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Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans delivers overtime heroics | Jakub Dobes spectacular | Are Habs back?Montreal Canadiens snap their skid with a dramatic Jake Evans overtime winner, but are deeper changes to the NHL offside challenge rule overdue? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens’ gutsy win against the Vegas Golden Knights, spotlighting standout efforts by Cole Caulfield, Mike Matheson, and Jake Evans. Insights include how the Habs adjusted defensively after the Boston game, the importance of instinctual play for depth players, and the evolution of lines featuring top talents like Demidov, Suzuki, and Caufield.The conversation heats up around the controversial offside challenge, as Ian proposes a bold fix to...

2026-01-2833 min

Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens division rival trade rumours - what poses most risk to the Habs? Danault's impactMontreal Canadiens face high-stakes trade rumors as rivals eye top talent—could Elias Pettersson or Artemi Panarin reshape the Atlantic Division battle? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert explore the risk-reward of these star players moving within the division and reveal which moves would hurt the Canadiens’ playoff ambitions most. Plus, the hosts spotlight Shane Wright’s uncertain future with the Seattle Kraken and question whether Montreal should orchestrate the league’s “funniest” move by acquiring both Wright and Juraj Slafkovsky.Phillip Danault’s value to Montreal sparks hot debate. Is he still the two-way dynamo fans remember, or are expecta...

2026-01-2229 min

Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens SPOTLIGHT: Kirby Dach RETURNS, Habs LINEUP scramble—who EARNS top line minutes?Kirby Dach’s return could spark a major shift for the Montreal Canadiens’ top line—will his presence reignite Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield’s scoring punch? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down what Dach’s presence means for the Habs’ lineup, how Alex Texier factors into a possible one-for-one swap, and why Dach’s physical, tenacious style is exactly what the first line needs. Plus, who gets squeezed out as the forward logjam intensifies?The hosts preview a critical stretch for the Canadiens with upcoming matchups against the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators. Can the Habs f...

2026-01-2033 min

Game Over Montreal Canadiens go down vs Avs (ft Ian Boisvert) | Live Reaction & Analysis | November 29, 2025Kay Imam hosts Game Over Montreal with guest Ian Boisvert from @LockedOnCanadiens for your postgame Habs hang out with quality analysis and elite vibes as the Montreal Canadiens fall vs the top of the league Colorado Avalanche but go back home with 4 points out of 6 on the road.Watch Ian @LockedOnCanadiens a daily Montreal Canadiens show. Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.socialFind Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.socialOur partnersCheck out Inchoo Bijoux: https...

2025-11-301h 42

Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins SEASON PREVIEW: After a year from HELL, the David Pastrnak’s Boston Bruins have a chance to BOUNCE BACKCan the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings FINALLY snap their historically long playoff droughts? Can the Boston Bruins return to their usual winning ways after a disaster season? And are the Montreal Canadiens the class of this crop of four squads? In a special Atlantic Divison Hopefuls season preview, Joe DiBiase (Locked On Sabres), Brian Fisher (Locked On Red Wings), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Ian Boisvert (Locked On Canadiens) link up to talk about life in the bottom half of the loaded Atlantic Division, and what the path to the playoffs looks like for each of...

2025-10-0242 min

Ian et Frank Un Humoriste condamné à 8 ans de PRISON : Mike Ward dénonce ! 🇧🇷Aujourd’hui dans le podcast, on parle de Leo Lins, un humoriste brésilien qui est présentement poursuivi par le gouvernement brésilien en lien avec les blagues qu’il aurait dites durant ses spectacles. Cette situation a été mise en lumière par l’humoriste québécois Mike Ward, qui a publié un long tweet à ce sujet il y a quelques jours afin de défendre la liberté d’expression de son confrère humoriste.DANS LA PARTIE PATREON, on revient sur la situation des émeutes à Los Angeles et l’intervention de la garde nationale cal...

2025-06-1038 min

Game Over Montreal Canadiens lose 3-6 to long time rivals Bruins. Is Primeau Done? | Dec 1, 2024 | Game Over MontrealKay Imam hosts with guest Ian Boisvert from @LockedOnCanadiens as the Montreal Canadiens lose 5-2 to the hated Boston Bruins. They discuss the Canadiens big Primeau Problem, why Mike Matheson is both infuriating AND important to this team, and the improved play of Caufield & Suzuki.Watch more Game Over Montreal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2nFvUdMMzM&ab_channel=GameOverMontrealWatch Ian on ‪@LockedOnCanadiens‬, a daily Montreal Canadiens show. Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.socialFind Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app...

2024-12-021h 08

Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens Episode 1184 - Montreal Canadiens Shutout in Minnesota: Strong Effort, No Offense | Habs-Jackets Preview and Mailbag: Should we Trade Defensemen?The Montreal Canadiens, despite being shutout on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild, played an encouraging game. Ian Boisvert breaks down the things they did well and where they need to improve. The schedule doesn't stop and Montreal is headed home on Saturday to celebrate Shea Weber's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and face off with the Columbus Blue Jackets. And in our weekly mailbag, Ian takes your questions about potentially trading defensemen. Support Ian's Movember campaign! https://movember.com/m/ianboisvert?mc=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Mint M...

2024-11-1532 min

Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast Habsent Minded 7.25: Top 25 Under 25, Number 10, Logan Mailloux with Ian Boisvert from Locked on CanadiensLogan Mailloux with Ian Boisvert from Locked on Canadiens: 2:50 - Offensive Hockey IQ, but the defensive one? 7:30 - Mailloux or Reinbacher as a first pairing in the AHL? 11:00 - Mailloux shot, and the battle between Hutson and Mailloux for power play minutes. 15:30 - Expectations on next season? 19:00 - the perfect defensive partner for Mailloux? 20:00 - A defensive trade before the season (recorded prior to Laine - Harris trade) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2024-08-2623 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 9 - Chocolate CandyRewrapped is back and Marc Summers is absolutely pumped for this one. It's time to talk about Chocolate Candy! Join Ian and Aaron as they learn how Hershey Kisses are made, visit a foot doctor at a chocolate expo, find another box blower at the Milk Duds factory, try to figure out what Tootsie Rolls are, and revisit the Hershey's Miniatures to make fun of your favorite one. It's all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@maybeitsian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Aaron (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@buttdottcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

2024-04-171h 09

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 8 - CookiesRewrapped is back and this time, we brought cookies! Join Ian and Aaron as they discuss the validity of this show opening with Animal Crackers and Vanilla Wafers, gawk at the prices of cookie jars, head back to the sensual sprinkles guy to learn about chocolate chips, visit the coolest delivery cookie business, and wonder what could be so steamy about a fortune cookie. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (⁠⁠⁠⁠@maybeitsian⁠⁠⁠⁠) Aaron (⁠⁠⁠⁠@buttdottcom⁠⁠⁠⁠)

2024-04-1053 min

The Build Episode 63 - Oops! All Mailbag!The Build is back and I'm bringing you with me! In this mailbag, we tackle: When is it time to trade Mike Matheson? Who is the next target in a Dach-like trade? A tier list of the defensemen What is the plan in net after Montembeault and why might it just be... Montembeault? And much more! Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in No...

2024-04-0646 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 7 - Bubble GumChew on this! Rewrapped is back! In this episode, the boys cover all things gum. They wonder aloud where kids are getting half a billion dollars for gum, talk about Paul Cherrie's cool Double Bubble denim button up, laugh at two stereotypical henchmen getting bubble gum ice cream, spend way too long talking about gumballs, and have a conversation about the only royal that matters: King Adam. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (⁠⁠⁠@maybeitsian⁠⁠⁠) Aaron (⁠⁠⁠@buttdottcom⁠⁠⁠)

2024-04-0359 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 6 - Movie CandyCurtain up, it's time for Rewrapped! This time, the boys are ready to take a trip to the movies with Marc Summers. We start at El Capitan theatre where Ian gets mad at what was stolen from us, they wonder who is eating Dots, wonder what the hell those guys are standing in front of at the Junior Mints factory, question why Mike and Ike need a metal detector, and finally listen to a guy spitball the origins of the name of the Whopper. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your ho...

2024-03-271h 06

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 5 - Candy BarsRewrapped is back and this time, the boys hang out with one Big Hunk! In the Candy Bar episode of Unwrapped, Ian and Aaron complain about the color of the Hershey wrapper, look back at some extinct candy bars, roll their eyes at the Almond Joy and Mounds schtick, and learn how some candies got their names. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (⁠@maybeitsian⁠) Aaron (⁠@buttdottcom⁠)

2024-03-201h 03

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 4 - HamburgersOn this episode of Rewrapped, the boys look at the burger from humble beginnings to the newest innovations in fast food! We take a trip to New Haven for the honest to goodness notarized history of the hamburger, check out a vintage McDonald’s and get upset about inflation, wonder if a dozen hamburgers is enough at White Castle, see some standardized burger testing at Wendy’s, and wait in line on a street corner for some pickles. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (@maybeits...

2024-03-1353 min

The Build Episode 62 - 2024 Trade Deadline RecapThe Build is back and we have a trade to announce! Topics include: How did the Canadiens do in the Jake Allen trade? How did the rest of the league do on Trade Deadline Day? Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ...

2024-03-0836 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 3 - French FriesBonjour and welcome to another episode of Rewrapped! In this episode, the boys take in all there is to know about french fries. Watch some potatoes float down stream, question some of the sauce decisions being made by a Belgian fry slinger, listen to a random kid tell you the funniest things about tater tots, see how ketchup goes from tomato to potato, and watch some dudes at Arby’s pour cheese on fries for some reason. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (@maybeitsian) A...

2024-03-0645 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 2 - Ice Cream ToppingsWelcome back to Rewrapped, where there’s always room for ice cream! In this episode, the boys are diving into all things toppings. They meet the people behind Bosco Syrup, question if sprinkles truly are sensual, hear some guy make up stuff about cherries, and watch a man make the worst banana split of all time. It’s all coming up on Rewrapped! Follow your hosts on Twitter: Ian (@maybeitsian) Aaron (@buttdottcom)

2024-03-0656 min

Rewrapped with Ian and Aaron Episode 1 - Party SnacksWelcome to Rewrapped, the Unwrapped podcast nobody asked for! In this episode, Aaron and Ian dive into the world of party snacks. The guys learn some weird party tips from a caterer, wonder about how Cheez-Its finds all of the extra toasty crackers, question God’s involvement in the creation of the pretzel, try to figure out if people really had no idea the buffalo wing came from western New York, make fun of some Lays interns in lab coats, and question if popcorn science has gone too far. It’s all coming up on Rewrap...

2024-03-061h 00

The Build Episode 61 - The Why on X and ZThe Build is back! Let's talk about value. Topics include: What do the Canadiens see in Arber Xhekaj long term? What is the goal of his development? Are the Canadiens a realistic landing spot for Trevor Zegras and what would it take to get him? Links you should click on: ⁠⁠Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian peo...

2024-02-2841 min

The Build Episode 60 - So What Did I Miss?The Build is back and it's so nice to see you again! Topics include: A long overdue review of the Sean Monahan trade The Boygenius line is here and that's great news for the future of this team The 3-headed goalie is here to stay Are we in for a quiet trade deadline? Links you should click on: Hadi Kalakeche: How Juraj Slafkovský Revolutionized the Habs' Power Play - Scouting Video & Analysis David St. Louis: Juraj Slafkovský Is Starting to Prove Doubters Wrong and Film Room: A lo...

2024-02-2141 min

The Build Episode 59 - Free YlonenThe Build is back and we want more Ylonen! Topics this week include: Why is Ylonen stuck on the fourth line? What does the goaltending market look like? Should we worry about the lack of production from the first line? Should the Canadiens extend Sean Monahan? Links you should click on: Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supp...

2023-12-2042 min

The Build Episode 58 - Montembeault The StopgapThe Build is back and we've got three more years of Snacks! Topics this episode include: The Sam Montembeault extension What that means for the three headed monster in net The Alex Newhook injury The emergence of Juraj Slafkovsky The demotion of Arber Xhekaj Links you should click on: Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukran...

2023-12-1052 min

The Build Episode 57 - Do We Need Stars?The Build is back! The Canadiens are bad! Topics include: State of the team Three players with undefined roles Kaiden Guhle has arrived Kent Hughes and star players And a mailbag Links you should click on: ⁠Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

2023-11-221h 06

The Build Episode 56 - What to do with the Second LineThe Build is back! Some things will change! Other things need to change! The only constant is change (and injuries)! Topics include: Who is stepping up in the absence of David Savard? The top six needs help and there may be help coming Can Slafkovsky's play be accurately judged in his current situation? The goalies are playing well! Now what? Links you should click on: Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide...

2023-11-0236 min

The Build Episode 55 - Habs Open Season, Lose DachThe Build is back and so is the injury bug. Topics include: Breakdown of the games against Toronto, Chicago, and Minnesota What the Kirby Dach injury means for the Habs Mailbag Links you should click on: Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medcins Sans Frontiers) to help provide medical care to those displaced by violence and natural disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Pl...

2023-10-201h 01

The Build Episode 54 - Habs Close Out 2023 PreseasonThe Build is back and the 2023 preseason is in the rearview! It's time for meaningful hockey! Topics this week include: Breakdowns of the last 4 preseason games Cuts, waivers, and players who made the team Lineup breakdowns Links you should click on: Please consider donating to Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) to help provide medical care to those impacted by violence and natural disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR ha...

2023-10-0953 min

The Build Episode 53 - Early 2023 Preseason ThoughtsThe Build is back and so is Habs hockey! (sorta) Topics this week include: How I watch preseason hockey What the Habs lineups tell us about their thought process A recap of the first two preseason games Please stop scheduling games with the Senators Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please consider supporti...

2023-09-2844 min

The Build Episode 52 - Habs Acquire Pearson and Predictions for the 23-24 SeasonThe Build is back! And this time with on fewer goalie and one more Tanner Pearson. Topics include: Habs and Canucks make a trade Seems like there are too many players at training camp Season predictions State of the rebuild Paul Byron retires Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please consider supporting one of the...

2023-09-2146 min

The Build Episode 51 - 2 Petry 2 FuriousThe Build is back and so is Jeff Petry!... at least for now. Topics in this episode include: Why did the Canadiens get in on this trade? How did Hughes do? Where might Petry be off to next? How does the Habs rebuild compare to the Sharks? Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please conside...

2023-08-0735 min

2023-08-0548 min

The Build Episode 49 - Newhook's New Deal and Remaining Decisions for the HabsThe Build is back and this offseason feels unending! Topics include: Alex Newhook's contract looks better than the trade to get him. Are Cayden Primeau's days in Montreal numbered? How will the Habs create roster space? Does Hughes have another Monahan trade in him? A whole bunch of questions from you fine folks. Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organ...

2023-07-2145 min

The Build Episode 48 - 2023 Draft Takeaways and the Opening of Free AgencyThe Build is back and Joel Edmundson is not! Topics in this episode include: Trying to make sense of day two of the Habs 2023 draft Information literacy Free agency opens with a Joel Edmundson trade Montreal takes a flier on Lias Andersson RHP gets RHPaid Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ple...

2023-07-0432 min

The Build Episode 47 - Habs Take Reinbacher, Trade For NewhookThe Build is back and everyone is mad! Topics this episode include: The Habs take Reinbacher The Habs pass on Michkov What this means for the rebuild Hughes flips two high picks for Alex Newhook Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Habs Twitter - The Discord Server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please consider supporting one of...

2023-06-2934 min

The Build Episode 46 - Monahan Returns, Dubois in LA, and 2023 Draft HopesThe Build is back and so is Sean Monahan! Topics this week include: Monahan's extension and what it means for the Habs' depth down the middle An update on the Pierre-Luc Dubois saga Would an offersheet make sense? Ian's hopes and expectations for the draft remain two separate ideas Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Habs Twitter - The Discord Server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. ⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠...

2023-06-2436 min

The Build Episode 45 - We Should Talk About Cole Caufield AgainThe Build is back and the small goals boy is here to stay! Topics this week include: The key takeaways from Cole Caufield's 8-year deal Frederik Dichow is no longer a Habs prospect and the Habs only have 4 goalies under contract Is Carter Hart someone the Canadiens should target? Does David Savard have a role on this team next season? Relationship advice (no, really) Links you should click on: ⁠⁠⁠Habs Twitter - The Discord Server⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wild...

2023-06-0852 min

The Build Episode 44 - We Should Talk About Cole CaufieldThe Build is back and we could just talk about Sheldon Souray the whole time if we wanted to. Topics this week include: How is the Caufield negotiation going? A new game called "Is Cole Better" Why Caufield's contract is so important to get right And questions from you, the listeners Links you should click on: ⁠⁠Habs Twitter - The Discord Server⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations⁠⁠⁠. Please c...

2023-05-1934 min

The Build Episode 43 - The Draft Lottery, Playoff Trends, and an Offseason PrimerThe Build is back and your host is only still slightly under the weather! Topics include: Where have you been? Draft Lottery results and implications Viewing the Habs rebuild through the lens of the current Stanley Cup Playoffs Potential trade bait and a larger offseason plan An ode to RabidHabs Links you should click on: The Build on Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Habs Twitter - The Discord Server⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin⁠⁠ Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. ⁠⁠NPR has a list of organizations a...

2023-05-1054 min

The Build Episode 42 - Would You Trade For Pierre-Luc Dubois?The Build is back and Ian only forgot Jayden Struble's name once. Topics include: Sean Farrell signs his ELC Down with RHP The Pierre-Luc Dubois rumors continue to surface Mailbag A note on Pride Nights Links to things I mentioned in the show: Hadi Kalakeche - Catching The Torch (Habs Eyes On The Prize) Game Over: Montreal - Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Marco D'Amico - Possible Canadiens Negotiation Tactic To Pry Dubois From Jets (Montreal Hockey Now) Byron Bader - hockeyprospecting.com (Paywall) Other links...

2023-03-2955 min

The Build Episode 41 - Jayden Struble and Pro ScoutingThe Build is back and we talk about Eric Fichaud for much longer than any other podcast ever has. Topics include: Jayden Struble signs his ELC! What does that mean for the rest of the log jam on defense? What kind of player are the Canadiens getting in Struble? A deep(ish) dive on the Habs Pro Scouting department and why it matters Another injury update Building Blocks and Drawing Board Locked on Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens rebuild: reasons for concern, reasons for hope, and how long will the Habs take? Canadiens vs Anaheim D...

2023-03-1538 min

The Build Episode 40 - 2023 Trade Deadline RecapThe Build is back and so are all the Canadiens players because none of them were traded. Topics include: A recap of the two trades the Habs made before Friday's deadline Was the Habs' lack of action at the deadline disappointing? Revisiting the trade tiers Ian's priorities for the rest of the season and offseason Locked on Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens rebuild: reasons for concern, reasons for hope, and how long will the Habs take? Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Post Game Analysis - March 3, 2023 | Game Over: Montreal The Build on Facebook

2023-03-0432 min

The Build Episode 39 - The Dadonov Trade and a 2023 Trade Deadline PreviewThe Build is back and it is likely out of date by the time you hear it. Topics include: How did the Canadiens do in the Dadonov trade? What can Montreal expect from Denis Gurianov? Injury Update The 2023 trade deadline will likely be quiet for the Canadiens BUT the 2024 deadline is shaping up to be a pretty good one Locked on Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens rebuild: reasons for concern, reasons for hope, and how long will the Habs take? The Build on Facebook Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "M...

2023-03-0133 min

The Build Episode 38 - Quiet Trade Deadline?The Build is back and hopefully Ian will be able to focus on this dang thing for the next few weeks. Topics include: Xhekaj joins the injured as Guhle is poised to return The state of the tank How has Jeff Gorton modernized the Canadiens? Will the Habs have a quiet trade deadline? Links you should click on: How the Montreal Canadiens have taken steps to modernize the franchise under Jeff Gorton (Eric Engels - Sportsnet) Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN The Build on Facebook H...

2023-02-2131 min

The Build Episode 37 - Bye Week Mail BagThe Build is back! Ian's computer ate his notes, so this one is the real stream of consciousness. Topics include: Injury updates Is Josh Anderson going to get traded or are the Canadiens best served burning a year of his deal and trading him next year? Who could this year's Justin Barron be for the Canadiens? 2025 Habs lineup? Who is the Habs future in net? Favorite fancy stat? Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN The Build on Facebook Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Ca...

2023-02-1034 min

The Build Episode 36 - Take a BreakThe Build is back! Sorry for the wait. Let's talk about some injuries. Topics include: Cole Caufield's injury sucks The Habs haven't claimed a forward on waivers yet. Why not? Kent Hughes' first year on the job Back to the Drawing Board and Building Blocks Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN The Build on Facebook Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of or...

2023-02-0349 min

The Build Episode 35 - There's So Much To DoThe Build is back and Kent Hughes said some things! Topics include: What can you take out of that Florida game? (spoiler alert: not much) The injuries are piling up What to make out of Slafkovsky's rough first season Is Sam Montembeault Montreal's future in net? Joel Edmundson oh my god why Some building blocks, both young and old The Build on Facebook Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. N...

2023-01-2044 min

The Build Episode 34 - PuppyThe Build is back and so is PK Subban. Topics include: A fun thing St. Louis said Lineup decisions Should the Habs draft Matvei Michkov? Injury update The bittersweet return of PK Subban Links to things discussed in this episode: The EP Rinkside post-World Juniors 2023 NHL Mock Draft (Paywall) Real Prospect Gossip: The Michkov Conspiracy Game Over: Montreal - Habs vs Preds Postgame Other links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara...

2023-01-1439 min

The Build Episode 33 - The Tank is Alive and WellThe Build is back and despite it being a new year, these are the same Canadiens. Topics include: Is this the same team Dominic Ducharme coached? Is Marty St. Louis in trouble? Is Juraj Slafkovksy's development in trouble? Injury update The Drawing Board and Building Blocks Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to...

2023-01-0753 min

The Build Episode 32 - Goaltending, Jonathan Drouin, and the 2023 World JuniorsThe Build is back with one more chat before the Holidays. Topics include: How is the tank going? Should the Canadiens look at different options in net? Fans need to relax about Jonathan Drouin The Habs current roster is complicated An idiot's guide to the Habs prospects in the 2023 World Juniors The Drawing Board and Building Blocks Game Over: Montreal (with Tony Ferrari) Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NP...

2022-12-1744 min

The Build Episode 31 - Who is the Habs Best Defenseman?The Build is back, the Habs are back from their road trip, and they're bringing a little adversity with them. Topics include: Late games stink The Habs most valuable defenseman is... Slafkovsky and on-ice awareness The TSN broadcast is having a rough start to the year Lane Hutson is him Suzuki and Caufield are them Game Over Montreal: 11/30/2022 Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of or...

2022-12-0850 min

The Build Episode 30 - The State of the Tank and Mailbag QuestionsThe Build is back, but this time you do the show planning! Topics include: Are the Habs ruining the tank? The listeners show up with some great questions What's going on with the powerplay? Jordan Harris? Jordan Harris again? Jordan Harris a third time? Game Over Montreal: 11/30/2022 Tankathon - Remaining Strength of Schedule Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. ...

2022-12-0147 min

Game Over: NHL Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Post Game Analysis - November 29, 2022 | Game Over: MontrealRecapping the Montreal Canadiens' loss to the San Jose Sharks on Game Over: Montreal, with a bonus retrospective on the Marc Bergevin Era on the anniversary of his firing. Andrew hosts and is joined by Noha Beshir and Ian Boisvert.On twitter, you can follow AndrewBerkshire at @AndrewBerkshire, Marc Dumont at @MarcpDumont, and follow the guests; Noha at @hockeyhijabi and Ian at @maybeitian.Buy some Game Over merchandise: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/game-overCheck out SIA: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn

2022-11-301h 01

The Build Episode 29 - Blue Jersey New JerseyThe Build is back and we are not here for slandering the blue jersey or our new blue overlord, Metal. Topics include: The Habs most exciting game of the year so far One of the worst Habs games of the year so far How is the tank going? Injury news What is the plan for Mike Matheson's return to the roster? Some thoughts on Jeff Gorton's interview with Tony Marinaro Building Blocks and Back To The Drawing Board Links to things I mentioned during the show: The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro - I...

2022-11-1750 min

Game Over: NHL Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Post Game Analysis - November 12, 2022 | Game Over: MontrealWith the Pittsburgh Penguins coming off of a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, on the road in Montreal on the second half of a back-to-back, the Montreal Canadiens have a chance to win their third game in a row. Andrew will be hosting tonight with special guest Ian Boisvert from The Build podcast and Rabid Habs.On twitter, you can follow AndrewBerkshire at @AndrewBerkshire, Marc Dumont at @MarcpDumont, and Ian at @maybeitsian. Buy some Game Over merchandise: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/game-overCheck...

2022-11-1347 min

The Build Episode 28 - The Forward ProblemThe Build is back and the Habs are playing... well...? Topics this week include: Are the Canadiens ruining the tank? Not sure if the Canadiens have a number one line, but they sure have a Big Line(TM) Montreal has too many forwards and a lot of them are not playing well. Who was a Building Block this week and who is getting sent back to the drawing board? Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations a...

2022-11-1145 min

Game Over: NHL Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Post Game Analysis - November 3, 2022 | Game Over: MontrealWhile the Montreal Canadiens have been incredibly entertaining this season, their ability to score goals has been wildly inconsistent. After being held to just a single goal in their last game, do they bounce back against the Jets? Andrew is joined by Ian Boisvert from The Build podcast and Rabid Habs to bring you all your post game analysis.On twitter, you can follow AndrewBerkshire at @AndrewBerkshire, Marc Dumont at @MarcpDumont, and Ian at @maybeitsian.Buy some Game Over merchandise: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/game-over

2022-11-0443 min

The Build Episode 27 - Special Players and Special TeamsThe Build is back and there are real-life regular season games to talk about this week! Ian breaks down all the games before diving deeper on what has made Montreal tick in the four games to open the season. Topics include: Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are breaking out as a duo. How has Juraj Slafkovsky looked in his debut? This Kaiden Guhle guy is pretty good! Mike Hoffman is certainly playing hockey! Plus a new segment: Building Blocks and Back To The Drawing Board Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin ...

2022-10-191h 00

The Build Episode 26 - The Preseason Ends and a 2022-23 Season PreviewThe Build is back and it's time to dance on the grave of the preseason! Okay it wasn't that bad, but it was bad and Ian talks about some of the surprises out of camp. Topics include: Slafkovksy makes the roster... for now. Where could Slafkovksy spend the season? What good came out of training camp? How Ian is going to watch this season. The laundry list of injuries from the preseason. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider su...

2022-10-111h 01

The Build Episode 25 - Wife Guy and The 2022 Preseason OpensThe Build is back! And Ian is married! Topics in this one include: Preseason hockey is bad How I watch preseason hockey Some standouts in the first three preseason games Where should Slafkovsky play this season? Have we learned anything about the 2022 Canadiens in the first few preseason games? And an ode to PK Subban Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Al...

2022-09-301h 01

The Build Episode 24 - Signings, Captains, and AdvertisingThe Build is back! (But don't get used to it because Ian is getting married soon) The Canadiens ruined Ian's plan of taking the rest of the summer off by doing a bunch of stuff and now we're going to talk about all that stuff. Topics in this episode include: Kirby Dach's signing and his wide range of outcomes Cayden Primeau's signing and what we can parse out of the contracts the Canadiens have in net The expectations the Canadiens have for themselves and why it's okay they have different answers The je...

2022-09-1450 min

The Build Episode 23 - The Monahan Trade and the End of the Carey Price Era (with Scott Matla)The Build is back and for the first time it's not just Ian yelling into the void! Scott Matla from Locked On Canadiens and Habs Eyes on the Prize joins the show this week. Topics in this episode include: The Sean Monahan trade Revisiting the trade tiers Scott Matla on Carey Price's place in Canadiens' history Where do the Habs head next in net? Can Scott remember the Guys(TM) from Price's first NHL game? Links to things I mentioned during the show: Matla: Where does Carey Price rank among the Canadiens’ goaltending gre...

2022-08-2558 min

The Build Episode 22 - Nick Suzuki's First Penalty Shot Goal but it's Episode 22 of The BuildThe Build is back and this one is all over the map! Topics in a slow summer include: The Nick Suzuki Penalty Shot memes are getting me through summer Jonathan Huberdeau's massive contract Is the signing bonus contract structure going to cause a lockout? Stephane Robidas joins the Canadiens bench Emil Heineman may play in Sweden if he doesn't make the Habs this year Links to things I mentioned during the show: Some Notes on the MOU and Escrow - The Sporting News Report: Leksand preparing for life with Emil Heineman - Habs...

2022-08-0931 min

The Build Episode 21 - Huberdeau, Dubois, and the MailbagThe Build is back and, thanks to the wonderful listeners of this show, we have some stuff to talk about! Topics include: The Habs' Twitter troll The latest on Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Jets (and therefore the Canadiens) The Matthew Tkachuk trade doesn't make sense at all What else do the Canadiens have to do this summer? Can you blow a number one pick and still have a good draft? Is Paul Byron a superhero or a Jedi? If the season started right now, how does the Habs' lineup look? Links to things mentioned in...

2022-07-2657 min

Ian et Frank Le PODCAST c'est l'avenir et les médias à l'agonie sont dans le déni ! 🤷 (25 juillet 2022)Au menu ce midi. 1. On parle de Mike Ward qui remplit le centre Bell pour sous écoutes : un gros accomplissement pour le monde du podcasting ! On parle d’autres podcasts qui se démarquent. 2. La Presse fait la promotion d'un homme «Ethnophile» ? 3. Le New York Times publie un article très weird faisant une sorte d'apologie du Cannibalisme... AYOYE ! Dans la partie bonus Patreon, un texte d’Yves Boisvert sur Philippe Bond aborde le même angle que Frank : «tout le monde savait !». On ressort un audio de Normand Brathwaite qui avait fait tout...

2022-07-2532 min

The Build Episode 20 - Jeff Petry, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and the Trade Tier ListThe Build is 20 episodes old and Kent Hughes is still chipping away at this roster! Topics this week include: The Jeff Petry (and Ryan Poehling) trade New contracts for Rem Pitlick and Sam Montembeault The latest on Pierre-Luc Dubois desires to be a Montreal Canadien The ways Montreal can go about getting Dubois The introduction of the Kent Hughes Trade Tier List Articles discussed in this episode: Ates and Basu: What we’re hearing on the Canadiens, Jets and Pierre-Luc Dubois Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you ca...

2022-07-1946 min

The Build Episode 19 - Hughes Takes Home Run Swings at 2022 DraftThe Build is back! Montreal picked first! Then all hell broke loose. Topics in this week's episode: There are things associated with this draft that we (The Build TM) will not be discussing But there are lots of things that we will discuss, including why Slafkovksy? Why not Wright? Does Ian agree with the pick? What about the big three-team trade? And we check back in on last week's bold predictions. Spoiler alert: they were all wrong Content mentioned in this episode: EP Rinkside (Paywall) Jack Han Newsletter Article on Kirby Da...

2022-07-1148 min

The Build Episode 18 - The One Before The Habs Pick First OverallThe Build is back and so is Ian's voice! As the hockey world prepares for the draft this week, the Habs find themselves at the center of discussion. Topics this week include: Are the Canadiens really unsure of who they are taking with the first pick? The trade value of Jake Allen, Josh Anderson, and Christian Dvorak Does the Ryan McDonagh trade have any impact on the impending Jeff Petry trade? Some bold predictions for the offseason Articles discussed on this episode: 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? ...

2022-07-0538 min

The Build Episode 17 - The Shea Weber Era EndsThe Build is back and this week, Kent Hughes traded the team dad right before Father's day. So let's unpack it. What do the Canadiens get in Evgenii Dadonov? How does this make sense of the salary cap situation for the Habs and Golden Knights? What defines the Shea Weber Era? Also... Josh Anderson might get traded Jeft Petry is definitely getting traded Articles discussed on this week's episode: Matla: Closing the book on the Shea Weber era in Montreal Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NP...

2022-06-2143 min

The Build Episode 16 - Marie-Philip Poulin is a Montreal CanadienThe Build is back and OH MY GOD MARIE-PHILIP POULIN IS A MONTREAL CANADIEN! Okay, sorry didn't mean to yell, but...!!! Ian gushes about what this means for the Candiens in this episode. Also topics of discussion: Brett Kulak coming back? Montreal has given Chicago the green light to talk to Luke Richardson The Canadiens aren't trading Josh Anderson... Until they are (hopefully for Kaapo Kakko) Articles discussed in this week's episode: Bernier: Kulak fait de l’œil au Canadien Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you...

2022-06-1431 min

The Build Episode 15 - St. Louis Locked Up, Price Wins MastertonThe Build is back after a quick holiday and mental health week. Lots to cover on this week's show. Topics include: Martin St. Louis' contract and what it means for the next three years Carey Price wins the Bill Masterton trophy and Ian thinks the way the awards are voted on needs to change A Price health update Should Montreal trade Jeff Petry? Laval's playoff run continues Chris Wideman re-signs in Montreal Things I talked about on the show: Basu - Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens will take all the time they n...

2022-06-0752 min

The Build Episode 14 - Does the Calder Cup Matter?The Build is back and things are pretty quiet for the Habs right now. But that won't stop Ian from talking for a half hour. Topics include: The Battle of Alberta is great Jordan Binnington and the treatment of Nazem Kadri The Laval Rocket are making moves in the playoffs Does winning the Calder Cup matter for the success of an NHL team? Ian builds a prototype Canadiens' roster to compare against when the season starts Is Shane Wright still the guy? Things I talked about on the show: Basu: Is Shane Wright w...

2022-05-2436 min

The Build Episode 13 - The First Round, Wright, and AnalyticsThe Build is back and this time, the Montreal Canadiens have a shiny first overall pick in their pocket. Topics include: A recap of the first round of the playoffs Is there a changing of the guard in the East? The Habs won the lottery - who are they taking? Montreal has a real analytics department now Things I talked about on the show: Elite Prospects Video on Shane Wright Pronman: Is Shane Wright still the No. 1 pick? What’s at stake at the NHL Draft Lottery EOTP: Montreal Can...

2022-05-1741 min

The Build Episode 12 - Do Not Radio MeIan is back, has gotten rid of the 'Vid, and is ready to talk about an important week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens. Topics Include: What it means to cheer for a team building something great Kent Hughes set the Habs' offseason road map in an interview last week Some early playoff takeaways Your guide to the draft lottery Links to things I mentioned on the show: Kent Hughes' on TSN690 Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. ...

2022-05-1039 min

The Build Episode 11 - Nice Guys Finish LastThe Build is back and Ian has The 'Vid! But there are more important things to talk about. Topics include: Guy Lafleur's legacy and why remembering legends makes Ian a little upset The end to the Habs season The pro-losing-on-purpose fans were driving Ian nuts What happens with Carey Price this summer? Did Jeff Petry have a change of heart? Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Rabidhabs.com Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @Rab...

2022-05-0350 min

The Build Episode 10 - Carey Price, Defense, and The TankThe Build is back with its tenth episode! How did any of you make it this far? This week's topics: The NHLPA report was released (Content Warning: Skip ahead to 10:00 if you don't want to listen to this part) Carey Price is back in the pipes for Montreal. The Habs need to center his health in their plans moving forward The Habs defense stinks and the Romanov - Savard pair is a symptom of it Stop freaking out about the draft lottery Links to things I mentioned during the show: Locked on Canadiens

2022-04-1951 min

Game Over: NHL Game 75: Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders | Game Over: MontrealTo break down the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders, Andrew Berkshire is joined by the managing editor of Rabid Habs and host of The Build podcast; Ian Boisvert, and contributing author at Habs Eyes on the Prize and co-host of the Locked on Canadiens podcast; Scott Matla.On twitter, you can follow Andrew at @AndrewBerkshire, Ian at @maybeitsian, and Scott at @scottmatla.You can find Ian's work here: https://rabidhabs.com/Subscribe to The Build here: https://anchor.fm...

2022-04-1657 min

The Build Episode 9 - Should Suzuki and Caufield Be Linemates?Welcome back to a somewhat truncated episode of The Build! Ian was hoping Carey Price would return Monday night against Winnipeg, but he didn't. Instead, you get: First impressions on Jordan Harris Some powerplay thoughts A big question about the Habs top line (hint: it's the title of the episode) Links to things I mentioned during the show: Locked on Canadiens @HabsLaughs for the Habs Laughs Intermission Club The latest episode of Game Over: Montreal Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a l...

2022-04-1229 min

Game Over: NHL Game 71: New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens | Game Over: MontrealTo break down the game between the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils, Andrew Berkshire is joined by the managing editor of Rabid Habs and host of The Build podcast; Ian Boisvert.On twitter, you can follow Andrew at @AndrewBerkshire, and Ian at @maybeitsian.You can find Ian's work here: https://rabidhabs.com/Subscribe to The Build here: https://anchor.fm/the-build-mtlJoin the SDPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7Check out...

2022-04-081h 00

The Build Episode 8 - Carrying Water, The GM Meetings, and Carey PriceThe Build is back and Ian has to wear glasses because the Canadiens future is so unclear. Just kidding. This week's topics include: Reluctantly, Marc Bergevin Kent Hughes and diversifying the Habs front office Kent Hughes on Logan Mailloux's development as a person Preparing for a future without Carey Price Links to stories I mentioned during the show: Canadiens rookie GM Kent Hughes opens up on Logan Mailloux, desire to diversify the hockey operations department 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Report: Frederik Dichow has chosen Frölunda for next season Please consider supporting the Ukranian pe...

2022-04-0544 min

The Build Episode 7 - The Trades That Weren’t and Some Slumping HabsThe Build is back after attending a real life Habs game for the first time in three years! Topics of discussion today: What Adam Nicholas may bring to the Canadiens as the Director of Player Development The Josh Anderson wars are only just beginning Two trades the Canadiens were close to making at the deadline My experience in New Jersey for the Habs game Mike Hoffman is having a rough go Links to things discussed on today's episode: Next Shift Podcast Featuring Adam Nicholas Natural Stat Trick 32 Thoughts...

2022-03-2848 min

The Build Episode 6 - 2022 Trade Deadline RecapThe trade deadline has come and gone and the Montreal Canadiens made a couple of moves. Let's take a look at them along with the moves made prior to the deadline to see if we can figure out how Kent Hughes sees the trade market. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Rabidhabs.com Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License

2022-03-2243 min

Game Over: NHL Game 60: Montreal Canadiens vs Arizona Coyotes | Game Over: MontrealTo break down the game between the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes, Andrew Berkshire is joined by the managing editor of Rabid Habs and host of The Build podcast; Ian Boisvert.On twitter, you can follow Andrew at @AndrewBerkshire and Ian at @MaybeItsIan.You can find Ian's work here: https://rabidhabs.com/Subscribe to The Build here: https://anchor.fm/the-build-mtlJoin the SDPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7Check out Game...

2022-03-1649 min

The Build Episode 5 - 2022 Trade Deadline PreviewThe trade deadline is less than a week away so it's time to figure out who stays and who goes. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Rabidhabs.com Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License

2022-03-1558 min

The Build Episode 4 - Coaching ChangeIn the fourth installment of The Build, Ian is back to chat about coaching. What sort of things did Dom Ducharme do well? Where did he fail? What is the difference between system and structure? How does Martin St. Louis see the game? What is the long-term outlook for him in Montreal? Links to items discussed in this week's episode: An analysis of Dominique Ducharme’s coaching style Why Dominique Ducharme is the right gamble for the Canadiens at this exact time Ducharme must overhaul system Canadiens have proven inc...

2022-03-0850 min

The Build Episode 3 - Caufield, Chiarot, and WeberThe Build is back with a quick diversion from the main plan to talk about some more recent events. Who or what is to thank for Cole Caufield's resurgence? Why is Ben Chiarot still playing games for the Canadiens? Which of the Canadiens' RFAs are staying and which are being traded? Are the Canadiens rebuilding or retooling? Can the Canadiens weaponize the LTIR loophole with Shea Weber? Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Rabidhabs.com Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan...

2022-03-0155 min

The Build Episode 2 - The Team Gorton and Hughes WantIn the second episode of The Build, Ian continues his look backwards. This time, the subjects are Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton, and General Manager Kent Hughes. Topics of Interest: How was Geoff Gorton as a General Manager? What kind of team are they trying to build? More importantly, what kind of organization are they trying to build? Are leaks bad? Should we worry about a "country club" forming? Thanks for listening! Links to things I mentioned on the show: Jeff Gorton faces tall task of m...

2022-02-2256 min

The Build Episode 1 - The BeginningWelcome to The Build! I (@MaybeItsIan) am here to figure out how the Montreal Canadiens are going to turn this last place team into a Stanley Cup champion, but first, we have to look back. Did Marc Bergevin leave the team in better shape than he found it? And what do the Canadiens have to build on? What kind of culture do they want to create? How do they want to fill out the rest of their front office? Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing wherever you find your podcasts. Links to th...

2022-02-1545 min

The Build Trailer - The BuildWelcome to The Build! Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License

2022-02-1202 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S7 E15 - Are The Blue Jackets and Nazem Kadri The Real DealWe discuss if the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nazem Kadri are the Real Deal. Guests: Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Bob McElligott – Radio play by play for the Columbus Blue Jackets @BobbyMacSports Jeff Svoboda – Team reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets @JacketsInsider Trending Now: Are They The Real Deal (2:19) Ian Boisvert joins to chat if they are “the real deal”: Colorado’s Nazem Kadri The Florida Panthers Pittsburgh’s Tristan Jarry Vancouver’s Bruce Boudreau Both also talk about: Who could be the next General Manage...

2022-01-111h 00

Jablam Sports Hockey S7 E4 – Can You Replace Leadership With Price, Weber, or Doughty gone?In this Episode, we talk Leadership's importance in the NHL from LA Kings' Doughty injury to all the experience gone from last years Montreal Canadiens. We go hat crazy with Elias Lindholm, Lucas Raymond, and Tyler Bertuzzi. As well chat about how well Ilya Sorokin is playing and delve deep into the Habs on this weeks Team Iso. Guests: Christian Arnold Editor-in-chief of NYI Hockey Now and a Co-host of Hockey Night NY @C_Arnold01 Danny Austin – Covers the Calgary Flames for the Calgary Sun & the Herald @DannyAustin_9 Sarah Avampato @WriteSaidSarah Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabi...

2021-10-2644 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E31 – Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, No PriceIn this episode, we talk all things Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, from the day that was to some of the players added. We’ll touch base on what could have been with Carey Price as well the Shea Weber news. Guests: John Barr – Helped bring Kraken to Seattle @NHLtoSeattle Ian Boivert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Trending Now: Expansion Draft (1:24) John Barr and Ian Boisvert join to discuss all things Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft: How the Expansion Draft event was What’s the plan with Mark Giordano Which playe...

2021-07-2333 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E30 – NHL 2021 Stanley Cup Final Arvidsson Kings TradeIn this episode, we’ll dig deep into the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens Final with Erik Erlendsson and Ian Boisvert. Also head out to LA with Dennis Bernstein to discuss the Victor Arvidsson trade and what this means for the LA Kings, Sounds as if they are ready to reel in a big fish soon enough. Guests: Dennis Bernstein – He covers the Kings on “Kings of the Pod“ @DennisTFP Erik Erlendsson – Covers the Lighting for over 20 years at Lightning Insider @Erik_Erlendsson Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Trending Now...

2021-07-0747 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E26 – North and East Division NHL FinalsWe update and breakdown the New York Islanders versus Boston Bruins series, and Montreal Canadiens sweep of the Winnipeg Jets. Guests: Lauren Campbell – Covers the Bruins for @NESN and on the NESN Bruins Podcast @lalalalaurrrren Christian Arnold – Editor-in-chief of NYI Hockey Now and a Co-host of Hockey Night NY @C_Arnold01 Michael Remis – Covers the Winnipeg Jets @SportsTalkWPG @mremis Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Boston Bruins versus New York Islanders: (1:24) Christian Arnold and Lauren Campbell analyze this series: The fans impact in both arenas How Bruins still f...

2021-06-0848 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E24 – North and West Division 1st Round Update 2021 NHL PlayoffsIn this episode we discuss the 4-1 Edmonton Oilers collapse in game three vs the Winnipeg Jets, and breakdown both the Vegas Golden Knights versus Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs versus Montreal Canadiens series. Guests: Jessi Pierce – Covers the Wild and is on the Bardown Beauties Podcast @jessi_pierce Justin Cuthbert – Covers the Maple Leafs for Yahoo Sports. @jccuthbert Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Trending Now (1:23) The Edmonton Oilers led 4-1 with under nine minutes remaining in game three only to lose in overtime with a big...

2021-05-2541 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E15 - Canucks Demko is Hot, Hickey's Back On Isles, Covid Hits North In this episode, we discuss Thomas Hickey's back on Isles, Covid canceling the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens game, and if Matthew Tkachuk is the dirtiest player in the game. We Team Iso the Vancouver Canucks, breaking down their season from goaltending with Thatcher Demko to what is going on with Jake Virtanen. Guests: Rob Taub – writer for @IslesBlog and digital producer at NY Post. @RTaub_ Ian Boisvert - The deputy editor at Rabid Habs @MaybeItsIan Brady Trettenero - Digital hockey content and writer for @Canucks @BradyTrett Trend...

2021-03-2452 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E12 – Habs Coaches Fired Binnington Ducks In this episode, we discuss the firing of Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Claude Julien and Kirk Muller. St.Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington having a temper tantrum on the ice, and what the Blues and Habs could offer the Buffalo Sabres for Jack Eichel. In Team Iso we devel deep into the Anaheim Ducks, how well Trevor Zegras and Max Comtois have been playing, and if they could trade the greatest Duck of all time Ryan Getzlaf. Guests: CJ Woodling - Covers the Ducks at Crash...

2021-03-0341 min

Jablam Sports Hockey S6 E6 - Season Divisional Preview: Scotia NHL North Division In our fourth and final of our four episodes, we preview the 2021 season, with 31 reporters from every single team in the NHL. We continue with the Scotia NHL North Division. Here we discuss with each of our guests what is currently going on with their teams, and their off-season moves. Also what their predictions are for the team, the division, and more. Our Guests: Brendan Parker - @BParkerTV - Calgary Flames Brenden Escott - @BrendenEscott - Edmonton Oilers Ian Boisvert - @MaybeItsIan - Montreal Canadiens Colin Cudmore - @CudmoreColin...

2021-01-191h 13

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