Habsworld Podcast Episode 118

The HabsWorld podcast team were back to talk about the Montreal Canadiens with episode 118. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette and Jonathan Rebelo had a lot to say about the Habs, discuss other hockey news and have some laughs. This podcast was recorded the evening of February 13 2025.Our roster of topics include:- The Four Nations tournament game 1 was discussed- Could Montreal package Jake Evans and Joel Armia together in a trade?- With the team's recent slump, it looks like the Habs are no longer "In The Mix"- Minnesota and New Jersey are teams that may be interested in a trade with the Habs; who might Montreal target for a return?- Patrik Laine's struggles were talked about and what can be done to help- Trade rumours debated include Dylan Couzens and Casey Middlestedt- Would Montreal enter this summer's free agency to sign a big money player?- Owen's Beck improved play - Will Montreal's abundant 2025 draft picks give the GM an opportunity to make an offer sheet against an RFA?- Discussions on the strong play of the Laval Rocket, and possible call ups in Florian Xhekaj and Jared Davidson- With the hot play of Cayden Primeau, should he be called up to replace Jacob Dobes?- Could Laval coach Pascal Vincent get a promotion to work behind Montreal's bench with Martin St. Louis- Coach Marty appeared to leave the last post game press conference at top speed - Talking about if Nick Suzuki is playing hurt- Debating the "In The Mix" status- Should Montreal retain or trade David Savard?- Prospect Michael Hage expects to play next season in college- Prospect Ivan Demidov breaks a KHL record- Classy move by the Canadiens players to form a handshake line to honour Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury- Jonathan fantasizes about Sidney Crosby considers playing for the Habs, the team he grew up as a fan- Predictions on who will play in the Four Nations final, and who will win- Debating signing Brad Marchant if he enters free agency this summer - Discussions of the NHL adopting rule adjustments like a seven minute overtime, an extra point for regulation wins, adding two more teams, adjusting to an balanced schedule, - The NHL announces they will be reducing the intermission time, and adding a World Cup tournament in 2028