Canadian head coach Martin St-Louis once again reshuffled his lines for Monday’s clash against the Seattle Kraken, and he was lucky. Juraj Slafkovsky, in particular, had one of his best games of the season on the main unit. Times are less happy for Arber Our journalists Richard Labbé and Simon-Olivier Lorange discuss it with Stéphane Waite and Jérémie Rainville, from 98.5 FM. The increase in the NHL salary cap, potential expansion as well as the next draft are also among the topics discussed by the panelists.
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I’m quite surprised that the Canadiens organization made the gesture, because we seemed to really appreciate [Arber] Xhekaj. But in absolute terms, I think that a stint in the American League is not far-fetched for a defender who was struggling this year.
Simon-Olivier Lorange
In my book, it is Jacob Fowler who is the future number one goalie for the Montreal Canadiens. I took the time to watch four full games of him this season at Boston College and he really impresses me.
Stéphane Waite
I think we clearly identified the players we wanted to get rid of and with [John] Tortorella, there is something that stands out about the Flyers: they are an organized team.
Simon-Olivier Lorange
Episode details
Block 1
- 2:00 – Update following training in Montreal and Laval
- 9:30 – 4-2 victory for the Canadian against the Kraken: your analysis?
- 12:35 – Martin St-Louis stirs the soup
- 26:30 – Samuel Montembeault “all in” for victory?
- 35:30 – The Kings, take 2 Thursday at the Bell Center
Block 2
- 38:25 – NHL Governors Meeting: Salary Cap, Expansion and Arizona
- 47:40 – The 2024 draft will take place in Las Vegas
Block 3
- 51:00 – How to explain the Flyers’ success?
- 56:20 – Who will be the Cinderella team in the NHL this year?