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Can the Montreal Canadiens optimize their roster for a Cup run using only homegrown talent? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert debate which current Habs deserve a future spot, the value of keeping Josh Anderson at the right price, and the potential impact of emerging stars like Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov, and Oliver Kapanen. They explore goaltending dilemmas, roster spot battles, and why patience—not panic trades—will shape Montreal’s next contender.Celebrating four years of Martin St. Louis behind the bench, the hosts defend his leadership, emotional intelligence, and vision for the Canadiens. With the trade deadline looming, they question whether standing pat could be Montreal’s smartest move, urging fans to enjoy the ride as the team transforms from promising upstarts to playoff threats. Can this core turn home-ice advantage and smart coaching into long-term success?00:00 "Team Canada Loss & Roster Talk"04:01 Hockey Trades, Regrets, and Future06:39 Building a Balanced Hockey Team09:26 "Future of Goaltending Uncertain"13:45 Marty St. Louis' Emotional Intelligence15:54 "Marty's Collaborative Coaching Style"20:16 "Marty's Growth and Leadership"24:59 "Canadiens' Quiet Trade Deadline?"28:01 Canadiens' Struggles: Goaltending Issues31:35 Canadiens' Patience Over Trades33:28 "Enjoy the Team's Journey"36:58 "Locked On Canadiens Updates"Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…? https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiensAlso make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky!Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.socialFind Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.socialFind Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social#NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips a
