About this episode
Kirby Dach’s return could spark a major shift for the Montreal Canadiens’ top line—will his presence reignite Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield’s scoring punch? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down what Dach’s presence means for the Habs’ lineup, how Alex Texier factors into a possible one-for-one swap, and why Dach’s physical, tenacious style is exactly what the first line needs. Plus, who gets squeezed out as the forward logjam intensifies?The hosts preview a critical stretch for the Canadiens with upcoming matchups against the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators. Can the Habs finally solve their division rivals—and which players could be on the block ahead of the trade deadline? Debates heat up over trade strategy, with targets like Luke Schenn and in focus, while Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert weigh the risks of moving prospects.00:00 Texier Rested; Dach Returns03:17 Habs trade talk & Weekly Forecast06:31 Team dynamics and play style14:08 Canadiens face tough challenge with this week’s games19:05 Uncertainty Bruins overperforming team dynamics21:36 Canadiens' right defenseman dilemma24:45 Canadiens trade speculation insights27:04 Are there big moves ahead for the Habs?29:42 Playoff potential & needsFollow & 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!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by sa
