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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

Episode 24.22: Predicting the Canadiens Top 9 in 3 Seasons

On this episode, we have a ton of fun looking into our crystal ball and predict who will be the Montreal Canadiens Top 9 forwards in the 2026-2027 season. We also throw some love to Joshua Roy and Arber Xhekaj for a great week of hockey.

Feb 26, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 24Ep. 22

Episode 24.20: Top Line Stars and Trade Deadline Primer 1

This week the Canadiens top line of Caufield, Suzuki and Slafkovsky put on a show, so we discuss their magical chemistry and the struggles of the team behind them. We also take a first look at the trade deadline through the Habs lens.

Feb 12, 20241 hrSeason 24Ep. 20

Episode 24.19: The Sean Monahan Trade

We react to the big trade that sent Monahan to Winnipeg, talk about the state of the Habs lineup without him, and marvel at the news of NHL players returning to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030.

Feb 03, 202448 minSeason 24Ep. 19

Episode 24.18: NHL Mythbusters & Habs Core Grows and Shines

On this week's episode, we bust apart some common myths related to the NHL and the Montreal Canadiens, we credit some Habs for clutch performances, and give our take on Gallagher's hit and suspension.

Jan 29, 202457 minSeason 24Ep. 18

Episode 24.17: Big Wins, Even Bigger Losses and A Retrospective of the 2010s Habs

On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss a up and down week for the Montreal Canadiens including Cole Caufield's hot streak, Sean Monahan's great play, and some of the most concerning parts of the duds in Ottawa and Boston. We also take a deep dive into how Marc Bergevin built the Habs over the 2010s and where things could have gone better or worse.

Jan 22, 202459 min

Episode 24.14: First Line Rocks & 2024 Headline Predictions

This week, we examine the success of the Caufield - Suzuki -Slafkovský line, we tie a bow on an eventful 2023 for the Montreal Canadiens, and we look ahead, predicting some huge headlines for the club in 2024.

Jan 02, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 24Ep. 14

Episode 24.13: Habs Strong Week + A Retrospective on the Bob Gainey Era

On this week's episode of the podcast, we dive into a fun week for the Montreal Canadiens including a big week for both Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky. Later in the podcast, we take a look back on the Bob Gainey era and why the Habs could not get over the hump.

Dec 26, 202355 min

Episode 24.12: Habs Holiday Wishlist & 1st Line Nears Magic

On this week's episode, we spread some holiday cheer with gift ideas for Montreal Canadiens players and coaches, we shine some light on a few forward lines and defensive pairings, and we look forward to the long road trip ahead.

Dec 18, 202345 minSeason 24Ep. 12

Episode 24.10 - D-Cupboard is Stacked & Monty's New Contract

This week, we use our crystal ball to predict the Canadiens' defensive unit three seasons from now, we examine the effect empty-netters have on plus/minus and other stats, and we praise both Montembeault and his brand new contract.

Dec 04, 202352 minSeason 24Ep. 10

Episode 24.09: Habs Quarter- Season Review

After 21 games, we talk about who has been the Montreal Canadiens best defensemen, Josh Anderson's struggles, Nick Suzuki steady start to the season and much more!

Nov 27, 202355 min

Episode 24.06: Slafkovsky on the Top Line and the Veterans Shine

On this week's episode, we shower Gallagher and Monahan with praise, we try to work out the chemistry-phobic second line that became a third line, and discuss what it means to finally see the trio of Caufield, Suzuki and Slafkovský.

Nov 06, 20231 hrSeason 24Ep. 6

Episode 24.02: Season Preview Part 2

On this week's episode, we tie a bow on the preseason, look ahead to the regular season and beyond, analyzing what it will take for this team to build a contender and hoist the Cup.

Oct 09, 20231 hrSeason 24Ep. 2

Episode 24.01: Season Preview Part 1

New season, same hosts! We are back for another season of This Week in Habsland. For this week's episode, we dive in to Part 1 of our two-part season preview. Will Caufield and Suzuki be broken up? Will Alex Newhook be a steal? Listen, to the pod to find out!

Oct 02, 20231 hr 6 min

2023 Off-Season: Petry Trade Reaction

Instant reaction to the blockbuster Erik Karlsson trade from the Montreal Canadiens perspective. Jeff Petry is back, Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick are gone. What a time to be alive! Follow us on Instagram @habslandpod

Aug 07, 202339 min

2023 Summer 6-Pack: NHL Draft Deep Dive and Edmundson Trade

We take a step back and look in depth at the Habs selections at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, where those players fit into the prospect pool, and talk about what the Edmundson trade means for the Canadiens young D-men.

Jul 03, 20231 hr 3 min

2023 Summer 6-Pack: Habs Draft Reinbacher and Newhook Trade

Wow! The Montreal Canadiens draft David Reinbacher and we have our immediate thoughts. Also discussed on the episode is our analysis of the Alex Newhook trade, Sean Monahan's new contract, and the end of the three-letter saga.

Jun 29, 202354 min

2023 Summer 6-Pack: Draft Preview - Part 2

We dive deeper into the draft, looking at the potential high end talent available with the Habs picks at 31 and 37, we examine a few of the best goalies in the class, and who and what we hope to get with the many picks in the later rounds. Follow us @habslandpod on Instagram and Twitter.

Jun 22, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 2

2023 Summer 6-Pack: Draft Preview - Part 1

We discuss ALL the options at #5: Smith, Benson, Moore, Reinbacher, trading up, trading down, and taking Michkov on this episode of the podcast. Follow us @habslandpod on Instagram and Twitter.

Jun 19, 202352 min

2023 Summer 6-Pack: Habs at #5, Caufield Extension and PLD Discussion

Welcome to the Summer 6-Pack at This Week in Habsland. In this episode we provide our initial thoughts on the Habs pick at #5, the Michkov risk (there's none), the lack of news with a Caufield extension and discuss Pierre-Luc Dubois rumours for the thirty-seventh time.

May 15, 20231 hr 10 min
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