year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rögle's assistant coach Max Bohlin joins the podcast to talk about coaching, Martin St.Louis and of course Adam Engström (Sound quality is a bit weird at times, not sure what happened). Timestamps: 5:15 - Impression of Martin St.Louis 7:00 - The SHL playoffs 10:00 - Building a team long term (in Sweden) 11:25 - Commercial Break 11:30 - Adam Engström, strengths and development 23:20 - Brandon Davidson speaks about Engström (prior to the SHL finals) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jérôme Bérubé from HockeyProspect.com joins the podcast to give his thoughts on Jordan Harris and the defensive situation in Montreal/Laval: 1:15 - Jordan Harris' new contract. 6:30 - The strengths of Jordan Harris 9:15 - Emulating Josh Gorges, a recipe for success. 10:30 - His future in Montreal, or somewhere else? 14:30 - Expectations for the season? 17:38 - Commercial Break 17:45 - A defensive line up after training camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Lassi Alanen of Elite Prospectys joins the podcast to talk about Oliver Kapanen's strong season. Timestamps: 2:00 - Oliver Kapanen's 2024/25 season. 8:00 - NHL or SHL next season? 10:30 - Kapanen's strengths 13:15 - Kapanen's weakness 17:00 - NHL projection? 18:50 - Commercial Break 19:00 - Aatos Koivu 25:00 - Lassi's European League Ranking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lassi Alanen joins the podcast to talk about Oliver Kapanen's break out season; Timestamps: 2:00 - Oliver Kapanen and his army service. 4:00 - Development over the last season. 6:30 - Confidence and the Ketchup Effect? 8:00 - Next season, NHL or SHL? 11:30 - Kapanen's strength in front of the net. 13:30 - Where to improve? 17:30 - Can he become a middle six player at NHL level? 18:50 - Commercial Break 19:00 - Aatos Koivu 25:00 - Lassi's European League Rankings 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 Hockey joins the podcast to talk about Filip Mesar. Timestamps: 1:00 - Going back to juniors, Kitchner an enigma? 4:30 - Mesar in the World Juniors 9:00 - Expectations in the AHL this season? 11:30 - Setting up a player for success, could he go to Europe? 14:30 - Trade Mesar? 18:50 - Commercial Break 19:00 - Extra; Michael Hage what if he had a full season like he had a second half? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.