Habsworld Podcast Episode 121

The Habs made it into the 2025 playoffs after winning their last regular season game! The Habsworld podcast crew had a good time on Good Friday talking about Les Canadiens. 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 on April 18, 2025.Our roster of topics includes:Introductions and Habs trivia.Debating the Canadiens chances against their first round opponent, the Washington CapitalsShould Coach Marty keep the Evans-Armia-Heineman line intact for game one?Will the Newhook-Laine-Demidov line be trusted in key moments of this seriesDavid Savard telling reporters today that he will retire after this postseason is doneCould Arber Xhekaj get into the lineup in this playoff round?Patrick Laine struggled to end the regular season. Can he bounce back against Washington?What can Juraj Slavkovsky do to improve his game?Ivan Demidov's first two games and his impact on the team were discussedLane Hutson tied the NHL record held by defenceman Larry Murphy for rookie assistsGoaltender Jacob Fowler signed his first pro contract, and has got two starts for the Laval RocketsCould Nick Suzuki become a hundred point player next season?Playoff predictions for the other NHL first round seriesBrendan Gallagher exchanges a special Hockey Fights Cancer jersey back from a classy Habs fan.