The HabsWorld podcast team was back from their Olympic break to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo, had a lot to say about the Habs, discussed other hockey news, and had some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of March 9, 2026.
Topics include:
– Habs trivia.
– The NHL trade deadline recently passed; who Montreal was in talks to trade for was debated.
– When will Patrik Laine return to play?
– Brendan Gallagher’s struggles; should he still be a regular in this lineup?
– Samuel Montembeault flounders in his first two starts since the Olympics.
– Juraj Slafkovsky’s dominant game against the LA Kings.
– The strong play of Noah Dobson was discussed.
– Could David Reinbacher get a call-up before the end of this season?
– One way Arber Xhekaj could get more ice time was debated.
– Montreal’s win against Los Angeles was their first since November 2019.
– The improved play from Zach Bolduc was discussed.
– Was Kirby Dach’s game against San Jose his worst as a Hab?
– Should Nick Suzuki be removed from taking part in the next shootout?
– Prospects discussion including Bryce Pickford, LJ Mooney, Michael Hage, Logan Sawyer, and Jacob Fowler.
– Some other trade deadline moves were talked about, as were some past-season trade deadlines
– If Montreal makes it to the 2026 playoffs, who might they have to face in the first round?
– Predictions on the next four Habs games, and when Cole Caufield will get to the 40-goal mark.
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