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Matt Drake discusses the Habs potentially ending their California curse with a win in Anaheim.
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.
Matt Drake discusses his beef with PJ Stock, and the Bruins running over the Canadiens at TD Garden.
Dmitri Kostenko, Alexander Gordin and Petteri Nurmi Filip Eriksson, Yevgeni Volokhin, Bogdan Konyushkov and Oliver Kapanen Vinzenz Rohrer, Adam Engström and David Reinbacher
Matt Drake demands a promotion for Jesse Ylonen after his performance against Vegas.
Matt Drake discusses an incredibly frustrating game between the Habs and Flames
Matt Drake recaps the Canadiens first meeting with one of the hottest teams in the West in the Vancouver Canucks
Matt Drake recaps a truly amazing effort from the Habs against the Eastern Conference leading Boston Bruins
Matt Drake recaps the best game the Habs have played in a while
Matt Drake rants about a terrible start costing the Montreal Canadiens at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning
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.
Matt Drake discusses Juraj Slafkovsky getting promoted to the top line in a tough game against the Blues.
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.
Matt Drake rants about the amateur hour that is Mullet Arena, and Sean Monahan's torrid pace to start the season.
We discuss: -The Canadiens -The Rocket -Europe -North America -The new women's team active players (in Europe).
Matt Drake discusses a surprisingly strong effort for the Habs against the league-leading Golden Knights.
Matt Drake discusses yet another comeback by the Montreal Canadiens, and Kaiden Guhle's excellent return from injury.
Matt Drake discusses some run and gun hockey, and Cole Caufield's brilliance in the Habs game against the Blue Jackets.
Matt Drake discusses Cayden Primeau's first taste of action in the second half of a back-to-back against the Devils
Matt Drake discusses the resurgent Brendan Gallagher, and Jake Allen's second strong game in a row against the Sabres.
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)
Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield's brilliance in a tight game for the Habs against the Washington Capitals
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)
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?
The bad news is Kaiden Guhle is injured, the good news is, the team has confirmed it won't be long-term.
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.
Matt Drake recaps a rough night for the Habs and their power play against the Minnesota Wild.
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.
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.
Matt Drake discusses an excellent team performance from the Canadiens in their first meeting with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks
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?
Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers joins the podcast to discuss the division rivals Florida Panthers squad and projection for the upcoming season.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Matt Drake discusses the scrimmage performances of Joshua Roy, Owen Beck, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
Matt Drake discusses the Habs rookies in their first game against the Buffalo Sabres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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