Episode 141 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 01-24-2025

Hello hockey fans. Here is Episode 141 of the Hockey Free For all Podcast to take a listen too. It’s a grab bag episode that  Discusses- #1. Kirby Dach’s season has finally turned around and it would seem patients has paid off, and he has found his game. #2. Kaiden Guhle is quietly having a very solid season. #3. Yes, the Lane Hutson hype has not only gotten of hand. #4. Jake Evans is having a career season. #5. The Montreal Canadiens do not need to acquire Nikolaj Ehlers from the Winnipeg Jets  during the season or sign in the offseason as a free agent center. #6. The Montreal Canadiens are doing a fantastic job at developing and cultivating their own internal prospects and talent. #7. Hat’s off to Arber Xhekaj. Xhekaj who has evolved a lot as a player this season. #8 The Montreal Canadiens do not even remotely need to or have a need to acquire Right-Handed Defenseman Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils. #9. Could Jakub Dobes establish himself as the Montreal Canadiens number 1 goaltender by the end of the 2024/2025 season? #!0. Could Jakub Dobes, who currently has a 1.55 goals-against and a 941 save percentage  cause the Canadiens to consider trading Samual Montembeau, if the right team came calling with a can’t refuse offer? #11. Congratulations to Brendan Gallagher for playing in his  800 NHL game given all of the injuries he has incurred , is very impressive. #12. Ivan Demidov is excelling, and once again Canadiens Management made the right decision in keeping Ivan Demidov in the KHL, as the coaching and development have been not only outstanding, but better for the prospect. #13. Michael Hage and Jacob Fowler could both be Hobey Baker award nominees.