July 4, 2025
Montreal Canadiens Noah Dobson insights, Habs-Isles rebuild comparison with Locked On Islanders (Episode 1345)
Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal CanadiensAbout this episode
The Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders shook up their rosters in blockbuster trade last week. Will Noah Dobson's offensive prowess elevate Montreal's blue line? We welcome Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders to break down the Dobson-Heineman swap, analyzing its impact on both teams' futures. Gil offers us insider perspectives on Dobson's consistency issues and Heineman's underrated shooting ability. The hosts explore New York's organizational changes, improved prospect pool, and potential for a quick turnaround. Finally, Montreal's progress takes center stage, with Nick Suzuki's point-per-game season and Cole Caufield's surge as key talking points. Tune in for analysis on how these moves reshape the Eastern Conference landscape and each team's playoff chances. 0:00 Intro: Special crossover episode with Locked On Islanders 2:05 Noah Dobson's strengths and weaknesses 10:28 Emil Heineman's potential impact for the Islanders 17:41 Patrick Roy's role in developing young talent 21:13 Canadiens' progress and future outlook 26:26 Importance of smart cap management for GMs 31:50 Wrapping up and where to find the hosts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.