Great to see Demidov land in Montreal. Hope he lights it up for you guys for the next decade. I'm a Hawks fan who has been to games in Montreal and am glad he didn't wind up in say.. Columbus.
Thorpe, Protz, and Sawyer aren’t going to be pushovers. This is pretty impressive what they’ve done, they’ve got players that are a year older with strong potential. Very surprisingly nice!!
Thorpe, Protz, and Sawyer aren’t going to be pushovers. This is pretty impressive what they’ve done, they’ve got players that are a year older with strong potential. Add what Bergevin added, all the D, along with Kapanen now, very surprisingly nice!!
While the Hage story is inspiring and fascinating, I hope fans and media release him from the topic soon. It might be an “amazing” story to outsiders, but this is anything but for Hage and his family. It’s literally the worst moment of the kid’s life, and a worse moment than most people ever experience. He doesn’t need to be reminded of it forever.
I agree. it makes me kind of uncomfortable when people constantly bring it up. I know I'd feel weird if people kept bringing up my deceased dad at the happiest time of my life
Honestly shocked that the Habs were able to manipulate so many teams into balking at drafting Demidov. If he pans out like people are projecting, it might be one of their best moves.
I cannot freaking wait for Demidov to play under Marty St-Louis system. And also excited for Marty to have the chance to coach a player of the quality of Demidov.
Another takeaway from the draft was the fantastic interviews with Bobrov! This guy is a natural with the press, a very calm, eloquent and lucid speaker. The fanbase doesn't get to see much of him like you guys do, more Bob please! 😉 No thoughts on free agency? Or does the Demi and Hage picks change their plans? Great show as always guys!
So happy Habs did that pick. The guy was born to be a life-long Hab. He will give heart and soul for this team. I'm rooting for the kid no matter how tough it gets for him.
Did you all notice that Michael Hage was awarded Thursday the EJ McGuire award, as presented by NHL central scouting. Awarded to “the candidate who exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism. Last two awardees? Connor Bedard and Lane Hutson! Dr. Kent Hughes Plan revealed? 🧠🎉🤪
The Canadiens draft was nearly perfect, at least for the first 3 picks, Demidov, Hage and Koivu. Nearly had the possibility of getting Eiserman, but i doubt the organization planned on him being available that low. Sawyer looks interesting as well, a center that isn’t small, which makes our 4 first picks forwards, the org understood the assignment completely. For the later rounds, i gotta admit the limits of my hockey “knowledge” lots of who and who ? I always thought once you are past 4th or 5th round you gotta give shots to local kids, no matter which province/state, especially since they’ll probably end up career AHLers.
Imagine Sam Pollock drafting to please the fan base. Crazy, the modern management team should care as much as Pollock would. Draft your own vision and let the fans decide when you're ready. Great picks on day one and it's a bonus every armchair GM is happy.
Habs PP in 2026 : 1st wave : Slafkovsky / Suzuki / Caufield / Demidov / Hutson 2nd wave : Dach / Newhook / Mailloux / Guhle / Roy or other top 6 yet to be acquired (Eventually Hage?) Mind boggling to defend against that 1st wave, and good 2nd wave that can do damage!
Hage had the same scoring stats in the same number of games with the Chicago Steel as Adam Fantilli did in 20-21. Fantilli was 6 months younger, but had a full USHL season prior, and played on a team that produced 25% more offence.
Definitely wait a year. No need to rush anything, they have so many young pieces that will be great for a decade. Plus Demidov won’t be over til the following season. Shoot for playoffs this year but realistically finish around 20th in the League. Play meaningful hockey in January-February. Get some more competitive growth for the players on the roster now.
@@ianspottiswood2419 Yeah but if they could offload a defenceman and bring in either Zegras, Necas or Mcgroarty that what push the rebuild forward a bit.
I wonder why the Ducks passed on him. Do they believe he a Russian Zegras? He has entertaining highlights but has not even cracked the KHL, yet. He needs to put on some muscle and improve his skating before getting to the NHL. He has talent but got some work to do, not a generational player yet but a solid pick at 5.
their league has to accept and are not obligated. they're already angry he doesn't want to sign a new contract over there plus he is one of the players under 20 that team has to play
Yes only one no lhjmq player draft by the CH poirier is really good and for a 5 round pick shame on the CH for pass him hurricanes you got a good player 😢
Wow what a random stray against the Blues by Godin. Could’ve said Utah, Seattle, Vegas, Columbus, Nashville, Florida, Minnesota, but no choose a team from 1967 with decades of history and amazing talent that’s come through. Very disrespectful. And don’t look now, but the Blues have been quietly putting together a very solid prospect pool. Then again with the comment, maybe you should keep doubting.
@@AnthonyD2702 sure but if the KHL team are going to do like they did with Romanov ( who was a top D prospect for them) and play Demidov 4 mins a game, whats the point? Buy his contract and bring him over. No use him playing in the MHL again either.
Great to see Demidov land in Montreal. Hope he lights it up for you guys for the next decade. I'm a Hawks fan who has been to games in Montreal and am glad he didn't wind up in say.. Columbus.
I keep thinking of Hutson and Demidov playing together 🤯
imagine those two in the PP
Absolute chaos and nightmare to defend for the other team.. you blink once and it might be just enough for them to score a goal. Nasty.
This
Thorpe, Protz, and Sawyer aren’t going to be pushovers. This is pretty impressive what they’ve done, they’ve got players that are a year older with strong potential. Very surprisingly nice!!
Thank you San Jose, thank you Chicago, thank you Anaheim, thank you Columbus. We just got a generational player at #5! What a steal!
Demidov is going to be a fantastic player for this franchise but already calling him generational? easy bossman
Thorpe, Protz, and Sawyer aren’t going to be pushovers. This is pretty impressive what they’ve done, they’ve got players that are a year older with strong potential. Add what Bergevin added, all the D, along with Kapanen now, very surprisingly nice!!
BASUANDGODINNOTEBOOK!
You guys are the best. I could listen to you both talk hockey, all day, every day. Cheers!
While the Hage story is inspiring and fascinating, I hope fans and media release him from the topic soon. It might be an “amazing” story to outsiders, but this is anything but for Hage and his family. It’s literally the worst moment of the kid’s life, and a worse moment than most people ever experience. He doesn’t need to be reminded of it forever.
I agree. it makes me kind of uncomfortable when people constantly bring it up. I know I'd feel weird if people kept bringing up my deceased dad at the happiest time of my life
Honestly shocked that the Habs were able to manipulate so many teams into balking at drafting Demidov. If he pans out like people are projecting, it might be one of their best moves.
I cannot freaking wait for Demidov to play under Marty St-Louis system. And also excited for Marty to have the chance to coach a player of the quality of Demidov.
Another takeaway from the draft was the fantastic interviews with Bobrov! This guy is a natural with the press, a very calm, eloquent and lucid speaker. The fanbase doesn't get to see much of him like you guys do, more Bob please! 😉
No thoughts on free agency? Or does the Demi and Hage picks change their plans?
Great show as always guys!
I got to really appreciate Bobrov in the past years too.. always a interesting listening to him about his thoughts on the process.
This is my favourite Habs podcast.
The Hage backstory is just amazing
I think Hage is the true steal of the draft.
So happy Habs did that pick. The guy was born to be a life-long Hab. He will give heart and soul for this team. I'm rooting for the kid no matter how tough it gets for him.
Demidov fun!
Great episode, it's getting more and more exciting!
My only reaction to getting Demidov live was, "Ole, Ole Ole Ole" is that fair?
Did you all notice that Michael Hage was awarded Thursday the EJ McGuire award, as presented by NHL central scouting. Awarded to “the candidate who exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism. Last two awardees? Connor Bedard and Lane Hutson!
Dr. Kent Hughes Plan revealed? 🧠🎉🤪
The Canadiens draft was nearly perfect, at least for the first 3 picks, Demidov, Hage and Koivu. Nearly had the possibility of getting Eiserman, but i doubt the organization planned on him being available that low. Sawyer looks interesting as well, a center that isn’t small, which makes our 4 first picks forwards, the org understood the assignment completely.
For the later rounds, i gotta admit the limits of my hockey “knowledge” lots of who and who ? I always thought once you are past 4th or 5th round you gotta give shots to local kids, no matter which province/state, especially since they’ll probably end up career AHLers.
Imagine Sam Pollock drafting to please the fan base. Crazy, the modern management team should care as much as Pollock would. Draft your own vision and let the fans decide when you're ready. Great picks on day one and it's a bonus every armchair GM is happy.
Great show
How come nobody hugs the commissioner like the NBA and NFL players do? 🤔
Who would you rank #1 #2 #3 when compared at their draft year:
Suzuki ?
Dach ?
Hage ?
Dach 1 Hage 2 Suzuki 3, if Hage didn’t have his slow start he may have had the best draft year of the 3
This pick will define Hugues and Gorton time in Montréal .
The best thing in the draft is the reaction to sennecke went he goes 3th overall 😂
Miroslav Satan jr. was selected as well in 7th round, talking about sons.
Because KHL teams have to have two U20 players, I think it’s likely he plays KHL this year.
The THICCCCNESSSS of Suzuki hell yeah ;)
Habs PP in 2026 :
1st wave : Slafkovsky / Suzuki / Caufield / Demidov / Hutson
2nd wave : Dach / Newhook / Mailloux / Guhle / Roy or other top 6 yet to be acquired (Eventually Hage?)
Mind boggling to defend against that 1st wave, and good 2nd wave that can do damage!
I dislike the habs, but i really like you guys. Glad the habs fans get to enjoy this one!
Hage had the same scoring stats in the same number of games with the Chicago Steel as Adam Fantilli did in 20-21. Fantilli was 6 months younger, but had a full USHL season prior, and played on a team that produced 25% more offence.
Keep the Draft same way !!! Makes NHL different other drafts suck
what is next for the canadiens? a trade for another top 6 forward or signing or just wait?
Wait at least 1 more year
Definitely wait a year. No need to rush anything, they have so many young pieces that will be great for a decade. Plus Demidov won’t be over til the following season. Shoot for playoffs this year but realistically finish around 20th in the League. Play meaningful hockey in January-February. Get some more competitive growth for the players on the roster now.
@@ianspottiswood2419 Yeah but if they could offload a defenceman and bring in either Zegras, Necas or Mcgroarty that what push the rebuild forward a bit.
Short term UFA most likely.
I think we should gamble on Laine if it works we have a top 6 6’5 elite winger. Do it now before he is gone
With all the D and goaltending currently in the system have to ask why did they draft two more D and goaltender?
Is it me or the Leafs could have used Stian Solberg instead of trading the pick ?
I wonder why the Ducks passed on him. Do they believe he a Russian Zegras? He has entertaining highlights but has not even cracked the KHL, yet. He needs to put on some muscle and improve his skating before getting to the NHL. He has talent but got some work to do, not a generational player yet but a solid pick at 5.
I would say any teams that don't make/qualify for the playoffs are always rebuilding; which are 16 teams every season.
It was cool to be there but don’t sit in the sections with the overhang because your view will be obstructed.
🎵 Basu and Godin Notebook 🎶
Koivu had near identical stats going into the draft to Kapanen. Same position, same size, same age.
Do you think that they will compensate SKA so Demidov can come to Montreal right away?
their league has to accept and are not obligated. they're already angry he doesn't want to sign a new contract over there plus he is one of the players under 20 that team has to play
Imagine Michkov and Demidov on the same team......it could have happened
Honestly, we don't need this. With Demidov upfront, Reinbacher is a phenomenal pick.
They already said part of the reason they passed on Michkov was because they would target Demidov at this year's draft.
Kent said that he knew about demidov before picking reinbacher last year
Yes only one no lhjmq player draft by the CH poirier is really good and for a 5 round pick shame on the CH for pass him hurricanes you got a good player 😢
Basu and Godin NOTEBOOK
koivu shoudnt b in same sentence of hage and demidov
Wow what a random stray against the Blues by Godin. Could’ve said Utah, Seattle, Vegas, Columbus, Nashville, Florida, Minnesota, but no choose a team from 1967 with decades of history and amazing talent that’s come through. Very disrespectful.
And don’t look now, but the Blues have been quietly putting together a very solid prospect pool. Then again with the comment, maybe you should keep doubting.
The only thing the NHL does right ie: the draft they want to get rid of 😂
The established teams like Toronto will have to fill their farm team.
You guys need real microphones. Great content, BRUTAL audio.
dont agree
Physique 🤔😅
Aatos Koivu ? I never liked his father. I wish not to see him with the habs.
Why can't we just buy his contract like Philly did with Michkov?
No need, one year in khl to see where he’s at. Great pick! 🔵⚪️🔴
I would assume its cause he only has a year left
@@AnthonyD2702 sure but if the KHL team are going to do like they did with Romanov ( who was a top D prospect for them) and play Demidov 4 mins a game, whats the point? Buy his contract and bring him over. No use him playing in the MHL again either.
First, Philly didnt pay for it, they cant. But theyll give Michkov easily attainable bonuses so he can pay for it
Basu doesn’t have a radio voice. Boring and spends too much time between sentences.
Hughes wanted to move up from 21 to meet Winnipeg's asking price for Rutger McGroarty. You guys should have grasped that.
Godin is interesting and likable. Basu is not.
I dislike the habs, but i really like you guys. Glad the habs fans get to enjoy this one!