Podcasts by Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

Habsent Minded 4.11: Top 25 Under 25 - places 17-15 from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.494696

Riley Kidney

Oliver Kapanen

Logan Mailloux

with Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell

Bottom Six Minutes pre-season Game 3: Good thing that didn't count from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.464833

Matt Drake looks back at the third pre-season game for the Canadiens in Ottawa

Bottom Six Minutes pre-season Game 4: Habs win, Romanov shines from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.461562

Matt Drake looks back at the fourth Canadiens pre-season game against Ottawa.

Habsent Minded 4:23: Previewing the Boston Bruins - with Fluto Shinzawa from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.457014

Follow Fluto Shinzawa at @FlutoShinzawa

Bottom Six Minutes pre-season Game 5: Plan the parade, Toronto from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.452915

Matt Drake looks back at the fifth Canadiens pre-season game in Toronto

Bottom Six Minutes pre-season Game 6: On to the real games from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.448425

Matt Drake looks back at the final Canadiens pre-season game against the Senators

Habsent Minded 4.24: Previewing the Florida Panthers with Erin Brown from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.443163

Follow Erin Brown @rinkside

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Ducks 4: To tank, or not to tank from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.373376

Matt Drake looks back at yet another Habs loss, this time in Anaheim

Habsent Minded 4.30:"It never rains in California, it pours" from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.366882

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the California Road Trip, Caufield sent down - Pazzetta getting called up, and some prospects both that are in the Canadiens system as well a...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 Red Wings 0: Can they play Detroit more often? from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.362190

Matt Drake looks back at perhaps the best Habs game so far this season against Detroit

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Islanders 6: Time to clean house from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.357830

Matt Drake discusses who should get fired in the wake of another ugly Habs loss

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Golden Knights 5: Losing dominantly from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.351860

Matt Drake discusses how the Canadiens managed to lose a game they thoroughly dominated

Habsent Minded 4.31: North American Prospect review, with Hadi Kalakeche from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.347408

Hadi Kalakeche joins the podcast to talk about the North American prospects, Alexander Romanov and the upcoming draft.

Habsent Minded 4.33: Players of the Month, November 2022 from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.263757

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell speaks about the EOTP own list for Montreal Canadiens players of the month in November.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Avalanche 4: Apathy from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.257961

The good news is that Jake Allen may have some serious trade value. 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 Predators 4 (OT): At least it was entertaining from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.254938

Matt Drake looks back at an OT loss for the Canadiens in Nashville

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Lightning 3: The epitome of tanking from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.250911

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against Tampa

Habsent Minded 4.39: Organizational Players of December from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.187002

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Organizational Players of December

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Panthers 5: A game that never should have happened from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.182254

Matt Drake discusses a valiant effort by a depleted Habs roster, in a game that never should have happened

Habsent Minded 4.40: WJC Montreal Canadiens prospect evaluation, and the 2022 NHL Draft with Hadi Kalakeche from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.177059

Please follow Hadi on Twitter - @HadiK_Scouting

Part 1; WJC Montreal Canadiens prospect evaluation

Part 2; the 2022 NHL Draft (somewhere around the 29minute mark).

Habsent Minded 4.41: The GM Candidates from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.172205

Matt Drake and Jared Book get together to discuss the Montreal Canadiens general manager candidates as the search for Marc Bergevin's replacement picks up.

Habsent Minded 4.43: Frederik Dichow with Kristianstad expert Max Strömberg from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.144036

Max Strömberg is the Kristianstad expert on Svenska Fans, one of the big hockey sites in Sweden. He runs his own independent website in regards to the Kristianstad team, and he is a great source...

Habsent Minded 4.44: Organizational Players of January from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.139127

Matt Drake, Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss Eyes on the Prize's Organizational Players of January:

• Tyler Toffoli
• Artturi Lehkonen
• Jesse Ylönen
• Kaiden ...
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Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 - Devils 7: Travesty from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.093765

Matt Drake gets heated about another ugly loss for the Montreal Canadiens

Habsent Minded 4.46: Players of the Month - February from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.060361

Hadi Kalakesh and Matt Drake joins the podcast to speak about the Montreal Canadiens different players of the month for their respective systems.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Jets 8: Barn Burned from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.053532

Matt Drake discusses an epic Canadiens comeback thwarted by the Jets 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Flames 4 (OT): How is Ben Chiarot's trade value now? from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.049787

Matt Drake discusses whether Ben Chiarot's trade value increased after his OT thriller against Calgary

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Oilers 2: Oil Checked from 2023-12-12T17:26:08.044069

Matt Drake looks back at a big win for the Canadiens over the Oilers

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 - Hurricanes 4: Bunch of jerks from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.969074

Matt Drake discusses a shutout loss for the Canadiens in North Carolina

Habsent Minded 4.51: Players of the Month - March from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.965940

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss:

• Oliver Kapanen (and Frederik Dichow)
• Sean Farell
• Joshua Roy
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard
• Nick Suzuki and hono...
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Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Lightning 4 (SO): NICE from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.962788

Episode 69 details a nice win for the Habs over the Tampa Bay Lightning

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Emil Heineman signs with the Montreal Canadiens from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.959298

Dylan Waugh, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Emil Heineman signing, and the realistic expectations on the player.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Senators 6: Tank Warfare from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.955824

Matt Drake discusses a tough loss for the Habs against the Senators

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 7 - Devils 4: Basement Barn Burner from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.952138

Matt Drake discusses a high scoring affair between the Habs and Devils in New Jersey

Habsent Minded Extra: Joshua Roy and William Trudeau off to hot starts in QMJHL playoffs from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.881661

Matt Drake discusses Habs prospects in the QMJHL playoffs, including some blazing hot starts for Joshua Roy and William Trudeau

Habsent Minded 4.52: European Prospect Seasonal Grades from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.877228

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the European Prospects and hands out some end of the season grades:

• Alexandr Gordin
• Dmitri Kostenko
• Oliver Kapanen
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Habsent Minded 4.61: Laval Rocket Eastern Conference final preview from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.848085

Jared Book is joined by Scott Matla and they discuss the Laval Rocket's upcoming playoff series against the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Former Canadiens and Rocket players Charlie Lindgren, ...

Habsent Minded 4.62: Making Wright Choices - a roundtable discussion. from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.842924

A round table discussion about the pros of drafting Shane Wright with Hadi Kalakeshe, Matt Drake, Jared Book and Anton Rasegård; hosted by Patrik Bexell

Habsent Minded 4.65: The Montreal Canadiens Mock Draft Special from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.799274

Anton Rasegård, Jared Book and Matt Drake reveals their mock drafts for Montreal Canadiens as we look towards the 2022 NHL Draft.

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Montreal Drafts Juraj Slafkovsky as number 1 from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.796627

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell with an instant reaction to Juraj Slafkovsky being drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens.

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Kirby Dach is a Canadien, Romanov goes to Islanders from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.793227

Kirby Dach is. Montreal Canadien, Alexander Romanov is an Islander.

Habsent Minded EXTRA - Montreal Canadiens select Filip Mesar from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.790223

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the 26th overall pick - Filip Mesar.

Habsent Minded 4.66: Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár, with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.786131

Get to know the two Slovak players from Montreal Canadiens first round in the 2022 NHL draft with McKeens Slovak Scout Matej Deraj

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Habsent Minded 5.04:"World Junior Championships preview - Canadiens Prospects" from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.773910

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the upcoming WJC and the Montreal Canadiens prospects in it. What can we expect from the players?

Petteri Nurmi

Oliver Kapanen

Habsent Minded 5.12: Top 25 Under 25; numbers 17-16, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Mattias Norlinder from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.757597

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell speaks about Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Mattias Norlinder, we also get added insight from Fredrik JanlindFrölunda beat writer for Göteborgs Posten in regards to No...

Habsent Minded 5.13:"What is next for Frederik Dichow?", with Dylan Waugh from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.754629

We do an in-depth analysis about Frederik Dichow, bringing it Dylan Waugh to help understand the answers we got from Frölunda's goalie coach Kristoffer Martin, the first goalie Lars Johansson an...

Habsent Minded 5.14: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 15-13, Kidney, Beck and Hutson - with Sam McGilligan. from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.748827

Habsent Minded 5.15: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 11-12, Cayden Primeau and Jesse Ylönen from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.736080

As the Top 25 Under 25 continues, Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss #12 Jesse Ylönen and #11 Cayden Primeau, two players in similar situations on the bubble between the AHL and the NHL.

Bo...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs @ Sens: The Jake Evans and Rem Pitlick show from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.661351

Matt Drake discusses two bottom six heroes making an impression in this episode of the Bottom Six Minutes

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Leafs: Slafkovsky SZN from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.657362

Matt Drake discusses yet another Habs loss in the pre-season, but an encouraging performance from Juraj Slafkovsky

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Sens: Big Nick Energy from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.654072

Matt Drake discusses an impressive return for Nick Suzuki despite a sixth straight pre-season loss for the Habs 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Sens: Kirby Dach might be who we hoped he is from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.650296

Matt Drake discusses some silver linings in the form of Kirby Dach, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kaiden Guhle, and Arber "The Sheriff" Xhekaj

Bottom Six Minutes, pre-season finale: Caufield is scoring 40, book it from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.647290

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens winless pre-season, and Cole Caufield's impending 40-goal season

Habsent Minded 5.34: Players of the Month - October; Caufield, Richard, Beck and Nurmi from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.574496

Matt Drake, Hadi Kalakeche, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell gives you the players of the month for October.

Bottom Six Minutes 10, Habs @ Wild: Chris Lee hates the Habs from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.571504

Matt Drake discusses Chris Lee's predictably brutal officiating in the Habs loss to the Minnesota Wild

The Dispatch: Catching up with Frederik Dichow, and his development. from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.569

In this episode of the Dispatch we get to hear from:

1. Fredrik Janlind, Frölunda expert at the Gothenburg Post
2. Kristoffer Martin, Goalie coach Frölunda HC
3. Frederik Di...
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Bottom Six Minutes 11, Habs @ Jets: What is goaltender interference? from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.566103

Matt Drake discusses the Habs loss to the Jets, and how bad the NHL is at the whole goaltender interference thing

Bottom Six Minutes 12, Habs vs. VGK: Suzy Show from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.563111

Matt Drake discusses another Habs loss, but with some great silver linings, including a two-goal night from Nick Suzuki

Bottom Six Minutes 13, Habs @ Red Wings: Allen thwarts the officials from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.559584

Matt Drake discusses some incredibly one-sided officiating that Jake Allen powered through to give the Habs a win

Habsent Minded 5.37: Players of the Month: November from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.481129

Jared Book, Hadi Kalakeche and Patrik Bexell discuss the #Habs different player of the month of November.

Nick Suzuki (HM: Samuel Montembeault)

Xavier Simoneau (HM: Justin Barron) Listen

Bottom Six Minutes 23, Habs @ Flames: Jake Allen's masterpiece from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.476297

Matt Drake discusses Jake Allen absolutely robbing the Flames of two points in Calgary

Bottom Six Minutes 24, Habs @ Oilers: Albertan Karma from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.471912

Matt Drake recaps the Habs losing a game they ought to have won in Edmonton

Bottom Six Minutes 25, Habs @ Canucks: Elite lead blowing from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.467304

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens blowing a four goal lead, getting one back, and still losing in Vancouver. 

Bottom Six Minutes 26, Habs @ Kraken: The Wright Result from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.460788

Matt Drake discusses a surprising win for the Habs in Seattle on the second half of their back-to-back

Bottom Six Minutes 37, Habs @ Caps: Laughable from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.344733

Matt Drake discusses how roster changes must be made following a laughable loss to the Capitals

Habsent Minded 5.45: World Junior Championship Quarterfinal Preview from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.339352

... with Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell

Habsent Minded 5.46: Players of the Month - December from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.298073

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell speaks about the Player of the Month in the Montreal Canadiens organisation:

Joshua Roy

Emil Heineman

Jesse Ylönen (HM Anthony Richard)

Cole ...

Bottom Six Minutes 38, Habs @ Preds: Purgatory from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.292396

Matt Drake discusses yet another listless effort from the Habs, outside of Cole Caufield once again. 

Habsent Minded 5.47: World Junior Championships Semis Preview - Czechia vs Sweden, USA vs Canada from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.288236

Listen to Patrik Bexell talk about the two semifinals coming up, in this 11 min episode of Habsent Minded.

Habsent Minded 5.48: World Junior Championships Finals Preview: Czechia vs Canada from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.284413

Patrik BExell gives his thought's on the upcoming final.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Rangers: At least they weren't shut out from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.278772

Matt Drake discusses a snooze fest of a 4-1 loss for the Habs on home ice against the Rangers

Prospect Minded, episode 1; Emil Heineman from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.274131

In the Eyes on the Prize new feature 'Prospect Minded' Patrik Bexell discusses the pros, cons and progress of Emil Heineman who was acquired from Calgary in the Tyler Toffoli trade.

Habsent Minded 5.49: World Junior Championships, Grading the Montreal Canadiens prospects from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.267982

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss their individual grades on for the Montreal Canadiens prospects after the World Junior Championships.

Bottom Six Minutes 40, Habs vs. Blues: The refs were GOOD?? from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.261818

Matt Drake for once discusses how good the officials were as the Habs snap their 7-game losing streak

The Dispatch: Emil Heineman in depth, with Leksand's coach Björn Hellqvist and Emil Heineman from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.256987

In the first part we get to hear what Leksand's coach Björn Hellqvist sees in Emil Heineman, and Hellqvist also explains Heinaman's usage and expectations.

In the second part we hear Emil ...

Habsent Minded 5.51: Players of the Month - January from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.179707

** WARNING EXPLICIT ***

Matt Drake, Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell talk about the players of January 2023.

Bottom Six Minutes 60, Habs @ Sharks: Sharknado from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.158016

Matt Drake discusses Denis Gurianov's debut, and Kaiden Guhle's return in a Habs win over the Sharks in California

Habsent Minded 5.52: Organisational Players of the Month - February from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.154021

Hadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell talks about the players of the months picked by the Eyes on the Prize staff.

Bottom Six Minutes 61, Habs @ Kings: Crown Jewels from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.149085

Matt Drake discusses Denis Gurianov's first goal as a Hab, and some potential trade bait performances in a loss against the Kings.

Bottom Six Minutes 62, Habs @ Ducks: Deadline Disappointment from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.144137

Matt Drake discusses the deadline inactivity of the Montreal Canadiens, as well as their loss to the Anaheim Ducks

Bottom Six Minutes 63, Habs @ Golden Knights: Perfect from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.139068

Matt Drake discusses how perfect a tank game the Habs played against the Golden Knights on Sunday evening.

Bottom Six Minutes 64, Habs vs. Canes: Of course it was KK from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.102257

Matt Drake discusses the inevitability of Jesperi Kotkaniemi winning the game for the Canes in Montreal, among other things.

Habsent Minded 5.53: Organisational Players of the Month - March from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.065054

Anton Rasegård, Matt Drake, Hadi Kalakeche, Jared Book and myself provides a veritable smörgåsbord in opinions and tangents when we discuss;

• Lane Hutson
• Adam Engström
...
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Bottom Six Minutes 77, Habs vs. Canes: April Schooled from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.061256

Matt Drake discusses a pitiful effort from the Canadiens, in which they'd have been thoroughly embarrassed if not for Samuel Montembeault

Habsent Minded 5.54: Scouting report - David Reinbacher, with Thomas Roost from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.057238

Central scoutings @Thomasroost joins the podcast to talk about David Reinbacher who plays for Kloten in the Swiss NLA.

Prospect Minded: Post-game interview with Riley Kidney from 2023-12-12T17:26:07.037503

Matt Drake caught up with Riley Kidney after a disappointing playoff loss for the Gatineau Olympiques

Bottom Six Minutes 78, Habs vs. Red Wings: Brutal from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.996224

Matt Drake recaps a game he didn't watch live, and wished he didn't watch at all as the Habs lose 5-0 to the Red Wings

Bottom Six Minutes 79, Habs vs. Caps: Playing for Pride from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.991989

Matt Drake discusses the Habs dominance over the Caps on pride night at the Bell Centre

Habsent Minded 5.56: Grading Emil Heineman's SHL season - with Jimmy Hamrin of Eliteprospects from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.988714

Eliteprospect's Jimmy Hamrin joins the podcast to evaluate Emil Heineman's SHL season. Does the Victor Olofsson comparison hold up to scrutiny? What...

Bottom Six Minutes 80, Habs @ Leafs: The end is nigh from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.985253

Matt Drake recaps a really annoying Sportsnet broadcast, and a big loss for the Habs against the Leafs

Habsent Minded 5.63: The Prospect AllStar Team, with Hadi Kalakeche from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.967307

Hadi and Patrik Pick the combined AllStar team from their columns "Catching the Torch" and "European Prospect Report."

Habsent Minded Extra - Fifth Overall from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.964276

An instant reaction to the draft lottery, and the three players that might be available when it is time for Montreal to make their choice.

Habsent Minded 5.67: McKeens Draft Special, with Brock Otten from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.955904

McKeen's Hockey Draft project manager Brock Otten joins the podcast to talk the Montreal draft;

• Michkov
• Reinbacher
• Dvorsky
• Leonard
• Edstrom
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Habsent Minded EXTRA: Cole Caufield is signed! from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.952439

Matt Drake, Jared Book and Patrik Bexell talk about the new Cole Caufield contract.

Habsent Minded 5.68: Smaht Scouting Draft Special, with Josh Tessler from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.949880

Smaht Scouting Josh Tessler joins the podcast to talk about the 2023 NHL Draft, and give his thoughts on Montreal Candiens choices at number five, and whom they should hope for at number 31 and ...

Habsent Minded 6.01: A Leader by example - David Reinbacher, with Thomas Roost from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.891942

Central Scouting's Thomas Roost joins the podcast to talk about David Reinbacher. When we spoke in April Thomas didn't think Reinbacher would go as high as he did in the draft. He is still not c...

Bottom Six Minutes: TALKIN'ABOUT PRACTICE from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.888728

Matt Drake discusses the players who stood out at the Habs' development camp scrimmage

Habsent Minded 6.02: Who stood out at Development Camp - Jared Book gives his report. from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.883883

Who stood out at the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp.

The Dispatch: Lias Andersson's full interview from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.878778

The full interview with Lias Andersson; and me forgetting Lias name at the start of the interview:

• Signing with the Canadiens
• Playing in NHL / AHL
• Back with Gorton...
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Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 25-23, with Ken Brumberger from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.865538

#25 Lias Andersson -

#24 Jakub Dobeš -

#23 Jacob Fowler -

Eyes on the Prize alumni, and goalie expert, Ken Brumberger joins the podcast to talk about the two young goalie prosp...

Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 22-21, with David St-Louis. from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.861387

Eliteprospect's David St-Louis joins the podcast to talk about:

#22 Jayden Struble

#21 Emil Heineman

What do they need to develop to become NHLers, and how close to the NHL are...

Top 25 Under 25 Special; Vinzenz Rohrer, expectations on the season with Tomas Roost from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.856311

Central Scoting's Thomas Roost talks about Vinzenz Rohrer. What can be expected from the Season with the Zurich Lions now that they have signed Denis Malgin?

Habsent Minded Extra: Canadiens trade Mike Hoffman, Rem Pitlick from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.852346

Jared Book gives his instant analysis on the trade the Montreal Canadiens made acquiring Jeff Petry, a draft pick, Nathan Legare, and Casey DeSmith for Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick on Sunday.

Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 20-19, with Scott Matla from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.848600

#20 Jesse Ylönen

#19 Reily Kidney

Top 25 Under 25: 1, Nick Suzuki, with John Lu from TSN from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.770511

The best dressed man in Centre Bell, now reporting from the Canada Life Centre, John Lu joins the podcast to talk about his own Top 25 Under 25 list.

While this is the final episode of the...

Top 25 Under 25 -"About the List"; with Jared Book, Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.767834

Going through the list and, yes, talking about the sections / plateaus that has never been as frequent as in this year's list, with the full team of the Habsent Minded podcast.

Top 25 Under 25 - The All Star Team of 2023 from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.764245

Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Top 25 Under 25 All Star Team of 2023.

Habsent Minded 6.31: Rookie Camp from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.760925

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell talks about what they will look for at rookie camp, and why some European players are absent from the practices in Montreal.

Bottom Six Minutes: Guhle Gang from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.679769

Matt Drake discusses Kaiden Guhle looking show ready in another pre-season loss for the Habs

Habsent Minded 6.33: Cuts Cuts Cuts. from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.676862

The full crew met up in near Earth orbit to talk about last nights cuts from camp, and the implications of some of them.

With no cuts of the podcast, there is an explicit warning on the re...

Bottom Six Minutes: IT WAS 3-1 from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.674193

Matt Drake discusses some intriguing performances from Logan Mailloux and Mattias Norlinder in a big comeback against the Leafs

Habsent Minded 6.34: Joel Armia on waivers, final cuts made from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.671018

Jared Book, Matt Drake, and Anton Rasegård discuss the Montreal Canadiens final cuts, including Joel Armia and Gustav Lindström on waivers, and Mattias Norlinder and Emil Heineman sent to the La...

Habsent Minded 6.36: Organizational Players of the Month - October from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.597173

We discuss:
-The Canadiens
-The Rocket
-Europe
-North America
-The new women's team active players (in Europe).

Bottom Six Minutes 10 - Habs @ Yotes - Fake Team from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.594286

Matt Drake rants about the amateur hour that is Mullet Arena, and Sean Monahan's torrid pace to start the season.

Prospect Minded; Adam Engström's defensive development with Max Bohlin (assistant coach of Rögle). from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.590984

Patrik Bexell discuss Adam Engström's start of the season, and brings on Rögle's assistant coach Max Bohlin for a deper insight into Adam Engström's development.

Bottom Six Minutes 11 - Habs @ Blues- Misery, Missouri from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.587237

Matt Drake discusses Juraj Slafkovsky getting promoted to the top line in a tough game against the Blues.

Habsent Minded 6.38: Juraj Slafkovský's development could answer another question from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.583419

Jared Book, Matt Drake, and Anton Rasegård get together to discuss the last week of Montreal Canadiens action including Juraj Slafkovský's development, Mike Matheson's struggles, and an update on a...

Bottom Six Minutes 12 - Habs vs. Bolts - Shocking from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.573801

Matt Drake rants about a terrible start costing the Montreal Canadiens at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Bottom Six Minutes 23 - Habs vs. Panthers - Blind, Deaf, Ref. from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.528948

Matt Drake discusses the shockingly bad officiating, among other things, in the Habs game against the Panthers.

Habsent Minded 6.41: Montembeault signs extension and November players of the month from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.523391

Jared Book and Matt Drake get together to discuss the Samuel Montembeault contract extension and the Montreal Canadiens organizational players of the month for November.

Bottom Six Minutes 24 - Habs vs. Red Wings - Comeback-esque from 2023-12-12T17:26:06.517098

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens mounting an impressive comeback in regulation against the Red Wings.

Bottom Six Minutes 22 - Habs @ Blue Jackets - Road Warriors from 2023-11-30T03:05:34

Matt Drake discusses the Habs ending their road trip on a high note in Columbus

Bottom Six Minutes 20&21 - Habs, California Dreaming from 2023-11-26T00:18:39

Matt Drake discusses the Habs two most recent performances against San Jose and Los Angeles, respectively.

Bottom Six Minutes 19 - Habs @ Ducks - aLex newhook from 2023-11-23T07:28:45

Matt Drake discusses the Habs potentially ending their California curse with a win in Anaheim.

Habsent Minded 6.40: It's not time to worry about the Canadiens from 2023-11-20T15:02:43

Jared Book is joined by Patrik Bexell to discuss David Reinbacher's Swiss team Kloten firing their head coach, and then is joined by Matt Drake to discuss the Canadiens and why their recent run of ...

Bottom Six Minutes 18 - Habs @ Bruins - Poke the bear from 2023-11-19T03:48:27

Matt Drake discusses his beef with PJ Stock, and the Bruins running over the Canadiens at TD Garden.

Habsent Minded 6.39: European Prospect Quarterly Review from 2023-11-17T17:28:16

Dmitri Kostenko, Alexander Gordin and Petteri Nurmi

Filip Eriksson, Yevgeni Volokhin, Bogdan Konyushkov and Oliver Kapanen

Vinzenz Rohrer, Adam Engström and David Reinbacher

Bottom Six Minutes 17 - Habs vs. Golden Knights - PROMOTE YLONEN from 2023-11-17T03:37:51

Matt Drake demands a promotion for Jesse Ylonen after his performance against Vegas.

Bottom Six Minutes 16 - Habs vs. Flames - Burnt out from 2023-11-15T03:16:47

Matt Drake discusses an incredibly frustrating game between the Habs and Flames

Bottom Six Minutes 15 - Habs vs. Canucks - Canuckleheads from 2023-11-13T03:12:18

Matt Drake recaps the Canadiens first meeting with one of the hottest teams in the West in the Vancouver Canucks

Bottom Six Minutes 14 - Habs vs. Bruins - Perfection from 2023-11-12T03:34:50

Matt Drake recaps a truly amazing effort from the Habs against the Eastern Conference leading Boston Bruins

Bottom Six Minutes 13 - Habs @ Red Wings - FULL 60+ from 2023-11-10T03:29:32

Matt Drake recaps the best game the Habs have played in a while

Bottom Six Minutes 9 - Habs @ VGK - Knighted from 2023-10-31T06:19

Matt Drake discusses a surprisingly strong effort for the Habs against the league-leading Golden Knights.

Bottom Six Minutes 8 - Habs vs. Jets - Comeback Kids from 2023-10-29T02:49:23

Matt Drake discusses yet another comeback by the Montreal Canadiens, and Kaiden Guhle's excellent return from injury.

Bottom Six Minutes 7 - Habs vs. Blue Jackets - Goalfield from 2023-10-27T02:25:03

Matt Drake discusses some run and gun hockey, and Cole Caufield's brilliance in the Habs game against the Blue Jackets.

Bottom Six Minutes 6 - Habs vs. Devils - Devillish from 2023-10-25T02:50:05

Matt Drake discusses Cayden Primeau's first taste of action in the second half of a back-to-back against the Devils

Bottom Six Minutes 5 - Habs @ Sabres - Vintage Gallagher from 2023-10-24T02:12:32

Matt Drake discusses the resurgent Brendan Gallagher, and Jake Allen's second strong game in a row against the Sabres.

Atlantic Division Preview: Detroit Red Wings, with Brian Fisher of Locked On Red Wings from 2023-10-23T14:00

Jared Book is joined by Brian Fisher as they discuss the Detroit Red Wings. What are the expectations for the season? How much pressure is there on the Yzerplan to show some results? What about ...

Bottom Six Minutes 4 - Habs vs. Caps - American Sniper from 2023-10-22T02:31:02

Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield's brilliance in a tight game for the Habs against the Washington Capitals

Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins, with Jake Reiser of Stanley Cup of Chowder from 2023-10-21T12:00

Jared Book is joined by Jake Reiser of Stanley Cup of Chowder to discuss the Boston Bruins and their upcoming season. How do they deal with the loss of Patrice Bergeron? How much pressure is the...

Prospect Minded; Vinzenz Rohrer and the National League (with Thomas Roost) from 2023-10-20T07:14:39

What about Vinzenz Rohrer playing with the Zürich Lions, and what about the (Swiss) National League as a development league and their new status among the European Hockey Leagues?

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Kaiden Guhle out, but it's only day-to-day from 2023-10-19T18:34:05

The bad news is Kaiden Guhle is injured, the good news is, the team has confirmed it won't be long-term.

The Launch Pad: A look at the Laval Rocket from 2023-10-18T14:00

Jared Book takes a look at the Laval Rocket's first two games and what it could mean going forward in the first bi-weekly podcast episode devoted to the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate.

Bottom Six Minutes 3 - Habs vs. Wild - Power Killed from 2023-10-18T02:22:37

Matt Drake recaps a rough night for the Habs and their power play against the Minnesota Wild.

Atlantic Division Preview: Ottawa Senators, with Beata Elliot from Silver Seven Sens from 2023-10-17T14:26:05

Jared Book is joined by Beata Elliott of Silver Seven Sens to discuss the Ottawa Senators. How much pressure is there on the team to make the playoffs? Who is on the hot seat? Who can step up th...

Habsent Minded 6.35: Kirby Dach out with significant injury, recapping the first two games from 2023-10-16T17:29:13

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the breaking news that Kirby Dach is expected to be out long-term with a "significant" injury, plus they look back at the first two games of the seaso...

Bottom Six Minutes 2 - Habs vs. Blackhawks - Bedard? More like Boo-dard from 2023-10-15T02:42:43

Matt Drake discusses an excellent team performance from the Canadiens in their first meeting with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks

Atlantic Division Preview: Buffalo Sabres, with Anthony from Expected Buffalo from 2023-10-14T14:24:59

Jared Book is joined by Anthony from ExpectedBuffalo.com where they discuss the Buffalo Sabres. How optimistic are Sabres fans entering the season? How patient are they? How much is riding on De...

Atlantic Division Preview: Florida Panthers with Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers from 2023-10-13T13:55:13

Armando Velez of Locked on Panthers joins the podcast to discuss the division rivals Florida Panthers squad and projection for the upcoming season.

Bottom Six Minutes 1 - Habs @ Leafs - Hootenanny from 2023-10-12T03:01:26

Matt Drake discusses a very fun opener against the Leafs, including Arber Xhekaj cementing his role as the Sheriff, and some other encouraging signs of life from the Habs.

Atlantic Division Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs, with Steve Dangle from 2023-10-11T18:48:14

Jared Book is joined by Steve Dangle to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs. What are the expectations? What would make a successful season, and what is the future of the core?

Atlantic Division Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning, with Justin Godfrey of Raw Charge from 2023-10-10T13:30

Jared Book is joined by the Managing Editor of Raw Charge Justin Godfrey as they discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of their season opener.

They discuss how the Lightning expect to get...

Bottom Six Minutes: Pre-season Power Kill from 2023-09-30T02:01

Matt Drake discusses the Habs inept power play costing them in their pre-season meeting with the Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes: Slafkovsky Special from 2023-09-28T03:13:11

Matt Drake discusses Juraj Slafkovsky's best camp performance to date in a pre-season win over the Senators

Bottom Six Minutes: Joshua Roy, NHL player? from 2023-09-26T02:33:29

Matt Drake discusses the Habs pre-season loss to the Devils, and how Joshua Roy looked like a true NHLer in it. 

Bottom Six Minutes: Rouge et Blanc from 2023-09-24T19:36:30

Matt Drake gives his impressions from the annual Red vs. White scrimmage at the Bell Centre. 

Bottom Six Minutes: Le Roy du Scrimmage from 2023-09-23T21:28:26

Matt Drake discusses the scrimmage performances of Joshua Roy, Owen Beck, and more

Bottom Six Minutes: Scrimmage Heroes from 2023-09-22T01:36:22

Matt Drake discusses standout performances in the first day of scrimmages at Habs training camp

Habsent Minded EXTRA. Tanner Pearson in a Montreal Canadiens, Casey DeSmith to Vancouver from 2023-09-20T12:35

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Pearson - DeSmith trade and the implication for the Canadiens and Rocket.

Bottom Six Minutes: Habs end rookie tournament with a win over Ottawa from 2023-09-18T21:09:51

Matt Drake discusses William Trudeau, Riley Kidney, and the rest of the Habs rookies finishing off their showcase in style

Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs beat Baby Bruins from 2023-09-16T22:12

Matt Drake discusses Joshua Roy and Quentin Miller leading the way for the Habs rookies over Boston 

Bottom Six Minutes: Baby Habs in Buffalo from 2023-09-16T02:03:44

Matt Drake discusses the Habs rookies in their first game against the Buffalo Sabres

The Dispatch: Brandon Davidson, former Oiler and Canandien, now teammate with Adam Engström from 2023-09-14T22:16

Going from the small ice to the big ice, and reverse, and Adam Engström as a player.

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Habsent Minded 6.32: European Prospect Season Preview from 2023-09-13T17:53

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell take a look at the European Prospects and discuss what to expect from their upcoming seasons.

Top 25 Under 25: 2, Cole Caufield, with Arpon Basu of the Athletic from 2023-08-31T09:55

Top 25 Under 25: 4, Kaiden Guhle, with Jason Paul from 2023-08-29T09:55

Jason Paul, Waveintel on twitter (X) joins us to talk about the underlying numbers for Kaiden Guhle and some of the other defenders in the Montreal Canadien lineup.

Top 25 Under 25: 3, Kirby Dach, with Andrew Berkshire from Game Over Montreal and SDPN from 2023-08-29T09:55

Andrew Berkshire, former managing editor of Eyes on the Prize, current host of GameOver: Montreal and of SDPN joins the pod together with Anton Rasegård to discuss Kirby Dach.

Top 25 Under 25: 5, Juraj Slafkovský, with Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport from 2023-08-28T09:55

#5 Juraj Slafkovský with Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport.

Tomas's knowledge into Slovak hockey is second to none, and with Juraj Slafkovský's lengthy stay in Slovakia for rehab and summer tra...

Top 25 Under 25: 6, Lane Hutson, with Belle Fraser and Laura Saba from 2023-08-25T09:55

Belle Fraser, Co-Director of the Daily Free Press’ Boston Hockey Blog, and Laura Saba, of Locked on Canadiens fame, joins the podcast to discuss Lane Hutson. Especially Ms Fraser has a lot of in...

Top 25 Under 25: 7, David Reinbacher, with Kloten Captain Steve Kellenberger from 2023-08-23T22:00

Kloten Captain Steve Kellenberger joins the podcast to talk about his teammate and apprentice David Reinbacher.

Top 25 Under 25: 8, Alex Newhook, with Peter Baugh from the Athletic from 2023-08-23T09:55

Top 25 Under 25: 9, Joshua Roy with Matt Drake of Bottom Six Minutes fame. from 2023-08-22T09:55

Top 25 Under 25: 10, Owen Beck with Lauren Kelly of EP Rinkside from 2023-08-21T09:55

Lauren Kelly OHL scout for EP Rinkside joins the podcast to talk about Owen Beck.

Top 25 Under 25: 11, Justin Barron, with Jérôme Bérubé from HockeyProspects.com from 2023-08-17T22:55

Jérôme Bérubé from HockeyProspects.com joins the podcast to talk about Justin Barron.

Top 25 Under 25: 12, Adam Engström, with Rögle's assistant coach Max Bohlin from 2023-08-17T09:55

Max Bohlin, Rögle's assistant coach, joins the podcast to talk about his experience with the Montreal Canadiens at development camp, his own development as a coach and Adam Engström.

In th...

Top 25 Under 25: 13, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, with Jared Book from 2023-08-16T09:55

Bookie joins the pod to talk about Number 13, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard

Top 25 Under 25: 14, Jordan Harris, with Hadi Kalakeche from 2023-08-15T09:55

Eyes on the Prize own Hadi Kalakeche joins the podcast to discuss Jordan Harris season, progress and potential.

Top 25 Under 25: 15, Sean Farrell, with Bridget Sands from 2023-08-14T09:55

Bridget Sands from the Harvard Crimson joins the podcast to talk about Sean Farrell's past season, development and potential for the upcoming season.

Top 25 Under 25 Special; Filip Eriksson, expectations on the season with Jörgen Jönsson coach of Växjö Lakers from 2023-08-13T09:55

We get a chance to speak with Växjö Lakers coach Jörgen Jönsson about Filip Eriksson's strength, development and the expectations that Montreal Canadienss fans should have on Eriksson's season.

Top 25 Under 25: 16, Logan Mailloux, with McKeen's scouting expert Brock Otten. from 2023-08-11T09:55

Brock Otten of McKeen's Hockey joins the podcast together with Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell to discuss the development of Logan Mailloux.

Top 25 Under 25: Numbers 18-17, with Sam McGilligan from 2023-08-10T09:55

#18 Filip Mešár

#17 Arber Xhekaj

Top 25 Under 25: The Near Misses from 2023-07-30T09:55

#32 Jan Mysak

#31 Mattias Norlinder

#31 Xavier Simoneau

#29 Cayden Primeau

#28 Vinzenz Rohrer

#27 William Trudeau

#26 Oliver Kapanen

Top 25 Under 25: The Projects from 2023-07-29T09:59:19

#40 Quentin Miller

#39 Rhett Pitlick

#38 Miguël Tourigny

#37 Nicolas Beaudin

#36 Jared Davidson

#35 Bogdan Konyushkov

#34 Luke Tuch

#33 Cedrick Guindon

Top 25 Under 25: The Longshots from 2023-07-28T09:55

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Longshots on the T25U25 list:

#54 Alexander Gordin

#53 Daniil Sobolev

#52 Jack Smith

#51 Emmett Croteau

#50 Dmitri Kost...

Top 25 Under 25: Departures and Exits from 2023-07-27T13:21:19

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the departures and Exits from the Top 25 Under 25 rankings in 2023.

Habsent Minded 6.04: Top 25 Under 25 - Introduction to Voting from 2023-07-17T13:29:28

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the top 25 under 25, and wants you all to participate.

Habsent Minded 6.03: Newhook Contract and Lines for the First Game from 2023-07-13T14:25

Jared Book, Matt Drake host Patrik Bexell talk about the Newhook contract, and when lines and pairings could/should look like for the first game of the season.

Habsent Minded 5.78: What can the Canadiens expect of David Reinbacher? with Thibaud Chatel from 2023-06-29T15:52:58

Thibaud Chatel explains his method, and data, and tells us how David Reinbacher is already the best defensive prospect in the Montreal system.

DRAFT REACTION: DAVID REINBACHER IS A CANADIEN from 2023-06-29T00:10

Habsent Minded EXTRA: ALEX NEWHOOK INSTANT REACTION from 2023-06-27T19:31:09

Matt Drake and Jared Book discuss the Newhook trade.

Habsent Minded 5.75: The 2023 Mock Draft 2023 Special from 2023-06-27T10:14

The full crew joins the podcast to reveal their mock draft results.

Habsent Minded 5.74: Draft Special, Rögle BK's Felix Nilsson is undervalued because he missed the World U18s from 2023-06-25T09:28:47

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss Rögle BK's Felix Nilsson, with guest appearances from Rögle's coach Cam Abbott and EliteProspects David St Louis.

Habsent Minded 5.73; Should Montreal Canadiens trade up, or down, with their first round picks? from 2023-06-22T10:00:54

The full line up joins the podcast to discuss if Montreal Canadiens should trade one or both their first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, and also which direction should they trade if that's t...

Habsent Minded 5.72: Dobber Prospects Draft Special, with Hadi Kalakeche from 2023-06-19T18:27:02

@DobberProspects, and Eyes on the Prize own, draft specialist Hadi Kalakeche joins the podcast ...

Habsent Minded 5.71: NL IceData Draft Special,"What about David Reinbacher?"; with Thibaud Chatel from 2023-06-17T14:00

Thibaud Chatel joins the podcast to discuss modeling, the strength on National League and mostly David Reinbacher.

Follow Thibaud Chatel on Twi...

Habsent Minded 5.70: 2023 NHL Draft Preview with Scott Wheeler from 2023-06-15T16:06:36

Scott Wheeler of The Athletic joins Jared Book and Matt Drake as they discuss the 2023 NHL Draft. What will the Canadiens do at #5 overall? What concerns are there with Matvei Michkov? What abou...

Habsent Minded 5.69: EliteProspects Draft Special, With David St.Louis from 2023-06-12T17:37:51

Former colleague and EliteProspects draft guru David St.Louis joins the podcast to talk about EliteProspects scouting list and the options available at number five for the Canadiens.

Habsent Minded 5.66: Recapping the Rocket from 2023-05-18T16:00

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the stock of some Montreal Canadiens prospects in the AHL and the Laval Rocket. How has the coaching staff dealt with development? Whose clocks are ticking, ...

Habsent minded 5.65: Draft prospect report; Dalibor Dvorský with Matej Deraj from 2023-05-16T09:30

McKeens hockey scout Matej Deraj joins the podcast to talk about Dalibor Dvorský and some placing Axel Sandin-Pellika at number five as Craig Button did in his latest rankings.

Habsent Minded 5.64: “Fresh prince of Montreal?” Will Smith, with Chris Peters. from 2023-05-11T18:25

Draft scout Chris Peters of @FloHockey and Talking Hockey Sense Podcast joins the pod to talk about the potential "Fresh Prince in Montreal" - Will Smith

Habsent Minded 5.62: Grading the Defensive prospects w. Hadi Kalakeche. from 2023-04-27T13:47:34

Habsent Minded 5.61: Grading Oliver Kapanen's season, with Timo Kunnari from 2023-04-24T12:00

Listen to Patrik Bexell get schooled by Timo Kunnari as we dive into the season that Oliver Kapanen has had. Including another view on brining young players to training camp.

Habsent Minded 5.60: Grading Petteri Nurmi's season, with Timo Kunnari from 2023-04-21T06:13

Timo Kunnari from Finland's biggest newspaper Iltalehti joins the podcast to give us the inside story of Petteri Nurmi's season.

Habsent Minded 5.59: Hadi Kalakeche grades the past season for the North American forwards in the Montreal Canadiens system from 2023-04-18T18:59

Hadi Kalakeche grades the past season for the North American forwards in the Montreal Canadiens system. In order of appearance:

• Luke Tuch
• Rhett Pitlick
• Riley Kidney...
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Habsent Minded EXTRA: The Laval Rocket clinch a playoff spot! from 2023-04-15T02:52:29

Matt Drake and Anton Rasegard discuss the Laval Rocket clinching the playoffs, and who we should look out for during their run

Bottom Six Minutes 82, Habs vs. Bruins: FIN from 2023-04-14T02:37:28

Matt Drake recaps the final game of the Montreal Canadiens 2022-23 season.

Bottom Six Minutes 81, Habs @ Isles: Penultimate from 2023-04-13T02:03:35

Matt Drake recaps the second-last Habs game of the year, including Nick Suzuki's ridiculous shortie

Habsent Minded 5.58: The future is bright from 2023-04-11T04:05

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård, and Matt Drake discuss the Laval Rocket's playoff push and the future of the Canadiens organization.

The Rocket won on Monday night to keep their playoff chance...

Habsent Minded 5.57: Grading Adam Engström's Season - with Sanny Lindström from 2023-04-10T09:00

Sanny Lindström, hockey expert for CMORE and Expressen as well as a former SHL champion, joins the podcast to discuss Montreal prospect Adam Engström's debut season in SHL with Rögle.

You...

Bottom Six Minutes 76, Habs vs. Panthers: Farrellmania from 2023-03-31T01:56:53

Matt Drake recaps another one for the tank, and Sean Farrell's first NHL goal on his first career shot at the Bell Centre

Bottom Six Minutes 75, Habs @ Flyers: Tankathon from 2023-03-29T02:09:19

Matt Drake recaps a four point tank night, keeping the Flyers well ahead of the Canadiens, and thus behind them in the draft lottery

Bottom Six Minutes 74, Habs @ Sabres: PEZ DISPENSER from 2023-03-28T02:33:16

Matt Drake discusses Michael Pezzetta's shootout heroics, wild celly, and the impact that an unexpected win has on the tank 

Bottom Six Minutes 73, Habs vs. Blue Jackets: Harvey Three-Nard from 2023-03-26T03:13

Matt Drake discusses Rafael Harvey Pinard's brilliance in an 8-2 rout for the Habs over the Blue Jackets

Bottom Six Minutes 72, Habs @ Bruins: Old time hockey from 2023-03-24T02:17

Matt Drake discusses the Habs and Bruins getting a little out of hand thanks to the refs, as well as the night's tank moves

Bottom Six Minutes 71, Habs vs. Lightning: He's Daaaach from 2023-03-22T02:07

Matt Drake discusses the return of Kirby Dach, the brilliance of Samuel Montembeault, and an update for EOTP's podcast production

Bottom Six Minutes 70, Habs @ Lightning: Tank Moves from 2023-03-18T14:29

Matt Drake discusses the Jonathan Drouin situation, as well as the Habs making another tank move with a loss to the Lightning.

Bottom Six Minutes 69, Habs @ Panthers: INSANITY from 2023-03-16T14:31

Matt Drake recaps a wild game featuring 10 goals in the first 20 minutes, two Habs goaltender changes, and plenty of ridiculousness.

Bottom Six Minutes 68, Habs @ Pens: Anti-Tank Monty from 2023-03-14T03:00

Matt Drake discusses Samuel Montembeault's brilliant, yet detrimental to the tank performance against the Penguins

Bottom Six Minutes 66&67: GOING STREAKING from 2023-03-13T03:00

Matt drake recaps both recent Habs losses to the Devils and Avalanche, and what they mean for their draft lottery odds.

Bottom Six Minutes 65, Habs vs. Rangers: Loser points suck from 2023-03-10T04:00

Matt Drake discusses the Habs dominating the scoring chances against the Rangers, yet still only getting that annoying loser point.

Bottom Six Minutes 59, Habs vs. Sens: Tank Nation from 2023-02-25T04:00

Matt Drake discusses the tank, as the Habs look pretty good through 60 minutes, but still fall to the Senators

Bottom Six Minutes 58, Habs @ Flyers: Bullying the bullies from 2023-02-24T05:00

Matt Drake discusses the Habs going into Philly, and putting a beating on the "Broad Street Bullies"

The Dispatch - Axel Sandin Pellikka, with Robert Ohlsson coach of Skellefteå from 2023-02-22T22:40:02

We get to hear a short interview with Robert Ohlsson, coach of Skellefteå AIK, and what he has to say about Axel Sandin Pellikka.

Bottom Six Minutes EXTRA! A word on the Tim Peel situation from 2023-02-22T04:00

Tim Peel was recently in the news for his behaviour at a minor hockey game in Missouri. Matt Drake shares some thoughts on that, and hockey parents in general.

Bottom Six Minutes 57, Habs @ Devils: NonTembeault, again from 2023-02-21T04:00

Matt Drake discusses Samuel Montembeault's brilliance in a big win over one of the best teams in the east.

Bottom Six Minutes 56, Habs @ Leafs: Brain Farts from 2023-02-18T04:00

Matt Drake discusses how defensive lapses cost the Habs against the new look Leafs. Another one for the tank!

Bottom Six Minutes 55, Habs @ Canes: Bunch of Jerks from 2023-02-16T04:00

Matt Drake discusses a lopsided Habs loss to the Hurricanes on Cam Ward night

Bottom Six Minutes 54, Habs vs. Blackhawks: TRADE BAIT from 2023-02-14T04:00

Matt Drake discusses some trade bait candidates performing very well in a Habs shutout over the lowly Blackhawks

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Leafs: Goodnight, and goodbye from 2023-01-22T03:36

Matt Drake discusses the Habs surprising win, and the unfortunate end of the podcast

Bottom Six Minutes 46, Habs vs. Panthers: Another zebra clown show from 2023-01-19T23:20

Matt Drake discusses an absolute clown show from the refs leading to the Habs game getting out of hand

Habsent Minded 5.50: The Injury List; Slafkovský, Armia, Allen times two and Drouin. from 2023-01-18T21:16

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the resent injury update of the Montreal Canadiens and finishes with a bit of Cole Caufield and Matts prediction of when the sniper will hit 40.

Bottom Six Minutes 45, Habs vs. Jets: Trade Dadonov Immediately from 2023-01-18T03:17

Matt Drake discusses a two-goal night for Dadonov, a fight for the Sheriff, and a win for the Habs

Bottom Six Minutes 44, Habs @ Rangers: Non-tembeault strikes again from 2023-01-16T01:03

Matt Drake discusses a great effort from Samuel Montembeault and others in a Habs win over New York

Bottom Six Minutes 43, Habs @ Isles: Not the worst from 2023-01-15T03:10

Matt Drake discusses a slow start for the Habs, but far from their worst effort on the year. 

Bottom Six Minutes 42, Habs vs. Preds: PK Power from 2023-01-13T03:21

Matt Drake discusses PK Subban inspiring the Habs to a win over the predators.

Prospect Minded, episode 2: What is Joshua Roy's ceiling? from 2023-01-11T01:11

Matt Drake discusses Joshua Roy's development, and how his progression may have changed his NHL ceiling

Bottom Six Minutes 41, Habs vs. Kraken: Reverse Retr0 from 2023-01-10T03:28:37

Matt Drake discusses a sleepy Habs effort as they're shut out by the Kraken

Bottom Six Minutes 36, Habs @ Panthers: Connor Bedard SZN? from 2022-12-30T03:03:36

Matt Drake discusses how good Connor Bedard would look in a Habs uniform after an ugly loss to the Florida Panthers

Bottom Six Minutes 35, Habs @ Lightning: Too much dead weight from 2022-12-29T05:13:35

Jared Book pinch hits for Matt Drake to discuss the Canadiens loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. There are too many pieces that don't fit in, and it makes it impossible for the ...

Habsent Minded 5.44: World Junior Championship preview - What prospects to watch, with Hadi Kalakeche from 2022-12-26T11:07:02

What prospects on the different WJC teams are there to watch? Hadi Kalakeche brings his knowhow into the podcast to let us know whom he thinks are good candidates.

Habsent Minded 5.43: World Junior Championship preview - USA from 2022-12-25T22:00

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss Montreal Canadiens' prospect Lane Hutson and the rest of Team USA ahead of the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Habsent Minded 5.42: World Junior Championship preview - Canada from 2022-12-25T16:30:54

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss Team Canada's roster for the 2023 World Juniors. They talk about the expectations of Shane Wright and the top line with Connor Bedard. Will there be some compet...

Habsent Minded 5.41: World Junior Championship preview - Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Thomas Roost from 2022-12-24T17:00

Central Scouting's Thomas Roost joins the podcast to discuss the three Central European teams.

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Bottom Six Minutes, Habs @ Stars: Starstruck from 2022-12-24T05:06

Matt Drake discusses a fittingly great performance from the bottom six, but not much else. 

Habsent Minded 5.40: World Junior Championship preview; Slovakia with Matej Deraj from 2022-12-23T12:09:48

Returning guest from McKeen's Hockey Matej Deraj joins the podcast to speak about Slovakia.

Find Matej on Twitter HERE.

Bottom Six Minutes 33, Habs @ Avalanche: Come back, Lehkonen from 2022-12-22T04:24

Matt Drake discusses Artturi Lehkonen scoring in his first game against his former team, among other things. 

Habsent Minded 5.39: World Junior Championship preview; Czechia with Darina Vymetalikova from 2022-12-21T15:00

Czech hockey reporter Darina Vymetalikova joins the podcast to talk about Team Czechia and the teams chances in the upcoming WJC.

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Habsent Minded 5.38: World Junior Championship preview; SWEDEN, with Eliteprospects'Jimmy Hamrin from 2022-12-21T09:05

Jimmy Hamrin from Eliteprospects joins the podcast in order to preview the upcoming WJC's Team Sweden.

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Bottom Six Minutes 32, Habs @ Yotes: Failing up from 2022-12-20T06:45

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens being dominated by the Coyotes, yet still finding a way to win

Bottom Six Minutes 31, Habs vs. Lightning: Thunderstruck from 2022-12-18T03:21:54

Matt Drake discusses a drawn out, uninspiring Habs loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning 

Bottom Six Minutes 30, Habs vs. Ducks: Quack from 2022-12-15T23:37

Matt Drake discusses Cole Caufield's two goal night in a losing effort against the Ducks

Bottom Six Minutes 29, Habs @ Sens: Zebra Clown Show from 2022-12-15T03:28

Matt Drake mostly discusses the referee performance as the Habs fail to come back against the Senators. 

Bottom Six Minutes 28, Habs vs. Flames: Nick"Magic Man"Suzuki from 2022-12-12T23:53:59

Matt Drake discusses Nick Suzuki's shootout magic, and Juraj Slafkovsky's stellar game against Calgary

Bottom Six Minutes 27, Habs vs. Kings: Crowned from 2022-12-11T00:53:01

Matt Drake discusses the Habs' failed comeback bid against the LA Kings 

Bottom Six Minutes 22, Habs vs. Sharks: Shoot the damn puck from 2022-11-29T22:12

Matt Drake discusses an incredibly frustrating Habs loss to the San Jose Sharks

Eyes on the Prospects: Where is Logan Mailloux at in his development? from 2022-11-28T18:12

Matt Drake provides an update on Logan Mailloux's season so far in the OHL

Bottom Six Minutes 21, Habs @ Blackhawks: Dach Friday from 2022-11-25T18:56

Matt Drake discusses the DACH Friday win, with Kirby coming in clutch against his former team. 

Bottom Six Minutes 20, Habs @ Blue Jackets: The Sheriff Returns from 2022-11-24T03:20:32

Matt Drake discusses a far better Canadiens effort, featuring a goal for Arber Xhekaj in his return!

Bottom Six Minutes 19, Habs vs. Sabres: Power Killed from 2022-11-22T21:54

Matt Drake discusses the Habs going 0 for 6 on the power play in an ugly loss to the Buffalo Sabres

Habsent Minded 5.36: Should Juraj Slafkovský go to the World Junior Championships from 2022-11-21T05:00

Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Caufield-Suzuki connection and if Juraj Slafkovský should go to the World Junior Championships.

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Bottom Six Minutes 18, Habs vs. Flyers: COLE WORLD from 2022-11-20T03:51

Matt Drake recaps a wild game with Cole Caufield playing hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Bottom Six Minutes 17, Habs @ Blue Jackets: Brain Farts from 2022-11-18T03:15

Matt Drake discusses a second straight loss for the Habs that really should have been a win

Bottom Six Minutes 16, Habs vs. Devils: Reverse Retro Curse from 2022-11-16T00:01

MAtt Drake discusses how the Canadiens just can't win a game wearing reverse retro jerseys

Habsent Minded 5.35: Montreal Canadiens as a team is greater than the sum of its parts, with Jason Paul from 2022-11-14T16:42

Jason Paul @WaveIntel on twitter, joins the podcast to talk about the analytics of the Montreal Canadiens and especially the new defence.

Bottom Six Minutes 15, Habs vs. Pens: Youth Movement from 2022-11-13T00:07

Matt Drake discusses how the young guns powered the Habs past the Penguins on Saturday night

Bottom Six Minutes 14, Habs vs. Canucks: The Dach-tor is in from 2022-11-10T03:45

Habsent Minded 5.33: The New Core, Suzuki, Caufield, Slafkovský, Guhle and Harris. from 2022-10-30T17:28

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell speaks about the start of the season, the new core and what is going on in Laval?

Bottom Six Minutes 9, Habs @ Blues: BARN BURNER from 2022-10-29T23:23

Matt Drake discusses an 11 goal barn burner, with Cole Caufield and Christian Dvorak helping the Habs come out on top

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs @ Sabres: Kaiden GOAL-E from 2022-10-27T21:25

Matt Drake discusses Kaiden Guhle's first NHL goal and the Habs winning in Buffalo

Bottom Six Minutes 7, Habs vs. Wild: Pitiful Power Play from 2022-10-25T22:52

Matt Drake discusses the Habs loss to the Wild, the officiating, and how the Habs power play could have helped. 

Bottom Six Minutes 6, Habs vs. Stars: Refs are bad from 2022-10-23T02:31

Matt Drake rails on some terrible officiating in the Canadiens 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars

Habsent Minded 5.32: Know your Division Rival - Buffalo Sabres from 2022-10-21T17:30

Jared Book is joined by NHL.com's Heather Engel to discuss the Buffalo Sabres who are committed to their current front office and look to finally turn their fortunes around with a large pool of ...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Yotes: X gon'give it to ya from 2022-10-21T02:14

Matt Drake discusses the Habs' beatdown of Arizona at the Bell Centre

Habsent Minded 5.31: Know your Division Rival - Florida Panthers from 2022-10-20T16:26

Jared Book is joined by Erin Brown of The Hockey News as they look at the Florida Panthers. The defensive depth was already an issue, and now Aaron Ekblad is on long-term injured reserve [Note: ...

The Dispatch - Miguël Tourigny - in Tipos Extraliga, with Matej Deraj from 2022-10-19T09:55

The Dispatch - Miguël Tourigny - in Tipos Extraliga, Filip Mešár, Dalibor Dvorský and Juraj Slafkovský with Matej Deraj 

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Habsent Minded 5.30: Know your Division Rival - Ottawa Senators from 2022-10-18T17:31

Jared Book is joined by TSN's Cheryl Pounder to discuss the Ottawa Senators and the upcoming season. It was an off-season of heightened expectations for the Senators after some big moves. How wi...

Bottom Six Minutes 4, Habs vs. Penguins: Dach to the future from 2022-10-17T22:14

Matt Drake discusses a thrilling OT win for the Habs, and Kirby Dach's impressive performance therein

Habsent Minded 5.29: Know your Division Rival - Tampa Bay Lightning from 2022-10-17T13:44

Jared Book is joined by the play by play voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf to discuss the team, and how they expect to bounce back from a loss in the Stanley Cup Final -- their third...

Bottom Six Minutes 3, Habs @ Capitals: Mike Hoffman needs to go from 2022-10-15T17:58

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens loss in Washington, plus a rant about Mike Hoffman wasting space

Bottom Six Minutes 2, Habs @ Wings: Dylan Larkin is a flopper from 2022-10-15T02:25:33

Matt Drake mostly discusses Dylan Larkin's comical dive, as well as the Habs losing 3-0 in Detroit

Habsent Minded 5.28: Know your Division Rival - Detroit Red Wings from 2022-10-14T04:00

Jared Book and Jake Rivard from Winging it in Motown and the 313 Hockey podcast discuss the Detroit Red Wings and their expectations for the upcoming season as we continue our look at the Atlant...

Bottom Six Minutes 1, Habs vs. Leafs: Two-Goal Cole from 2022-10-12T22:44:49

Matt Drake discusses Cole Caufield dominating the season opener against the Leafs

Habsent Minded 5.27: Know your Division Rival - Toronto Maple Leafs from 2022-10-11T20:51:30

Omar @TicTacTomar joins Jared Book to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Dispatch: Oliver Kapanen and Petteri Nurmi, - what can we expect, with Timmo Kunnari from 2022-10-10T08:22:27

Timo Kunnari joins the Dispatch to talk about the two Canadiens prospects in Liiga; Oliver Kapanen in KalPa and Petteri Nurmi in HPK

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Jets: Guhle likes to party from 2022-09-30T02:47:05

Matt Drake discusses a very impressive performance from Kaiden Guhle despite a third straight Canadiens pre-season loss

Bottom six Minutes, Habs @ Leafs: On Filip Mesar, and Michel Therrien being quiet, please from 2022-09-29T02:28:54

Matt Drake discusses Filip Mesar's quest to stay in professional hockey this season, and Michel Therrien's recent comments

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs vs. Devils: The Cole Caufield revenge tour? from 2022-09-27T02:18:26

Matt Drake discusses the Habs pre-season loss to the Devils, but some encouraging signs from Cole Caufield therein. 

Bottom Six Minutes, Red&White game: Get Owen Beck an ELC, please from 2022-09-25T21:31:12

Matt Drake discusses the Habs' annual red and white game, in particular the impressive performance from Owen Beck.

Habsent Minded 5.26: Top 25 Under 25, number 1, Nick Suzuki - with Marc Dumont. from 2022-09-23T09:55

Former Eyes on the Prize manager, and current manager for Montreal Hockey Now, Marc Dumont joins the podcast as tradition dictates that he should for this years sunset of the Top 25 Under 25.

Habsent Minded 5.25: Top 25 Under 25, number 2, Cole Caufield - with Todd Milewski from 2022-09-22T09:55

We are joined by Todd Milewski from the Wisconsin State Journal, someone who saw Caufield grow into the player today while covering The Wisconsin Badgers.

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Habsent Minded 5.24: Top 25 Under 25, number 3 Juraj Slafkovský - with Timo Kunnari from Iltalehti from 2022-09-21T09:55

Timo Kunnari from Finlands biggest newspaper Iltalehti joins the pod to speak about Juraj Slafkovský's past season in Finland.

You can follow Timo on twitter: Listen

Habsent Minded 5.23: Top 25 Under 25, number 4, Kaiden Guhle, with Laura Saba from 2022-09-20T09:55

Follow Laura on Twitter: @theactivestick

Habsent Minded 5.22: Top 25 Under 25, number 5, Kirby Dach, with Dave Melton from 2022-09-19T09:55

Dave Melton from Second City Hockey joins the pod to talk about former Chicago Blackhawks player Kirby Dach.

Bottom Six Minutes: Arber Xhekaj is a bad, bad man from 2022-09-18T19:04:40

Matt Drake discusses a huge 7-2 Habs win over Ottawa at the rookie tournament, and Arber Xhekaj's walk-off KO therein

Habsent Minded 5.21: What does Montreal Canadiens have in prospect Adam Engström? from 2022-09-17T11:00

We speak with Rögle's GM Chris Abbott, as well as head coach Cam Abbott and we get added insights from Hadi Kalakeshe in regards to the talent Adam Engström, and development he has infront of hi...

Bottom Six Minutes: Owen Beck and Filip Mesar shine in game two at the rookie showcase from 2022-09-17T03:49:12

Matt Drake discusses the second game at the rookie showcase, in particular the performances from Owen Beck and Filip Mesar

Habsent Minded 5.20: Top 25 Under 25, number 6, Justin Barron - with Jason Paul from 2022-09-16T09:55

You can follow Paul's work on Twitter @WaveIntel

Bottom Six Minutes: Juraj Slafkovsky, Owen Beck impress in rookie tournament loss from 2022-09-16T02:01:14

Matt Drake discusses some encouraging performances by Habs rookies in Buffalo

Habsent Minded 5.19: Top 25 Under 25, number 7, Joshua Roy - with Matt Drake from 2022-09-15T09:31

Habsent Minded 5.18: Top 25 Under 25, number 8, Sean Farrell - with Chris Peters from 2022-09-14T09:55

Chris Peters joins the podcast to speak about; the Russian factor in regards to Matvei Michkov and most importantly Sean Farrell's development and expectations.

Habsent Minded 5.17: Top 25 Under 25, number 9, Jordan Harris from 2022-09-13T09:55

We speak with SkyonAir from Stanley Cup of Chowder about Jordan Harris.

Habsent Minded 5.16: Top 25 Under 25, number 10, Filip Mešár - with Matej Deraj and Jakub Homoľa from 2022-09-11T22:00

We are joined by Matej Deraj and Jakub Homoľa to speak about Filip Mešár, his progress the last two seasons, his skills and weaknesses. and where he would be best served in playing during the up...

The Dispatch: One on One with the Gnome from 2022-09-10T22:00

We get to hear Frederik Dichow's own thoughts about a move to Frölunda, and the past season that was a success.

Habsent Minded 5.11: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 20-18, Mailloux, Mysak and Struble from 2022-08-31T09:55

With special guest Sam McGilligan who speaks about Jan Mysak and his projectability.

Habsent Minded 5.10: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 22-21; with Hadi Kalakeshe from 2022-08-26T09:55

We talk Pezzetta and Xhekaj with Hadi Kalakeshe.

Habsent Minded 5.09: Top 25 Under 25, numbers 25-23; with Måns Karlsson from 2022-08-24T09:55

Måns Karlsson from HockeySverige joins the podcast to talk about Emil Heineman and Frederik Dichow. You can follow Måns on twitter and HockeySve...

Habsent Minded 5.08: Carey Price update, Sean Monahan acquired from 2022-08-19T15:35:24

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss Carey Price's injury update and the acquisition of Sean Monahan and a first round pick from the Calgary Flames

Habsent Minded 5.07: Top 25 Under 25 - The Near Misses from 2022-08-19T10:00

Anton Rasegård, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the players just outside 30-26;

Xavier Simoneau

Joël Teasdale

Jakub Dobeš

Ty Smilanic

Vinzenz Rohrer

Habsent Minded 5.06: Top 25 Under 25 - The Projects from 2022-08-18T07:00

Hadi Kalakeche, Matt Drake, and a tardy Anton Rasegård join Patrik Bexell to speak about the Montreal Canadiens prospects ranked 40 to 31 in the annual Top 25 Under 25.

Adam Engström

Habsent Minded 5.05: Top 25 Under 25 - The Long Shots. from 2022-08-17T05:00

Jared Book, Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the Long Shots:

Arvid Henrikson

Alexander Gordin

Jack Smith

Jack Gorniak

Emmett Croteau

Daniil Sobolev

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Joshua Roy off to a hot start at the World Juniors from 2022-08-12T16:01:23

Matt Drake checks in on Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy, and his red hot start to the tournament for team Canada

Habsent Minded 5.03:"Top 25 Under 25, what a thrill!" from 2022-07-29T21:15:07

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the upcoming rankings.

Habsent Minded 5.02:"Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár - with Hadi Kalakeche" from 2022-07-23T17:16

Hadi Kakakeche joins the podcast to talk about his new videos about Juraj Slafkovský and Filip Mešár.

You find Hadi's Youtube channel Listen

Habsent Minded Extra: Jeff Petry traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Rem Pitlick contract extension from 2022-07-16T22:04:30

Matt Drake and Anton Rasegard get together to talk about the Jeff Petry, Ryan Poehling trade to Pittsburgh for Mike Matheson and a pick, as well as the Rem Pitlick contract extension. 

Habsent Minded 5.01:"Free Agency, so far..." from 2022-07-15T14:24:33

• Freeagency so far
• Trading Petry, after all the money has been spent? Retaining salary, give picks?
• AHL signings? Anthony Richards, Mitchel Stevens, Madison Bowey; also Be...
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Habsent Minded Episode 4.67: The Montreal Canadiens 2022 draft grades from 2022-07-11T04:04:02

Having let the whole experience sink in, Anton Rasegård is back from the Bell Centre to give his impressions on the Montreal Canadiens draft haul of 2022. Along with Patrik Bexell they go throug...

Habsent Minded 4.64: World Junior Championships - Scandinavian Preview. from 2022-06-26T18:14:03

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the two preliminary squads of Sweden and Finland, and the different approach that the two countries took in regards to prepare themselves best for the to...

Habsent Minded 4.63: Looking towards the 2022 NHL Draft with David St.Louis from 2022-06-17T21:18:04

Eliteprospects super scout, and former EOTP Alumn, David St.Louis joins the podcast to talk about the top five, whom to target if Montreal was trading up to middle first round, whom to pick at 2...

Habsent Minded 4.60 Grading the goalies and the NCAA prospects - with Hadi Kalakeche from 2022-05-25T17:02:28

Habsent Minded Extra: Joshua Roy continues his dominance in the playoffs from 2022-05-20T21:59:09

Matt Drake provides an update on Habs prospects in the QMJHL playoffs, including some discussion about Joshua Roy's league-leading performance

Habsent Minded 4.59: Breaking down the 2021-22 Montreal Canadiens - Forwards with Jared Book of from 2022-05-20T19:21:40

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discusses the forwards of the 2021/22 Montreal Canadiens

Habsent Minded 4.58: Breaking down the 2021-22 Montreal Canadiens - Defence, with Jason Paul from 2022-05-19T04:00

We break down the Montreal Canadiens defence of the 2021/22 campaign, and what we can expect for the next season. We take a look at Petry, Edmundson, Savard and Romanov. As well as looking to th...

Habsent Minded 4.57: Breaking down the 2021-22 Montreal Canadiens - Goalies, with Dylan Waugh from 2022-05-17T06:24:48

Dylan Waugh joins the podcast to discuss the goalies and their performances over the 2021-22 season.

Follow Dylan on Twitter @_Dylan...

Habsent Minded 4.56: World Championships, episode 1 from 2022-05-15T16:32:47

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discusses the ongoing World Championships in Finland, from a Montreal Canadiens perspective and from a 2022 NHL Draft perspective.

Habsent Minded 4.55: Grading the CHL prospects with Hadi Kalakeche from 2022-05-12T17:10:31

Follow Hadi @HadiK_Scouting

Habsent Minded 4.54: First overall! from 2022-05-11T04:00

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård, and Matt Drake react to the Montreal Canadiens winning the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. They discuss Shane Wright, what to expect, and who are the other possible options w...

Habsent Minded 4.53: Draft Lottery preview from 2022-05-10T04:00

Jared Book and Matt Drake preview the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery. Is it rigged? What is the worst outcome for the Canadiens? Who are the options in the top three?

They also look at the options...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 10 - Panthers 2: GUY! GUY! GUY! from 2022-04-30T02:28:25

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens dropping 10 on the Panthers in their final game, in honour of Guy Lafleur.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Rangers 3: Penultimate from 2022-04-27T23:34:51

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens potentially hurting their lottery odds with a win in New York

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Bruins 5: Close but no cigar from 2022-04-25T03:16:57

Matt Drake looks back at an emotional night for the Canadiens, and coming up just short against the Bruins

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Senators 6: #10 from 2022-04-24T06:49:43

Matt Drake forgoes the game to spend some time talking about our dearly departed legend in Guy Lafleur

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Flyers 6: The Least in the East from 2022-04-22T02:18:12

In the 100th episode of the BSM, Matt Drake looks back at the Habs claiming last place in the East

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 - Wild 2: Run support, or lack thereof from 2022-04-20T02:27:47

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens failing to give Carey Price any run support for the second game in a row.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Capitals 8: Ovi to four from 2022-04-17T02:36:10

Matt Drake returns to discuss the 8-4 drubbing the Canadiens were handed by the Washington Capitals. 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 - Islanders 3: Welcome back Carey Price from 2022-04-16T03:17

Jared Book discusses the Montreal Canadiens loss to the New York Islanders on Friday night, but mainly the fact that Carey Price was back. Not only was Price back, but it provided the Bell Centr...

Bottom Six Minutes: Habs 1 - Jackets 5: A whole lot of nothing from 2022-04-14T06:46

Patrik Bexell stands in for Matt Drake in this episode of the Bottom Six Minutes.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Jets 4: No playoff déja vu from 2022-04-12T03:53:16

After 72 games this season, Matt Drake's ironman streak comes to an end as Jared Book discusses the Montreal Canadiens' loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

Topics include how this i...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Leafs 3: It was 3-2 from 2022-04-10T02:41:33

Matt Drake discusses the Leafs nearly giving up another 3-1 lead, but the Habs failing to cap the comeback. 

Habsent Minded Extra: Joshua Roy signs an ELC, sets all-time Sherbrooke Phoenix record in the same day from 2022-03-31T01:56:29

Matt Drake discusses the ELC signing for Joshua Roy with the Canadiens, as well as his record-setting season in the QMJHL

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Panthers 7: Mackenzie Weegar sucks from 2022-03-30T02:29

Matt Drake discusses a wild ride of a game between the Canadiens and Panthers

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Devils 3 (SO): Lucifer from 2022-03-28T02:46:04

Matt Drake discusses a wildly entertaining game between the Habs and Devils in New Jersey. 

Habsent Minded 4.50:"Jordan Harris signs and Cole Caufiled goes bar down." from 2022-03-27T17:53:15

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell are talking about the weekends big news;

• Jordan Harris signs a two year contract with Montreal Canadiens.
• Cole Caufield goes up high, and bar ...
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Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Leafs 2: Jake Allen goes god mode from 2022-03-27T03:21:21

Matt Drake discusses an incredible Jake Allen performance powering the Habs to a win over the Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Panthers 4: Big Cats from 2022-03-25T02:18:04

Matt Drake discusses a surprisingly competitive game between the Habs and Panthers

The Dispatch:"Rögle's Marco Kasper is an intriguing first round pick." from 2022-03-24T16:35:51

We speak with Cam and Chris Abbott, Rögle's coach and GM respectively, as well as Marco Kasper himself to get a better understanding of what Kasper could bring to the team that picks him in the ...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Bruins 3 (OT): Deadline Day Blues from 2022-03-22T02:24:18

Matt Drake discusses a depleted Canadiens roster taking the Bruins to overtime, despite the officiating

Habsent Minded 4.49:"Trade Deadline Frenzy - part 2"- with Jared Bookand Patrik Bexell from 2022-03-21T20:36:51

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discusses the trade deadline and the deals made by Montreal Canadiens.

Habsent Minded 4.48:"Trade Deadline Frenzy - part 1"- with Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell from 2022-03-20T14:44:40

Antone Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses the expectations on trade deadline day.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Senators 1: Free Chicken Wings from 2022-03-20T02:29:34

Matt Drake looks back at the Habs putting a fiver up on the Senators at home

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Stars 4 (OT): NHL officiating is a joke from 2022-03-18T02:36:34

Matt Drake looks back at the officials trying to ruin a great game between the Habs and Stars

Habsent Minded Extra: Ben Chiarot traded from 2022-03-17T03:49:14

Jared Book and Matt Drake get together to discuss the trade of Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers, and what they feel about the return and what this means going forward towards Monday's Trade D...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Coyotes 6:"Basement Bowl"part deux from 2022-03-16T02:09:27

Matt Drake looks back at a second, more encouraging iteration of the basement bowl between the Habs and Coyotes

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Flyers 3 (OT): GOAL CAUFIELD from 2022-03-14T02:12:09

Matt Drake looks back at a thrilling win for the Canadiens, punctuated by Cole Caufield in overtime.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Kraken 4 (SO): Power Kill from 2022-03-13T04:02:29

Matt Drake looks back at how an anemic power play sunk the Habs against the Kraken. 

Habsent Minded 4.47: European Prospect Report - with Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell from 2022-03-12T16:32:24

"Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses the European prospects of the Montreal Canadiens organization

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Canucks 5: Sleepy from 2022-03-10T06:43:02

Matt Drake looks back at a sleepy Habs loss in their late game against the Canucks

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Sens 1: Don't trade Artturi Lehkonen from 2022-02-27T03:23:51

Matt Drake looks back at a big game for Artturi Lehkonen, and a fifth straight win for the Canadiens

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Sabres 0: Superior Propane from 2022-02-24T03:49:31

Matt Drake looks back at Samuel Montembeault's first career shutout, and some Superior Propane from Nick Suzuki.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Leafs 2: LAUGHER from 2022-02-22T03:22:09

Matt Drake looks back at a stunning 5-2 Canadiens win over the Maple Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Islanders 2 (SO): Two straight wins? In this economy? from 2022-02-21T01:26:36

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens earning back to back wins for the first time since the 2021 playoffs 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Blues 2 (OT): COLE WORLD from 2022-02-18T03:31:45

Matt Drake looks back at a clutch Cole Caufield performance giving the Habs their first win in a month.

Habsent Minded Extra:"Breaking down the Tyler Toffoli trade." from 2022-02-14T19:03:41

Dylan Waugh and Matt Drake joins the podcast to break down the Toffoli trade.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Sabres 5: Super Skinner Sunday from 2022-02-13T22:08:21

Matt Drake looks back at Jeff Skinner's four goals sinking the Canadiens on Super Bowl Sunday

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 - Blue Jackets 2: Cole World from 2022-02-12T20:51:41

Matt Drake looks back at the Habs loss to Columbus, but another stellar game from Cole Caufield.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Capitals 5: A new day from 2022-02-11T03:15:15

Matt Drake looks back at another loss, but a much better effort from the Montreal Canadiens in Martin St. Louis' first game

Habsent Minded 4.45: Dominique Ducharme out, Martin St. Louis in from 2022-02-10T04:00:02

Jared Book, Matt Drake, and Anton Rasegård discuss the Montreal Canadiens firing Dominique Ducharme, hiring Martin St. Louis, and what it can mean going forward.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Blue Jackets 6: Enough is enough from 2022-01-31T03:18:27

Matt Drake looks back at yet another blowout loss on home ice for the Canadiens

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Oilers 7: Spineless from 2022-01-30T03:36:03

Matt Drake discusses another blowout, and the Canadiens not sticking up for their goaltender

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Ducks 5: Especially when Michigan'd from 2022-01-28T03:42:23

Matt Drake discusses how the Canadiens coaching staff may have caused them to lose a game they should have won

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Wild 8: I am once again asking for a new coach from 2022-01-25T04:37

Matt Drake looks back at a laugher in Minnesota, and the Habs coach's comments thereafter

Habsent Minded 4.42:"Jason Paul drops his protected #Habs list before the trade deadline." from 2022-01-24T19:02:36

Jason Paul, @WaveIntel , joins the pod to talk about his protected list before the trade deadline. Spoiler alert; it's not long. We also talk about the expected return for some of the expected p...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Avalanche 3 (OT): Primo Primeau from 2022-01-23T03:31:12

Matt Drake looks back at Cayden Primeau's stellar effort, forcing OT against the best team in the West

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 - Knights 4: Are you not entertained? from 2022-01-21T06:15:41

Matt Drake looks back at an entertaining affair between the Habs and the Vegas Golden Knights

Habsent Minded Extra: Montreal Canadiens hire Kent Hughes as GM from 2022-01-19T23:00:27

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the hiring of Kent Hughes as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens and react to his introductory press conference.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 5 - Stars 3: NONTEMBEAULT from 2022-01-19T05:01:11

Matt Drake looks back at Samuel Montembeault stonewalling the Stars, while the Habs score five in Dallas

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Coyotes 5: Habs lose the basement bowl from 2022-01-18T01:19:24

Matt Drake again wonders about Dominique Ducharme's job security after losing the basement bowl against Arizona

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 - Blckhawks 3 (OT): A point, but do we even want it? from 2022-01-14T04:32:09

Matt Drake looks back at an entertaining game with an interesting review sinking the Habs in OT. 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 - Bruins 5: Butting heads from 2022-01-13T02:42

Matt Drake discusses a chippy affair between the Habs and Bruins

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 - Hurricanes 4: Replacing Replacements from 2021-12-31T03:18:16

Matt Drake looks back at a very tough game for a depleted Montreal Canadiens roster in Carolina

Habsent Minded 4.38: Reviewing the Lions de Trois Rivières season so far from 2021-12-30T05:28:43

Andrew Zadarnowski is joined by Matthew Vachon to discuss the Habs' ECHL affiliate's season to date

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 - Lightning 5 (OT): The Montreal Rocket from 2021-12-29T03:28:04

Matt Drake discusses a bunch of Laval Rocket players giving the Lightning all they can handle

Bottom Six Minutes WJC, Canada 6 - Czechia 3: Power Punches from 2021-12-27T03:28:03

Matt Drake looks back at Owen Power's hat trick helping Canada take down Czechia at the World Juniors.

Bottom Six Minutes: WJC, Sweden 6 - Russia 3 from 2021-12-27T00:10:57

Habsent Minded 4.37: 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship preview from 2021-12-25T16:51:07

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell get together to discuss the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship tournament as a whole, what to expect, and which players to watch.

They also discuss the Spen...

Habsent Minded 4.36: World Junior Hockey Championship Preview - Sweden from 2021-12-24T08:00

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss Team Sweden at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. The country once synonymous with winning at the tournament due to their long round robin winnin...

Bottom Six Minutes WJC, Canada 6 Russia 4: from 2021-12-24T03:13:41

Matt Drake discusses Canada's 6-4 win over Russia in pre-tournament action at the WJC

Habsent Minded 4.35: World Junior Championship Preview - Slovakia with Matej Deraj from 2021-12-23T12:37:41

Follow Matej on Twitter: @MatoDeraj

Habsent Minded 4.34: World Junior Championship Preview - Switzerland and Germany with Thomas Roost from 2021-12-22T03:00

Follow Tomas on Twitter: @ThomasRoost

The Dispatch:'The Gnome'Frederik Dichow has a break out season in Sweden. from 2021-12-21T17:16:41

We speak to Frederik Dichow about his development along with his coach Mikael Gath. Both give us insights in regards to where Dichow is developing, and I give my own observations along the way.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 Flyers 2 (SO): Slump Buster from 2021-12-17T03:21:47

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens finally ending their losing streak against the Flyers

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Penguins 5: Seven straight Ls from 2021-12-15T03:27:25

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens dropping their seventh straight in Pittsburgh

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Blues 4: Misery in Missouri from 2021-12-12T03:19:38

Matt Drake looks back at a sixth straight loss for the Canadiens

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 Blackhawks 2: Untold Fleury from 2021-12-10T02:03:46

Matt Drake looks back at a listless effort as the Canadiens fall to the Blackhawks

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Canucks 2: No change comes overnight from 2021-11-30T03:50:28

Matt Drake discusses a tough loss for the Habs the day after firing their GM

Habsent Minded Extra: Marc Bergevin, Trevor Timmins, Paul Wilson out, Jeff Gorton in from 2021-11-28T21:00:24

Jared Book, Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård, and Dylan Waugh get together to discuss the firings of Marc Bergevin, Trevor Timmins, and Paul Wilson, plus the hiring of Jeff Gorton.

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 6 Penguins 3: The winds of change from 2021-11-28T03:26:33

Matt Drake looks back at a very eventful night for the Montreal Canadiens, on and off the ice

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Sabres 4: The worst of times from 2021-11-27T03:03:48

Matt Drake discusses another embarrassing Canadiens loss, this time to the Buffalo Sabres

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 3 Capitals 6: Paging Geoff Molson from 2021-11-25T03:50:16

Matt Drake rants over another inept Habs performance against the Capitals

Habsent Minded 4.32: A Lame Duck Situation from 2021-11-23T03:28:16

Matt Drake and Jared Book joins Patrik Bexell to speak about the fist quarter (almost) of the season. A conversation that turns sharply to the 'Lame Duck' situation that currently surrounds the ...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 6 Predators 3: Second period storm from 2021-11-21T03:47:50

Matt Drake looks back at a big second period leading to a big Habs win

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 Penguins 6: Embarrassment from 2021-11-19T03:19:24

Matt Drake discusses perhaps the ugliest loss of the season for the Canadiens

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Rangers 3: Ranger Danger from 2021-11-17T03:11:23

Matt Drake looks back at a somewhat violent affair between the Canadiens and Rangers

The Dispatch: U20 4-Nations report; first look at Kostenko and Kapanen from 2021-11-16T09:17:53

With the 4-Nations being held in Ängelholm, Sweden Patrik Bexell went to the tournament to collect his first impression of Montreal Canadiens prospect Dmitri Kostenko. Patrik speaks with the int...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Bruins 5: Is there a rock bottom for Geoff Molson? from 2021-11-14T23:20

Matt Drake discusses yet another embarrassing Canadiens loss, and when, if ever, their owner will finally act

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Red Wings 3 (OT): A point at what cost from 2021-11-13T19:07

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens OT loss in Detroit

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 Flames 2: Catching Fire from 2021-11-12T03:22:30

Matt Drake looks back at a rare Montreal Canadiens win over the Calgary Flames

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Kings 3 (OT): The Wright Stuff? from 2021-11-10T03:36:41

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens first OT loss of the season against the Kings 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 2 Kings 5: Hapless in Hollywood from 2021-10-31T00:54:56

Matt Drake looks back at yet another disappointing effort by the Habs in Los Angeles

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 4 Sharks 0: Jake Allen, Shark killer from 2021-10-29T05:30:29

Matt Drake looks back at an unforgettable Jake Allen performance in San Jose

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Kraken 5: Kraken fodder from 2021-10-27T04:43:31

Matt Drake looks back at yet another ugly Habs loss, this time in Seattle

Habsent Minded 4.29: The Habs go west with a win from 2021-10-26T02:10

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård get together to talk about the Montreal Canadiens win against the Detroit Red Wings, and what to expect from the team's west coast trip starting in Seattle on Tuesd...

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 6 Red Wings 1: From Drummondville, with love from 2021-10-24T02:49:45

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens big win over the Detroit Red Wings

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Hurricanes 4: Please fire someone from 2021-10-21T23:09

Matt Drake discusses the Canadiens falling to 0-5 on the season with a loss to Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Hurricanes

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 0 Sharks 5: Fire Marc Bergevin from 2021-10-20T02:18:08

Matt Drake discusses whether the Canadiens should fire their GM in the wake of another ugly loss

Habsent Minded 4.28: The Suzuki contract, the Bergevin rumours and three games in between from 2021-10-19T12:13:24

Jared Book and Matt Drake get together to catch up on the events of the last week. Nick Suzuki's contract extension happened before the start of the season, and the two discuss their thoughts. Listen

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Rangers 3: Nothing doing, save Drouin from 2021-10-17T05:11:35

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens hope opener against the New York Rangers 

Bottom Six Minutes, Habs 1 Sabres 5 : Can only go up from here, right? from 2021-10-14T23:07:13

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens' rough trip to Buffalo on Thursday night

Bottom Six Minutes 1, Habs 1 Leafs 2: Power played from 2021-10-13T23:06:14

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens season opener in Toronto

Habsent Minded 4.27: Previewing the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Omar from 2021-10-13T07:38

Follow Omar @TicTacTOmar

Habsent Minded 4.26: Previewing the Buffalo Sabres with Chad DeDominicis of Expected Buffalo from 2021-10-12T04:11:22

Follow Chad at @CMDeDominicis

Habsent Minded 4.25: Previewing the Ottawa Senators, with Nate of Silver Sevens. from 2021-10-10T06:44:06

We preview the Ottawa Senators season with Nate from SBNation sister site Silver Sevens

Habsent Minded 4.22: The defensive structure and micro stats with Jason Paul from 2021-09-30T16:47:53

Jason Paul joins us to talk about the defensive structure and the usage of micro stats.

Follow Jason @WaveIntel

Bottom Six Minutes, pre-season Game 2 vs. Toronto: Some better looking practice from 2021-09-28T01:04:57

Matt Drake looks back at the second Canadiens pre-season game against Toronto.

Bottom Six Minutes, pre-season Game 1 @ Toronto: We talking about practice from 2021-09-26T01:14

Matt Drake looks back at the Canadiens pre-season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Sami Niku joins the Canadiens - with special guest Murat Ates from 2021-09-24T20:50:48

Murat Ates joins the podcast to talk about former Winnipeg Jets player Sami Niku who signs with the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent.

Follow Murat: @WPGMurat

Habsent Minded 4.21: Top 25 Under 25 - #1 Nick Suzuki from 2021-09-22T12:48:28

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård, and Matt Drake discuss Nick Suzuki (and Sprague Ribinsoin, the true #1) and his rise to top young player in the Canadiens organization.

Because it is so close t...

Habsent Minded 4.20: Top 25 Under 25 - #2 Cole Caufield, with Marc Dumont from 2021-09-21T16:01:05

### EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING ###

### WARNING LONG PODCAST ###

Also including, hunting, fishing and some beer drinking.

Special Guest Marc Dumont joins Anton Rasegård and Patri...

Habsent Minded 4.19: Top 25 Under 25 - #3 Alexander Romanov from 2021-09-20T14:36:48

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Tzar, Alexander Romanov!

Habsent Minded 4.18: Top 25 Under 25 - #4 Mattias Norlinder from 2021-09-19T10:17:55

Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell talks about Mattias Norlinder, and the difficulty of ranking defenders in their first year.

Follow Matt Drake at Twitter: @DrakeMT

Habsent Minded 4.17: Top 25 Under 25 - #5 Kaiden Guhle from 2021-09-18T10:05

Jared Book discusses the next entry in the Habs Eyes on the Prize Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: 2020 first-round pick Kaiden Guhle. The defenceman didn't have many games a year ago, but th...

Habsent Minded 4.16: Top 25 Under 25 - #6 Ryan Poehling from 2021-09-17T12:01

Jared Book is joined by Scott Matla as the pair discuss the rise, and fall, and rise of Ryan Poehling in the Top 25 Under 25 at Habs Eyes on the Prize.

They talk about his great season in ...

Habsent Minded 4.15: Top 25 Under 25 - Number 7, Cayden Primeau with special guests Ken Brumberger and MarcAntoine Levis from 2021-09-16T12:07:41

We discuss Cayden Primeau with special guests the former EOTP goalie specialistKen Brumberger, and the current goalie guru MarcAntoine Levis, both are extremely knowledgable in goalie analysis. ...

Habsent Minded 4.14: Top 25 Under 25 - Number 8, Jesse Ylönen from 2021-09-15T15:14:12

Patrik Bexell talks about Jesse Ylönen and his placing on the Top25 Under 25.

Special interview with Jesse Ylönen's former teammate and Mattias Norlinder's current teammate - Frölunda's R...

Habsent Minded 4.13: Top 25 Under 25 - places 11-9, with Chris Peters. from 2021-09-14T12:39:25

We are joined by Chris Peters of NHL Draft and Prospects analyst, editor of Hockey Sense on Substack. He joins us to discuss;

11 Jayden Struble

10 Sean Farrell

9 Jordan Harris<...

Habsent Minded 4.12: Top 25 Under 25 - places 14-12 from 2021-09-11T05:37:43

Luke Tuch, Josh Brook and Jan Myšák are being discussed by Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Kotkaniemi offer sheet situation - a reaction. from 2021-08-29T11:04:38

Patrik Bexell with his reaction to the Kotkaniemi offer sheet.

Habsent Minded 4.07: Top 25 Under 25 - The Near Misses from 2021-08-29T09:39:28

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses:

Alexander Gordin

Dmitri Kostenko

William Trudeau

Otto Leskinen

Jacob Olofsson - with special guest Jimmy Hamrin from EP...

Habsent Minded 4.06: Top 25 Under 25 - The Longshots from 2021-08-28T09:00

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss:

Arvid Henriksson

Jack Smith

Joe Vrbetic

Jack Gorniak

Arsen Khisamutdinov

Michael Pezzetta

Frederik Dichow

Habsent Minded 4.05: Previewing the Top 25 Under 25 from 2021-08-24T14:46:07

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård discuss the 2021 Top 25 Under 25, and who could be expected to move up in this year's rankings.

The Dispatch:"They don’t shoot a lot harder, the thing is, the game goes faster” - Frederik Dichow from 2021-08-16T16:11:21

Frederik Dichow joins us for a talk about Sudbury Wolfs, development and his upcoming season with Kristianstad.

The Dispatch:"A Czech Mate."- with Jan Myšák from 2021-08-12T10:39:16

This time with the Dispatch; Jan Myšák speaks about the influence of Tomáš Plekanec, Patrik Eliáš and Joël Bouchard.

Habsent Minded 4.04: Offseason Frenzy may not be done yet from 2021-07-31T13:30:45

Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the Montreal Canadiens' moves in the opening days of Free Agency and both of them agree that the moves that Marc Bergevin has made are complimentary additions t...

Habsent Minded 4.03: The 2021 NHL Draft Edition from 2021-07-26T21:08

Matt Drake joins Patrik Bexell to talk about the 2021 NHL draft;

Logan Mailloux - around 34 min we start to discuss the legal situation in Sweden, for those that are interested/or as a war...

Habsent Minded 4.02 - No fairy tale end, Shea Weber's career in jeopardy from 2021-07-22T18:45

Matt Drake, Anton Rasegård, Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the news from Marc Bergevin's press conference starting with Jonathan Drouin but mainly the podcast is about Shea Weber and his l...

Habsent Minded 4.01: The Price of Expansion from 2021-07-20T13:21

Patrik Bexell, Jared Book, and Anton Rasegård get together to discuss the craziness since the Montreal Canadiens ended their season with a crazy playoff run in its own right.

They discuss ...

The Dispatch: HV 71 Under-20 coach Patrik Andersson from 2021-07-19T19:51

Anton Rasegård spoke to HV 71 Under 20-head coach, former Kitchener Ranger Patrik Andersson. Anton and Andersson talk about 2021 NHL Draft prospect Oskar Olausson, the club's impressive youth pr...

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 1 @ Tampa Bay: Struck by lightning from 2021-06-29T05:48:10

Matt Drake looks back at Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final

Habsent Minded 3.77: This is really happening from 2021-06-28T13:06

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault -- At the start of the podcast, however, they discuss the allegations of sexual assault with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. Talk about the Canad...

Habsent Minded 3.76: Stanley Cup Final preview with Matthew Esteves of Raw Charge from 2021-06-27T02:23:28

Patrik Bexell and Jared Book are joined by Matthew S. Esteves of SB Nation's Tampa Bay Lightning community.

They discuss the Lightning's path to the Stanley Cup final, specifically their s...

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 6 vs. Las Vegas: Ça sent la coupe from 2021-06-25T06:27:58

Matt Drake looks back at game 6 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 5 @ Las Vegas: One away from 2021-06-23T06:30:46

Matt Drake looks back at game 5 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 4 vs. Las Vegas: A night to forget from 2021-06-21T09:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Habsent Minded 3.75: A series lead in a wink of an eye from 2021-06-20T02:08:16

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the first three games of the Vegas-Montreal semi-final series.

First, they discuss the buzz around the city. Why does it feel different this year, and...

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 3 vs. Las Vegas: A miracle on ice from 2021-06-19T07:27:01

Matt Drake looks back at game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 2 @ Las Vegas: The Habs prove they belong from 2021-06-17T09:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 2 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 1 @ Las Vegas: Westbound and down from 2021-06-15T09:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights

Habsent Minded 3.74: Montreal-Vegas preview with Danny Webster from NHL.com&Knights on Ice from 2021-06-13T12:58:56

Danny Webster, Las Vegas correspondent for NHL.com and Manager of SB Nation's Knights on Ice joins Jared Book to look at the Canadiens and Vegas series from a Golden Knights perspective.

T...

Habsent Minded 3.70: On to Game 7 from 2021-05-31T03:27:06

Patrik Bexell is joined by Anton Rasegård and Jared Book and they discuss the Montreal Canadiens' big win in Game 6, and what to expect going into Monday's Game 7,

They also discuss the ne...

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 6 vs. Toronto: Never say die from 2021-05-30T05:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 6 between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 5 @ Toronto: Staying Alive from 2021-05-28T05:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 5 between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 4 vs. Toronto: On the brink from 2021-05-26T08:45

Matt Drake looks back at game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 3 vs. Toronto: The Canadiens squander an epic Carey Price performance from 2021-05-25T09:00

Matt Drake looks back at game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

Habsent Minded 3.69: Looking back and ahead to the Habs-Leafs series from 2021-05-23T18:53

Jared Book and Matt Drake joins the podcast to discuss the first two games against the Leafs, with some random World Championship hockey thrown in, and gives a take on the other NHL playoff seri...

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 2 @ Toronto: The Leafs are who we thought they were from 2021-05-23T09:00

Matt Drake looks back at Game 2 between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bottom Six Minutes, Game 1 @ Toronto: David beats Goliath from 2021-05-21T09:00

Matt Drake takes Eyes on the Prize's Top Six Minutes into audio form. A short game reaction will be released after every Montreal Canadiens' post-season game.

Habsent Minded 3.68: North Division playoff preview - Toronto Maple Leafs with Sean McIndoe from 2021-05-20T01:12:17

Jared Book is joined by Sean McIndoe from The Athletic and Puck Soup Podcast. You may know him better as @DownGoesBrown, the name of his former blog and his Twitter handle.

We talk about t...

Habsent Minded 3.67: North Division playoff preview - Montreal Canadiens from 2021-05-19T02:42:47

No guests this time. Patrik Bexell, Anton Rasegård, and Jared Book get together to discuss the Montreal Canadiens prior to their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This was recorded b...

Habsent Minded 3.64: Who will Montreal expose in the Seattle expansion draft - with Andrew Zadarnowski from 2021-05-13T15:52:30

Andrew Zadarnowski joins the podcast to talk about:

• This season, was the season successful, and he grades the Montreal performance too.
• The future is here now!
• Th...
  Listen

Habsent Minded 3.61: Grading Mattias Norlinder's season. from 2021-04-26T09:08:01

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses the grade Mattias Norlinder received as the SHL season came to an early end for the talented defender.

Habsent Minded 3.60:"It’s not like you want to put all your eggs in a 20 year old's basket” from 2021-04-24T15:10:42

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Montreal Canadiens.

Habsent Minded 3.59:"Leadership can also be to take a step back" from 2021-04-18T16:24:27

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell speak about

• The shockingly bad game that Montreal played against the Ottawa Senators
• The leadership, or lack of it.
• What is behind D...
  Listen

The Dispatch:"Sweden 2021 Draft Special with WJC Coach Tomas Montén" from 2021-04-15T17:38

We talk Sweden 2021 NHL draft picks with WJC coach Tomas Montén;

• Simon Edvinsson
• Oskar Olausson
• William Eklund
• Fabian Lysell
• Simon Robertsson
...
Listen

Habsent Minded 3.58: Trade Deadline special from 2021-04-12T21:24:18

Patrik Bexell, Jared Book, and Anton Rasegård discuss the Montreal Canadiens' moves around the NHL Trade Deadline: the loss of Victor Mete, and the addition of Jon Merrill and Erik Gustafsson.

Habsent Minded 3.57: Cole Caufield's fantastic debut from 2021-04-10T16:46:07

Patrik Bexell, Jared Book, and Anton Rasegård discuss the professional debut of Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield, plus a look at what the Canadiens will bring against the Winnipeg Jets ...

Habsent Minded 3.54: Back to hockey from 2021-03-30T02:44:10

As the Montreal Canadiens return to the ice after being held away due to precautions after a positive COVID-19 test, Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the team's return, Cole Caufield's signi...

Habsent Minded EXTRA:"Eric Staal is a Montreal Canadien" from 2021-03-27T10:04

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss the Eric Staal trade, and Cole Caufield's , aka 'the Nugget', Wisconsin Badgers getting knocked out of the NCAA tournament.

Habsent Minded 3.53: Montreal isn't built for three on three. from 2021-03-22T19:58:32

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discuss:

• Jordan Harris staying with Northeastern
• The Canucks series and the season result.
• The upcoming Edmonton series, and Jesse ...
  Listen

Habsent Minded 3.52: A lack of execution from 2021-03-15T05:34

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård discuss the Canadiens struggles against the Calgary Flames, and how it seems to be an issue with execution rather than strategy. What do the Canadiens need to do to...

Habsent Minded 3.51: The Price Correction from 2021-03-10T05:22:16

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård get together to discuss the improvement around Carey Price's recent play, especially the last three games. Then they discuss the women's hockey panels on Internatio...

Habsent Minded EXTRA: Claude Julien, and Kirk Muller, has been fired! from 2021-02-24T16:35:55

Dylan Waugh - from the "Habs-statician" podcast jumps in to give a first reaction to the Montreal Canadiens coaching change.

You can follow Dylan on Twitter at @HStatician

Habsent Minded 3.46: KHL, VHL and MHL, SKA St Petersburg and Alexander Gordin with Gillian Kemmerer from 2021-02-24T16:09:07

Gillian Kemmerer discuss the Russian development ladder, the SKA St Petersburg system and Alexander Grodin.

Habsent Minded 3.45:"Painting Lipstick on a Pig"- with Jason Paul from 2021-02-21T16:11:38

Jason Paul @WaveIntel discusses the Canadiens defence and what the underlying stats show as well as some of his own observations.

With Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell from EOTP.

The Dispatch: Joni Ikonen -"There were plenty of bad days, and some better days." from 2021-02-17T14:11

Joni Ikonen speaks about his recovery and rehab, his move to Ilves and some of Montreal's other Finns.

Habsent Minded 3.44: A Big Win, Paul Byron, and the Rocket lift off from 2021-02-16T02:30:13

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård discuss the Montreal Canadiens putting Paul Byron on waivers, the team's win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the start of the Laval Rocket season.

Habsent Minded 3.43: Figuring out the Canadiens'Identity, with Nathan Ni from 2021-02-12T18:03

Nathan Ni joins Patrik Bexell to talk about the identity of the Montreal Canadiens in light of Nathan's recent article for Eyes on the Prize - Listen

Habsent Minded 2.59: Getting ready for the Flyers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the Montreal Canadiens win vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins and the upcoming playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Canadiens are underdogs, but the Fly...

Habsent Minded 2.58: Winning by Community from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

2-1 Canadiens and Montreal as a team has really stepped up and are winning by community. The emergence of Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki has helped Coach Julien to mix up the lines when needed ...

Habsent Minded 2.57: Looking back at the first two games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Julian McKenzie look back at the first two games of the Stanley Cup Qualifier between the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins. They discuss the positives and the negatives for...

Habsent Minded 2.56: "Hockey is Back" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses the impressions Montreal Canadiens left after the pre-post season exhibition game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

The Dispatch: "Samuel Johannesson: Not a hidden gem anymore" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell speak about one of the big risers before the 2020 NHL Draft. Also included is an interview with Rögle's coach Cam Abbott about the qualities that Johannesson posses...

Habsent Minded 2.55: Return to Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Julian McKenzie, and Patrik Bexell catch up on the latest Canadiens news. They start with discussing the upcoming NHL Draft and the uncertainty surrounding it, and the uncertainty surro...

Habsent Minded 2.54: What should the Canadiens do with Alexander Romanov during the playoffs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alexander Romanov's last game was the 8th of March, a game he played 3:51 in. How will a nine month break from competitive hockey affect the Russian defender? Andrew Zadarnowski and Patrik Bexell ...

PuckDrop Europe: Coach's Challenge - Zürich Lions Rikard Grönborg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Habsent Minded 2.53: Kevin Raphael discusses the draft lottery, the Canadiens, and women's hockey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kevin Raphael is the host of the Sans Restriction podcast, a WWE commentator for TVA Sports, and a big hockey fan. He joins Jared Book to discuss the draft lottery, how he became one of the biggest...

Habsent Minded 2.52: The Art of Storytelling in Broadcast with Dan Robertson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Montreal Canadiens radio voice since 2014, Dan Robertson discusses his favourite moment in the Canadiens' booth. He also went into detail into his philosophy of the play-by-play profession, if...

Habsent Minded 2.51: Farm Voices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Andrew Zadarnowski speaks to the voices of the St. John's IceCaps and Laval Rocket, Brian Rogers and Anthony Marcotte as they trade stories about the last two iterations of the Montreal Canadiens' ...

Habsent Minded 2.50: "Would the Canadiens benefit from a 24-team playoff format?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Playoffs? Teams being afraid of Carey Price? Best out of 5 or 7, is there a chance for an upset? The draft, and the implications of waiting until after the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choice...

The Dispatch: "How good is Lucas Raymond?" with Tomas Montén, Roger Rönnberg and Johan Rylander. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"How good is Lucas Raymond?" Sweden's WJC coach Tomas Montén, Frölunda's coach Roger Rönnberg and Göterborgs Posten's beat writer Johan Rylander answers that question and gives their insight to one...

The Dispatch: "Sweden's WJC coach Tomas Monten speaks about Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz and Montreal Prospect Mattias Norlinder." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sweden's WJC coach Tomas Monten speaks about Lucas Raymond and Alexander Holtz before the 2020 NHL draft, with some interesting thoughts on Montreal Canadiens prospect Mattias Norlinder at the end....

Habsent Minded EXTRA: "Alexander Romanov signs with the Montreal Canadiens" with Gillian Kemmerer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"Alexander Romanov signs with the Montreal Canadiens" with Gillian Kemmerer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dispatch: "An insight to Tim Stützle with Adler Mannheim coach Mr Pavel Goss, player Dominik Bokk and hockey scout Thomas Roost" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We get the chance to hear from Adler Mannheim coach Mr Pavel Goss about his young adept Tim Stützle and what has stood out in this years development. We also get to hear about weather Mr Goss think...

Habsent Minded EXTRA - The Demchenko signing with KHL expert Gillian Kemmerer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss the Demchenko signing with KHL Expert Gillian Kemmerer (and of course we talk about Alexander 'the Tsar' Romanov too). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.47: Where will the European Habs Prospect's play next season? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell takes a look on where all the European prospects will play next season, with Khisamutdinov as the only player where uncertainty still lingers. While Romanov will ma...

The Dispatch: Frölunda's coach Roger Rönnberg on Montreal Canadiens prospect Mattias Norlinder. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mr Rönnberg speaks to Eyes on the Prize about his recent signing, Montreal Canadiens prospect, Mattias Norlinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.46: Mike Johnson talks Canadiens past and present from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

TSN Hockey analyst and former Canadien Mike Johnson joins Jared Book and they discuss a range of topics from Johnson's broadcasting mentality, to the current version of the Canadiens as well as his...

Habsent Minded 2.45: An interview with Jesse Ylönen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesse Ylönen speaks about his Liiga season, him wanting to go to Laval Rocket to finish the season even if he had offers from other FInnish clubs, and how this summer is the most important summer o...

The Dispatch: 2020 NHL draft preview - Djurgårdens Coach Robert Ohlsson speaks about Alexander Holtz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Djurgårdens coach Robert Ohlsson speaks about Alexander Holtz strengths, area of improvement and who he really compares too. Ohlsson also says a few words about his previous adept Montreal Canadien...

Habsent Minded 2.44: Our most memorable Canadiens games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Andrew Zadarnowski, Scott Matla, and Namiko Hitotsubashi discuss the recent news about the signings of Alex Belzile and Gustav Olofsson, get breaking news while recording about the NHL ...

Habsent Minded 2.43: Who Should the Montreal Canadiens Draft at Number Eight? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rossi, Perfetti, Holtz, Askarov, Lundell, Mercer, who should the Canadiens draft, and Norlinders exceptional return to the ice after his concussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Habsent Minded 2.42: This team is like a box of chocolates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Montreal @ Tampa, Jesse Ylönen and Jesperi Kokaniemi, Mattias Norlinder award show and Mikhail Grigorenko: Yes or No? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.41: Inside Marc Bergevin's mind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell and Jared Book look at the February Organizational Players of the Month for February. Then they discuss their thoughts on Mathias Brunet's interview in La Presse with Marc Bergevin an...

Habsent Minded 2.40: A Deadline Day Evaluation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell evaluate Montreal Canadiens trade deadline. What grade does Marc Begevin get for his moves, and which teams do we think are the winners of the deadline, and which a...

Habsent Minded 2.39: Sell Sell Sell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book is alone in this episode as he discusses the Marco Scandella trade as well as what could be next between now and Monday's Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The Dispatch: An exclusive interview with Alexander Romanov, plus insight from his coach and teammates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We get to hear from CSKA goalkeeper Lars Johansson and defender Klas Dahlbeck, Russian National team coach Alexei Kudashov before listening to Alexander Romanov after his debut in the Russian Natio...

Habsent Minded 2.37: "It's a season defining weekend" with Andrew Zadarnowski from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell teams up with Andrew Zadarnowski to discuss the development of players in Montreal and if NHL players are good or bad at developing players before focusing on what tanking can mean fo...

Habsent Minded 2.36. "Where will Alexander Romanov play next year? with KHL expert Gillian Kemmerer". from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where will Alexander Romanov play next year? KHL expert Gillian Kemmerer answers the question that all Montreal fans are asking themselves. She also gives her opinion on Romanov's development and p...

Habsent Minded 3.37: Opening week recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell, Jared Book, and Anton Rasegård discuss the opening week of the Montreal Canadiens season, including, yes, the Pierre-Luc Dubois rumours for a few minutes. They also discuss the openi...

Habsent Minded 2.35: The Finnish Fury Decks the Broad Swedish Bully from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses Jesperi Kotkaniemi's fighting skill, the Canadiens game against the Philadelphia Flyers. They also weigh in on Kovalchuk, the upcoming game against Las Ve...

Habsent Minded 3.36: "You need to have patience with Norlinder" - Uffe Bodin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are joined by leading Swedish hockey expert @UffeBodin of HockeySverige.se; His own experience of Montreal Jacob Olofsson Mattias Norlinder Swedish draft prospects Moritz Seider and why th...

Habsent Minded 2.34: To tank or not to tank - that is the question. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell questions themselves if a resurrected Carey Price and the team’s neverending competitiveness be a sign that they actually do have what it takes to make a cup run if...

Habsent Minded 3.35: 2021 Montreal Canadiens season preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård discuss the waiver claim of Noah Juulsen, the Montreal Canadiens outlook for the upcoming season, and the reports of interest surrounding the Canadiens and Pierre-Luc ...

Habsent Minded 2.33: Canada wins gold! World Junior Championship post mortem. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård joins Patrik Bexell for a World Junior Championship post mortem. The discussion focuses on the exclamation marks, question marks and the Montreal Canadien prospects. Learn more abo...

Habsent Minded 3.34: Canadian Division Preview - Toronto Maple Leafs with Steve "Dangle" Glynn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book sits with Steve "Dangle" Glynn of Sportsnet, LFR, and the Steve Dangle Podcast to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs. We start off by talking about his video praising the Montreal Canadiens...

Habsent Minded 2.32: Kovalchuk, Scandella lead Canadiens shakeup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the Canadiens' latest moves, specifically the additions of llya Kovalchuk and Marco Scandella. Expectations are not the highest for the pair, but they bring som...

Habsent Minded 3.33: Canadian Division Preview - Ottawa Senators with Nate, Managing Editor of Silver Seven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss the season in front of the Ottawa Senators. Tim Stützle, Yevgeni Dadonov and Brady Tkachuk are in for an uphill battle. You can follow Silver Sevens Managing Editor Nate on Twitter: @NKB...

Habsent Minded 2.31: "You can't put all eggs in Romanov's basket" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses Montreal Canadiens defensive errors against Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers, along with Alexander Romanov's importance for next years Montrea...

Habsent Minded 3.32: Canadian Division Preview - Vancouver Canucks with Harman Dayal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Harman Dayal of the Athletic Vancouver joins the pod to speak about about the team Vancouver Canucks before the start of the North Division. We talk, Holtby, Pettersson, Horvat, Boeser and Hughes, ...

Habsent Minded 2.30 : The World Junior Championship Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell previews the WJC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 3.31: Canadian Division Preview - Calgary Flames with TSN's Salim Valji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book discusses the Calgary Flames with TSN's Calgary Bureau reporter Salim Valji. Follow Salim on Twitter: @salimvalji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dispatch: CSKA Moscow coach Igor Nikitin on Alexander Romanov's future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CSKA coach Igor Nikitin spaks to Eyes on the Prize about his defensive portage Alexander Romanov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 3.30: Canadian Division Preview - Edmonton Oilers with Preston Hodgkinson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell looks into the Edmonton Oilers with Preston Hodgkinson from SB Nation site Copper and Blue. Follow Preston Twitter: @NHLHodgkinson Learn more about your ad choices....

Habsent Minded 2.29: Hall, Bergevin, and Romanov from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the Taylor Hall trade and what the Canadiens could have done to match the offer, and whether they should have. They also discuss Marc Bergevin's press conferenc...

Habsent Minded 3.29: Canadian Division Preview - Winnipeg Jets with Murat Ates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We look at the Winnipeg Jets and what we can expect from them in regards to the Canadian Division; can Patrik Laine, the Punisher of Pucks, bounce back? How many games can Connor Hellebuyck bail ou...

The Dispatch: World Junior Championship Build up - Holz, Björnfot with Coach Ohlsson, and Raymond, Fagemo, Henriksson, Nässen with Coach Rönnberg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two of Swedens top coaches discusses the prospects, from their own teams (and LA Kings) that are included in the Swedish World Junior Championship squad. Coach Ohlsson of Djurgården speaks about hi...

Habsent Minded 3.28: World Junior Championships - Cole Caufield the decoy. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses the conclusions drawn from the WJC, and the start of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.28: Is a major move going to happen? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the state of the Canadiens organization in the latest episode. With the Canadiens on the bubble, when will a major move happen and how will it affect the prospe...

Habsent Minded 3.27: World Junior Championships - Jan Myšák interview and previewing the quarter finals. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell previews the quarterfinals of the WJC, and speaks about the Montreal Canadiens prospects performance so far. A short interview with Jan Myšák, the Czech captain ann Mon...

The Dispatch: World Junior Championship Build up - Montreal prospect Jacob Olofsson and Swedish coach Tomas Montén from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Dispatch speaks to a red hot Jacob Olofsson who has broken out offensively with Skellefteå and who will play an important role on Team Sweden during the WJC. This is followed up with Sweden's c...

Habsent Minded 3.26: World Junior Championships - Don't worry about Cole Caufield. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"Don't worry about Caufield", Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the start of the World Junior Championships where the other two Canadiens prospects Kayden Guhle and Jan Myšák impresses. Learn m...

Habsent Minded 3.25: World Junior Championship Preview - USA & Canada plus Michael Frolik from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård start the episode off with reaction to the Montreal Canadiens' signing of Michael Frolik before discussing Team USA, Cole Caufield, and Team Canada. Learn more about y...

Habsent Minded 2.26: Its a season defining moment coming up against Boston from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Andrew Zadarnowski and Patrik Bexell speaks about a week that was worse than expected. What was the reason for the weak performance and how can the Canadiens bounce back, but also the importance of...

Habsent Minded 3.24: World Junior Championship Preview - Sweden, Finland and Russia with Gillian Kemmerer. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Follow Gillian Kemmerer, the Caviar Diplomat, KHL expert and our favourite guest at: Twitter: @gilliankemmerer Instagram: @caviardiplomat Her newsletter: https://www.thecaviardiplomat.com/ Learn m...

The Dispatch: Frederik Dichow through the eyes of Denmark coach Olaf Eller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Olaf Eller discusses his goalie, and Montreal Canadiens prospect Frederik Dichow and how important it is for Denmark to get back to the top division inthe world juniors. Learn more about your ad ch...

Habsent Minded 3.23: World Junior Championship Preview - Central Europe with Thomas Roost from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Habsent Minded 2.25: At the quarter pole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Patrik Bexell, and Namiko Hitotsubashi discuss the first 20 games, plus an update on Canadiens prospects in Laval and Europe. This podcast was recorded before Monday's news regarding Pa...

Habsent Minded 3.22: Top 25 Under 25, Number 1 - Nick Suzuki, and all things Canadiens with Marc Dumont from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We know it is long, but Marc Dumont joined us - so it is worth listening to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded Extra: The injury bug hits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell and Andrew Zadarnowski discuss the news that Jonathan Drouin and Paul Byron will require surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 3.21: Top 25 Under 25, Number 2 - Jesperi Kotkaniemi, with Arpon Basu from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Arpon Basu, of the Athletic joins the podcast to speak about Jesperi Kotkaniemi (and Alexander Romanov). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.24: Norlinder and Romanov at the 4-Nations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård joins Patrik Bexell to evaluate the 4 Nations tournament from a Montreal Canadiens and World Junior Championship point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Habsent Minded 3.20: Top 25 Under 25, Number 3 - Cole Caufield, with Jack Han from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Habsent Minded 2.23: Rocket-ing up the standings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A solo episode for Jared Book as he looks at the success of the Laval Rocket and the trickle down effect that is having on some players in the ECHL, especially Michael McNiven who is a victim of th...

Habsent Minded 3.19: Top 25 Under 25, Number 4 - Alexander Romanov, with Gillian Kemmerer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Caviar Diplomat, Gillian Kemmerer, joins the podcast to talk about the Russian defender Alexander Romanov. With a Romanov's debut in the NHL being eminent Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell turns...

Habsent Minded 2.22: Desert road trip and Ryan Poehling call up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Andrew Zadarnowski joins the show to give his impression on the EOTP players of the month, the desert road trip, Byron, Lehkonen and the Ryan Poehling call up. There might be some talk about watchi...

Habsent Minded 3.18: Top 25 Under 25, Number 5 - Mattias Norlinder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Frölunda's defensive coach Kristofer Näslund joins the pod to speak about the Swedish defender Mattias Norlinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.21: Organizational players of the month [October 2019] from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scott Matla and Patrik Bexell discuss the reasoning behind this the organizational player of the months selection this month (October 2019). The pair discusses the pros and cons of the selectees an...

Habsent Minded 3.17: Top 25 Under 25, Numbers 7-6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Top 25 Under 25, Numbers 7-6, with Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.20: A perfect Saturday night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs and how the fight they showed in the win shows a resilience that they haven't shown much before. They also discuss how t...

Habsent Minded 3.16: Top 25 Under 25, Numbers 10-8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Crew: Nathan Ni Anton Rasegård Patrik Bexell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dispatch: Sweden's WJC coach Tomas Montén discusses Habs prospects, World Junior tournament. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sweden's World Junior Championship coach Tomas Montén gives the listeners an idea what he sees in the Montreal Canadiens prospects that he picked for the upcoming 4-Nations tournament in Helsinki, ...

Habsent Minded 3.15: Top 25 Under 25, Numbers 12-11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Noah Juulsen and Cale Fleury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2:19: Where will Norlinder play next season? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård joins Patrik Bexell from Rome to discuss the news that the SHL team Brynäs has asked around for Mattias Norlinder in regards to next season. As Norlinder sits on an expiring contract...

Habsent Minded 3.14: Top 25 Under 25 - Numbers 15 - 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Anton Rasegård discuss the next three players in Eyes on the Prize's ranking of the Canadiens system: Jayden Struble, Josh Brook, and Jesse Ylönen. They also discuss why the Top 25 U...

Habsent Minded 2.18: How you Drouin? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Patrik Bexell, and Julian McKenzie discuss the three games last week against the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues. They also discuss the start of the season for th...

Habsent Minded 3.13: Top 25 Under 25 - Numbers 17-16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Voting Lukas Vejdemo Jordan Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dispatch: Mattias Norlinder through the eyes and experience of former NHLer Tobias Enström from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tobias Enström has 700+ NHL games under his belt, and he plays together on the first pairing in Modo with Montreal Canadiens prospect Mattias Norliner. The Dispatch asked Enström what he thought ab...

Habsent Minded 3.12: Top 25 Under 25 - Numbers 20-18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård and Patrik Bexell discusses: Brett Stapley Cam Hillis Jan Mysak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.17: The Comeback Canadiens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the two comebacks by the Canadiens, and the week ahead. They also discuss the changing American Hockey League, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Habsent Minded 3.10: Top 25 Under 25 - Numbers 22-21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anton Rasegård, Andrew Zadarnowski and Patrik Bexell discusses Michael McNiven (number 22) and Sean Farrell (number 21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dispatch: Frederik Dichow has his eyes on the Price from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We speak to Frederik Dichow's coach Anton Blomqvist to get an idea about the latest Montreal Canadien goalie prospect before speaking to the great Dane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Habsent Minded 3.9: Top 25 Under 25 - Numbers 25-23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

#25 - Jacob Olofsson #24 - Luke Tuch #23 - Otto Leiskanen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.16: 2019-20 Season Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Namiko Hitotsubashi, and Scott Matla join together to talk about the upcoming season for the Montreal Canadiens. What is their hottest take? Their biggest surprise? Their biggest disapp...

The Dispatch: A closer look at Jacob Olofsson's development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Skellefteå AIK beat writer Adam Savonen, Skellefteå AIK coach Tommy Samuelsson and of course Jacob Olofsson speaks about the development and expectations on the Montreal Canadiens prospect playing ...

Habsent Minded 2.15: The Canadiens Youth Movement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the youth in the Canadiens organization. They start with Europe with a quick look at prospects overseas before moving on to Cale Fleury, Ryan Poehling, and Nick...

Habsent Minded 2.14: Forgot about Cay (Hockey is back) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Namiko Hitotsubashi, and Julian McKenzie discuss early impressions from the Canadiens pre-season, the injuries to Noah Juulsen, and Michael McCarron, and the goaltending situation. They...

The Dispatch: Lahti Pelicans coach Ville Nieminen on Jesse Ylönen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik discusses Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylönen and his development with his coach and former NHLer Ville Nieminen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Habsent Minded 2.13: Fairbrother, Where Art Thou? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Scott Matla, and Julian McKenzie discuss the team's rookie camp and look ahead to the team's training camp, the expectations on the team, and impressions from the team's golf tournament...

Habsent Minded 2.12: European Prospect Season Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Habsent Minded 2.11: What's in a retired number, anyway? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Scott Matla, and Namiko Hitotsubashi discuss Andrei Markov and Tomas Plekanec and whether their numbers should hang from the rafters of the Bell Centre. The discussion moves to Saku Koi...

PuckDrop Europe: Coach's Challenge - Frölunda HC's Coach Roger Rönnberg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Habsent Minded 2.10: Lukas Vejdemo - "My dream, my goal is to the play with the Canadiens" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lukas Vejdemo joins the pod to speak about his time in the AHL and the big year comming up for him now. The difference between AHL and SHL, Joël Brouchard's coaching and of course his former roomma...

The Dispatch: Jesse Ylönen “My focus is here [this season] and then training camp next season” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jesse Ylönen speaks about his offseason, development camp and first preseason tournament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2.9: Goal Caufield from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Namiko Hitotsubashi, Julian McKenzie, and Patrik Bexell join Jared Book to discuss Cole Caufield's performance at the World Junior Summer Showcase, Jesse Ylönen's pre-season debut, and Joni Ikonen'...

The Dispatch: Joni Ikonen: "I got an extra boost from my summer training [in Montreal]". from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

KalPa player and Montreal prospect Joni Ikonen speaks about his offseason in Montreal, his role change in the team and why his shot got so much better during his injury break.  The Dispatch is the ...

Episode 2.8: Big Mac's Last Stand and Top 25 Under 25 Snubs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Patrik Bexell, and Namiko Hitotsubashi discuss Michael McCarron's new contract, his future with the team and the start of the Top 25 Under 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Episode 2.7: The Summer Showcase from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Charles Hudon contract, Molson spending to the cap and the Montreal Canadiens players that will be present at the World Junior Summer Showcase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Episode 2.6: Is Marc Bergevin Finnished? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Namiko Hitotsubashi, Julian McKenzie, and Patrik Bexell get together to discuss the new contracts signed by Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Armia. Then they talk about whether Marc Bergevin i...

Episode 2.5: Walk the Laine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell and Scott Matla discuss the busy week for the Montreal Canadiens, starting with the result of the Sebastian Aho offer sheet. They then discuss the new additions of Ben Chiarot and Nic...

Episode 2.4: Aho lot to talk about from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Scott Matla and Namiko Hitotsubashi discuss the moves that Marc Bergevin made over the last few days including the Sebastian Aho offer sheet. They also talk about the Keith Kinkaid sign...

Episode 2.3: Cole Mining from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared Book, Scott Matla, and Patrik Bexell look back at the Montreal Canadiens draft, including first-round pick Cole Caufield and the events leading up to the selection and the rest of the draft c...

Episode 2.2: Feeling a Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrik Bexell and Jared Book discuss the 2019 NHL Draft. First, they look back at the Canadiens 2018 draft before looking ahead at what will happen on June 21. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: www.t...