What offensive production should we expect from Patrik Laine this season? 25 goals? 30? 40? Our panelists make their predictions. They debate the fate that awaits young defensemen Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher at the start of the season. Antoine Roussel suggests a ménage à eight defensemen. Also in this episode: the Canadiens’ power play this year, the Ottawa Senators’ uncomfortable position and the difficult negotiations between the Boston Bruins and their goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
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Host Jérémie Rainville and journalists Richard Labbé and Alexandre Pratt
It’s been a long time since he [Patrik Laine] didn’t have a full campaign being on the ice every night. So that’s why the business of 40 goals, let alone 50… we have to calm down a little.
Richard Labbé
It’s a good summer [pour Kent Hughes]I give it 8.5 out of 10. It’s generous, but I think it’s deserved. The Canadiens have signed the heart of their team for a long term.
Alexander Pratt
Sometimes it’s just playing well together and having an effective system. I think the Canadiens’ improvement will come completely from there.
Antoine Roussel
Animation: Jérémie Rainville
Guests: Richard Labbé, Alexandre Pratt, Antoine Roussel
A collaboration between The Press and Cogeco Media
Episode details
Block 1
- 1:45 – Out of 10, how would you rate Kent Hughes’ work this summer?
- 14:15 – At the end of the season, we will say that Patrick Laine’s season will have been…
- 25:00 – Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, David Reinbacher: in Laval or in Montreal?
Block 2
- 29:30 – Being in the mixwhat does that mean to you?
- 39:50 – Have you done your threesomes?
Block 3
- 51:40 – Two-year contract for Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh
- 53:10 – Jeremy Swayman case at impasse in Boston
- 53:50 – Last season in Toronto for Mitch Marner?