Locked On Canadiens: Montreal Canadiens’ David Reinbacher And Florian Xhekaj Battle For Roster Spots | Habs Rumour Roundup |
Summary
Montreal Canadiens face crucial roster decisions as preseason ends, with rising stars David Reinbacher, Florian Xhekaj, and Adam Engstrom battling for NHL spots. Could Florian Xhekajs relentless drive force the coaching staffs hand? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert examine the phantom cuts, the impact of Chris Kreiders signing, and what these training camp standouts mean for the Canadiens depth on defense and forward lines.A wild rumor surfaces: could Nikita Kucherov land in Montreal if things unravel in Tampa? The hosts weigh the plausibility and potential seismic shift Kucherov would bring to the Canadiens. Plus, a breakdown of Locked On NHLs Top 100 player rankings reveals where Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Ivan Demidov standdid Suzuki get the respect he deserves, or is Montreal still being slept on across the league?00:00 Discussing Canadiens' Defenseman Prospects05:40 Owen Beck and Florian Xhekaj comparison08:21 Canadiens' future trade decisions14:47 Kucherov trade rumors and Canadiens17:33 Cap space and player contracts22:08 Rumor roundup and upcoming NHL talk26:06 Ranking hockey players28:34 Discussing NHL Calder Trophy Contenders30:16 Podcast outro and social plugsPhoto credit: David Kirouac - Imagn ImagesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFind 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 #canadiensSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.TalkiatryHead to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see whats waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.