Episode Details

Montreal Canadiens shake up midseason expectations as Juraj Slafkovský and Oliver Kapanen emerge as breakout forces. Can this young core spark a late playoff push for the Habs? Laura Saba sits down with hockey TikToker David Landsman to spotlight the Canadiens’ most surprising performers, including Lane Hutson’s point-per-game pace and Kapanen’s veteran-like poise despite his rookie status.

Key topics include reaction to the Olympic team rosters, the implications of Nick Suzuki’s and Alexandre Texier’s selections, and concerns over Team Canada’s goaltending. Laura Saba and David Landsman preview the upcoming matchups against the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, and Detroit Red Wings, exploring special teams issues, home-ice challenges, and the evolving kid line chemistry. Don’t miss insider insights on how roster surprises and Olympic nods could shape the Canadiens’ second half.

00:00 "Player on Fire Recently"

05:05 "Uncertainty Around Player's Role"

08:55 "Roster Concerns and Goaltending Questions"

12:28 Keys to Beating the Habs

15:26 "Tkachuk's Return Uncertain"

17:05 "Detroit vs. Montreal: Youth Parallel"

22:21 "Hockey TikToks: My Pandemic Outlet"

24:50 Hockey Stats Memory Explained

27:33 Olympic Hockey Team Updates

31:22 "Lane Hudson vs. Adam Fox"

35:43 "Tyler Seguin Trivia Answer"

37:20 "Locked on Canadiens Updates"

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