Episode 104: Habsworld Podcast Episode 104

Habsworld Podcast

Montreal is playing above five hundred hockey, while part way through a long road trip in December. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Habs, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of December 28, 2023.First Period [00:00 - 24:20 ]- Introductions, Habs Trivia- Discussing tonight's game against Carolina- Does the head hit to Juraj Slavkovsky warrant a review by the NHL Player Safety group?- Should the Canadiens call up Arber Xhekaj to insert some toughness back into the lineup?- Jayden Struble's call up and quick adaption to the NHL- Mitchell Stevens strong play helping solidify the fourth line- Does Samuel Montembeault's three year extension designate him Montreal's number one goaltender- Cayden Primeau and Jake Allen are both in current trade rumours Second Period [24:21 - 44:42]- Habs annual December road trip - Will Montreal finish the season around their current position, or go down or up?- Could the Canadiens depth at defencemen lead to a move before the trade deadline? - Is Cole Caufield playing hurt?- Slavkovsky's improved play since joining the first lineThird Period [44:43 - 1:23:17]- Discussing Habs prospects play at the WJC tournament after a few games: Lane Hutson, Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Jacob Fowler - Mike Matheson's play this season - More trade deadline discussions - Will Fil Mesar start next season in the AHL?- Around the hockey world topics include: former Habs playing at the Spengler Cup- ex Hab Corey Perry let go by Chicago; should the NHLPA fought harder for Perry?- Could Perry resurface with another NHL team this season?- Should Montreal consider offering William Nylander a contract in the off-season? What other teams might sign him?- Discussing Winnipeg's poor attendance this season- Considering NHL expansion/transfer cities