Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Scott and Laura welcome The Athletic's New Jersey Devils beat writer, Corey Masisak, to discuss the Devils' inexplicable start to the season and set up the Habs game against them on Saturday. Plus: more mailbag questions, a Habs goalie conspiracy theory, and a good, old-fashioned, coaching conundrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura are joined on today's episode by the Associated Press' own Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno), who covers all things Washington Capitals. The trio will break down what made their Stanley Cup win possible, and how the team has fared since then. They'll also discuss what Montreal has to do to beat them on Thursday night, before diving into mailbag questions, and talking about all things craft beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura recap the Montreal Canadiens' shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but leave out the boring parts. We cover Brendan Gallagher's goal, the final minute of play, the exciting overtime, and the shootout. We also discuss where this leaves the Habs within the division. Plus: some fun programming notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got another guest! Alison Lukan (@AlisonL) joins Scott and Laura to discuss all things Columbus Blue Jackets. Alison breaks down how to make stats more understandable for everyone, and how she uses them in her day to day coverage of the team. The group also previews the Montreal Canadiens' upcoming game against the Blue Jackets, and what they need to do to collect another victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura recap the weekend game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Los Angeles Kings and preview this week's games against three Metropolitan Division teams. Plus: we reveal and discuss the results of last week's chocolate bar poll, name a listener of the week, and tease the wonderful guests we'll have on this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in a game where the officiating was bad, but Carey Price was amazing. Scott and Laura will delve into the loss, before talking about some looming roster moves involving Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Ryan Poehling. Also, a lengthy debate about "Unicorn Poutine" and eating glitter, which Hab is a conspiracy theorist? And the most heated debate in show history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Programming note: this episode is a longer one than usual. Danielle and Rachel of Locked On Flyers join Scott and Laura for a Habs-Flyers preview and a trip down memory lane. We scout each other’s teams, gush about prospects in the pipelines, and relive a couple of infamous Canadiens-Flyers playoff moments. Of course, we can’t have a conversation about the Flyers without talking about Gritty. Plus: what basic fact does Laura forget this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode, the Canadiens bested the Bruins in thrilling fashion on Tuesday night, and as expected it was utterly chaotic. Scott and Laura try to make sense of all the nonsense, including Victor Mete's multi-goal night, Ben Chiarot being a noted sniper, and the poor play from Carey Price. Also plenty of talk about the standing ovation for Zdeno Chara from the Bell Centre fans, and what it means for this long-standing rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura welcome the Boston Herald's Marisa Ingemi for a fast-paced preview to tonight's Habs-Bruins game. The Bruins are coming off a Stanley Cup Final appearance last season and a solid start to this year. Can they be stopped, especially given the lopsided match-up on special teams between them and the Canadiens? Marisa also graciously shares some of her experiences from covering the Bruins' long playoff run last year. . *Programming note: this episode was recorded before the Boston...

The Canadiens winning streak has come to an end, but Scott and Laura will have all the discussion needed about Saturday's loss to the Dallas Stars. They'll also touch on whether or not Keith Kinkaid can be the right answer in net, or if Cayden Primeau might be the solution soon. Finally they'll touch on Ryan Poehling's NHL recall, and how the Canadiens can put him in the best position to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura recap the Montreal Canadiens' exciting comeback and overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights and answer mailbag questions from listeners. Of course, we can't go an episode without gushing about Jonathan Drouin or without discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus: how to get through this day if you stayed up late last night to watch the Habs beat the Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our intrepid hosts fend off sleep deprivation as the Canadiens fended off the Coyotes on Wednesday night, and they have their thoughts on the 4-1 win. Also, how is the team performing as the first month of the season comes to an end? Finally, previewing a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights, and whether or not Montreal can squeak out another win against one of the best in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Montreal Canadiens are in Arizona for the first game of a back-to-back with the Coyotes and then the Vegas Golden Knights. Your hosts sit down to preview the game, but find themselves hurtling off the rails and discovering fun geography-related facts. Plus: Phil Kessel's basement, and should we be worried that Victor Mete's agent is the same as Mitch Marner's? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura welcome the fantastic Hannah Stuart on to the show to discuss all things prospects in relation to the Montreal Canadiens. Cole Caufield is brought up a ton, and the crew debates what should be expected from the 2019 first round draft pick. There's also a ton of discussion on the Laval Rocket, and what teams need to do to ensure their prospects are given the best shot at making the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leafs fans should proceed with caution. Scott and Laura recap the Montreal Canadiens' weekend by saying mean things about the Toronto Maple Leafs and nice things about the Laval Rocket. We revisit the topic of Carey Price's play and discuss defensive breakdowns by the Maple Leafs. We also talk about how Habs and Rocket fans should exercise patience when it comes to Laval's results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last episode of the week, and that means it's time for the mailbag! Before that though, Scott and Laura break down what was a poor outing for the Canadiens against the San Jose Sharks, and what they need to do to beat the Leafs on Saturday. Also is it possible for Montreal to trade for Zach Werenski or Roman Josi? Plus: Shakespeare, Laura betrays Scott, and a truly heartfelt apology to fans of Mario Ferraro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our first collaborative episode with another Locked On Podcast! We were joined by Sie Morley and Kyle Demetrius of Locked On Sharks to preview the game between the Habs and the Sharks tonight. We talked about how the Sharks have opted not to play defense, and how the Canadiens need to figure out a solution to their problems on the penalty kill. We discussed not discussing Erik Karlsson's contract. We all had theories on which players on each team were probably serial killers, and Kyle...

*DISCLAIMER* There are some slight audio overlaps that happened in post-production, we're hoping to have it sorted out by next episode. In part two of our guest episode with Fansided's Mary Clarke, Scott and Laura help dissect all 31 NHL teams, and the biggest story lines for each this season. There's plenty to dive into, including Dylan Larkin and Sidney Crosby's hockey butt issues, and how good Henrik Lundqvist might smell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Laura welcome Fansided's Mary Clarke for two episodes of general NHL talk as the Montreal Canadiens have a break between games. In part 1 of 2, we discuss the Flyers and their start, NHL officiating, the new challenge rules, and potential coaching changes for struggling teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Scott are back with their thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens back to back games against the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. They'll also delve into what is and isn't working with the Habs special teams, plus another segment breaking down Keith Kinkaid's emoji recaps, plus our Listener of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices