Summary
Montreal Canadiens face lineup uncertainty as Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans take therapy days ahead of a crucial matchup with the Boston Bruins, while Mike Matheson's return looms large. Where does Magic Mike fit into Martin St. Louis retooled defense, and can the Canadiens avoid history-making collapses like the infamous 4-1 blown lead or an extended playoff drought?Analysis centers on the Canadiens shifting defensive pairs, the impact of injury management on Suzukis Iron Man streak, and whether Kaiden Guhle is ready for bigger minutes. The conversation also ventures into women's hockey, breaking down Team Canada and Team USA's rivalry at the Women's Worlds, the PWHLs expansion team names and logos, and why women's hockeys brand identity matters more than ever.05:14 Managing player minutes in hockey07:55 Discussing Guhle-Carrier Pairing12:34 Discussing Habs' not-so-great records16:31 Leafs and emergency backup goalies19:41 NHL playoff drought discussion22:58 National teams' jersey contract conflict23:58 Team jerseys and sponsorship27:30 Favorite team names discussion31:11 Trivia question about Canadiens vs. BruinsPhoto credit: James Carey Lauder - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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. Shop 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.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.