# LOPSIDED: CELEBRATING Canadiens BIG WIN with Nick Suzuki Trade, Reflect on Max Pacioretty Move

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-09-11T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens fans celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Nick Suzuki trade, a franchise-defining moment that saw Max Pacioretty depart and Suzuki emerge as the face of a new era. Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down how Suzuki’s growth as captain, his leadership style, and his impact alongside players like Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky have reshaped the Habs’ identity. Is Suzuki the most underrated two-way center in the NHL today? The hosts tackle hot topics like lineup possibilities featuring prospects Ivan Demidov and Adam Engstrom, contract questions surrounding Arber Xhekaj, and expansion draft strategy. Insights into Canadiens’ development culture, Shea Weber’s leadership legacy, and key offseason anecdotes round out the discussion. Plus, they debate candy favorites and preview potential new NHL markets. Can the Canadiens’ emerging core propel them back to Stanley Cup contention?

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