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Habs Eyes On The Prize is dedicated to giving the best analysis of the Montreal Canadiens you can find anywhere. We don't traffic in rumours and innuendo, but statistics and analytics.

Habs Eyes on the Prize


    • Nov 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Habsent Minded

    Bottom Six Minutes 19 - Habs @ Ducks - aLex newhook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 16:14


    Matt Drake discusses the Habs potentially ending their California curse with a win in Anaheim.

    Habsent Minded 6.40: It's not time to worry about the Canadiens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 33:21


    Jared Book is joined by Patrik Bexell to discuss David Reinbacher's Swiss team Kloten firing their head coach, and then is joined by Matt Drake to discuss the Canadiens and why their recent run of form is not worrisome to them.

    Bottom Six Minutes 18 - Habs @ Bruins - Poke the bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 20:33


    Matt Drake discusses his beef with PJ Stock, and the Bruins running over the Canadiens at TD Garden.

    Habsent Minded 6.39: European Prospect Quarterly Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 49:14


    Dmitri Kostenko, Alexander Gordin and Petteri Nurmi Filip Eriksson, Yevgeni Volokhin, Bogdan Konyushkov and Oliver Kapanen Vinzenz Rohrer, Adam Engström and David Reinbacher

    Bottom Six Minutes 17 - Habs vs. Golden Knights - PROMOTE YLONEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 21:14


    Matt Drake demands a promotion for Jesse Ylonen after his performance against Vegas.

    Bottom Six Minutes 16 - Habs vs. Flames - Burnt out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 20:42


    Matt Drake discusses an incredibly frustrating game between the Habs and Flames

    Bottom Six Minutes 15 - Habs vs. Canucks - Canuckleheads

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 18:28


    Matt Drake recaps the Canadiens first meeting with one of the hottest teams in the West in the Vancouver Canucks

    Bottom Six Minutes 14 - Habs vs. Bruins - Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 21:58


    Matt Drake recaps a truly amazing effort from the Habs against the Eastern Conference leading Boston Bruins

    Bottom Six Minutes 13 - Habs @ Red Wings - FULL 60+

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 21:50


    Matt Drake recaps the best game the Habs have played in a while

    Bottom Six Minutes 12 - Habs vs. Bolts - Shocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 22:21


    Matt Drake rants about a terrible start costing the Montreal Canadiens at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning

    Habsent Minded 6.38: Juraj Slafkovský's development could answer another question

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 44:34


    Jared Book, Matt Drake, and Anton Rasegård get together to discuss the last week of Montreal Canadiens action including Juraj Slafkovský's development, Mike Matheson's struggles, and an update on a player making a big return to the OHL.

    Bottom Six Minutes 11 - Habs @ Blues- Misery, Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 19:55


    Matt Drake discusses Juraj Slafkovsky getting promoted to the top line in a tough game against the Blues.

    Prospect Minded; Adam Engström's defensive development with Max Bohlin (assistant coach of Rögle).

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 16:52


    Patrik Bexell discuss Adam Engström's start of the season, and brings on Rögle's assistant coach Max Bohlin for a deper insight into Adam Engström's development.

    Bottom Six Minutes 10 - Habs @ Yotes - Fake Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 22:14


    Matt Drake rants about the amateur hour that is Mullet Arena, and Sean Monahan's torrid pace to start the season.

    Habsent Minded 6.36: Organizational Players of the Month - October

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 29:58


    We discuss: -The Canadiens -The Rocket -Europe -North America -The new women's team active players (in Europe).

    Bottom Six Minutes 9 - Habs @ VGK - Knighted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 18:32


    Matt Drake discusses a surprisingly strong effort for the Habs against the league-leading Golden Knights.

    Bottom Six Minutes 8 - Habs vs. Jets - Comeback Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 22:20


    Matt Drake discusses yet another comeback by the Montreal Canadiens, and Kaiden Guhle's excellent return from injury.

    Bottom Six Minutes 7 - Habs vs. Blue Jackets - Goalfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 21:15


    Matt Drake discusses some run and gun hockey, and Cole Caufield's brilliance in the Habs game against the Blue Jackets.

    Bottom Six Minutes 6 - Habs vs. Devils - Devillish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 20:13


    Matt Drake discusses Cayden Primeau's first taste of action in the second half of a back-to-back against the Devils

    Bottom Six Minutes 5 - Habs @ Sabres - Vintage Gallagher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 19:03


    Matt Drake discusses the resurgent Brendan Gallagher, and Jake Allen's second strong game in a row against the Sabres.

    Atlantic Division Preview: Detroit Red Wings, with Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 36:26


    Jared Book is joined by Brian Fisher as they discuss the Detroit Red Wings. What are the expectations for the season? How much pressure is there on the Yzerplan to show some results? What about that defence that includes old friends Ben Chiarot and Jeff Petry? (Editor's Note: This was recorded prior to the season starting)

    Bottom Six Minutes 4 - Habs vs. Caps - American Sniper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 20:52


    Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield's brilliance in a tight game for the Habs against the Washington Capitals

    Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins, with Jake Reiser of Stanley Cup of Chowder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 27:14


    Jared Book is joined by Jake Reiser of Stanley Cup of Chowder to discuss the Boston Bruins and their upcoming season. How do they deal with the loss of Patrice Bergeron? How much pressure is there on management for some playoff success? (Editor's note: Please note that this was recorded before the start of the season)

    Prospect Minded; Vinzenz Rohrer and the National League (with Thomas Roost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 20:35


    What about Vinzenz Rohrer playing with the Zürich Lions, and what about the (Swiss) National League as a development league and their new status among the European Hockey Leagues?

    Habsent Minded EXTRA: Kaiden Guhle out, but it's only day-to-day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 11:46


    The bad news is Kaiden Guhle is injured, the good news is, the team has confirmed it won't be long-term.

    The Launch Pad: A look at the Laval Rocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 23:35


    Jared Book takes a look at the Laval Rocket's first two games and what it could mean going forward in the first bi-weekly podcast episode devoted to the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate. Topics include Joel Armia, Joshua Roy, Mattias Norlinder, Logan Mailloux, and more. Plus, how head coach Jean-François Houle intends to build the team's identity.

    Bottom Six Minutes 3 - Habs vs. Wild - Power Killed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 20:18


    Matt Drake recaps a rough night for the Habs and their power play against the Minnesota Wild.

    Atlantic Division Preview: Ottawa Senators, with Beata Elliot from Silver Seven Sens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 32:45


    Jared Book is joined by Beata Elliott of Silver Seven Sens to discuss the Ottawa Senators. How much pressure is there on the team to make the playoffs? Who is on the hot seat? Who can step up this season? Silver Seven Sens was a sister site of Eyes on the Prize at SB Nation and have also gone independent. You can visit them at www.silversevensens.com.

    Habsent Minded 6.35: Kirby Dach out with significant injury, recapping the first two games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 39:32


    Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the breaking news that Kirby Dach is expected to be out long-term with a "significant" injury, plus they look back at the first two games of the season.

    Bottom Six Minutes 2 - Habs vs. Blackhawks - Bedard? More like Boo-dard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 20:17


    Matt Drake discusses an excellent team performance from the Canadiens in their first meeting with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks

    Atlantic Division Preview: Buffalo Sabres, with Anthony from Expected Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 30:30


    Jared Book is joined by Anthony from ExpectedBuffalo.com where they discuss the Buffalo Sabres. How optimistic are Sabres fans entering the season? How patient are they? How much is riding on Devon Levi, and how close are the Sabres to the playoffs?

    Atlantic Division Preview: Florida Panthers with Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 39:31


    Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers joins the podcast to discuss the division rivals Florida Panthers squad and projection for the upcoming season.

    Bottom Six Minutes 1 - Habs @ Leafs - Hootenanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 26:33


    Matt Drake discusses a very fun opener against the Leafs, including Arber Xhekaj cementing his role as the Sheriff, and some other encouraging signs of life from the Habs.

    Atlantic Division Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs, with Steve Dangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 25:50


    Jared Book is joined by Steve Dangle to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs. What are the expectations? What would make a successful season, and what is the future of the core?

    Atlantic Division Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning, with Justin Godfrey of Raw Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 37:07


    Jared Book is joined by the Managing Editor of Raw Charge Justin Godfrey as they discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of their season opener. They discuss how the Lightning expect to get through the surprise injury to Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Steven Stamkos contract, and just how long the window can expect to stay open. Raw Charge is part of the For Hockey Fans network and has been a sister site of Habs Eyes on the Prize since they were at SB Nation.

    Habsent Minded 6.34: Joel Armia on waivers, final cuts made

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 45:21


    Jared Book, Matt Drake, and Anton Rasegård discuss the Montreal Canadiens final cuts, including Joel Armia and Gustav Lindström on waivers, and Mattias Norlinder and Emil Heineman sent to the Laval Rocket.

    Bottom Six Minutes: Practice is over

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 22:28


    Matt Drake discusses Mattias Norlinder's final audition in a Habs pre-season finale win over Ottawa  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: IT WAS 3-1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 28:40


    Matt Drake discusses some intriguing performances from Logan Mailloux and Mattias Norlinder in a big comeback against the Leafs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Habsent Minded 6.33: Cuts Cuts Cuts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 42:59


    The full crew met up in near Earth orbit to talk about last nights cuts from camp, and the implications of some of them. With no cuts of the podcast, there is an explicit warning on the recording... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Guhle Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 25:52


    Matt Drake discusses Kaiden Guhle looking show ready in another pre-season loss for the Habs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Pre-season Power Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 23:41


    Matt Drake discusses the Habs inept power play costing them in their pre-season meeting with the Leafs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Slafkovsky Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 24:41


    Matt Drake discusses Juraj Slafkovsky's best camp performance to date in a pre-season win over the Senators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Joshua Roy, NHL player?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 25:06


    Matt Drake discusses the Habs pre-season loss to the Devils, and how Joshua Roy looked like a true NHLer in it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Rouge et Blanc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 25:40


    Matt Drake gives his impressions from the annual Red vs. White scrimmage at the Bell Centre.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Le Roy du Scrimmage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 29:36


    Matt Drake discusses the scrimmage performances of Joshua Roy, Owen Beck, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Scrimmage Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 23:36


    Matt Drake discusses standout performances in the first day of scrimmages at Habs training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Habsent Minded EXTRA. Tanner Pearson in a Montreal Canadiens, Casey DeSmith to Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 22:44


    Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Pearson - DeSmith trade and the implication for the Canadiens and Rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Habs end rookie tournament with a win over Ottawa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 23:34


    Matt Drake discusses William Trudeau, Riley Kidney, and the rest of the Habs rookies finishing off their showcase in style Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs beat Baby Bruins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 24:10


    Matt Drake discusses Joshua Roy and Quentin Miller leading the way for the Habs rookies over Boston  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs in Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 27:04


    Matt Drake discusses the Habs rookies in their first game against the Buffalo Sabres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Dispatch: Brandon Davidson, former Oiler and Canandien, now teammate with Adam Engström

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 12:57


    Going from the small ice to the big ice, and reverse, and Adam Engström as a player. All rights reserved by Eyes on the Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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