Talking about the Montreal Canadiens (aka the Habs) , and other NHL topics. We have a lot of laughs chatting about our beloved hockey team.
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With Montreal's offseason underway the Montreal Canadiens have been active enough to produce some news worthy content that deserved to be talked about. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by co-hosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about the Montreal Canadiens, discuss other hockey news, and share some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of July 9, 2026
Topics include:
– Introductions and Habs trivia
- Demidov Contract extension discussion, including expectations moving forward.
- What is Ivan's timeline to become a NHL super star?
- Debating Montreal's 2026 Draft, with a focus on first round pick big Russian winger Gleb Pugachyov
- Was their draft strategy in later rounds a practical one or not?
- Defenceman Reilly Walsh signed from the KHL. How might this right shot defender fit into the Habs depth chart?
- Did Montreal show patience not jumping into the UFA market?
- Assistant coach shuffle, with Trevor Letowski leaving and Derek Lalonde moving behind the bench
- How will Lalonde's experience help head coach Martin St. Louis?
- Considerations of Jakob Dobes' contract extension
- Carey Price invited into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Michael Hage explained his decision not to turn pro last spring and to stay in College for 2026-27
- Habs Development camp notes, including players like Hage, Alex Zharovsky, Logan Sawyer and LJ Mooney
- Brendan Gallagher trade to Vancouver
- Kirby Dach's qualifying offer and some potential scenarios that may happen next
- Shane Wright trade rumour involving Montreal
- Arber Xhekaj did not submit for arbitration. Could this mean a deal is going to be negotiated before the end of the month, and what could that contract look like?
- Around the NHL topics include: Florida Panther moves to get back to the playoffs; debating other Eastern teams like Toronto, Washington, Buffalo; final notes from Montreal's Development camp
We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: habsworldpodcast@gmail.com
5 Jun 2026
Habsworld Podcast Episode 139
The Montreal Canadiens Cinderella post season run may be over, but talking about the Habs continues on. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about the Montreal Canadiens, discuss other hockey news, and share some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of June 4, 2026.
Topics include:
- End of the playoffs; let's talk about some positives
- What lessons were learned from this playoff drive?
- Where do the Habs go from here?
- Discussing Brendan Gallagher, Patrik Laine , Montembeault
- The passing of Claude Lemieux; does he deserver to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
- Demidov extension discussion
- Analyzing some comments made during the end of season press conference
- Zharovsky is coming to Montreal, to train this summer with Demidov
- Matthew Knies trade rumour details: Zharovsky, two 1st round picks, prospect. Was that price too high?
- New McDavid rumour to Montreal
- Potential trades involving centers Dylan Larkin, Mason Mctavish Nico Hischier, Elias Pettersson , Vincent Trochek , Dylan Strome
- Possible unrestricted free agents: Mason Marchment , AJ Greer
- Martin St. Louis contract extension; when and how long
- Stanley Cup finals predictions
- Mailbag questions and answers
We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: habsworldpodcast@gmail.com
20 May 2026
Habsworld Podcast Episode 138
There is nothing like being an underdog that keeps on winning, and the Montreal Canadiens are exactly that this postseason. After their second playoff series win against Buffalo, the Habsworld podcast crew were back to talk about the Habs. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about the Montreal Canadiens, discuss other hockey news, and share some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of May 19th, 2026.
Topics include:
- Introductions & Habs trivia
- Talking about the game 7 Buffalo series hero Alex Newhook
- Debated the scenario, based on Jakub Dobes fine play would you extend him as soon as possible or wait
- Should the first line be broken up at five-on-five?
- If the Habs go all the way, will Lane Hutson win the Conn Smythe?
- Could Ivan Demidov be moved to a different line to boost his offence?
- Will Carolina have an advantage with the extra rest, or will they be rusty?
- Could Jayden Struble get into the lineup against Carolina to replace Arber Xhekaj?
- Predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes series
- The podcast crew talk about their Montreal Xfactors for the third round: Mike Matheson, Kaiden Guhle, Jake Evans/Phillip Danault , Zachary Bolduc
- Carolina players to watch include forwards Taylor Hall, Logan Stankhoven, Nikolaj Ehlers and defencement K'Andre Miller, Jacob Slavin
- Predictions on the Colorado vs Vegas Western conference final
- Around the NHL topic: should Vegas have the right to block their ex-head coach Bruce Cassidy from interviewing with other NHL teams?
We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: habsworldpodcast@gmail.com
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