Episode 84: Habsworld Podcast Episode 84

The Habsworld podcast is back to start the 2021-22 NHL season. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by co-hosts Paul Macleod and Jonathan Rebelo, to talk about the Canadiens off season, pre-season and upcoming regular season games. This podcast was recorded the evening of October 12 2021. Here is a breakdown of the topics we discussed: First Period [ 0:00 - 17:09 ]- Introductions, Habs trivia- Nick Suzuki signed to 8 year extension- Thoughts on Suzuki's full potential - Offer sheet saga involving Jesperi Kotkaniemi - Habs acquire Christian Dvorak to fill that center position Second Period [ 17:10 - 40:12- Jonathan Drouin's return to the lineup and how he will fare coming back - Carey Price enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program - New backup goaltender claimed on waivers from Florida, Samuel Montembault- Other players picked up on waivers: defenceman Sami Niku, and forward Adam Brooks - Will Brooks replace Ryan Poehling in the lineup to start this season?- Predicting how Kotkaniemi will do in Carolina, and will he help their team? Third Period [ 40:13 - 1:08:53 ]- If Kotkaniemi is not qualified in the off-season, could he return to Montreal?- Jake Evans signs a 3 year extension; Habs sign undrafted defenceman Arber Xhekaj - Will prospect Mattias Norlinder make the pro lineup after he returns from his injury?- Speculation about Marc Bergevin's contract, and if he will continue as Montreal's GM after this season?- If Bergevin does leave, who are some qualified candidates to replace him? - Discussions about forward Mike Hoffman joining the team- RIP celebrity Habs fan, Norm Macdonald