The 2026 NHL Playoffs are around the corner, and the HabsWorld podcast crew is back 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 April 16th, 2026.
Topics include:
– Habs trivia
– End of team season milestones reached, including Cole Caufield’s 50 goals, Juraj Slafkovsky’s 30 goals, Nick Suzuki’s 100 points, and Lane Hutson’s 66 assists, tying the franchise record for a defenceman with Larry Robinson
– Can Nick Suzuki win the Selke trophy?
– X-factor players: Josh Anderson, Kirby Dach, Phillip Danault, Jakub Dobes
– Playoffs discussion and predictions versus Tampa Bay
– David Reinbacher’s call-up and first two pro games
– Potential defence pairings for the playoffs
– Noah Dobson’s injury and when he may return
– Michael Hage’s decision to return to college was debated and analyzed
– Around the NHL topics – Is Alex Ovechkin going to retire, Columbus coach Rick Bowness rips apart his players, what moves might the Blue Jackets make, and predictions on the other playoff series
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