As the Canadian prepares to open its season on Wednesday evening at the Bell Centre, we ask the question: will the team be able to do better than its record from the previous season? Added to this question are other questions, about the power play and Lane Hutson, among others. Also, we wonder if the CH can hang on until the possible return of Patrik Laine. Finally, we discuss some hot issues in the NHL, including Alexander Ovechkin and his ability to break Wayne Gretzky’s record, and we predict the next Stanley Cup winners!
Imagine if you can come out of there, Wednesday night, with both points. It can literally set the tone for your season if you’re able to ride that.
Richard Labbé, about the Canadian’s game against the Maple Leafs
It’s impossible to be worse than last year. I think they’re going to have a good five-man offense eventually and Lane Hutson is going to be the quarterback.
Stéphane Waite, on the Canadian’s numerical advantage
They’re going to make the playoffs, maybe they could make a second round this year, but they haven’t fixed their two main problems [les gardiens et la défense].
Richard Labbé, on the Toronto Maple Leafs
Animation: Jérémie Rainville
Guests: Richard Labbé, Guillaume Lefrançois, Stéphane Waite
A collaboration between The Press and Cogeco Media
Episode details
Block 1
- 1:52 – Will the Canadian do better than last season?
- 6:41 – The Canadian 0 for 30 on the power play in preparatory games
- 11:58 – Complete the sentence: Lane Hutson will have a season…
- 30:38 – Is the CH a better formation with Patrick Laine?
Block 2 (true or false)
- 37:15 – Alexander Ovechkin will score 42 goals this season
- 39:49 – Matvei Michkov and the Flyers will be the surprise this year
- 44:41 – Maple Leafs will reach the Eastern final
Block 3
- 57:19 – Who will win the Stanley Cup?