Montréal Canadiens Ivan Demidov Era: what is his potential next season? Plus, Laval Rocket DOMINATE in advance to conference finals (Episode 1316)

Can the Laval Rocket's playoff journey redefine their future in the AHL? With standout performances from Sean Farrell and Joshua Roy, the Rocket's recent success has fans buzzing. The Montreal Canadiens' affiliate team has shown impressive goaltending, particularly from Cayden Primeau, sparking discussions about their potential impact on the NHL landscape. Explore the season review of Ivan Demidov, whose brief stint with the Canadiens has left a lasting impression. Hosts Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert analyze Demidov's power play potential and development needs, while also touching on NHL front office changes, including Brendan Shanahan's departure and Matthew Darche's new role. The conversation extends to rebuilding trends and future prospects like Gavin McKenna, poised to shake up the league. Tune in for a deep dive into the Rocket's playoff performance and the evolving dynamics within the NHL. Don't miss out on these game-changing insights! 0:00 Intro: Laval Rocket advancing, season reviews 5:14 Analyzing Laval Rocket's playoff performance 10:24 Ivan Demidov season review and outlook 17:51 Power play potential with Demidov 22:32 NHL news: Coaching changes, playoff updates 28:37 Rebuilding teams and first-time GMs 32:14 Trivia question on Canadiens power play Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR 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.