In this episode, we discuss... Why is Lane Hutson not playing on the 1st powerplay line? He has proven that he can handle the minutes. He creates high danger chances, has the mobility and the hockey IQ. We try to explain the reasons why Martin St. Louis has not played him on the 1st PP on a consistent basis. Jake Evans has been playing great this s…

This is our 100th episode and sadly our beloved Montreal Canadiens are not putting us in a celebratory mood. With that being said, we want to thank our subscribers, friends, family members, and everyone who has been with us from the start. For those of you just joining, thank you and welcome to the channel. In this episode, we discuss... about the …

In this episode (RECORDED BEFORE GAME VS ST-LOUIS), we discuss... The Montreal Canadiens defensive woes and the rumor that Kent Hughes is making call for a top 4 right-handed defenseman. Also, we discuss Martin St. Louis' press conference and what he said about Arber Xhekaj. Kirby Dach is definitely rusty and not playing to his potential, but at th…

In this episode, we discuss... Our thoughts and feelings of the Canadiens start to the season. Any noteworthy moments? Should we start being concerned about Cayden Primeau at the NHL level? While he hasn't had many starts yet, he has yet to seize his opportunities and show that he belongs at the NHL level. He has good moments, but he seems to strug…

In this episode, we discuss... The Montreal Canadiens pre-season is FINALLY over. Were there any standouts? Who did well, surprised us the most, and should they make the team. Arber Xhekaj had a very interesting pre-season. He was physical, took a lot of penalty minutes, defended his teammates, and was the "sheriff" the whole time. The question is,…

In this episode, we discuss... Patrik Laine had to be helped off the ice following a knee on knee hit with Maple Leafs player Cedric Paré. The hit did not look good and neither does the injury. Sadly, Laine has not yet played a regular season game with the Montreal Canadiens, and it looks like he could be out for a while. We're hoping for the best,…

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs bottom 6, where does it rank in the NHL? Assuming everyone is healthy, and that everyone plays their role and to their strengths, do the Habs have one of the best bottom 6 lines in the entire NHL? Lane Hutson is making it easier and easier for Habs management to keep him up at the NHL level and insert him int…

In this episode, we discuss... So far, Lane Hutson has been a standout in every game that he has played for the Montreal Canadiens. Whether it was the 2 games VS Detroit or the prospects games, everyone notices when he is on the ice. His edge work and IQ are off the charts good. His skating and mobility is very Quinn Hughes like. Will he make mista…

In this episode, we discuss... On August 19, 2024, the Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine and 2026 2nd round pick for defenseman Jordan Harris. Patrik Laine is a 26-year-old big sized winger (6'5") and was drafted 2nd overall in the 2016 NHL draft. He has scored 30+ goals twice and 40+ goals once. He has the ability to be a top line i…

Please note that this is one of our longer episodes and we got caught up with the topics - We apologize for that, but we hope you enjoy In this episode, we discuss... The Montreal Canadiens signed 3 of their RFAs to new contracts. Arber Xhekaj signed for 2 years at a $1.3 million AAV, Justin Barron 2 years at a $1.15 million AAV, and Kaiden Guhle 6…

In this episode, we discuss... We welcome Gregory Hamel (SonderNHL) as the newest member of the Get PuckD Podcast. NHL.com released their projected lineup for the Montreal Canadiens. After analyzing the lineup, we feel that the way they made the lineup feels very lazy. Almost as though they put no real thought into it. Out of Hutson, Reinbacher and…

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs have drafted the game breaking talent that they have needed for a very long time. A player who some have said is the highest skilled player to be drafted by the Canadiens since Guy Lafleur. That player is Ivan Demidov. We are not saying that he is the next Guy Lafleur, but we are incredibly excited and happy …

In this episode, we discuss... In a scenario where Demidov and Lindstrom are drafted before the Canadiens make their pick, if the best player available is a defenseman, should they draft that defenseman or select the next best forward available (i.e. Igina, Sennecke, Catton)? If they were to draft a defenseman, does that make Kaiden Guhle expendabl…

In this episode, we discuss... Just ahead of the 2023-24 NHL trade deadline, the Habs acquired the Jets' 1st round pick in exchange for Sean Monahan. We question and wonder what Kent Hughes will do with that pick. Will he trade it in a package for a top 6? Will he use it to move up in the draft? Will he make another Dach/Newhook type of trade? The …

In this episode, we discuss... Martin Necas, Patrick Laine and Brady Tkachuk. The cost to acquire Martin Necas is going to be pretty high. What that cost is, we don't know. We question whether or not Necas should be the priority acquisition for the Canadiens this offseason or are there other options out there. Another name that has hit the rumor mi…

In this episode, we discuss... If General Manager Brad Treliving from the Toronto Maple Leafs were to call Kent Hughes and offer Mitch Marner for Cole Caufield and the 2024 1st (5th overall), would we do it? Would you do it? If LA were to call Kent Hughes and offer Pierre-Luc Dubois with some retained cap, in a deal that would include Dvorak or Jos…

In this episode, we discuss... The NHL playoffs. What is the most and least surprising result so far. The Leafs and Marner. Washington Capitals. Are the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets pretenders? There are four major things to happen with the Habs this off-season (NHL lottery draft, NHL draft, trades and RFA and UFA signings). Of these four, which …

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs' 2023-24 season is done. The Canadiens played their 82nd game VS the Detroit Red Wings and lost in the shootout. While their place in the standings is very similar to last year, it was certainly a season full of bright spots. Suzuki, Caufield, Slafkovsky, and Newhook all had career years. The goaltending situ…

In this episode, we discuss... This season, the Habs have accumulated a lot of points in the standings with their no quit, competitive play. With their most recent victory against the Stanley cup contending Colorado Avalanche. Given where the Habs are at in their rebuild, is it frustrating to see them win VS teams that they "should" lose to? Or are…

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs traded Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils for a 2025 conditional 3rd round pick and they retained 50% of his salary. Was this a good trade for the Canadiens? Minnesota pulled their goalie in overtime to ice 4 players. This strategy led to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. This was a risky decision by t…

In this episode, we discuss... Should the Montreal Canadiens qualify Jesse Ylonen or is this his last season with Habs? If they do qualify him, where does he fit? There are 6-7 players who are currently on the Habs whose names have been circulating as potential trade chips for the year's NHL Trade deadline. We go through each of the names. Using so…

In this episode, we discuss... We debate whether we have seen enough from Kirby Dach to cement him as the Habs 2nd line center for next year or should Kent Hughes continue to search the market for another center? Since Dach is there, and the Habs are loaded with defensive prospects, have their priorities and focus changed to another position i.e. R…

In this episode, we discuss... We try and look into the future, specifically the offseason. We see that the Habs have a lot of assets to work with to potentially make a "big splash" for their top 6. Which team(s) would Vito, Dave and Matt want Kent Hughes to reach out to, to see if a deal can be made for a specific player (ASSUMING the target playe…

In this episode, we discuss... The Montreal Canadiens have traded Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2024 1st round pick and a conditional 2027 3rd round pick. We provide our thoughts and reactions and question what Kent Hughes' next move is might be. Did they get enough? Could the Habs have waited? Question of the week: From the Habs perspect…

In this episode, we discuss... We discuss whether the "Honeymoon" is over for Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Martin St-Louis. On and off the ice, can we start questioning some of their decisions? Most recently the Habs waives Mitchell Stephens, leaving Martin St-Louis to ice 3 centers VS the Ottawa Senators. In that same game, St-Louis played Pezzet…

In this episode, we discuss.. Apparently, there is rumor going around that there is a gentleman's agreement between Habs GM Kent Hughes and Sean Monahan. The rumor suggests that Kent Hughes will trade Sean Monahan to a playoff contending team at the trade deadline. Is this the right move? Should the Habs try and convince Monahan to stick around and…

In this episode, we discuss... William Nylander's contract. Should the Leafs have signed him? They now have 4 players earning 11 million dollars or more. Can they actually win a cup and be successful with 4 players eating up most of their cap space. Arber Xhekaj is playing really well for the Laval Rocket. Is he in the wrong league. Is he a player …

In this episode, we discuss... TSN has released their top 50 under 24 list. In our opinion, there are many players who are on this list that probably should not be there or should not be ahead of certain players who are already in the NHL. Additionally, there are players that are currently ranked a little too high or ahead of players that are alrea…

In this episode, we discuss... Josh Anderson has been struggling to score and it hasn't been for a lack of trying. He is certainly "snake bitten", but what can the Habs do to really get him going? Over the weekend, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Habs are close to an extension with Samuel Montembeault. Is this the right choice? What is the righ…

In this episode, we discuss... Sean Monahan is currently playing at a point per game pace. He has fit in quite well with the Habs since last they acquired him. While his injuries are still a concern, assuming that they are behind him, should the Habs consider extending him or trading him at the deadline? Slafkovsky is passing the eye test. However,…

In this episode, we discuss... On only his 2nd game of the 2023-24 season, Kirby Dach suffered a season ending injury and requires surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL. This is a big blow to the Canadiens, Kirby Dach and for Habs fans. Many of us, including the Habs and Dach himself, expected big things from him this season. How will the Habs move …

In this episode, we discuss... The 2023-24 NHL season has started and the Montreal Canadiens play their first game of the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Currently, the Habs have 3 goalies on their 23 man roster. Kent Hughes stated that if Primeau were to be placed on waivers, he is certain he would get claimed. Jake Allen is set to face th…

In this episode, we discuss... Whether or not Norlinder and Mailloux have done enough to merit a spot on the Habs opening night roster. Heineman and Ylonen have had a solid camp so far, but the Habs have too many forwards. Should Kent Hughes consider waiving Joel Armia and/or Tanner Pearson to make room for them? Are we in the worst era for goalten…

In this episode, we discuss... It's official, Paul Byron announced his retirement and is hanging up his skates. The Habs have hired him in a player development role. Paul Byron deserves our respect. We share our most memorable moment of his career. Was he the best waiver pick up of all time? The Habs have traded Casey DeSmith to the Vancouver Canuc…

In this episode, we discuss... The Habs name Mike Matheson as the new alternate captain to Nick Suzuki. Was this the right choice? The Andrew Shaw drama. Andrew Shaw targeted and bashed PK Subban, but WHY? The Habs rookie camp started, we predict who has the best chance to make the Habs roster out of the camp or will end up playing for the Laval Ro…

In this episode, we discuss...Dave is back and he does not miss a beat. We debate whether or not the Habs would be better off finishing in the bottom 5 again or progress in the standings. If they stay healthy, are they actually a bottom 5 team? The NHL pre-season is around the corner. Is the pre-season too long? Who are some possible stand outs for…

In this episode, we discuss... Jeff Petry, who was recently re-acquired by the Montreal Canadiens has been traded again by his former team. He has been traded to the Detroit Redwings for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional 2025 4th round pick. Matt and Vito break down and analyze all of the trades that have involved Jeff Petry and the Montreal Canad…

In this episode, we discuss the 3-way trade involving the Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the San Jose Sharks. The Habs trade Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legaré and Pittsburgh's 2025 2nd round pick. We break down the trade for the Habs and what may or may not happen …

In this episode, we discuss...Matt and Vito question whether or not the Habs current rivals are the same as their past rivals. Are the Bruins still up there as a rival? Putting our biases aside, we ask ourselves whether there is a player from each rival that we "like" and/or respect. We discuss and debate over Scott Wheeler's 2020 NHL re-draft. He …

In this episode, we discuss... We predict the point totals for the Habs top 6 forwards (Bonus prediction: Gallagher), the number of points the Habs will finish with next season, Gally is still there but Joel Edmundson and Paul Byron are not, who will replace them as Nick Suzuki's associate/assistant captains, and more. Subscribe to our YouTube chan…

In this episode, we discuss... With their 2023 1st round pick, the Habs selected the best defensive prospect in David Reinbacher. Was he the right pick? Time will tell. We discuss the possible thought process behind picking him over Matvei Michkov or Ryan Leonard. What could the Habs defense look like in the future and now that their defense is set…

We did a live episode and covered the 2023 NHL Draft (NOTE: Full episode on YouTube under "Live" tab)From Connor Bedard to Matvei Michkov. Check out our live reactions to Adam Fantilli dropping 1 spot and to the Montreal Canadiens 5th overall selection.0:00 - Intro0:15 - Pre-Draft discussion18:12 - 2023 NHL Draft promo video21:21 - NHL Draft begins…

In this episode, we discuss... 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Monahan extension 6:10 - If Pierre-Luc Dubois comes to the Habs or any other center, what will the Habs do with Dvorak? 8:26 - Would fans be upset if the Habs centers are Suzuki, Dach, Monahan and Evans for next season? 11:30 - Kent hughes will likely make a move. Dubois is likely the priority, but…

In this episode, we discuss... Cole Caufield signs his extension with the Habs for 8 years at 7.85 AAV. We give our thoughts and reaction to the news. It was important for the Canadiens to sign him to less or the same as Nick Suzuki. The Habs were clear that they would not sign him to more than the captain. Is this a hard ceiling? What message coul…

In this episode, we discuss... 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - We expand on Elliotte Friedman's rumor regarding discussions between Habs and Jets about Pierre-Luc Dubois. Jets asked about Suzuki?! Dach as a compromise? What the!? 15:08 - Sportsnet issued their top 12 NHL UFAs for this offseason. Could any of them be headed to the Habs? If not the Habs, where w…

In this episode we discuss...0:00 - Intro0:06 - Stanley cup playoffs 2nd round picks results1:42 - Habs picking at number 5. Who is going from 1 to 4? 3:45 - Matt presents a ridiculous trade scenario involving the Philadelphia Flyers. Should/Could they trade the 5th overall pick?12:18 - Should the Habs select Michkov15:50 - Is there a trade to be m…

Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⬇ https://www.youtube.com/c/GETPUCKDPodcast In this episode, we discuss... 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - NHL Lottery draft. Is it possible that the NHL lottery draft is rigged? 3:20 - What would Connor Bedard do for the Montreal Canadiens (questioned before the results)? 14:17 - NHL lottery draft begins 18:12 - Results are in…

In this episode we discuss... 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Playoffs: Which round 1 series has been in the biggest surprise so far? Which series has been the most entertaining 12:10 - Veteran leadership: How important is it? Which veteran UFAs are available for the Habs to sign, and should they sign any? 35:36 - Dubois or Ryan O'Reilly: Are the Habs better o…

In this episode we discuss... 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Boston Bruins VS Florida Panthers 5:35 - Tampa Bay Lightning VS Toronto Maple Leafs10:42 - Carolina Hurricanes VS New York Islanders 14:31 - New York Rangers VS New Jersey Devils 19:34 - Colorado Avalanche VS Seattle Kraken 22:40 - Dallas Stars VS Minnesota Wild 26:50 - Vegas Golden Knights VS Winni…

In this episode we discuss...0:00 - Intro0:51 - What is more likely? Kent Hughes acquiring another 1st round pick or trading away Florida's 1st round pick?(With the Panthers making the playoffs. Florida's 1st round pick will depend on their playoff success. At a minimum, Florida's 1st is a 17th overall pick in the 2023 draft)9:25 - Trade Florida's …