Habsworld Podcast

Habsworld

Talking about the Montreal Canadiens (aka the Habs) , and other NHL topics. We have a lot of laughs chatting about our beloved hockey team. We love feedback.  Email us at  habsworldpodcast@gmail.com . 

  1. Sep 18

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 141

    With the Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 training camp underway, the HabsWorld podcast team was back on the ice. 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 September 17, 2026. Topics include: - Introductions and Habs trivia - Unrestricted free agent Chris Kreider signing a one year contract and which line will he start the regular season - Zachary Bolduc signing a four year contract and which line will he start the regular season - Alex Newhook signs a four year contract extension before training camp starts - Arber Xhekaj signed a one year contract before camp start - Guhle injury announcement and missing season start - Will Jacob Fowler beat out Sam Montembeault for the backup role? - Josh Anderson named assistant captain; was this the right move or should a younger star be given that role? - Could Florian Xhekaj make the pro squad to start the season? - Around the NHL topics include Edmonton's new coach Mike Babcock; Philadelphia RFA offer to Leo Carlsson and the fallout afterwards in Anaheim; referee Chris Lee officially retired; former Hab Max Domi out idefinitely after off-season procedure lead to complications - A listener question about Ivan Demidov via Jake from Montreal was debated We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: habsworldpodcast@gmail.com

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 141
  2. Jul 10

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 140

    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

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 140
  3. May 20

    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

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 138
  4. May 12

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 137

    After three Canadiens playoff games, the Habsworld podcast crew were shorthanded but returned to discuss the second round series versus Buffalo. Host Norm Szcyrek, was joined by cohosts 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 11th 2026. Topics include: - Introductions and Habs trivia - Discussions about game 3 and Norm talks about his X-factor Cole Caufield finally scoring - Jonathan attended the May 9th Laval game and his thoughts about that series ending game - Montreal called up after 4 Laval Rockets players after their end of season: Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, Adam Engstrom and David Reinbacher. The podcast crew discuss the omission of Samuel Blais and how he could have been an injury replacement for the Habs bottom six - Habs/Sabres series discussions and players having an impact during first three games including Joe Veleno , Alex Newhook - Jonathan continues his MKB segment {Marty Knows Best] - What might Buffalo do to play better in game 4? - Kudos for Bolduc for sticking up for Dobes during the crease collision in game 3 - Was that Bolduc's best game of the postseason so far? - Sean discussed the rest of the current Habs French Connection including Phillip Danault, Alexandre Carrier, Alexandre Texier - Talk about the Carolina sweep; could the Hurricanes have an advantage with a long rest before the third round? - Conversations about the Anaheim/Vegas and Colrado/Minnesota series - PK Subban foundation announced they met the Montreal Children's hospital pledge of $1M raised We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: habsworldpodcast@gmail.com

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 137

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Talking about the Montreal Canadiens (aka the Habs) , and other NHL topics. We have a lot of laughs chatting about our beloved hockey team. We love feedback.  Email us at  habsworldpodcast@gmail.com . 

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