Habsworld Podcast Episode 132

The HabsWorld podcast team was back from the Olympic break to talk about our beloved Montreal Canadiens. Host Norm Szcyrek, with cohosts Paul Macleod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo, had a lot to say about the Habs, discussed other hockey news, and had some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of March 9, 2026

Topics include:

- Habs trivia

- NHL trade deadline was recently passed; who Montreal was in talks to trade for was debated

- When will Patrick Laine return to play?

- Brendan Gallagher's struggles; should he still be a regular in this lineup?

- Samuel Montembeault flounders in his first two starts since the Olympics

- Juraj Slavkovsky dominant game against the LA Kings

- Strong play of Noah Dobson was discussed

- Could David Reinbacher get a call up before the end of this season?

- One way Arber Xhekaj could get more ice time was debated

- Habs win against Los Angeles was their first since November 2019

- Improved play by Zach Bolduc was discussed

- Was Kirby Dach's game against San Jose his worst as a Hab?

- Should Nick Suzuki be removed from taking part in the next shootout?

- Habs prospects discussed: Bryce Pickford, LJ Mooney, Michael Hage, Logan Sawyer and Jacob Fowler

- Some other trade deadline moves were talked about, as were some past season trade deadlines

- If Montreal makes it to the 2026 playoffs, who they might have to face in the first round

- Predictions on the next four Habs games, and when Cole Caufield will get to the 40 goal mark