About this episode
Montreal Canadiens' preseason takes a turn as groin injuries rear their ugly heads. Will the Habs remain unfazed? We break down Montreal's 7-2 loss to Toronto, highlighting Kirby Dach's encouraging performance and leadership. We look at the recent injuries to Guhle, Dobson, and Reinbacher, exploring their impact on the Habs' lineup. Mailbag questions spark discussions on draft scenarios, Vegas Golden Knights' media controversy, and Brendan Gallagher's future with the team. Tune in for expert insights on the Canadiens' preseason challenges and what they mean for the upcoming NHL season. 0:00 Intro and game recap 5:18 Mike Matheson's performance and "Mike meter" 7:51 Kirby Dach's encouraging return to play 11:25 Mailbag: Alternate draft scenarios without Slafkovsky 18:35 Mailbag: Olympics vs Calder Trophy dilemma 23:16 Watching non-Canadiens hockey games 27:47 Key decision point in Canadiens' rebuild 31:21 Young players making the roster out of camp 33:26 Trivia question and wrap-up Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 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.