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Episode 1132 - Montreal Canadiens goaltending, defense, centre depth - who could help lead the Habs to playoffs? 31:19

20d ago31:19

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Is the Montreal Canadiens goaltending good enough to carry them into and through the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs? Despite the Habs logjam at all stages of the lineup, third line centre is a pivotal role on the team, so we try to define what makes an ideal third line centre. Finally, we engage in some educated speculation with respect to this upcoming …

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Episode 1141 - Montreal Canadiens predictions for rookies after camp, quotes from Habs golf tournament, and more 32:30

10h ago32:30

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On today's episode, we first discuss the second game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the rookie showcase, before moving on to discuss the highlights from the media availabilities at the Habs annual golf tournament. In our final segment, we talk about who makes the main training camp and potentially the NHL out of the H…

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Episode 1140 - Montreal Canadiens Rookie Showcase Opens: Lane Hutson Shines and Prospect Stocks 32:03

1d ago32:03

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The Montreal Canadiens rookie showcase opened on Saturday and Lane Hutson is out to prove he belongs on the NHL team. Laura and Ian break down the impressive start from Hutson, the rest of the 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs rookies, and where some of the key prospects stand after one game in rookie camp. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!…

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Episode 1139 - Montreal Canadiens rookie forwards: who makes the Habs on opening night? Plus, the team makes some personnel changes, a fun trivia question, and our Friday mailbag 32:50

4d ago32:50

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The Montreal Canadiens announced hirings and promotions within the organization and we discuss what this means for the Habs going forward. In our Friday Habs mailbag, we discuss which rookie forward is most likely to make the Habs out of camp, dark horse picks, hockey facial hair, and more! For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podca…

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Unpacking Penn State's Week Two Performance | Nittany Lion Defense a Concern? 37:02

5d ago37:02

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Audrey & Jon are back to discuss their rewatch of the win over Bowling Green and all the questions that were raised by the week two performance from the Nittany Lions. James Franklin spoke to the media on Tuesday and despite the performance he reiterated things could be worse as the team did get a win. Tune in for thoughts on the big day from Nick …

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Episode 1138 - Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pool Analysis and Patrik Laine Thoughts with David St. Louis 32:56

6d ago32:56

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The Montreal Canadiens traded for Patrik Laine last month and David St. Louis from Eliteprospects.com stops by to tell us why he's so optimistic for this experiment in Montreal. What are the things Laine can do well? How can the Canadiens get the most out of Laine? What do they do with their first powerplay unit. Plus, a discussion on the Habs pros…

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Episode 1137 - Montreal Canadiens prospects to watch at Habs Rookie Camp: Owen Beck, Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, and more 32:20

8d ago32:20

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The Montreal Canadiens have announced the dates and the invitees to their rookie camp this year, and we have our eye on some prospects expected to participate in camp and in the rookie showcase against the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects. Will Owen Beck make sure he never plays a game in the juniors ever again? What does Adam Engstrom bring to the ta…

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Penn State Comes Back to Beat Bowling Green 34-27 47:23

9d ago47:23

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The Nittany Lions gave up nearly 400 yards of offense to Bowling Green and trailed at the break but found a way to pull off the second half come back and improve to 2-0. James Franklin's team looked like they were sleep walking through the first half defensively letting transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak chew them up for nearly 200 yards. Drew All…

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Episode 1136 - Cole Caufield Changes Jersey Number, Montreal Canadiens Prospect Opens KHL Season, What Makes a Good Training Camp 31:07

11d ago31:07

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Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is changing his number to honor his hero, Johnny Gaudreau. Laura and Ian discuss that heartfelt gesture. Then, how did Ivan Demidov start his season in the KHL? The host then open the show up to the mailbag, where questions were themed around cats, birds, and what a good training camp looks like. For you nex…

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Penn State hype after West Virginia win & Bowling Green Preview 55:45

11d ago55:45

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Audrey & Jon are back to talk about the aftermath of the win over West Virginia and the newfound hype for this Nittany Lion team. Will Penn State be unbeaten when they head to USC in October? How will James Franklin keep the team focused on 1-0 now that the team is back in Beaver Stadium? Is Andy Kotelnicki the most popular coordinator in college f…

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Episode 1135 - Remembering Johnny Gaudreau, Montréal Canadiens free agent targets next year, Mattias Norlinder update, how does the Leon Draisaitl contract affect the market? 31:49

13d ago31:49

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On today's episode of Locked On Montréal Canadiens, we begin by remembering Johnny Gaudreau and what he meant to the NHL in the wake of the tragic accident that took his life and that of his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. In our second segment, we discuss Mattias Norlinder's reported rejection of an offer from the Montréal Canadiens, and the end of the…

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Episode 1134 - Montreal Canadiens rebuild: what can the Habs learn from the Stanley Cup winning Florida Panthers? Special Crossover with Locked On Florida Panthers 34:02

15d ago34:02

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The Montréal Canadiens look to take steps forward in their rebuild with their big acquisition of Patrik Laine, but what can the Habs stand to learn from the current NHL Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers? Today's episode is a special crossover edition with Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers, in which we discuss the Habs goals for …

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Penn State Controls West Virginia 34-12 | Postgame Reaction 46:35

16d ago46:35

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Despite a lengthy halftime weather delay, the Nittany Lion spirits could not be dampened in the opener on Saturday as they controlled both sides of the ball to cruise to a 34-12 victory over West Virginia in Morgantown. Tre Wallace had a day with two touchdowns while Drew Allar looked like a different QB under Andy Kotelnicki as he threw for 216 ya…

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Episode 1133 - Montreal Canadiens Interested in Filip Zadina, Max Pacioretty the Maple Leaf, and Underrated Habs 31:17

18d ago31:17

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The Montreal Canadiens are allegedly interested in signing Filip Zadina. Should they be? What about Max Pacioretty, who may be headed to the rival Maple Leafs? Plus our most underrated Habs and what cities we would switch places with. For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expert…

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Penn State at West Virginia | Week One Preview 1:05:57

20d ago1:05:57

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It's officially Penn State Football Season. Week one is here and the Nittany Lions are headed to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a noon kickoff to start the 2024 campaign. Tune in for a full preview of the matchup from Audrey & Jon as well as what they heard from James Franklin at his weekly presser. How will Kaytron Allen a…

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Episode 1131 - Recapping the Montreal Canadiens 2024 Draft Video: Would 5th Overall Have Been Traded? Plus Halak Trade Tree and Bobbleheads 30:41

22d ago30:41

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The Montreal Canadiens released their annual behind-the-scenes draft documentary. How did the conversations with Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage, and Aatos Koivu go? What would the Habs have done with the fifth overall pick if Demidov was taken in the top-four? Plus, a look back on the trade history that took us from Jaroslav Halak to Patrik Laine and b…

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Penn State 2024 Season Preview 1:07:28

24d ago1:07:28

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We made it! Football season is back and Audrey & Jon are ready to get you prepared for how the 2024 Nittany Lion season will unfold. Tune in for thoughts on what improvement we can expect from Andy Kotelnicki’s offense, where will the defense stacks up and what bold predictions are our hosts willing to make? What kind of impact will AJ Harris have …

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Episode 1130 - Montreal Canadiens Patrik Laine trade: how does this change Habs lineup? Plus Jayden Struble's rise 30:31

25d ago30:31

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The Montreal Canadiens have Patrik Laine... now what? In today's mailbag we have many questions with respect to how this changes the Habs lineup. What happens to Joshua Roy? How can the Canadiens unload some of the contracts they have taking up roster spots and lineup spots? Can they send Josh Anderson to the AHL? And more in this week's mailbag ep…

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Episode 1129 - Analyzing the Montreal Canadiens Trade for Patrik Laine | What are the Habs Losing in Jordan Harris? 41:02

27d ago41:02

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The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets have completed a trade which means it's time for a cross over with our friend at Locked On Blue Jackets. Is the deal more even than it seems? What kind of player are the Habs getting in Laine? What kind of player will Jordan Harris be in Ohio? For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podc…

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Episode 1128 - Montreal Canadiens trade for Patrik Laine and a 2nd rounder for Jordan Harris: reaction and analysis 30:30

29d ago30:30

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The Montreal Canadiens have traded Jordan Harris to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Patrik Laine and 2nd round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. In our first segment, we talk about the impact Laine will have on the Montreal Canadiens this year. In our second segment, we analyze what the Habs gave up in exchange. Finally, in our third segm…

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Episode 1127 - Should the Montreal Canadiens help the Edmonton Oilers, Should the Habs Worry About Demidov, and is this Prospect Pool Different? 32:26

29d ago32:26

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The Montreal Canadiens may have an opportunity to help the Edmonton Oilers out of their offer sheet problems. Should the Habs lend them a hand and get Brett Kulak back in Montreal? Plus, Habs prospect Ivan Demidov appears to be the 13th forward for SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL. Is there reason for alarm in Montreal? Laura and Ian also discuss what…

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Episode 1126 - Montreal Canadiens scoring predictions, best Habs trade, could Leon Draisaitl go to free agency? 32:06

1M ago32:06

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The Montreal Canadiens are expected to take a huge step forward next year, and we discuss some Habs player point total projections Ian came across. Could Cole Caufield really regress? How many points will Kirby Dach get on his return? All that and more... just in our first segment. Our second segment kicks off the Friday Habs mailbag, in which we d…

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Nittany Lion Fall Camp Takeaways 46:25

1M ago46:25

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Audrey & Jon can feel the season fast approaching with week zero only a few weeks away. Tune in for the latest from practice including player notes, Andy Kotelnicki’s latest insights on the Nittany Lions offense as well as Tre Wallace emerging as a greater threat for the beleaguered wide receiver group. Also, Cooper Cousins buzz is building around …

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Episode 1125 - Should The Montreal Canadiens Retire Carey Price's Number? Plus Habs Offer Sheet Targets and Other Viable Captains 34:47

1M ago34:47

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This week, Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden implied the decision to retire Carey Price's jersey was "pretty clear". Is he right? Should the opinion of Habs legends factor into these decisions? Plus, with the news of two offer sheets being filed, Laura and Ian discuss whether or not the Canadiens should use an offer sheet next summer. And finall…

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Episode 1124 - Who Should The Montreal Canadiens Start at Centre? Which Habs Game Would You Relive? 31:27

1M ago31:27

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The Montreal Canadiens have quite a few centres. Which ones will the Habs start in October? Does Owen Beck have a shot? Who would you rather fight: Metal or Arber Xhekaj? Which under the radar player would you trade for? Plus, your hosts Laura and Ian debate food choices and wonder which Habs players could medal in other sports at the Olympics. For…

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Roster News & Wide Receiver Outlook 48:56

1M ago48:56

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Audrey & Jon are back to discuss Fall Camp and the latest out of Happy Valley. What have they seen so far from the Nittany Lions and what is the outlook for the Wide Receivers under new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki? James Franklin also addressed the media prior to practice starting this month. Plus, the news on Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys no long…

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Episode 1123 - Should the Montreal Canadiens pursue a Patrik Laine trade? What will the Habs need to give up? 42:58

1M ago42:58

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The rumours that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Patrik Laine just won't go away, so we decided to do a crossover with Jay Forster of Locked On Blue Jackets to examine the possibilities. In our first segment, we talk about how Laine is doing now and whether Columbus has truly moved on. Our second segment is a mock trade negotiation in whic…

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Episode 1122 - Montreal Canadiens Defense Prospects: Who Will Make the NHL? Plus Habs Memories and More in the Mailbag 30:41

1M ago30:41

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The Montreal Canadiens have a bunch of defensive prospects, but which ones will play NHL games this season? How does the Habs blueline shake out in training camp? Before the recent contracts were signed, did the Habs consider trading any of their promising young defensemen? Finally, our cohosts share their favorite early memories of their Habs fand…

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Episode 1121 - Montreal Canadiens sign Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron sign 2-year deals with Habs 32:49

2M ago32:49

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The Montreal Canadiens blueline is set with deals for Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj, and Justin Barron. How does the Habs blueline future take shape thanks to these NHL contracts? In our first segment, we talk about what the Guhle deal means for his development. In our second segment, we talk about the future of the Habs defensemen and where Xhekaj an…

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Episode 1120 - Canadiens upcoming deals: how the NHL market may shape them, rapid fire, Scott's last show 32:30

2M ago32:30

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The Montreal Canadiens have two key contracts they have to square away this offseason - Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron. How do recent NHL deals such as that of Martin Necas, Kent Johnson, and Kirill Marchenko affect how the Habs will handle those? In our second segment, we make Scott come clean on how he really feels about the Habs and the NHL. Fin…

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Episode 1119 - The Make or Break Season for the Habs | Can William Trudeau and Luke Tuch make a name for themselves? | Is this the last chance for Josh Anderson and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard? 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens It's a crucial season for the Montreal Canadiens, with their rebuilding phase likely coming to a close in the near future. So Scott wants to examine what makes this season so "make or break" for the Habs. With that, we'll also take a look at what prospects are on the verge of being left behind and need to have …

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Big Ten Media Day Recap 57:17

2M ago57:17

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Audrey & Jon return to discuss the latest from Big Ten Media Day as the new look conference descended on Indianapolis. How will Penn State use Abdul Carter this season and is James Franklin's strategy the right one for the disruptive defensive start. What did they learn from the players who made the trip in Jaylen Reed, Tyler Warren and Dvon J-Thom…

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Episode 1118 - The Edmonton Oilers should be ashamed | The Final Friday Mailbag with Scott 30:45

2M ago30:45

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens! It's the final Friday Mailbag of the Scott Era! But, before the hosts jump into the questions it's time for one last Matla Rant as well. With the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman, it's a slap in the face to so many people and Scott just isn't having it. Then, it's onto the mailbag where the hosts tackle some Habs que…

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Bonus Episode - Scott ranks his top five Montreal Canadiens prospects! 18:50

2M ago18:50

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Inside a special bonus episode of Locked on Canadiens Scott is back with a special bonus episode! Who are his top five favourite Montreal Canadiens prospects right now? With the caveat being that some rookies from last season no longer count, who finished in Scott's top five? Share your top five lists with us as well in the comments or on social me…

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Episode 1117 - Montreal Canadiens draft and prospect pool analysis with Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News Part 2 37:31

2M ago37:31

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The Montreal Canadiens future is bright. Special guest Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News joins us for a 2-part episode on the Habs prospect depth. This is part 2 of our chat, in which we discuss Ivan Demidov's ceiling, Aatos Koivu's skills, prospect timelines, and your mailbag questions. Check out Part 1 in the previous episode! Tony's article can be…

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Episode 1116 - Montreal Canadiens draft and prospect pool analysis with Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News Part 1 36:16

2M ago36:16

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The Montreal Canadiens may just have one of the deepest prospect pools in the National Hockey League. We analyze the 2024 NHL Draft picks by the Habs with special guest Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News. This is Part 1 of our chat, in which we discuss the Habs' performance in the last draft, what draft style is emerging from this Montreal Canadiens f…

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Episode 1115 - The Craig Rivet trade tree, 30 years later | What is the 2024-2025 out look for the Canadiens? | Is next year solely dependent on Kirby Dach? 30:05

2M ago30:05

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura discuss the Craig Rivet trade tree, which now spans 32 years and has an impact that will be felt into at least next year's NHL Draft. The hosts look at the names, and how one perfectly cromulent NHL defender turned into such a franchise defining moment for over three decades. They also look at w…

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Episode 1114 - Montreal Canadiens prospect pool analysis, should the Habs bring in a veteran associate coach? 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Should the Montreal Canadiens bring in an associate coach to help Martin St Louis with in-game decisions? Would Gerard Gallant fit that bill? What would you put on a Habs goalie mask? How would we rate our prospect pool in Montreal? Featuring analysis from Sebastian High of Locked On NHL Prospects. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Stil…

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Episode 1113 - Montreal Canadiens 2024 draft review after dust settles: how do the Habs' choices really stack up? 30:20

2M ago30:20

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With a few weeks to think about it, how do we feel about the 2024 NHL draft picks the Montreal Canadiens have made. Are we still excited about the future? We discuss our feelings and then feature a segment from Sebastian High of Locked On NHL prospects recapping the picks the Habs made. In our final segment, we each pick which prospect from this ye…

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Episode 1112 - Montreal hires Pascal Vincent to coach the Rocket | Does Guy Boucher make sense on the bench? | Breaking down the AHL schedule for Laval 29:52

2M ago29:52

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Laval Rocket have finally found their new head coach hiring former Columbus head coach, Pascal Vincent. For the Rocket it's a huge get as they're bringing in a coach with established AHL credentials to help bring them to the next level. Scott goes through the hire, and some of the other news surrounding it …

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Everything Penn State in EA Sports College Football 25 49:06

2M ago49:06

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At long last College Football has returned to the video game world with the release of EA Sports College Football 25 and Audrey & Jon are here to talk about everything Nittany Lions in the new game. Find out where Penn State's top players came in for their overall rankings, did Kaytron Allen deserve a higher overall, is Drew Allar fairly represente…

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Episode 1111 - Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki: how does he stack up as a top line centre amongst NHL competition? 33:37

2M ago33:37

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The Montreal Canadiens offseason is rolling silently and uneventfully along, but we've got you covered with Montreal Canadiens talk as always. We tackle a listener suggested topic - is Nick Suzuki truly a number 1 centre? And how does he stack up against the rest of the league? Are there really 31 centres better than he is? And where does Kirby Dac…

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Episode 1110 - Can the Canadiens bring Demidov out of Russia early? | What is the best tool for scouts? | Friday Habs Mailbag! 31:19

2M ago31:19

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Scott and Laura have a ton of listener mailbag questions to get to, but before that they dive into the biggest question around the Habs fanbase...Can the Montreal Canadiens bring Ivan Demidov over from Russia before his contract is over like the Flyers have done with Matvei Michkov? Also, Slovak media sources a…

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Episode 1109 - Montreal Canadiens free agents to target next year, where will the Habs end up at end of the season? 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Where will the Montreal Canadiens finish next season? And what would that mean for the Habs' 2025 free agent needs? Which 2025 free agents would we not touch with a ten foot pole? All that and more in today's episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the…

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Episode 1108 - Montreal Canadiens offseason: trade targets, potential UFA signings still on the board, and more 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Today's episode is a continuation of the Friday Habs mailbag in which we mostly discuss the Canadiens offseason, with NHL trades to potentially be made and cap space to be used as a trade chip. We discuss how long Brendan Gallagher will be around to be the face of the Montreal Canadiens, and what the blueline will look like next season. Support Us …

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Episode 1107 - Prospect thoughts from Montreal Canadiens Development Camp | New extensions and entry-level deals soon? | Could Kent Hughes pull off a trade for Nick Robertson? 28:55

2M ago28:55

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens Montreal Canadiens development camp has come and gone now, with just one scrimmage played on the last day. However, Scott walks through what he's seen from this brief camp and what really stood out to him. Rising stars like Jacob Fowler and the newly drafted Michael Hage both shone as expected, but what about p…

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Episode 1106 - Montreal Canadiens prospects: where will Ivan Demidov fit in? When will he come over? Habs mailbag 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Since the Montreal Canadiens drafted Ivan Demidov, Habs fans are united in our joy. Today's mailbag questions include thoughts on where he will fit in in the Canadiens lineup, how soon he will come over, whether he can take some of the spotlight off of Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield, and more. Plus, which newly drafted Habs prospect are we most…

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SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Introducing our new Locked on Canadiens Cohost! 25:12

2M ago25:12

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This is a special bonus episode to introduce our new cohost. As you may have heard, Scott Matla is hanging up his skates after 5 years on the show. He will be sorely missed. We have a wonderful new cohost lined up, however, and he's here to introduce himself and talk about what to expect with the show going forward. As always, we will remain the Lo…

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Episode 1105 - Montreal Canadiens schedule highlights and predictions for the Habs next season, Daniel Jacob back with Laval Rocket 26:45

3M ago26:45

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The Montreal Canadiens schedule is out, and we discuss the highlights and dates for can't-miss games. Daniel Jacob is back with the Laval Rocket and we react to the news. Finally, we try to predict how the Habs will finish next season now that we know what their opponents look like down the stretch. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motor…

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Episode 1104 - Prospects arrive for Habs Development Camp | The Canadiens coaching search takes another turn | Are there any good free agents left for the Habs? 29:11

3M ago29:11

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Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens development camp is under way, and despite some of the young stars not taking part there is plenty to look out for this week in Brossard. Scott takes a look at the "who's who" of prospects in camp, and who might end up surprising at rookie camp in September. Speaking of the Canadiens, the…

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