Locked On Canadiens: Split Squad Start: Montreal Canadiens Dominate Maple Leafs, Juraj Slafkovsky And Penalty Kill Shine
Summary
Montreal Canadiens sweep the Toronto Maple Leafs in preseason doubleheader actionare new line combinations signaling a bold direction for opening night?Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba spotlight standout performances from Juraj Slafkovsky, Chris Kreider, and Lane Hutson, as well as key takeaways from the split squad victories. Discussions center on the effectiveness of Montreals reconfigured top six, penalty kill dominance against the Leafs elite power play unit, and critical battles for final roster spots involving Kirby Dach, Alex Texier, and Samuel Montembeaults confident return in net.Defensive pairings undergo scrutiny as Lane Hudson and Alex Carriers chemistry raises questions about Montreals blue line size and grit, while David Reinbachers promising play turns heads in camp. With the Ottawa Senators looming and training camp decisions imminent, the Canadiens depth and roster flexibility come into sharp focus. Will these early preseason trends set the stage for a breakout season?00:00 Evaluating player performance05:32 Upcoming Canadiens Preseason Roster Decisions07:46 Discussing player performances15:40 Leafs struggle against Canadiens' penalty kill18:13 Discussing Canadiens power play changes24:11 Evaluating player consistency29:01 Discussing preseason roster cutsPhoto credit: David Kirouac - Imagn ImagesSupport 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.