Although the Montreal Canadiens have been eclipsed by most teams in the NHL standings, they continue to give a competitive effort every game this season. Habsworld podcast host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of April 8, 2024. We have a full roster of topics including: - Introductions, Habs Trivia - The renaissance of Joel Armia - Sports pyschology and that role on the Canadiens; could Josh Anderson benefit from that type of therapy? - Nick Suzuki breaking the 70 point mark - With Habs prospect Florian Xhekaj's season over, could he sign with Montreal or Laval soon? - Jonathan shares his game notes from watching David Reinbacher's first games for Laval - Discussing AHL farm hands Justin Barron, Sean Farrel, Logan Mailloux and Jacob Dobes - Talk about Cayden Primeau's improved play, and whether he could challenge Montembeault for the number one role next season - Discussions about the terrible officiating during the recent Tampa Bay & Florida games - Has Arber Xhekaj been told by Montreal's coaches not to fight or has he been playing injured recently? - Slavkovsky improved play helped him to set a Canadiens record for points by a teenager - Should Slavkovsky be left on the top line next season, or moved back to Kirby Dach's line? - Habs Prospect watch: Oliver Kapanen and Lane Hutson - Around the NHL topics discussed: potential teams that we'd like to make the playoffs or not make the playoffs; early playoff predictions; Scotsdale Arizona mayor talking about Arizona's land bid and their potential new arena news; Ovechkin's second half goal scoring push to chase the NHL record

The Habs surprised many by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins to advance to the next playoff round. Episode 70 of the Habsworld podcast discusses that series and the upcoming series against the Flyers. Host Norm Szcyrek along with cohosts Paul Macleod and Jonathan Rebelo had much to discuss among these topics:0:00 - 7:16 Intro, Habs trivia, Initial thoughts of Montreal defeating Pittsburgh, consequences of the Habs winning the qualifier round7:17 - 11:19 Improved play of Kotkaniemi and Suzuki, further discussion of the Penguins series, 11:20 - 15:08 Do the Habs have a new Big 3 on the blueline, further draft lottery discussions15:09 - 22:49 Discussion on the series against the Flyers, breaking it down by goaltending, defence, forwards, coaching 22:50 - 28:30 Predictions for the Philadelphia vs Montreal series; could there be another Kotkaniemi Hagg title match; will officiating be a factor28:31 - 49:48 Around the NHL: discussions on other qualifier rounds completed & early predictions on the next round, free agency discussions, a little more talk about the Canadiens, and much more.

The Habsworld team is out of quarantine and ready to talk about the Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek with cohosts Paul Macleod and Jonathan Rebelo make up the first line of this post season podcast. It was recorded the evening of July 28 2020, covering the following topics:00:00 - 8:58 Introduction; Habs Trivia:, Discussion of Habs Play In series against Pittsburgh8:59 - 11:59 Montreal signing Alexander Romanov; team line up decisions12:00 - 17:38 Should Max Domi have decided to play; Karl Alzner and former Hab Andrew Shaw deciding not to play17:39 - 33:21 Around the NHL: new CBA & could the Habs take advantage of it; rumours of the Habs signing RFA former Mikhail Sergachev; expectations about the upcoming playoffs; new Seattle team & logo; could they sign former Hab Gerald Gallant to become their head coach; Arizona GM quits the team; what's going on with Elliotte Friedman's beard; Play in predictions and Lafrieniere sweepstakes & more.