Coach as he breaks down the Canadiens Rookie Showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They is plenty to be excited about. He'll also tell you why benching Ivan Demidov is "ok" & why Habs Nation should "chill out". He'll also put on his coaching hat and explain what the definition of elite skating is (again because of Corey Pronman). And finally, he'll talk about his opinion of Pascal Vincent, and why he's an excellent addition to the Canadiens' coaching staff. Time Stamps: 0:00 Show Start 1:23 Rookie Showdown Breakdown 15:40 Chill Out Aabout Demidov 23:40 What defines an elite skater? 32:00 Pascal Vincent is an awesome fit for the Laval Rocket and Montreal Canadiens. Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: / montrealhockeytalk TikTok: / mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk

In this episode, Coach delves into the Canadiens' Rookie Camp Roster & any surprises on the list? Then, he hammers Corey Pronman of the Athletic for his lack of objectivity where his prospect rankings were concerned. Then, Coach sends flowers to Cole Caufield & buries the vandals who stole the Gaudreau tribute items from the Bell Centre. Finally, he lays waste at the notion the Patrick Laine and former Hab Stephane Richer are similar players. Time Stamps: 0:00 Show Start 3:01 Rookie Camp roster - Any Surprises? 11:37 Corey Pronman & his asanine prospect ranking 15:26 Flowers for Caulfield, Anger For Vandals 20:30 Laine/Richer - Not The Same 29:46 Congrats to Shawn Anderson, the USPHL and Hawkesbury Knights Support us by joining Temu and getting $100 CDN coupon by clicking the link below: https://temu.to/m/uqtbdmpgo03 Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: / montrealhockeytalk TikTok: / mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk

Join Coach this week as he argues why Sam Montembault isn't the clear Canadiens' #1 goalie and the depth in goal. He also discusses who he believes should be the Habs' 3rd pairing on defense. He'll touch on a viewer's comment about the D & he'll say goodbye to Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau.

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In this episode, Coach looks at the possiblity of the Canadiens signing RFA Bruins' goalie Jeremy Swayman to an offer sheer. He also takes a look at Demidov's game, whether line pairings are a good thing and if Kent Hughes is at Sam Pollock's level as a GM. 0:00 Episode 3 - Montreal Hockey Talk 1:09 Should The Canadiens Sign Bruins' RFA Goalie Jeremy Swayman To An Offer Sheet? 5:31 Ivan Demidov Is More Than Just A Goal Scorer 8:45 Do Line Pairings Work? 16:05 What Do The Habs Do With Josh Anderson? 21:09 Is Kent Hughes The Best General Manager in Canadiens' History...Including Sam Pollock? Support us by joining Temu and getting $100 CDN coupon by clicking the link below: https://temu.to/m/uqtbdmpgo03 Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: / montrealhockeytalk TikTok: / mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk

Coach gives you the skinny on Slafkovsky's reasons for not going to the Olympic QualiHe'll also look at Patrik Laine's reason for ditching the Jets & Blue Jackets. FInally, he'll show you that the #Habs are playoff bound...and he's not alone! #GoHabsGo #Habs #MTLHockey #Laine #mentalhealth #Slafkovsky #NHLPlayoffs #Schiefele #Wheeler #CBJ Support us by joining Temu and getting $100 CDN coupon by clicking the link below: https://temu.to/m/uqtbdmpgo03 Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: https://facebook.com/montrealhockeytalk TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk

Kent Hughes is a genius, getting Patrik Laine & a 2026 2nd round pick for defenseman Jordan Harris. Plus, Coach apologizes for called it wrong, and he blasts Mike Greer for helping the Oilers. #GoHabsGo #Habs #MTLHockey #Laine #Hughes #Genius #mentalhealth Support us by joining Temu and getting $100 CDN coupon by clicking the link below: https://temu.to/m/uqtbdmpgo03 Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: / montrealhockeytalk TikTok: / mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk

In our relaunch episode, Coach looks at the situation with the Edmonto Oilers & why the #Habs should NOT help. Then he looks at some RFAs still not signed that would be good fits in Montreal. Finally, he tops it off by asking, "Why not Crosby or Malkin to Montreal?" Support us by joining Temu and getting $100 CDN coupon by clicking the link below: https://temu.to/m/uqtbdmpgo03 Remember to Like and Subscribe. And follow us: Twitter/X: @mtlhockeytalk Facebook: https://facebook.com/montrealhockeytalk TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mhtpod Instagram: @mtlhockeytalk #Habs #GoHabsGo #MTLHockey #Oilers #RFAs #Penguins #Crosby #Malkin #Demidov #Mercer #Perfetti #Sillinger #Raymond

Tonight, Coach takes a rip at the Maple "Laffs" as they take the captaincy from John Tavares and name Auston Matthews their 26th captain. And should Carey Price's number 31 be up with the other Habs' legend?