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This Week in Habsland

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A Weekly Montreal Canadiens podcast discussing the Habs on and off the ice. Follow us @hablsandpod on Instagram, X and TikTok.
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Episodes

Bolduc-Mailloux Trade, Habs Draft Day 2 and Free Agency Recap

On our last episode of the 24-25 season, we discuss the offseason as a whole, including the Bolduc-Mailloux trade, the picks made by the Canadiens on day 2 of the draft, and we take a look around the NHL at some big free agency signings.

Jul 03, 20251 hr 5 min

Final Thoughts Before the NHL Draft

On this episode we talk about the many options that the Montreal Canadiens have in this year's draft; lots of picks in the first 3 rounds, as well as potential trades.

Jun 23, 20251 hr 4 min

Who will the Canadiens select at the 2025 NHL Draft?

On this week's episode we dive all the way in on the 2025 NHL Draft and how the Montreal Canadiens should approach it. We discuss our favourites including Carter Bear, Justin Carbonneau, and many more!

Jun 16, 20251 hr

Laval Rocket's Best Prospects & 2C Trade Talk

We discuss the most important Canadiens prospects who played in the Laval Rocket's postseason. Then, we run through about 10 mock trades involving you guessed it: 2nd line centers and right-handed defensemen.

Jun 09, 20251 hr 4 min

Habs Offseason 2C Targets, Hutson Extension and Laine Decision

On today's episode we preview the biggest decisions for the Montreal Canadiens as they head into the off-season including targets for a second line centre, extending Lane Hutson and figuring out what to do with Patrik Laine.

Jun 02, 20251 hr 1 min

Canadiens Season Review and Habsland MVP

On Part 1 of our season in review awards, we discuss the Montreal Canadiens season and all it's highs and lows. We also dig in to the Habsland MVP for the season.

May 19, 202553 min

Canadiens Season Comes to a Close with Game 5 Loss

Our post-game episode of the Montreal Canadiens dropping Game 5 in their first round series covers the team's struggles with the Capitals defensive adjustments, the strong play by the young core, and celebrating David Savard

May 01, 202522 min

Canadiens Young Stars Shine in Game 4 Loss

On this episode, we recap the Montreal Canadiens dropping a tough Game 4 despite strong play from many of the team's young stars including Juraj Slafkovksy and Ivan Demidov.

Apr 28, 202529 min

Montreal Canadiens Game 3 Victory

The Habs arrived in Game 3, dominating the Capitals at the Bell Centre. We look at the offensive chemistry of Caufield and Slafkovsky, the growth of Josh Anderson's game, and dive in on about 48 other story lines including the unfortunate injuries to both starting goalies, Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson.

Apr 26, 202533 min

Habs Drop Game 2 to Capitals

On this post-game episode of the podcast, we discuss the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 loss in Game 2 including improved play of the Dvorak line, disappointing play from a few players and maybe some signs of line from a new 2nd line

Apr 24, 202528 min

Canadiens Comeback Falls Short in Game 1 Loss

The Montreal Canadiens drop Game 1 to the Washington Capitals in overtime. We discuss a spirited comeback led by Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Sam Montembeault and investigate what can be done to fix the second line

Apr 22, 202532 min

Montreal Canadiens Playoff Preview

The Habs are in the playoffs for the first time in years! Join us as we dive in on their matchup versus the Washington Capitals and recap what got the Canadiens into this position.

Apr 18, 202553 min

Canadiens Disappoint in Demidov's Debut

The Montreal Canadiens drop a rough game to the Chicago Blackhawks despite Ivan Demidov's stellar NHL debut. We discuss the Habs inability to punch their ticket to the post-season and what they need to fix going forward.

Apr 15, 202534 min

Dobes Fantastic in Overtime Loss to Leafs

On this post-game episode, we discuss a stellar Dobes performance in Toronto, try to solve the Laine at 5-on-5 conundrum, and beg the Canadiens to clinch a playoff berth already.

Apr 13, 202535 min

Habs Dissapoint in Loss to Sens

Post-game episode of the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. We discuss the struggles of the top two lines and ask if Arber Xhekaj should be drawn back into the lineup.

Apr 12, 202520 min

Canadiens Five-Game Win Streak & Playoff Preview

On this episode we dive deep on the potential playoff picture in the NHL, we discuss the monstrous contributions of Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson, and we congratulate Alex Ovechkin on 895 goals, the new all-time record.

Apr 07, 20251 hr 9 min

Canadiens Sit Atop the Mix & Commissioner for a Day

On this episode, we give some ideas for improvements we'd make to the NHL if we were the commish, we revel in the resurgence of the third line of Gallagher, Dvorak, and Anderson, and we discuss the Canadiens playoff push as they sit atop the mix in the second wild card spot.

Mar 24, 20251 hr 7 min

Canadiens First Line Stands Out as Wild Card Within Range

On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss the Montreal Canadiens (mostly) successful week that was led by the first line and goaltending. In the second half of the episode, we 'build-a-Hab' to celebrate our 100th episode!

Mar 17, 20251 hr

Jake Evans Re-Signs and Trade Deadline Post Mortem

This week, we dive deep into the NHL trade deadline, discussing all the big moves from across the league, and we talk about the Jake Evans extension that has him staying in Montreal for the next four seasons.

Mar 10, 202545 min

Habs at the Three-Quarter Mark of the Season

On this episode, we rank the Montreal Canadiens players in a tier list based on their play so far this season, and we answer 3 burning questions about the Habs and their future, including a trade deadline discussion at the 3/4 mark of the NHL season.

Mar 03, 20251 hr 11 min

Canadiens Burnout & Trade Deadline Primer

On this week's episode, we discuss the rough string of games the Montreal Canadiens have played of late, and we go over the options the Habs have in terms of trades with the NHL trade deadline fast approaching.

Feb 10, 20251 hr 2 min

Canadiens Hit a Rough Patch and 4 Nations Preview

On this week's episode we discuss the difficult week the Montreal Canadiens had including losses on and off the ice. In the second half of the episode we preview the 4 Nations tournament.

Feb 03, 20251 hr 2 min

The Canadiens Will Make the NHL Playoffs If...

On this episode, we analyze what it will take for the Habs to make the playoffs, discuss the necessary patience of the Canadiens front office, and glance at the blockbuster Rantanen trade.

Jan 27, 202556 min

3 Stars and 3 Burning Questions at NHL Season's Half

On this episode, we award our 3 Stars of the first half of the season, and then we ask and answer three burning questions about the Montreal Canadiens as they are now, yes, IN THE MIX!

Jan 13, 20251 hr 3 min
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