Montreal Canadiens division rival trade rumours - what poses most risk to the Habs? Danault's impact

Montreal Canadiens face high-stakes trade rumors as rivals eye top talent—could Elias Pettersson or Artemi Panarin reshape the Atlantic Division battle? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert explore the risk-reward of these star players moving within the division and reveal which moves would hurt the Canadiens’ playoff ambitions most. Plus, the hosts spotlight Shane Wright’s uncertain future with the Seattle Kraken and question whether Montreal should orchestrate the league’s “funniest” move by acquiring both Wright and Juraj Slafkovsky.Phillip Danault’s value to Montreal sparks hot debate. Is he still the two-way dynamo fans remember, or are expectations misaligned with reality? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down Danault’s impact, faceoff stats, and clutch moments—and unpack Montreal’s ongoing faceoff struggles. With a trivia challenge, mailbag updates, and insights into players the Canadiens can’t afford to lose to division rivals, this episode delivers must-hear analysis for any hockey fan tracking the NHL trade landscape.00:00 “Elias Pettersson on trading block”03:57 "High-Risk, High-Reward Trade Target"06:43 Desirable Destinations and Teams10:57 "Locked On Offers & Benefits"13:26 "Slafkovsky Exceeds All Expectations"18:36 "Seattle's Confusing Shane Wright Plans"20:01 "Patience with Covid-Era Players"26:33 Nick's Faceoff Struggles Analyzed29:06 "Locked On Canadiens Updates"Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiensAlso make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky!Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.socialFind Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.socialFind Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social#NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.