Montreal Canadiens Forward Battle IGNITES Speculation Before Trade Deadline | Habs Weekly Preview

Montreal Canadiens face a forward crisis as Alex Newhook returns—are there simply too many NHL-ready talents in the locker room? With the top two lines poised for a surge and the “kid line” of Slafkovsky, Demidov, and Kapanen firing on all cylinders, Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert tackle the tough questions: Who sits, who plays, and is a major trade or waiver move on the horizon as the NHL trade deadline approaches? Previewing crucial matchups against the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals, they examine playoff implications, Sidney Crosby’s absence shaking up the Metro Division, and Montreal’s search for a reliable right-shot defenseman. Hear insider takes on upcoming musical-chair roster shifts, potential trade partners, and whether the Canadiens should buy or stand pat. Plus, don't miss the latest trivia and why the next week could reshape Montreal’s playoff push. 00:00 "Too Many Canadiens?" 06:01 Capitals Are Canadiens' Kryptonite 07:51 "Young Team's Bright Future" 15:52 Bolduc Thrives in Simplified Role 17:24 "Joe Valeno's Underrated Role" 23:21 Canadiens Buyers at Trade Deadline? 28:46 "Black History Hockey Trivia" 30:15 "NHL Game Night Recap" Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiens Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky! Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.social Find Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.social Find Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social #NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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.