Summary
Montreal Canadiens shake up their practice lines and power play, hinting at a new-look offense ahead of their clash with the Dallas Stars. Alex Newhook gets a shot at centering Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky, while Oliver Kapanen and Josh Anderson form an intriguing second line. Head Coach Martin St. Louis makes a bold move by putting Kirby Dach as the top power play centerwill this surprising strategy reignite the Canadiens special teams?Goaltending takes center stage as Jakub Dobes is named starter against a defensive-minded Dallas Stars squad. The conversation explores the Canadiens evolving defensive identity during Nick Suzukis absence and weighs trade rumors swirling around Jake DeBrusk, Owen Tippett, and Kevin Fiala. Plus, a thoughtful comparison of Lane Hutson and Macklin Celebrini raises the question: do the Habs finally have a foundational star? Dont miss this detailed breakdown of Montreals lineup evolution and strategic gambles.00:00 Discussing new hockey line combinations04:31 Faceoff strategies and line changes06:49 Newhook and Dach Power Play Roles14:09 Nick Suzuki's absence impact17:14 Montreal's crucial road trip finale23:49 Analyzing player performance statsPhoto credit: Joe Puetz - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.