Episode 227 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 08-21-2026

Hello Hockey Fans. Episode 227 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you to take a listen to, this week’s topics include- #1. Offensive talent that shouldn’t even be considered, let alone be in any kind of trade discussions. #2. #1. Defensive talent that shouldn’t even be considered, let alone be in any kind of trade discussions. #3. #1. Goaltending talent that shouldn’t even be considered, let alone be in any kind of trade discussions. #4. In addition to the obvious, this additional talent shouldn’t even be considered, let alone be in any kind of trade discussions. #5. How has this in any way been a quiet summer in Montreal. The organization has very effectively and professionally taken care of business. They moved Bredan Gallagher, Hired a new head coach in Laval, Hired a new assistant coach in Montreal. Signed Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes to very smart contracts and avoided arbitration with Kirby Dach and put him on notice. How is that even remotely a quiet summer? #6. Don’t trade Arber Xhekaj if you have any intention of actually winning the Stanley Cup. #7. Don’t trade Adam Engstrom unless Kaiden Guhle proves for several seasons in a row that he can actually stay healthy. Adam Engstrom is his replacement. #8. Of course, every other club wants to make trades with Montreal. They want to get their hands on the prospects they completely missed. #9. The only players that should be available in Montreal are Samuel Montembeau, Jayden Struble, Alexander Carrier, Kirby Dach, Josh Anderson, Philip Danault, Kaiden Guhle, Zachary Bolduc, Jake Evans, Alexandre Texier, Mike Matheson. #10.the Vancouver Canucks are having a very productive organizational off-season. In addition to new general manager Ryan Johnson, Ryan Stewart has been hired as director of hockey strategy and player evaluation and Adam Sergerie as a pro scout.