I keep thinking of Hutson and Demidov playing together 🤯

@mtlhabsss

2 күн бұрын

imagine those two in the PP

@gp1237

2 күн бұрын

Absolute chaos and nightmare to defend for the other team.. you blink once and it might be just enough for them to score a goal. Nasty.

Great to see Demidov land in Montreal. Hope he lights it up for you guys for the next decade. I'm a Hawks fan who has been to games in Montreal and am glad he didn't wind up in say.. Columbus.

BASUANDGODINNOTEBOOK!

While the Hage story is inspiring and fascinating, I hope fans and media release him from the topic soon. It might be an “amazing” story to outsiders, but this is anything but for Hage and his family. It’s literally the worst moment of the kid’s life, and a worse moment than most people ever experience. He doesn’t need to be reminded of it forever.

Thank you San Jose, thank you Chicago, thank you Anaheim, thank you Columbus. We just got a generational player at #5! What a steal!

@mtlhabsss

2 күн бұрын

Demidov is going to be a fantastic player for this franchise but already calling him generational? easy bossman

The Hage backstory is just amazing

@robrick9361

2 күн бұрын

I think Hage is the true steal of the draft.

@gp1237

2 күн бұрын

So happy Habs did that pick. The guy was born to be a life-long Hab. He will give heart and soul for this team. I'm rooting for the kid no matter how tough it gets for him.

Stoked for the Habs. Demidov is going to be incredibly entertaining for years to come. Glad he's in the East though haha

Honestly shocked that the Habs were able to manipulate so many teams into balking at drafting Demidov. If he pans out like people are projecting, it might be one of their best moves.

This is my favourite Habs podcast.

My only reaction to getting Demidov live was, "Ole, Ole Ole Ole" is that fair?

Another takeaway from the draft was the fantastic interviews with Bobrov! This guy is a natural with the press, a very calm, eloquent and lucid speaker. The fanbase doesn't get to see much of him like you guys do, more Bob please! 😉 No thoughts on free agency? Or does the Demi and Hage picks change their plans? Great show as always guys!

@gp1237

2 күн бұрын

I got to really appreciate Bobrov in the past years too.. always a interesting listening to him about his thoughts on the process.

You guys are the best. I could listen to you both talk hockey, all day, every day. Cheers!

I cannot freaking wait for Demidov to play under Marty St-Louis system. And also excited for Marty to have the chance to coach a player of the quality of Demidov.

The Canadiens draft was nearly perfect, at least for the first 3 picks, Demidov, Hage and Koivu. Nearly had the possibility of getting Eiserman, but i doubt the organization planned on him being available that low. Sawyer looks interesting as well, a center that isn’t small, which makes our 4 first picks forwards, the org understood the assignment completely. For the later rounds, i gotta admit the limits of my hockey “knowledge” lots of who and who ? I always thought once you are past 4th or 5th round you gotta give shots to local kids, no matter which province/state, especially since they’ll probably end up career AHLers.

Imagine Sam Pollock drafting to please the fan base. Crazy, the modern management team should care as much as Pollock would. Draft your own vision and let the fans decide when you're ready. Great picks on day one and it's a bonus every armchair GM is happy.

I am super excited that the Habs drafted Aatos. Saku is my 2nd favourite Hab. However, I felt really bad for Aatos, that so many of the questions were about his Dad. I totally get asking a few questions about Saku, but it's kind of disrespectful to Aatos if the majority of the questions aren't about him and his develpment.

@GuillaumeRouleau

16 сағат бұрын

That's cool, now it's time for him to make a name for himself and it will be fun to watch.

Demidov fun! Great episode, it's getting more and more exciting!

Did you all notice that Michael Hage was awarded Thursday the EJ McGuire award, as presented by NHL central scouting. Awarded to “the candidate who exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism. Last two awardees? Connor Bedard and Lane Hutson! Dr. Kent Hughes Plan revealed? 🧠🎉🤪

This pick will define Hugues and Gorton time in Montréal .

I dislike the habs, but i really like you guys. Glad the habs fans get to enjoy this one!

Habs PP in 2026 : 1st wave : Slafkovsky / Suzuki / Caufield / Demidov / Hutson 2nd wave : Dach / Newhook / Mailloux / Guhle / Roy or other top 6 yet to be acquired (Eventually Hage?) Mind boggling to defend against that 1st wave, and good 2nd wave that can do damage!

Because KHL teams have to have two U20 players, I think it’s likely he plays KHL this year.

Keep the Draft same way !!! Makes NHL different other drafts suck

I hope one day we look back and argue if Slaf+Hutson or Demidov+Hage was the better draft year.

@davidgosselin1193

2 күн бұрын

Add Beck to Slaf & Hutson

@davidgosselin1193

2 күн бұрын

And Fowler

Great show

Imagine Michkov and Demidov on the same team......it could have happened

@gp1237

2 күн бұрын

Honestly, we don't need this. With Demidov upfront, Reinbacher is a phenomenal pick.

Miroslav Satan jr. was selected as well in 7th round, talking about sons.

The THICCCCNESSSS of Suzuki hell yeah ;)

Who would you rank #1 #2 #3 when compared at their draft year: Suzuki ? Dach ? Hage ?

@tylerpalmer8136

2 күн бұрын

Dach 1 Hage 2 Suzuki 3, if Hage didn’t have his slow start he may have had the best draft year of the 3

Juraj's big improvement towards the end of last season has increased confidence in HuGo's scouting staff. They've benefitted from much higher draft picks than the past management team but still had to make a touch decision for their 1st overall when there wasn't a generational talent and/or consensus number one pick. They also made a splash getting Dach who looked poised to breakout before the terrible and unfortunate injury. Their top picks in the past three years give hope that they'll all become not just quality NHLers but top line/pairing potential. The only one whom doesn't seem to be so great of a pick is Mesar so far (although Beck and Hutson drafted afterwards potentially makes up for it). The is the second year in a row the habs have traded all their second round picks. They got Newhook last year whom has shown some good things. This year, Hage seems promising at least and it was a good move to use their abundance of draft picks to move up a bit. Interestingly they've also picked into previous bloodlines in the 3rd round with Xhekaj's brother last year and now linking up farther back in time with Saku Koivu's son. I don't expect much from Aatos but it was a nice pick for nostalgia's sake that at least wasn't a reach. If he becomes a 3rd liner I'd consider that a pleasant surprise. This draft year was "fan service" compared to the past two draft years of "controversial" first round picks. Slafkovsky, Reinbacher, Demidov definitely look like very promising additions to a solid foundation of Suzuki, Caufield, Guhle from previous management.

🎵 Basu and Godin Notebook 🎶

It was cool to be there but don’t sit in the sections with the overhang because your view will be obstructed.

I wonder why the Ducks passed on him. Do they believe he a Russian Zegras? He has entertaining highlights but has not even cracked the KHL, yet. He needs to put on some muscle and improve his skating before getting to the NHL. He has talent but got some work to do, not a generational player yet but a solid pick at 5.

Kent said that he knew about demidov before picking reinbacher last year

The best thing in the draft is the reaction to sennecke went he goes 3th overall 😂

Hage had the same scoring stats in the same number of games with the Chicago Steel as Adam Fantilli did in 20-21. Fantilli was 6 months younger, but had a full USHL season prior, and played on a team that produced 25% more offence.

Basu and Godin NOTEBOOK

I would say any teams that don't make/qualify for the playoffs are always rebuilding; which are 16 teams every season.

How come nobody hugs the commissioner like the NBA and NFL players do? 🤔

With all the D and goaltending currently in the system have to ask why did they draft two more D and goaltender?

Is it me or the Leafs could have used Stian Solberg instead of trading the pick ?

what is next for the canadiens? a trade for another top 6 forward or signing or just wait?

@connorkenney6938

3 күн бұрын

Wait at least 1 more year

@ianspottiswood2419

3 күн бұрын

Definitely wait a year. No need to rush anything, they have so many young pieces that will be great for a decade. Plus Demidov won’t be over til the following season. Shoot for playoffs this year but realistically finish around 20th in the League. Play meaningful hockey in January-February. Get some more competitive growth for the players on the roster now.

@habspricedoomdragongaming611

2 күн бұрын

@@ianspottiswood2419 Yeah but if they could offload a defenceman and bring in either Zegras, Necas or Mcgroarty that what push the rebuild forward a bit.

@pawemakowka9680

2 күн бұрын

Short term UFA most likely.

@dav4303

2 күн бұрын

I think we should gamble on Laine if it works we have a top 6 6’5 elite winger. Do it now before he is gone

The only thing the NHL does right ie: the draft they want to get rid of 😂

Yes only one no lhjmq player draft by the CH poirier is really good and for a 5 round pick shame on the CH for pass him hurricanes you got a good player 😢

The established teams like Toronto will have to fill their farm team.

Wow what a random stray against the Blues by Godin. Could’ve said Utah, Seattle, Vegas, Columbus, Nashville, Florida, Minnesota, but no choose a team from 1967 with decades of history and amazing talent that’s come through. Very disrespectful. And don’t look now, but the Blues have been quietly putting together a very solid prospect pool. Then again with the comment, maybe you should keep doubting.

Do you think that they will compensate SKA so Demidov can come to Montreal right away?

@jgjohnny7964

Күн бұрын

their league has to accept and are not obligated. they're already angry he doesn't want to sign a new contract over there plus he is one of the players under 20 that team has to play

koivu shoudnt b in same sentence of hage and demidov

You guys need real microphones. Great content, BRUTAL audio.

@jjgab1672

2 күн бұрын

dont agree

Physique 🤔😅

Why can't we just buy his contract like Philly did with Michkov?

@00petrified001

3 күн бұрын

No need, one year in khl to see where he’s at. Great pick! 🔵⚪️🔴

@AnthonyD2702

3 күн бұрын

I would assume its cause he only has a year left

@travisdecheno5670

3 күн бұрын

@@AnthonyD2702 sure but if the KHL team are going to do like they did with Romanov ( who was a top D prospect for them) and play Demidov 4 mins a game, whats the point? Buy his contract and bring him over. No use him playing in the MHL again either.

@davidgosselin1193

2 күн бұрын

First, Philly didnt pay for it, they cant. But theyll give Michkov easily attainable bonuses so he can pay for it

Basu doesn’t have a radio voice. Boring and spends too much time between sentences.

Koivu had near identical stats going into the draft to Kapanen. Same position, same size, same age.

Hughes wanted to move up from 21 to meet Winnipeg's asking price for Rutger McGroarty. You guys should have grasped that.

Godin is interesting and likable. Basu is not.

I dislike the habs, but i really like you guys. Glad the habs fans get to enjoy this one!