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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com Marc Antoine Godin flies solo on this one. He digs into a Canadiens team that plays good hockey and shows an efficient process despite a few hiccups here and there. He looks at the Canadiens struggles with the man advantage, the latest goaltending questions, and Arber Xhekaj’s efforts to earn the coaching staff’s trust. Plus, a packed mailbag covering am…

0:00 Goalie Controversy? 33:40 Defense: Engstrom, Xhekaj and Reinbacher 46:05 3 working lines Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com 0:00 We Want Larkin 11:45 Can Fowler force the Canadiens’ hand? 31:30 Kaiden Guhle’s convincing return 54:10 Monday Mailbag Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok …

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Arpon Basu and Marc Antoine Godin examine Mike Matheson’s start to the season, Zachary Bolduc’s role, and the Canadiens’ depth in the top six. Could Montreal find solutions from within, or will Kent Hughes eventually need to explore the trade market? The discussion also explores potential targets like Dylan Larkin and Filip Forsberg, the early performance of the second line, and what we’ve learned about the Canadiens’ special teams. 00:00 – Four games in: Early impressions 05:55 – Mike Matheson 18:52 – Zachary Bolduc 22:08 – Montreal’s top-six depth 24:49 – The market for a top-six forward 32:55 – Dylan Larkin 37:50 – Filip Forsberg 43:46 – A closer look at the second line 45:20 – Special teams Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com Two games into the season, the Canadiens already have some decisions to make, from Ivan Demidov’s health and the home-opener lineup to Florian Xhekaj’s role and a looming defensive logjam. And of course, the Monday Mailbag! 0:00 Habs through 2 games 14:58 Ivan Demidov injury? 21:35 Home Opener Lineup Decisions 30:10 Florian Xhekaj how long can he sit? 36:33 …

0:00 Jakub Dobes’ strong performance in Toronto 5:05 Kirby Dach one of the best forwards on the night 13:54 Alex Newhook / Oliver Kapanen at 2C 25:00 Chris Kreider trying to fit in on first line 38:26 Arber Xhekaj on PK 51:38 Kirill Marchenko and trade scenarios Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com 0:00 Getting the roster set5:02 Reinbacher sent down, Engstrom stays15:08 Florian Xhekaj26:40 Penalty Kill29:55 Winners / Losers of Training Camp57:16 Mailbag: Pre-Season PK1:05:45 Mailbag: Teams that will overachieve and underachieve1:11:50 Mailbag: Upcoming UFAs Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https:/…

0:00 Introducing the Jeff Gorton Interview 1:33 Jeff Gorton joins the show 2:25 Looking back at Jeff’s introductory press conference 5 years ago 8:27 Analytics and AI 23:00 NHL Expansion 25:26 The Habs’ blueline 28:47 Training Camp battles 38:45 On Kirby Dach 42:06 2C 46:55 Ebug 49:25 Going over the interview Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com 0:00 Blueline Battles 31:44 Penalty-Kill 41:11 Mailbag: Salary disparity 49:10 Mailbag: The possibility of a slow start to the season 50:48 Mailbag: What if the Habs drafted Chris Kreider? 55:45 Mailbag: Asset Management #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.…

0:00 Can Slaf help Demidov and Kapanen stay afloat? 24:02 Kreider and the keys to the penthouse 33:27 Familiar D pairings 42:54 The new Xhekaj deal 51:39 The new Newhook deal 59:35 Team-friendly deals leading to trades#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

0:00 Chris Kreider reunites with Martin St-Louis 11:00 The allure of Martin St-Louis 27:05 Can Kreider’s arrival impact Juraj Slafkovsky’s spot in the lineup? 30:20 Re-evaluating Special Teams 40:20 Will Kaiden Guhle be ready for start of season? 43:20 Zach Bolduc’s New Deal 54:20 Kirill Marchenko’s last chance to get 8 years 1:02:20 Slaf’s Stanley Cup mindset #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ On Don Waddell’s willingness to trade Marchenko (0:00) ➡️ Should Chris Kreider be considered ? (12:40) ➡️ Guhle’s health - again (26:00) ➡️ Jean-François Ménard on hockey players’ mental preparation (34:10) ➡️ Corey Pronman on Canadiens’ U23 pipeline (1:13:50) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Le Bolduc (0:00) ➡️ Arber Xhekaj in search of a role (25:00) ➡️ An underwhelming rookie squad (53:15) ➡️ Mailbag (1:03:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Michael Hage back in Michigan (0:00) ➡️ 11:45 - A future at center ➡️ 22:00 - Developing in Michigan ➡️ 32:00 - The NIL question ➡️ 41:00 - Interview takeaways ➡️ 50:00 - Mailbag #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https…