Episodes

  • Habsworld Podcast Episode 109

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 109
    Apr 30 2024

    With the Canadiens season over, the Habsworld podcast gang was back to discuss the last six games of the season, and talk about the team's near future. HabsWorld podcast host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several NHL topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of April 29, 2024.

    We have a full roster of topics including:

    • Introductions & Habs Trivia
    • Lane Hutson is signed. Norm was in Detroit to watch his first NHL game and shared his thoughts
    • Debating which seven defencemen will start in Montreal next season
    • Could the Habs make it into the playoffs next season?
    • First round playoff predictions, early observations & surprises discussed
    • Cole Caufield & Juraj Slavkovsky's strong finishes to the regular season
    • Discussions of the Habs players who joined and declined their World Champtionship teams
    • Next season's power play units
    • Head coach Martin St. Louis contract extension. Can he lead this team into the playoffs during the next 3 seasons?
    • If John Tortorella was available, would he join the Habs as an associate coach given his relationship with Montreal's head coach?
    • Luke Tuch was signed and played two games in Laval. What are the chances he will play for Montreal?
    • Around the NHL topics including Arizona Coyotes franchise sale to Utah; potential realignment of eight NHL divisions
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Habsworld Podcast Episode 108

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 108
    Apr 9 2024

    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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Habsworld Podcast Episode 107

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 107
    Mar 12 2024

    The Habsworld podcast team springs forward to save more than daylight. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of March 11, 2024.


    We have a full roster of topics including:

    • Introductions & Habs Trivia
    • Discussing the Jake Allen trade
    • Talking about Kirby Dach starting to skate, following his surgeon's advice, and Dach's involvement in pre-scouting
    • The effectiveness of pairing Arber Xhekaj with David Savard
    • Montreal and Anaheim prospect swap of Jan Mysak for Jacob Perreault
    • Debating the winners and losers of the NHL trade deadline
    • Suzuki is red hot since Montreal's mid-season press conference; can he finish with a point per game?
    • Arber Xhekaj impressive slapshot during the Canadiens skill competition
    • Montreal's waiver claim of Colin White
    • The impressive recent play of Joshua Roy
    • Habs prospect updates about Jacob Dobes, Filip Eriksson, David Reinbacher, Lane Hutson and Owen Beck
    • Around the NHL topics include: the Winnipeg's poor attendance despite a strong team, Buffalo Sabres forcing season ticket holders into a license fee for reselling their tickets, Jonathan shares a story about being ejected from a game in Buffalo
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Habsworld Podcast Episode 106

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 106
    Feb 23 2024

    The Habsworld podcast is back to beat the winter blues. Host Norm Szcyrek welcomes cohosts Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of February 21, 2024.

    We have a full roster of topics including:

    • Montreal Canadiens trivia
    • Discussions about the February 22nd game vs Buffalo
    • Improved play of Arber Xhekaj
    • Pros and cons of the trade rumours involving Trevor Zegras
    • Talk about the Sean Monahan trade; could he return to Montreal in the offseason?
    • Canadiens improved power play and Juraj Slafkovsky's strong recent play
    • Montreal's Prospect list on The Athletic
    • Habs prospect watch: Vinzenz Rohrer
    • Elliot Friedman believes the Habs will keep their 3 goalies the rest of this season
    • Rookie Brandon Gignac gets his big break with Montreal
    • Topics around the hockey world: Morgan Reilly suspension for headshot to Ridley Grieg, John Tavares is fighting Revenue Canada over his 2018 signing bonus



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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Habsworld Podcast Episode 105

    Habsworld Podcast Episode 105
    Jan 31 2024

    The Habsworld podcast is back with its first episode of 2024. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by cohosts Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of January 29, 2024.


    First Period [00:00 - 24:17]


    - Introductions, Habs Trivia

    - Debating the Vezina & Hart seasons of Carey Price versus Jose Theodore

    - When will the Canadiens trade one of their extra goalies?

    - Ex-Hab Corey Perry is back in the NHL signing with Edmonton

    - Discussing the New York Islanders signing Patrick Roy as head coach and discussing the Islanders game against Montreal

    - Could Roy takeover their GM position after Lou Lamoriello retires?

    - Brendan Gallagher elbow hit and NHL suspension



    Second Period [24:18 - 51:31]


    - Trade rumours involving the Habs

    - Canadiens player movements involving Justin Barron, Mitchell Stephens, Tanner Pearson, Arber Xhekaj and Joshua Roy

    - Juraj's continued improvements in his play despite being moved away from the first line




    Third Period [51:32 - 1:21:10]


    - Goal Caufield is back, on a nine game scoring streak

    - An idea for improving the All Star game player partiicipation

    - Habs prospect watch discussions about defenceman Logan Mailloux, goalies Yevgeni Volokhin and Jacob Fowler

    - Around the hockey world topics include:

    - former Hab Terry Ryan was signed to play an ECHL game at the age of 47

    - Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks make an interesting trade of top prospects Jamie Drysdale and Cutter Gauthier; some Habs trade rumours involving Gauthier were also discussed

    - News about the 2018 World Junior team scandal was discussed
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 104: Habsworld Podcast Episode 104

    Episode 104: Habsworld Podcast Episode 104
    Dec 29 2023
    Montreal is playing above five hundred hockey, while part way through a long road trip in December. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Habs, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of December 28, 2023.First Period [00:00 - 24:20 ]- Introductions, Habs Trivia- Discussing tonight's game against Carolina- Does the head hit to Juraj Slavkovsky warrant a review by the NHL Player Safety group?- Should the Canadiens call up Arber Xhekaj to insert some toughness back into the lineup?- Jayden Struble's call up and quick adaption to the NHL- Mitchell Stevens strong play helping solidify the fourth line- Does Samuel Montembeault's three year extension designate him Montreal's number one goaltender- Cayden Primeau and Jake Allen are both in current trade rumours Second Period [24:21 - 44:42]- Habs annual December road trip - Will Montreal finish the season around their current position, or go down or up?- Could the Canadiens depth at defencemen lead to a move before the trade deadline? - Is Cole Caufield playing hurt?- Slavkovsky's improved play since joining the first lineThird Period [44:43 - 1:23:17]- Discussing Habs prospects play at the WJC tournament after a few games:  Lane Hutson, Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Jacob Fowler - Mike Matheson's play this season - More trade deadline discussions - Will Fil Mesar start next season in the AHL?- Around the hockey world topics include: former Habs playing at the Spengler Cup- ex Hab Corey Perry let go by Chicago; should the NHLPA fought harder for Perry?- Could Perry resurface with another NHL team this season?- Should Montreal consider offering William Nylander a contract in the off-season?  What other teams might sign him?- Discussing Winnipeg's poor attendance this season- Considering NHL expansion/transfer cities
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 103: Habsworld Podcast Episode 103

    Episode 103: Habsworld Podcast Episode 103
    Nov 22 2023
    With the American Thanksgiving break upon us, the Montreal Canadiens have been struggling in recent games.  Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by Habsworld podcast crew (Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo) to talk about our beloved Habs, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of November 21 2023. First Period [ 00:00 - 25:53 ]- Introductions, Habs trivia - Updates on recent injured players Raphael Harvey-Pinard, Jordan Harris & others- Discussing callups Jayden Struble & Mattias Norlinder; will they get into the lineup during the upcoming four game road trip?- Improved play of Gustav Lindstrom and Jesse Ylonen - Josh Anderson continues to struggle; will his goal scoring drought approach Scott Gomez?- Debating Cole Caufield's goal scoring slump, and how can he break outSecond Period [ 25:54  - 42:00 ]- Trade rumours involving Edmonton and Montreal; which goalie might be dealt?- Trade rumour with Washington involving Anthony Mantha- Evaluating early returns on the Alex Newhook trade - Talk about Juraj Slavkovsky's play so far this seasonThird Period [ 42:01 - 1:24:55 ]- Discussing coach Martin St. Louis - Pierre Turgeon inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame; should he have been added to the Canadiens Ring of Honour?- Habs prospects updates:  Filip Mesar, Florian Xhekaj, Lane Hutson.  If Hutson turns pro next April, who would you remove from the lineup assuming everyone is healthy?- Former Hab Tomas Plekanec announced his retirement; reflecting on his play for Montreal - Around the Hockey World topics including the accidental death of a UK pro hockey player; should neck protection become mandatory protective gear; Ottawa Senators punished for Dadanov transation with not disclosing the no-trade list; David Reinbacher's head coach fired; Travis Dermott standing up to the NHL policy by using rainbow hockey tape and getting the league to reverse its decision; Montreal Alouettes win the Grey Cup.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 102: Habsworld Podcast Episode 102

    Episode 102: Habsworld Podcast Episode 102
    Oct 26 2023
    With a half dozen games under their belts, the Montreal Canadiens are in the middle of the NHL pack, despite several injuries.  Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by Sean Cayouette, Paul MacLeod, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about our beloved Habs, several other hockey topics, and share a lot of laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of October 25, 2023.First Period [00:00 - 38:03]- Introductions, Habs Trivia- Canadiens early stand out players and disappointing players - Discussing injured Habs Kirby Dach, Kaiden Guhle , David Savard. Also injuries to prospects David Reinbacher, Emil Heineman and Lane Hutson- Prospect Joshua Roy is on fire in the AHL, leading the league in scoring.  Could he get a call up midway through this season?- Joel Armia was called up but has not got into the lineup yet.  When might he play and what role could he best fit?- Christian Dvorak has begun practicing with the team, and should be back in early November. How will his return affect the forward lineup?Second Period [38:04 - 47:59]- Montreal leading the league in penalties.  Is that something the coaching should address, or embrace ?- Cayden Primeau finally got a start against New Jersey.  Will he get another start for Montreal, be claimed on the waiver wire, or get sent down to Laval?- What direction does coach Martin St. Louis focus on, developing players or getting this team to the playoffs?Third Period [58:00 - 1:05:40]Around the Hockey World topics:  - Alex Ovechkin struggling early this season; could Ovie still have a chance at breaking Gretzky's goal scoring record, and if it happens will he still be wearing a Capitals jersey; - The majority of NHL teams voted to change the draft format; another vote is coming up at the next GM meeting, so should the NHL adopt a more NFL style of a decentralized draft?  - Ryan Reaves quotes are plentiful this season, but does he get too much exposure by the Toronto media- Corey Perry responded to Reaves the right way - The last Boston Montreal trade discussed - NHL played a full set of 16 games for only the 2nd time; ESPN took full advantage of it in the U.S., but not so much in Canada.  Could a streaming option become available next season? 
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    1 hr and 6 mins