OTR Interviews: Marco D’Amico on Habs Core, Lane Hutson’s Rise & Habs vs Lightning

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Marco D’Amico joins Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards on Off the Roster to break down the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff push and what this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning reveals about their future. D’Amico explains why the Habs’ young core led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield is only just getting started, how their long-term cap structure sets them up for sustained success, and why their growing physical edge has become a major factor in this series. He also dives into Lane Hutson’s emergence as a potential elite defenseman, Juraj Slafkovsky’s ability to handle pressure in a market like Montreal, and the electric playoff atmosphere at the Bell Centre. Plus, thoughts on goaltending stability, Brendan Hagel embracing the villain role, and concerns around Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators.Watch the full conversation and don’t forget to subscribe for more daily Toronto sports coverage from The Nation Network.#OffTheRoster #Canadiens #GoHabsGo #NHLPlayoffs #TampaBayLightning #LaneHutson #Slafkovsky #HockeyChapters:0:00 Intro & Marco D’Amico joins0:30 Canadiens rebuild and future outlook1:30 Comparing Habs core to Leafs rebuild2:30 Physicality vs Lightning in playoffs3:15 Canadiens toughness evolution4:35 Lane Hutson’s impact & Norris discussion6:00 Hutson’s development and defensive growth7:00 Slafkovsky pressure and playoff expectations8:30 Bell Centre playoff atmosphere9:00 Brendan Hagel embracing villain role10:45 Goaltending stability for Montreal12:10 Brady Tkachuk struggles vs Carolina14:30 Final thoughts on the seriesSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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