Get PuckD Podcast: A Montreal Canadiens Podcast

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED DURING THE 1st ROUND OF THE 2025 NHL DRAFT

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• The Montreal Canadiens acquired 25-year-old right-hand defenseman Noah Dobson in exchange for Emil Heineman, and two 1st round picks (16 & 17) in the 2025 NHL Draft
• In addition, the Habs have signed Dobson to 8-years $9.5 million dollars, making him the highest paid Hab since Carey Price (10.5).

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• Could Lane Hutson sign the first 10+ million-dollar contract since Carey Price? Should they extend him as soon as possible or wait it out?

• In recent memory, who is the one former Habs player (in our mind) that would've changed things for the Habs? A player that we wished we could have seen more from, OR did NOT get hurt, OR if they had just lived up to their potential?

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While the Stanley Cup finals is going, the Habs are in offseason mode, and we all know how crazy the offseason rumor mill can be. So, it's only natural for us to talk about the latest NHL Trade Rumors. Especially, the ones that are linked to the Montreal Canadiens

• Nicolas Hague to the Canadiens? But why? Where's the fit?

• Could William Karlsson be a good 2C option for the ...

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Does Kirby Dach still have a spot on the Montreal Canadiens? If so, where? What if the Habs traded him or included him in a bigger package to address a need?

Is Sam Bennett the ideal 2C for the Montreal Canadiens?

Are the New York Islanders and the Montreal Canadiens perfect trade partners. The NYI won the lottery draft and are getting the 1st overall pick in the upcoming draft. Some have sp...

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The Canadiens’ 2024–25 season came to a close with a Game 5 playoff loss to the Washington Capitals. Now that the dust has settled, we’re looking back at the moments that defined the Habs’ rollercoaster season — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. What could be next and what we hope to see the management do this offseason.

• Sum up the Habs' season

• Top moment and/o...

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Regular season Josh Anderson VS Playoff Josh Anderson

When was the last time both teams in the same game, of the same playoff series, lost their number 1 goalies?!

Samuel Montembeault and Logan Thompson were both hurt in game 3 and left the game. Currently, there is not update on their status for game 4. We might be seeing a Dobes VS Lindgren battle. Which of the two give their team the edge in goal?

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1. What was THE story of this past regular season, one storyline each.

2. Habs are going to the playoffs and facing the Washington Capitals in the first round, how do they match up versus the Capitals?

3. What's the biggest concern about the Habs heading into the playoffs?

4. Hutson has the Calder locked, should Martin St. Louis get Jack Adams consideration?

5. Fun game: Lock it in,...

In this episode, we welcome special guest Marco D'Amico

Marco was the first one to break the news that Ivan Demidov signed his entry-level contract and was coming over to the Montreal Canadiens.

We ask him how he found out, how it all went down, and where does he fit in the lineup?

How will he adjust to Martin St. Louis' coaching style and how much of an impact will he have right out the gate.

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Arber Xhekaj has been a healthy scratch for the last few games. Is it deserved? Has MSL lost trust in him? Is he still in the mid to long term plans? OR is MSL simply "riding the hot hand"?

Samuel Montembeault is the uncontested number 1 goalie for the Montreal Canadiens. He is playing well enough, but you can see the fatigue setting in. The tough call is sitting him for a game in the ...

WELCOME LUCA TO THE TEAM!!!

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At the time of this recording, the Habs playoff hopes are still alive. The Habs have lost the last couple of games, but the teams behind them have not seized the opportunity to overtake the Habs for the last wildcard spot. With that being said, the Habs have to turn it around quickly or their playoff hopes will dwindle down. Betting sites have the habs playoff percent...

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RECORDED BEFORE THE GAME VS THE KRAKKEN

Habs had a quiet Trade Deadline and it's not necessarily a bad thing. While it wasn't an eventful trade deadline for the Habs, it sent a clear message that the Habs are slowly coming out of this rebuild. They did not sacrifice any key pieces and assets to acquire rentals, and they seem to feel comfortable with the assets and picks they have.

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A local radio station (not naming who) brought up the rumor that Dobson may be available for the right price. They mused over the idea of Dobson being traded to the Montreal Canadiens. During their segment they mentioned that to get Dobson, the Habs would likely have to send Caufield the other way. Would we trade Cole Caufield for Noah Dobson?

Since the 4 Nations tournament, the Habs have played...

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A couple of games ago, Martin St. Louis benched Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach. Was benching them a smart move? Will this affect Laine in a negative way, or will he understand the message?

Kevin Weekes posted a tweet that there is some interest across the NHL for Buffalo Sabres' center Dylan Cozens and apparently, the Habs are one of the teams interested in Dylan Cozens. Should the Habs tra...

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The NHL and the Montreal Canadiens released their quarter century teams. We give our thoughts and opinions on teams 1 and 2. Should there be any changes or other players to consider? Some have suggested that Subban should be on team 1 and Weber on team 2. Do we agree?

Jakub Dobes has played 5 games and won all 5 games. He looks cool, calm, and collected. Montembeault has had some good games ...

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Alex Carrier has made a significant impact to the Montreal Canadiens. This underrated and under the radar acquisition has paid immediate dividends and gives the Canadiens a lot of flexibility with David Savard and how they approach the NHL Trade Deadline. Can and will this acquisition go down as one of HuGo's best?

At the start of the season, many fans (including us) were saying that the Habs needed ...

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The Montreal Canadiens have been on fire lately. They have won 4 of their last 5 games. All four wins were against the last 4 Stanley cup winners. These were games that most people and analysts expected them to lose. Currently, they are one point away from the final wild card spot and are officially in the mix. For those hoping for a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft this recent surge spells disaster....

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The Montreal Canadiens traded Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators for veteran defenseman Alexandre Carrier. Carrier has already played 2 games with the Habs and you can already see his impact. We give our thoughts on the trade, Carrier, and Justin Barron's time with the Habs.

Jake Evans has been on fire lately. As it stands right now, Evans is 4th on the team in scoring. It's a contract year fo...

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Whether the Habs are really in the mix or not. Laine has not looked out of place and did not waste any time by scoring a pair of goals, but even with Laine in the lineup, are the Habs still a lottery team or an in "the mix" team.

There has been a lot of attention on Head Coach Martin St. Louis. Some people questioning his decisions (or indecisions). Do we still believe that he is the guy to continue...

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Why is Lane Hutson not playing on the 1st powerplay line? He has proven that he can handle the minutes. He creates high danger chances, has the mobility and the hockey IQ. We try to explain the reasons why Martin St. Louis has not played him on the 1st PP on a consistent basis.

Jake Evans has been playing great this season, should the Habs re-sign him or trade him at the trade deadline? If they wer...