Does Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes have a blockbuster up his sleeve? What if the Habs regress next season? And what if Florian Xhekaj makes the team? (Episode 1364)

Montreal Canadiens' Summer Shakeup: Blockbuster Trade Brewing? Nick Suzuki's Leadership Evolution Kent Hughes keeps fans guessing as trade rumors swirl around the Montreal Canadiens. Laura Saba and guest Kay Imam dissect potential moves, from a game-changing blockbuster to a strategic third-line center acquisition. They explore expectations for the upcoming season, balancing optimism with the realities of a competitive division. The duo praises Nick Suzuki's community engagement and French-learning efforts, showcasing his growth as captain. Plus, could Florian Xhekaj crack the roster out of training camp? Tune in for insider perspectives on the Habs' offseason strategy and player development. Will Hughes pull off another late-summer stunner? 0:00 Kent Hughes' summer blockbuster trade 5:05 Potential Habs regression next season 10:05 Managing expectations for upcoming season 15:49 Competition in the Atlantic Division 22:05 Nick Suzuki's wedding and leadership 25:04 Florian Xhekaj's potential to make the team 29:51 Excitement for upcoming Montreal Canadiens season 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. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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.