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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Alex Newhook's under the radar performance last season, what Habs fans can expect from the speedy 25-year old this season, his ideal spot in the Canadiens lineup, how Kirby Dach could completely shake up the line combinations, if Oliver Kapanen's impressive rookie season was simply a mirage, which player is most likely to earn the 2nd line center role out of training camp and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss which Montreal Canadiens players will surpass their point totals from last season, Lane Hutson's odds of winning the Norris trophy, a potential bias against him from a sector of the media, Arber Xhekaj's biggest hurdle to overcome and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss comments from Montreal Canadiens owner Jeff Molson, Martin St-Louis' job security, Ivan Demidov's growth on and off the ice, how prioritizing character over skill has greatly benefited the Habs, the likelihood of Carey Price's jersey being retired and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Matt Ohayon to discuss the current state of the Atlantic division, what a successful season for the Montreal Canadiens would look like, prospects who could challenge for roster spots in training camp, which teams the Habs can learn from and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sur cet épisode de Le Sick Podcast, Éric Hoziel se joint à Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Montreal Canadiens players not showing any sign of frustration in regards to their “team friendly” contracts, the general willingness to take a pay cut to help the team win, long term futures of Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj in Montreal, Kent Hughes' best and worst moves in his tenure as Canadiens general manager and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Carey Price being added to the Montreal Canadiens' ring of honour, the precarious situation the Anaheim Ducks find themselves in, how the Kent Hughes can exploit their vulnerability, which players could be of interest for the Habs, Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj's contract negotiations, Ivan Demidov potentially getting a shot on the 1st line this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Shayne Gaumond joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens honouring Carey Price the night after his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Alexander Zharovsky's preseason performance in the KHL, how close really is Michael Hage to living up to his 2nd line center expectations, potential trade candidates for the Habs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
Selon un sondage de Yahoo.ca, les Canadiens seraient de plus en plus anxieux en lien avec les marchés boursiers, notamment en raison de l'instabilité actuelle des relations économiques avec les États-Unis. Comment réduire ce stress lié aux placements et à la retraite? La réduction du «bruit» entourant les nouvelles économiques représente une première façon d'y arriver. Écoutez la chronique économie d'Alexandre Leblond, mercredi matin, à l'émission Lagacé le matin. Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée
I got to catch up with Mathieau and talk the Red Wings and why it didn't work with Yzerman, we also talked about why the Canadiens might be headed for greatness if they continue on their path. We also talked his career and playing with greats like Hasek, Lidstrom, Yzerman and more. Enjoy
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss NHL.com's ranking of the top 5 Montreal Canadiens prospects, which prospect is the safest best to be an impactful NHL player, which has the highest ceiling, who is closest to being NHL ready and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joins melnick in the Afternoon to go around the NHL.
The Padres are red hot, and they head to Cleveland to take on the Guardians. Can they keep this up? Dodgers are falling apart. Can Dave Roberts save this thing? Angels housecleaning by John Mozeliak. MLB Notes Mariners, Pirates. NFL Notes Chargers, Texans, Rams, Chiefs, Raiders, Arizona, Browns, Bears, Vikings, Giants, Falcons, Broncos, Colts, Patriots, Cowboys, Seahawks. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is under fire. NBA notes Lakers, Kings, WNBA. NHL notes Kings, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Flyers, Wild. Plus, PGA, LIV Golf, FIFA, San Diego FC, LA Galaxy, F1, Team Cadillac. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, YouTube, or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Friday, August 14, 2026. 1)…PADRES…ON A HOT STREAK “RED HOT (15-4)…NOW OR NEVER” 2)…DODGERS…MANAGER CHALLENGES CLUBHOUSE “EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER” 3)…ANGELS AWFUL SEASON CONTINUES “HOUSECLEANING CONTINUES” 4)…MLB NOTES-TEAMS IN TROUBLE…MARINERS/PIRATES “RALEIGH-SKENES” ======== (HALFTIME)…DIXIELINE LUMBER ========= 5)…NFL PRESEASON IS HERE “QB QUESTIONS” CHARGERS-HOUSTON RAMS-CHIEFS RAIDERS-ARIZONA BROWNS-BEARS VIKINGS-GIANTS FALCONS-DENVER COLTS-PATRIOTS DALLAS-SEATTLE ———- 6)…NFL-COMMISSIONER UNDER FIRE “PRIVILEGE VS RESPONSIBILITY” JAMES PEARCE PUKA NACUA JON COOPER TYREEK HILL TERRION ARNOLD ———– 7)…NBA NOTEBOOK “SURPRISE STORYLINES” LAKERS SAC KINGS WNBA ——— 8)…NHL NOTEBOOK “PLAYER DEALS COMING?” KINGS-VANCOUVER TORONTO-MONTREAL FLYERS-MINNESOTA ——- 9)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTS WIRE” PGA LIV FIFA SDFC-LAGALAXY CADILLAC-F1 ================ #MLB #mariners #pirates #PADRES #joemusgrove #nickpivetta #CRAIGSTAMMEN #luiscampusano #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #yoshinobuyamamoto #edwindiaz #markwalter #ANGELS #MIKEMADDUX #calraleigh #PAULSKENES #nfl #PATRIOTS #BROWNS #STEELERS #TEXANS #COLTS #CHIEFS #BRONCOS #COWBOYS #GIANTS #BEARS #PACKERS #VIKINGS #FALCONS #SEAHAWKS #CARDINALS #raiders #fernandomendoza #kirkcousins #chargers #MIKEMCDANIEL #rams #matthewstafford #pukanacua #tyreekhill #DEREKCARR #anthonyrichardson #kevinoconnell #KYLERMURRAY #ROGERGOODELL #lakers #kings #russellwestbrook #wnba #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #ucla #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #canucks #canadiens #f1 #sdfc #SANDIEGOFC #chuckylozano #lagalaxy #fifa #GIANNIINFANTINO #pga #livgolf Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com
This Week's Show | Canadiens Checklist: Critical Decisions Before Training CampSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ A Canadiens legendary goaltender speaks out about Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler.⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect forward to a one-year contract.⦁ Which former Canadiens players were in Montreal this past week and why?Segment 2 | Probability Game: Predicting the Montreal Canadiens' Final Moves Before Opening NightWe examine the Montreal Canadiens' offseason checklist and make our best projection on how they will be resolved by the NHL's opening night.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What is the percentage chance that something happens this month that no one expected and what's your best guess at what it might be?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' strong internal salary cap structure, how this may lead ultimately lead to discontent within the locker room, how Montreal can capitalize on their salary cap flexibility, when will be the right time to pounce and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj's lengthy contract negotiations, if these players could be involved in an upcoming trade, what Bolduc and Xhekaj could bring to the Canadiens long-term, Samuel Montembeault less likely to be traded with each passing day, Martin St-Louis' eventual contract extension and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, welche Traditionen machen die NHL so besonders? In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise durch die gesamte Liga und sprechen über die einzigartigen Rituale der Teams und ihrer Fans. Von den legendären Octopus-Würfen in Detroit über den Ratten in Florida, den Storm Surge der Carolina Hurricanes bis hin zu den zahlreichen Fangesängen, Torhupen und besonderen Playoff-Bräuchen – wir schauen uns an, was jedes NHL-Team einzigartig macht. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie diese Traditionen entstanden sind, welche Geschichten dahinterstecken und warum sie für Spieler und Fans bis heute eine so große Bedeutung haben. Eine Folge für alle NHL-Fans – egal ob ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Hallo Hockeyfreunde, welche Traditionen machen die NHL so besonders? In dieser Folge nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise durch die gesamte Liga und sprechen über die einzigartigen Rituale der Teams und ihrer Fans. Von den legendären Octopus-Würfen in Detroit über den Ratten in Florida, den Storm Surge der Carolina Hurricanes bis hin zu den zahlreichen Fangesängen, Torhupen und besonderen Playoff-Bräuchen – wir schauen uns an, was jedes NHL-Team einzigartig macht. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie diese Traditionen entstanden sind, welche Geschichten dahinterstecken und warum sie für Spieler und Fans bis heute eine so große Bedeutung haben. Eine Folge für alle NHL-Fans – egal ob ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to take a look at the Montreal Canadiens' prospect pool and determine which players would make the best trade chips for Kent Hughes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of The Curfew Boys, hosts Chris & Sammy look back on some of their favourite memorable Montreal Canadiens moments of the 2025-26 season.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss Martin St-Louis' tenure as Montreal Canadiens head coach, how he's improved over the years, what he still needs to work on, how Stéphane Robidas and Derek Lalonde will complement him behind the bench, necessary schematic adjustments, special teams outlook and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week's Show | Montreal Canadiens' Contending Window is Opening: Is It Now?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ A Canadiens goaltender hopes to spend his entire NHL career playing in Montreal.⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect defenseman to a one-year contract.⦁ Which young forward chose to spend next season playing in Europe rather than Laval?Segment 2 | Where Do the Montreal Canadiens Fit in the NHL's Atlantic Division in 2026-27?Has the Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup window already opened, or are we still a year or two away from that point? Where do they project to finish in the NHL regular season standings?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where do you expect the Canadiens to finish in the Atlantic Division this regular season? Which Atlantic Division team improved the most this offseason, and which one took the biggest step backward?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Sur cet épisode de Le Sick Podcast, Vincent Aubry (DJ Wordy Word) se joint à Shayne Gaumond et Alexis Lavoie-Martel pour parler de son métier en tant que DJ du Canadien de Montréal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup contention window, how long that window appears to be, how the Habs can maximize their chances of winning within that window, the best ways to help the young stars progress this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE **The 2026-27 Projections Series continues with the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.Nate and Blake break down the fantasy outlook for every relevant player across all four teams, including projected lines, power-play deployment, coaching changes, breakout candidates, draft values and their top three targets from each roster.In this episode:• What Peter Laviolette's arrival could mean for Artemi Panarin, Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe and the new-look Kings offense• How Minnesota's changing roster impacts Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber, Ryan Hartman and Bobby Brink• Just how high Ivan Demidov can climb alongside Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson• Whether Roman Josi, Mavrik Bourque and Luke Evangelista can provide major fantasy value in Nashville• The biggest differences between Nate and Blake's projections• Our top fantasy targets from LAK, MIN, MTL and NSHIf you want to know not only where we project these players, but why, this is the series for you.Now let's get to BIZ!
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss why the Montreal Canadiens have remained quiet throughout this offseason, remaining UFAs of interest, potential trade targets, a complicated situation could force the departure of a superstar player next year, how he would fit in Montreal and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Shayne Gaumond to look back on every major trade and signing made by Kent Hughes in his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should NHL stars take every dollar they can, or leave money on the table to help their teams win? Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek dive into one of hockey's biggest offseason debates as they discuss the NHL salary cap, player contracts, and whether stars like Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, and future superstars should ever accept discounts.The guys also discuss Morgan Rielly's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canadiens' situation with Arber Xhekaj, free agent goaltenders still searching for contracts, the growing conversation around NHL expansion into Europe, and why several NHL teams are abandoning dedicated radio broadcasts.Plus, thoughts on the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, the next generation of NHL prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets contract questions and Bill Daly's comments on the NHL's "inevitable" expansion to Europe.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:30 - Salary Management25:45 - Owner Involvement28:15 - Halinka Draft Importance36:15 - Buy or Sell?47:50 - Marchenko's Future51:20 - The Importance of Radio58:50 - Bill Daly + Europe Expansion
Sur cet épisode de Le Sick Podcast, Félix Séguin se joint à Shayne Gaumond et Alexis Lavoie-Martel pour parler de l'Omnium Banque Nationale, de l'été des Canadiens de Montréal et de ses moments forts comme descripteur des matchs de l'équipe. Josue Peley se joint également à la conversation pour revenir sur la date limite des transactions dans le baseball majeur et nous donner son analyse de la saison des Blue Jays de Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Shayne Gaumond to answer listener submitted mailbag questions about the Montreal Canadiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss comments made by NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly regarding upcoming expansion, how soon could a new team enter the NHL, what a protection list could resemble for the Montreal Canadiens, the players likely left unprotected, strategies to minimize damage to the roster and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss how the Montreal Canadiens currently stack up against their Atlantic division rivals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss Macklin Celebrini's record-breaking contract extension, the Montreal Canadiens' strong cap structure, why Kirill Marchenko may not be the ideal fit for the Habs, what each current Canadien need to improve ahead of next season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss the rampant rumours linking the Montreal Canadiens to Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko, the acquisition of Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Sean Farrell, the current 3 goalie dilemma, which defenseman is best suited to play alongside Lane Hutson in this upcoming season, Mike Matheson's role and deployment moving forward, which of Jayden Struble or Arber Xhekaj will the Habs choose to keep and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a brand new episode of The Curfew Boys Podcast, hosts Zook Chris & Sammy share their rankings within the top 10 prospects of the Montreal Canadiens!
Spring Cleaning – Tampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning remain one of the NHL's model organizations, but another first-round playoff exit raises serious questions about whether their championship window is beginning to close. After finishing second in the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay lost a tightly contested seven-game series to the Montreal Canadiens, marking a fourth consecutive opening-round elimination. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Lightning's regular-season excellence, postseason scoring problems, major injury challenges, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Julien BriseBois.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Lightning finish second in the Atlantic Division before losing to Montreal in seven games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It becomes Tampa Bay's fourth straight first-round defeat since reaching the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.[00:00:30] Despite the playoff disappointment, Neil emphasizes the extraordinary consistency of the organization. Since winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2021, the Lightning have averaged more than 102 standings points per season.[00:01:00] Jon Cooper continues to get strong results regardless of injuries or roster limitations. Even when key players are unavailable, Cooper consistently finds combinations that allow Tampa Bay to remain competitive.[00:01:30] Nikita Kucherov delivers another elite regular season, recording his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign and the sixth of his career. His production keeps Tampa Bay among the NHL's most dangerous offensive teams.[00:01:50] Jake Guentzel reaches the 30-goal mark for the sixth time in his career while setting a personal best with 88 points. Brandon Hagel also produces a career season with 36 goals and a plus-34 rating.[00:02:10] Defenseman Darren Raddysh provides one of the season's biggest surprises, finishing with 22 goals, 48 assists, and 70 points while posting a plus-21 rating. His breakout season positions him for a significant contract as an unrestricted free agent.[00:02:30] Brayden Point experiences a major decline in goal production. After previously scoring 51, 46, and 42 goals, he finishes with only 18 while missing 19 games due to injury.[00:02:50] Injuries become a defining part of Tampa Bay's season, with the club losing 339 man-games. Victor Hedman appears in only 33 games because of injuries and a leave of absence to focus on his mental health.[00:03:10] Ryan McDonagh, Emil Lilleberg, and Erik Cernak also miss significant time, often leaving the Lightning without multiple regular defensemen simultaneously.[00:03:30] Neil believes Cooper deserves serious consideration for his first Jack Adams Award. He compares Cooper's candidacy with Dan Muse in Pittsburgh and Lindy Ruff in Buffalo.[00:04:00] While the regular-season product remains excellent, the Lightning's postseason results reveal a troubling trend. Tampa Bay has now failed to advance beyond the first round in four consecutive seasons.[00:04:25] Tampa Bay scores only 15 goals during its seven-game series against Montreal. Because nearly every game remains within one goal, a single additional offensive play could have changed the outcome.[00:04:45] Brandon Hagel leads the Lightning with six playoff goals, but the rest of the offense struggles. Jake Guentzel and Dominic James finish with two goals each, while Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov score only once apiece.[00:05:05] Kucherov's postseason production becomes a major concern. Despite his regular-season brilliance, he has scored only two goals across his last 22 playoff games over four seasons.[00:05:30] Corey Perry and Nick Paul also fail to provide the secondary scoring Tampa Bay needs. Neil believes the Lightning occasionally become too focused on making the perfect play instead of creating simpler scoring opportunities.[00:05:50] Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobeš delivers an outstanding performance in Game 7, helping the Canadiens survive despite Tampa Bay controlling much of the play.[00:06:15] Andrei Vasilevskiy forces the deciding game with a 1-0 shutout in Game 6, although he faces only nine shots. In Game 7, Alex Newhook scores the series-winning goal on a puck that caroms off Vasilevskiy after being played from behind the net.[00:06:45] Attention shifts to Julien BriseBois and the offseason ahead. Tampa Bay owns six selections in the 2026 NHL Draft but does not have a first-round pick after trading it to Seattle in the Oliver Bjorkstrand deal.[00:07:10] The Lightning also lack a fourth-round selection and enter the offseason slightly above the projected salary cap before the July 1 reset.[00:07:30] Unrestricted free agents include Oliver Bjorkstrand, Corey Perry, Mitchell Chaffee, Scott Sabourin, Darren Raddysh, and Declan Carlile. The Lightning have no restricted free agents requiring new contracts.[00:07:50] Several members of the core remain signed through the 2029-30 season, including Guentzel, Point, Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Cernak, and J.J. Moser.[00:08:10] Nikita Kucherov becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency after the following season. With Kucherov, Point, and Vasilevskiy currently carrying team-high salaries of $9.5 million, BriseBois may soon need to open the vault to retain his superstar.[00:08:35] The Lightning are also becoming one of the NHL's older teams. Neil believes their win-now window remains open, but the organization must acknowledge that its championship core cannot remain at the top forever.[00:09:00] Tampa Bay's limited draft capital and consistently low draft position have weakened the prospect pipeline. That makes it difficult to replace aging veterans with inexpensive young players.[00:09:30] Neil concludes that free agency may be Tampa Bay's most realistic path for supplementing the roster in the immediate future. Until the Lightning rebuild their collection of draft picks and prospects, BriseBois must continue using creative trades and veteran signings to keep the team among the NHL's contenders.
Voice of the Barracuda Nick Nollenberger catches up with recently signed forward Alex Barré-Boulet to discuss his journey from going undrafted to being named the AHL's Rookie of the Year, breaking into the NHL in his third professional season, winning a Stanley Cup, playing in his home province of Quebec with the Canadiens, starting a family, and much more.
Voice of the Barracuda Nick Nollenberger catches up with recently signed forward Alex Barré-Boulet to discuss his journey from going undrafted to being named the AHL's Rookie of the Year, breaking into the NHL in his third professional season, winning a Stanley Cup, playing in his home province of Quebec with the Canadiens, starting a family, and much more.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss the latest rumours linking Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko to the Montreal Canadiens, the steep acquisition cost for the 26-year old winger, what a contract extension would resemble, how the Habs top 6 could look at the start of this upcoming season if the team remains the same, Sean Farrell traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Sasha Pastujov and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Padres are riding a winning streak and find themselves back at .500. Is it time for AJ Preller to make a big deal? Dodgers Injury Update on Snell, Ohtani. Angels taking trade offers. MLB Notebook Tigers, Mets, Yankees, Red Sox, Nationals. NFL Notes LeBron James, 76ers, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Heat, Warriors. Rams, Sean McVay ready for Super Bowl run. Chargers, Jim Harbaugh year of changes. NFL News 49ers, Chiefs, Commanders, Patriots, Buccaneers, Canadian Football League. San Diego State Aztecs hosted media day for the 2026 football season. Hacksaw has comments from JD Wicker and Sean Lewis. NHL Notes Golden Knights, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Kraken, Gulls. Plus, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Formula 1, San Diego FC, Arsenal, Chelsea and PGA Golf. Holy Cow! Got a question for Hacksaw? Drop your hot take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, July 27, 2026. 1). PADRES NOTEBOOK…WIN STREAK-SAVE THE SEASON? “HOME STAND-WIN STREAK” PRELLER: …Do all rehab you want. Must get on mound every 5-days …I am not auditioning for owner …Salas-nothing changed-part of future STAMMEN: …Bullpen-Bulk starts-be the norm …Use all 13-pitchers now …Find their right lane 2)…DODGERS INJURY UPDATE “OHTANI SETBACK-SNELL ARRIVES” 3)…ANGELS UPDATE “TAKING TRADE OFFERS” 4)…MLB NOTEBOOK “TRADES-INJURIES” TIGERS METS-YANKEES RED SOX-WASHINGTON ============== 5)…NBA NOTES “KING JAMES-BEAST IN THE EAST” 76ERS CAVALIERS MEMPHIS MIAMI GOLDEN STATE =============== (HALFTIME-DIXIELINE LUMBER) =============== 6)…LA RAMS… OPEN CAMP…SEAN MCVAY “RAMS-READY- SUPER BOWL RUN” 7)…CHARGERS…A NEW LOOK TEAM…JIM HARBAUGH “BOLTS-YEAR OF CHANGES” 8)…NFL NOTEBOOK “49ERS STEAL HEADLINES” 49ERS CHIEFS WASHINGTON PATRIOTS TAMPA BAY CFL 9)…SAN DIEGO STATE-2026-DIFFERENT FEEL…JD WICKER/SEAN LEWIS “AZTECS-NEW ERA” ============ 10)…NHL NOTEBOOK “COACHES & FREE AGENTS” LAS VEGAS MONTREAL CHICAGO SEATTLE SAN DIEGO GULLS =============== 11)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” DEL MAR FORMULA 1 SDFC ARSENAL-CHELSEA PGA TOUR ==================== #MLB #yankees #redsox #tigers #mets #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #ajpreller #masonmiller #nickpivetta #CRAIGSTAMMEN #tyfrance #jacksonmerrill #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #rokisasaki #blakesnell #daveroberts #ANGELS #miketrout #zachneto #CODYBELLINGER #tarikskubal #juansoto #nfl #PATRIOTS #CHIEFS #COMMANDERS #BUCS #49ERS #chargers #JIMHARBAUGH #rams #matthewstafford #seanmcvay #ERICBIENIEMY #BRANDONAIYUK #KYLESHANAHAN #CFL #sixers #76ers #WARRIORS #grizzlies #joelembiid #jonathankuminga #LEBRONJAMES #PAC12 #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #jaydendenegal #jdwicker #nhl #goldenknights #canadiens #KRAKEN #f1 #pga #donaldtrump #delmar Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Shayne Gaumond to discuss how the Montreal Canadiens ownership and management operate the franchise, any potential areas of improvement, how they compare to the rest of the league, and later in the show, Shayne and Matt dissect the biggest current deficiencies in the NHL from inconsistent officiating, unclear rules, an unpopular playoff format and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 362 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features Montreal Canadiens draft pick and prospect Emmett Croteau.In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Croteau shares lessons learned along his path from Bonnyville, Alberta to the USHL to playing NCAA hockey at Dartmouth College and being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. There are several great examples of a growth mindset Croteau developed from going to a wide variety of camps as a kid that have fuelled his rise as an NHL prospect, as well as valuable insights into the voices and tips that stuck with him.In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, Hutch revisits his week at Stop It Goaltending's GCG Prospects camp and reviews two important concepts: the value in working with multiple coaches who have different perspectives and styles, and the fact that all goalie parents — right up to the NHL — are part of their own special union. You are not alone.We also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Flames star Dustin Wolf with a great breakdown of when — and why — to cheat on a shooter with pass options.In our weekly gear segment we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a look at the True 7X6 line, a lower price point option with a softer flex and feel as well as pro features.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Tony Ferrari joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the top Montreal Canadiens prospect, which ones project to be impact NHL players, potential surprises and deceptions, which ones could the Habs afford to trade and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the new french broadcasting deal for Montreal Canadiens games this season, the ideal center for Ivan Demidov, the most important matters to resolve before the start of the season for the Habs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss why it was such an easy decision for the Montreal Canadiens to hire Derek Lalonde as the team's associate coach, the likelihood of not seeing any major changes in Montreal before the start of the season, the latest on the Arber Xhekaj contract negotiation, why this may be the year we see what Kirby Dach is really capable of and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices