History in the Making: a Montreal Canadiens podcast

Alex Newhook put his multitasking skills to the test on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old forward played Microsoft Flight Simulator while taking fan questions on Twitch following his first-ever visit to the Bell Centre as a Hab. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 31. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

In this episode of HITM, Habs prospect Lane Hutson snacked on Canadian food and answered fan questions about David Reinbacher, development camp and more in a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 4 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Habs 2023 fourth-round pick Florian Xhekaj answered fan questions about the Canadiens development camp, his relationship with his brother Arber and more during a live Q&A on Twitch. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 3 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Montreal’s fifth-overall pick in 2023 David Reinbacher spoke about a whirlwind of a Draft week, a notebook he received from a fan, and more on this episode of HITM. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on July 2 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Habs prospect Filip Mesar covered a range of topics from hockey to hobbies and even chirped good friend Juraj Slafkovsky on this episode of HITM. Note: This interview was recorded on Twitch on June 27 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

Under a bright blue sky, defenseman Jordan Harris put his offseason workouts on a brief hold to answer fans questions on this episode of History in the Making. The 22-year-old turned back the clock to chat about his experience at the 2018 NHL Draft and reflected on his involvement in the community in his first full season in the NHL. The jovial rearguard also spoke about his summer pastimes, his pregame superstitions and even dished on teammate Kirby Dach’s warmup ritual which is… let’s just say, interesting. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on June 14 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

On this special episode of History in the Making, forwards Jake Evans and Michael Pezzetta were handed the keys to the Canadiens official Twitch account to answer fan questions. Pezzetta gifted Evans a special birthday present by signing a two-year contract extension on his birthday on June 2, and in this episode, the Habs’ No. 71 returns the favor with a gift of his own. The duo also reflected on their offseason plans, being from Toronto but playing for Montreal, and their idols growing up. On a lighter note, they shared some of their favorite pranks from teammates, their skincare and hair regimens and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on June 8 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

On this episode of History in the Making, forward Sean Farrell took some time from his busy schedule to answer fan questions on Twitch. The 21-year-old reflected on his time in college, the experience he gained on the international level with the United States and his pro debut with the Canadiens this past season. On a lighter note, we also learned about his dream car, his favorite hobby away from the rink, his French bulldog and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 24 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl

In this episode of History in the Making, Adam Nicholas' passion for hockey and the Canadiens is on full display. A fascinating Q&A from start to finish, the team's director of hockey development spoke about his approach to development, shared his insights on some current Habs and prospects in the organization like Juraj Slafkovsky, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Lane Hutson, and more. Note: This episode was recorded on Twitch on May 9 as part of an interactive Q&A. Join the Canadiens community on Twitch to be part of the fun year-round: https://www.twitch.tv/canadiensmtl 0:00 Introduction 0:52 On Nicholas’ offseason 1:37 On the Habs picking 5th overall at the 2023 NHL Draft 2:42 On his role with the Canadiens 4:27 On the chance of working with a top-5 pick 5:39 On how the development staff helps prospects improve on specific skills 6:53 On the opportunity to work with young players 8:34 On learning when to (and when not to) make certain plays on the ice 10:02 On Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Justin Barron 12:04 On Lane Hutson 14:13 On Juraj Slafkovsky 17:15 On confidence being a key factor in helping a player reach his full potential 18:37 On his approach to working with defensemen 21:47 On the challenges of developing young goalies 23:39 On working for the Montreal Canadiens 25:12 On Adam Engstrom 26:37 Conclusion

In this special episode of History in the Making, Meeker Guerrier moderates a conversation between Jordan Harris and Georges Laraque about hockey as part of Black History Month. Throughout February, the Canadiens will pay tribute to the rich heritage and accomplishments of Black communities, both in hockey and in today's society. This conversation is part of the organization's effort to amplify the voices of Black people in hockey.

In this special episode of History in the Making, host Shauna Denis sat down with Brendan Gallagher ahead of his 10-year NHL anniversary. The beloved forward known affectionately as Gally reflects on some of his best moments from his career so far, his evolution as a player over time, his best friends on the team and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 First NHL goal 2:33 First NHL playoff goal 3:50 Photoshoot 4:31 Jean Béliveau Trophy 5:22 2016 NHL Winter Classic vs. Boston Bruins 6:13 First NHL hat trick 7:25 Friendship with Jacob de la Rose, Artturi Lehkonen, Josh Gorges and Nathan Beaulieu 8:57 Team Canada 2016 IIHF World Championship gold medal win 9:29 Girlfriend Emma Fortin and dog Skye 10:00 Beating Vegas Golden Nights in Game 6 of NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals 12:11 Rookie season 14:32 Alex Galchenyuk told Gallagher he will stay with Habs 15:24 Living with Josh Gorges 16:54 Best advice from Josh Gorges, learning from Brian Gionta and Tomas Plekanec 18:48 Observing Corey Perry’s preparation 19:43 Preparation and recovery during season and off-season 21:08 Emma’s positive impact on his nutrition 21:29 Experience dealing with best friends getting traded 22:38 Wishing Josh Gorges had stayed in Montreal 23:23 Colby Armstrong: Funniest guy among his former teammates and friends 24:15 Cole Caufield’s sense of humor and energy 25:01 Team culture 25:57 Learning from Michel Therrien as a rookie 27:55 Claude Julien placing Gallagher with players like Tomas Plekanec, Phillip Danault and Tomas Tatar 28:29 Dominique Ducharme and the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final run 28:51 Martin St-Louis’ fresh perspective on the game 29:37 Martin St-Louis’ teaching style 30:29 Playing under a new administration with Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes 33:31 Evolution of Gallagher’s role over time 35:37 Appreciation for Habs fans and the Montreal market 36:38 Experiencing the passings of Jean Béliveau and Guy Lafleur 38:35 Standing ovation for Carey Price during 2022-23 home opener 39:39 Advice to his younger self 40:36 Conclusion

On this episode of History in the Making, Marc Dumont welcomed special guest Josh Anderson to talk about the NHL Draft in Montreal, what advice he has for this year's Draft class, and much more.

Kaiden Guhle stopped by History in the Making to catch up with host Marc Dumont about his season, his thoughts on training camp, and advice he would give to prospects at this year’s Draft, and much more. This episode was recorded during a live Twitch Q&A on June 23, 2022.

This interview was originally streamed on the Canadiens' Twitch account, where Adam took questions from Habs fans in real time.

Michael Pezzetta spoke to host Marc Dumont about his summer plans, the Laval Rocket, and some of his best memories from his season in Montreal. This episode was recorded on May 11, 2022.

Not many 18-year-olds can boast about playing in the AHL, but Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak sure can — and he’s making the most of it. The Litvinov, Czech Republic native spoke about his decision to leave his home country, his impressions of Montreal and life in North America, his desire to get better each day, and his determination to turn his dream of playing in the NHL into reality.

In his sophomore season with the Laval Rocket, Ryan Poehling has rapidly become one of the team’s most consistent offensive weapons. The Lakeville, Minnesota native spoke to Marc Dumont about dealing with last season’s highs and lows, building his confidence and 200-foot game, and shared his thoughts on teammates Corey Schueneman, Joseph Blandisi and Josh Brook, among others.

Joseph Blandisi and the Laval Rocket are on fire this season. The forward stopped by the pod to talk about the key to the team's success, being traded to the Canadiens organization last year, the lessons he's learned over the course of his six-year pro career, and his impressions of Ryan Poehling, Jan Mysak, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylönen.

Cayden Primeau began his pro career with the Laval Rocket in 2019 and hasn't looked back. In his rookie season, the seventh round pick boasted a 2.45 goals-against average and .908 save percentage, on top of earning his first NHL win on Dec. 11, 2019. The netminder talked about growing up with NHLer dad Keith Primeau, his development, his hobbies -- which include reading and making smoothies -- and more with host Marc Dumont.

Known for his skating ability and his agility, Montreal Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylönen decided to bring his talents to the Laval Rocket after playing for the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga. The speedy winger spoke to Marc Dumont about his first season so far with the Rocket and adjusting to a new environment on and off the ice.