In this podcast episode Area exit, our panelists Richard Labbé, Alexandre Pratt and Stéphane Waite discuss with Jérémie Rainville the first impression left by the Canadiens’ rookies, as well as their expectations of the organization’s best hopes for the next season. They also discuss the situation of Habs goaltenders, the responsibilities of Michael Matheson and the future of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews with the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Slafkovsky is 18, don’t expect sparks then he won’t make a point in all the games then two goals then four hits, it won’t happen in the short term.
Alexander Pratt
He’s the best guy you can have with that kind of team. A team for which, evenings, it will be difficult in its zone.
Stéphane Waite, about Jake Allen
Episode details
Block 1
- 0:30 — What is your analysis of the performances of Juraj Slafkovsky and Filip Mesar?
- 9:05 — Kaiden Ghule or Justin Barron?
- 3:30 p.m. — Owen Beck brilliant in the face-off circle, but…
Block 2
- 9:00 p.m. — Reassuring performance by Jake Allen: how many games for him this season?
- 24:40 — Is Cayden Primeau guaranteed to go to Laval?
- 30:10 — Will Montreal witness Mike Matheson’s heyday?
- 35:00 — Mike Hoffman: good for the Canadiens or good for a trade?
Block 3
- 37:50 – Would it be possible to see a woman referee in the NHL within three years?
- 43:20 – Will Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews still be in Chicago at the end of the season?