HabsWorld Podcast – Episode 132

The HabsWorld podcast team was back from their Olympic break to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo, had a lot to say about the Habs, discussed other hockey news, and had some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of March 9, 2026.

Topics include:

– Habs trivia.
– The NHL trade deadline recently passed; who Montreal was in talks to trade for was debated.
– When will Patrik Laine return to play?
– Brendan Gallagher’s struggles; should he still be a regular in this lineup?
– Samuel Montembeault flounders in his first two starts since the Olympics.
– Juraj Slafkovsky’s dominant game against the LA Kings.
– The strong play of Noah Dobson was discussed.
– Could David Reinbacher get a call-up before the end of this season?
– One way Arber Xhekaj could get more ice time was debated.
– Montreal’s win against Los Angeles was their first since November 2019.
– The improved play from Zach Bolduc was discussed.
– Was Kirby Dach’s game against San Jose his worst as a Hab?
– Should Nick Suzuki be removed from taking part in the next shootout?
– Prospects discussion including Bryce Pickford, LJ Mooney, Michael Hage, Logan Sawyer, and Jacob Fowler.
– Some other trade deadline moves were talked about, as were some past-season trade deadlines
– If Montreal makes it to the 2026 playoffs, who might they have to face in the first round?
– Predictions on the next four Habs games, and when Cole Caufield will get to the 40-goal mark.

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