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History in the Making: a Montreal Canadiens podcast

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History in the Making, an official podcast from the Montreal Canadiens, focuses on the future of the most storied franchise in pro sports. This informative, fun podcast sheds light on the Canadiens’ prospect pool and the team's development process, featuring in-depth interviews with players, scouts, coaches, and members of management.

Episodes

Canadiens forward Alex Newhook

Alex Newhook put his multitasking skills to the test on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old forward played Microsoft Flight Simulator while taking fan questions on Twitch following his first-ever visit to the Bell Centre as a Hab. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 31. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Aug 02, 202314 minEp. 25

Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson

In this episode of HITM, Habs prospect Lane Hutson snacked on Canadian food and answered fan questions about David Reinbacher, development camp and more in a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 4 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Jul 31, 202316 minEp. 24

Canadiens prospect Florian Xhekaj

Habs 2023 fourth-round pick Florian Xhekaj answered fan questions about the Canadiens development camp, his relationship with his brother Arber and more during a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 3 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Jul 26, 202315 minEp. 23

Canadiens' 2023 fifth-overall pick David Reinbacher

Montreal’s fifth-overall pick in 2023 David Reinbacher spoke about a whirlwind of a Draft week, a notebook he received from a fan, and more on this episode of HITM. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 2 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Jul 24, 202311 minEp. 22

Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar

Habs prospect Filip Mesar covered a range of topics from hockey to hobbies and even chirped good friend Juraj Slafkovsky on this episode of HITM. Note: This interview was recorded on Twitch on June 27 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Jul 19, 202327 minEp. 21

Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris

Under a bright blue sky, defenseman Jordan Harris put his offseason workouts on a brief hold to answer fans questions on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old turned back the clock to chat about his experience at the 2018 NHL Draft and reflected on his involvement in the community in his first full season in the NHL. The jovial rearguard also spoke about his summer pastimes, his pregame superstitions and even dished on teammate Kirby Dach’s warmup ritual which is… let’s just say...

Jul 17, 202326 minEp. 20

Canadiens forwards Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta

On this special episode of History in the Making, forwards Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta were handed the keys to the Canadiens official Twitch account to answer fan questions. Pezzetta gifted Evans a special birthday present by signing a two-year contract extension on his birthday on June 2, and in this episode, the Habs’ No. 71 returns the favor with a gift of his own. The duo also reflected on their offseason plans, being from Toronto but playing for Montreal, and their idols growing up. On ...

Jul 12, 202319 minEp. 19

Catching up with Sean Farrell

On this episode of History in the Making, forward Sean Farrell took some time from his busy schedule to answer fan questions on Twitch. The 21-year-old reflected on his time in college, the experience he gained on the international level with the United States and his pro debut with the Canadiens this past season. On a lighter note, we also learned about his dream car, his favorite hobby away from the rink, his French bulldog and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 24 as part ...

Jun 03, 202324 minEp. 18

Director of Hockey Development Adam Nicholas

In this episode of History in the Making, Adam Nicholas' passion for hockey and the Canadiens is on full display. A fascinating Q&A from start to finish, the team's director of hockey development spoke about his approach to development, shared his insights on some current Habs and prospects in the organization like Juraj Slafkovsky, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Lane Hutson, and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 9 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens communit...

May 15, 202327 minEp. 17

Jordan Harris, Georges Laraque and Meeker Guerrier on Black history

In this special episode of History in the Making, Meeker Guerrier moderates a conversation between Jordan Harris and Georges Laraque about hockey as part of Black History Month. Throughout February, the Canadiens will pay tribute to the rich heritage and accomplishments of Black communities, both in hockey and in today's society. This conversation is part of the organization's effort to amplify the voices of Black people in hockey.

Feb 15, 202322 minEp. 16

10 years of Brendan Gallagher

In this special episode of History in the Making, host Shauna Denis sat down with Brendan Gallagher ahead of his 10-year NHL anniversary. The beloved forward known affectionately as Gally reflects on some of his best moments from his career so far, his evolution as a player over time, his best friends on the team and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 First NHL goal 2:33 First NHL playoff goal 3:50 Photoshoot 4:31 Jean Béliveau Trophy 5:22 2016 NHL Winter Classic vs. Boston Bruins 6:13 First NHL ...

Jan 21, 202341 minEp. 15

Josh Anderson chats NHL Draft

On this episode of History in the Making, Marc Dumont welcomed special guest Josh Anderson to talk about the NHL Draft in Montreal, what advice he has for this year's Draft class, and much more.

Jul 07, 202227 minEp. 14

Catching up with Kaiden Guhle

Kaiden Guhle stopped by History in the Making to catch up with host Marc Dumont about his season, his thoughts on training camp, and advice he would give to prospects at this year’s Draft, and much more. This episode was recorded during a live Twitch Q&A on June 23, 2022.

Jun 27, 202221 minEp. 13

Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta

Michael Pezzetta spoke to host Marc Dumont about his summer plans, the Laval Rocket, and some of his best memories from his season in Montreal. This episode was recorded on May 11, 2022.

May 14, 202224 minEp. 11

Laval Rocket rookie Jan Mysak

Not many 18-year-olds can boast about playing in the AHL, but Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak sure can — and he’s making the most of it. The Litvinov, Czech Republic native spoke about his decision to leave his home country, his impressions of Montreal and life in North America, his desire to get better each day, and his determination to turn his dream of playing in the NHL into reality.

Apr 27, 202144 minEp. 10

Laval Rocket centreman Ryan Poehling

In his sophomore season with the Laval Rocket, Ryan Poehling has rapidly become one of the team’s most consistent offensive weapons. The Lakeville, Minnesota native spoke to Marc Dumont about dealing with last season’s highs and lows, building his confidence and 200-foot game, and shared his thoughts on teammates Corey Schueneman, Joseph Blandisi and Josh Brook, among others.

Apr 13, 202137 minEp. 9

Laval Rocket forward Joseph Blandisi

Joseph Blandisi and the Laval Rocket are on fire this season. The forward stopped by the pod to talk about the key to the team's success, being traded to the Canadiens organization last year, the lessons he's learned over the course of his six-year pro career, and his impressions of Ryan Poehling, Jan Mysak, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylönen.

Mar 30, 202137 minEp. 8

Laval Rocket goaltender Cayden Primeau

Cayden Primeau began his pro career with the Laval Rocket in 2019 and hasn't looked back. In his rookie season, the seventh round pick boasted a 2.45 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, on top of earning his first NHL win on Dec. 11, 2019. The netminder talked about growing up with NHLer dad Keith Primeau, his development, his hobbies -- which include reading and making smoothies -- and more with host Marc Dumont.

Mar 16, 202138 minEp. 7

2019 World junior champion Jesse Ylönen

Known for his skating ability and his agility, Montreal Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylönen decided to bring his talents to the Laval Rocket after playing for the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga. The speedy winger spoke to Marc Dumont about his first season so far with the Rocket and adjusting to a new environment on and off the ice.

Mar 02, 202140 minEp. 6

Habs prospect Jordan Harris

After being selected in the third round (71st overall) by the Canadiens in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, defenseman Jordan Harris took his talents to the NCAA. Three years later, the Northeastern University Huskies' alternate captain and 2021 Hobey Baker Award candidate reflects on his development, his time as a student-athlete and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Feb 16, 202136 minEp. 5

Habs scout Ben Shutron

The Canadiens' newest scout Ben Shutron sits down with Marc Dumont to share how Hockey Canada shaped him, his thoughts on the team's current prospect pool, the most important attributes he looks for in a prospect, and his ideal NHLer based on five attributes: vision, skating, heart, shot, and creativity.

Feb 02, 202158 minEp. 4

First-year pro Cam Hillis

Coming off a solid Junior career that saw him captain the OHL’s Guelph Storm, Cam Hillis signed with the Canadiens and is ready to make the jump to the pros in 2021. In this episode, the 2018 third round pick dishes on overcoming injuries, the value of sports psychologists in today's game, and his expectations for his Rocket debut.

Jan 19, 202138 minEp. 3

Team Canada defenseman Kaiden Guhle

Team Canada defenseman and 2020 Canadiens first round pick Kaiden Guhle chats with Marc Dumont about his experience at the World Juniors, Canada's unique quarantine activities, and if the tournament should institute a mercy rule for double-digit victories.

Jan 05, 202143 minEp. 2

Elite sniper and 2019 first-round draft pick Cole Caufield

Team USA star and blue-chip Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield shares the secret behind his lethal shot, why his playmaking is underrated, and how his relationship with Jack Hughes has evolved over the years.

Dec 14, 202038 minEp. 1