Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

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Eyes on the Prize own, now that he has left Locked On Canadiens, Scott Matla joins the podcast to discuss Sean Farrell: 0:30 - Intro 2:00 - Sean Farrell 5:30 - Sean Farrell vs. Vinzenz Rohrer 8:00 - Size? 10:00 - Can he become an NHLer? 15:00 - Expectations on this year? 17:00 - The Future? 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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Top 25 Under 25, Number 24 - Jakub Dobes with Marc-Antoine Levis EOTP Goalie Expert. 1:00 - Jakub Dobes 14:15 - The impact of Fowler and the meaning for other goalies 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.

Former TPS Turku U20 coach and current Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks) head coach Fredrik Norrena joins the podcast to talk about Aatos Koivu. 1:00 - Aatos Koivu 15:30 - Aatos Koviu vs Oliver Kapanen development path. 17:00 - Commercial Break 17:15 - Frederik Norrena's NHL career. 19:00 - Winning the SHL with Frölunda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4:05 - Yevgeni Volokhin 9:00 - Xavier Simoneau 11:00 - Luke Tuch (and Patrik's stupid mistake) 16:05 - William Trudeau 19:20 - Riley Kidney 23:00 - Commercial Break 23:00 - Vinzenz Rohrer, with guest Thomas Roost of Central Scouting. 35:25 - Emil Heineman 40:15 - Commercial Break 40:20 - Filip Eriksson, with guest Jörgen Jönsson coach of Växjö Lakers. 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 Projects; numbers 42-34; 1:00 - Tyler Thorpe 3:50 - Sam Harris 6:40 - Rhett Pitlick 10:30 - Luke Mittelstadt 12:20 - Jacob Perreault 13:45 - Logan Sawyer 16:00 - Commercial 16:10 - Owen Protz 17:15 - Quentin Miller 20:00 - Jared Davidson 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 contracts of Arber Xhekaj, Justin Barron, and Kaiden Ghule. 1:00 - Arber Xhekaj 11:10 - Justin Barron 17:39 - Commercial 17:45 - Kaiden Ghule 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 Patrik Bexell discuss the Topo 25 Under 25 placings from 54 to 43 - The Long Shots. Timestamps: 2:55 - Alexander Gordin 4:25 - Jack Smith 5:00 - Emmett Croteau 7:05 - Dmitri Kostenko 9:30 - Ty Smilanic 10:50 - Daniil Sobolev 14:20 - Commercial 14.25 - Joe Vrbetic 15:40 - Mikus Vecvanags 16:50 - Blake Biondi 18:40 - Rasmus Bergqvist 22:10 - Ben Merrill 24:50 - Makar Khanin 28:55 - The two years evaluation of juniors vs. four years of NCAA/Europe will this change? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top 25 Under 25 - Departures with Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell Timestamps: 3.20 - Nick Suzuki 7:15 - Rafaël Harvey-Pinard 12:10 - Cayden Primeau 16:20 - Commercial Break 16:30 - Jesse Ylönen 19:20 - Mattias Norlinder 23:05 - Jan Mysak 25:35 - Cedrick Guindon 27:30 - Nicolas Beaudin 28:05 - Miguël Tourigny and Petteri Nurmi 21:15 - Lias Andersson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join the vote for Eyes on the Prize's Top 25 Under 25 - Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the vote and what to consider when voting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reports has it that Filip Mesar Chicagos/Floridas first round pick and a young defender (Barron or Harris) was offered by Montreal for Rutger McGroarty. It was turned down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time Stamps: 2:37 - Development camp 3:25 - Michael Hage 7:45 - Jacob Fowler 14:10 - Alexander Zetterberg and the Media Scrums 18:15 - Commercial Break 18:20 - Ivan Demidov, Timeline and which Russian League 32:00 - Should another Russian be added to the team to help Demidov adjust to North America? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:00 - Juraj Slafkovský's eight year deal. 13:25 - Patrik Laine? 15:45 - Commercial Break 20:20 - Player leaving Montreal - Johnathan Kovacevic, trade return. 29:58 - Commercial Break 30:00 - Development Camp whom to watch, and foreign and special coaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps (Times given without adding the commercial breaks) 4:50 - Ivan Demidov 12:00 - Michael Hage 19:10 - Commercial Break 19:15 - Aatos Koivu 26:20 - Logan Sawyer 28:40 - Owen Protz 31:25 - Tyler Thorpe 33:35 - Mikus Vecvanags 37:10 - Commercial Break 37:15 - Ben Merril 39:25 - Makar Khanin 43:10 - Rasmus Bergqvist 46:15 - Gradin the Draft a sa whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Patrik discuss the selection of Michael Hage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt's and Patrik's reaction to Montreal's 5th overall pick. Pick at around 2:50 into the podcast. 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 trade where Montreal Canadiens acquired the 21st overall for 26th 57th and 198th picks to LA Kings. 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 @BrockOtten Hadi Kalakeche @HadiK_Scouting Timestamps (approximately): 2.20 Brock's mock 5.20 Bock's pick 8.40 Picking 26th 11.35 The four year evaluation period vs. juniors two years. 14.00 Commercial break 15.55 Hadi's mock 18.00 Fourth overall 22.25 Fifth overall 24.40 Best Quebcois player? 25.30 Italy vs Croatia prediction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jean-François Houle leaves, Kapanen at Rookie Camp, Draft targets and Missing out on PLD. 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 Zoë Hayden discuss the first round exits of Montreal and Toronto, examine what went wrong, and what went right for Boston and Minnesota as they prepare for Game 3 of the PWHL Final. They also discuss the Award finalists for the first PWHL Awards. 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 prospect at the World Championships. Twards the end they also discuss who's rights should be kept as the rights for Jared Davidson, Cedrick Guindon, Petteri Nurmi and Miguel Tourigny expires at the 1st of June. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrik Bexell, Jared Book, and Matt Drake discuss the PWHL Montreal playoff series, and provide updates on the Canadiens at the IIHF World Hockey Championships, including leading goal scorer Oliver Kapanen. They also discuss Adam Engström signing his entry-level contract and the rumours surrounding Maxim Tsyplakov. 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 of Habs Eyes on the Prize and Zoë Hayden from The Victory Press discuss the 2024 PWHL Playoff matchups: Minnesota vs Toronto and Boston vs Montreal. 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 discusses the results of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery and what options are there for the Montreal Canadiens at the 5th overall pick. 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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Jared Book of Habs Eyes on the Prize and Zoë Hayden of The Victory Press discuss the penultimate week of the PWHL regular season, and how each team looks as the playoff races come down to the wire. 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 last stretch of the season, including the NHL debuts of Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux, plus the seasons of Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovský. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season may be over, but if the final game taught us anything, the future is bright in Montreal. 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 Lane Hutson's debut with the Canadiens, in their chance to spoil Detroit's playoff hopes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake discusses the battle of the basement in the Atlantic Division, with the Habs and Sens duking it out for last place. 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 Habs trying to play spoiler to the Isles playoff hopes in New York. 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 wild game, featuring Juraj Slafkovsky's first career hat trick against the Flyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens moving into top-five lottery territory after a loss to the New York Rangers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake discusses a poor second period killing the Habs' chances against the Leafs 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 and Patrik Bexell discuss Armia, AHL playoff push and potential additions in Hutson and Engström along with the EU players currently active in the European playoffs. 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 wild affair between the Habs and Lightning, featuring 11 total goals. 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 Xhekaj and Slaf going bash brothers, and the Canadiens giving the Panthers a heck of a game 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.

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Montreal Canadiens Organisational Players of the Month for March. 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 the Habs being killed by their special teams against the Carolina Hurricanes. 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 relishing their spoiler role against the Flyers 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 the return of Martin St-Louis behind the bench, as the Habs take on the Avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grade: A- The season has been positive, but lingering questions about Konyushkov's skating makes the grade a minus, rather than a flat, A. Hadi grades Konyushkov's season a B+, with the mechanical issues that has been mentioned and the fact that he doesn't activate as much in the offensive zone, and thereby limiting his offence. 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 big win for the Habs on the road against Seattle 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 stunningly bad zebra performance in the Habs game against the Canucks 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 solid Habs effort against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 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 expectations of David Reinbacher's assignement to Laval Rocket, and we talk about why we both feel his grade for the season should be a B+. 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 of Habs Eyes on the Prize and Zoë Hayden of The Victory Press discuss the recent PWHL action with Toronto surging and Boston floundering. They discuss the upcoming Trade Deadline, the addition of Mikyla Grant-Mentis to Montreal, the World Championships, 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.

Matt Drake recaps a terrific tank night for the Habs, with some solid performances in a loss to the Calgary Flames Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Drake discusses the officiating of Chris Lee, and a surprising Habs effort against the powerhouse Bruins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.