Summary
Montreal Canadiens brace for a tough week as Nick Suzukis return remains uncertain and playoff positioning is on the line. Can the Habs sustain their winning momentum after a perfect road trip, or will matchups against the struggling Winnipeg Jets, the surging Utah Mammoth, and the top-heavy Toronto Maple Leafs expose their weaknesses? Key questions surround Juraj Slafkovskys performance without Suzuki, the power plays ongoing struggles, and whether Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, and Jake Evans can continue stepping up.The conversation also delivers candid reactions to the NHLs Hometown Remix jerseys, praising Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers, while calling out disappointing designs from Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. From power play woes to jersey fashion hits and misses, this episode unpacks the Canadiens challenges, standout players, and what it will take to keep pace in the division. Will special teams be the difference-maker this week?00:00 Canadiens facing struggling Winnipeg Jets05:45 Montreal Canadiens' upcoming challenges08:20 Canadiens' weekly performance targets14:25 Adjusting to Suzuki's absence17:47 Montreal Canadiens' power play struggles22:45 Reviewing Montreal Canadiens' new gear26:48 Discussing NHL Team Jerseys28:39 Hometown Remix jerseys discussionPhoto 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 #canadiensnews #canadiensSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.Navy Federal Credit UnionIf you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA.BauerBring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes.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.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.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 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.FanDuelMake this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://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.