# MOMENTUM: Why the Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 Campaign PROMISES Excitement + Need for Patience

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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: 2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens fans are buzzing with excitement as the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off this month. Can Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, and Juraj Slafkovsky take the next step from emerging stars to franchise cornerstones? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down the infectious optimism surrounding the Canadiens’ roster development and the significance of this pivotal “season of becoming.” Key topics include potential expansion draft protection strategies, the latest on Ivan Demidov’s trajectory, and NHL player tier rankings that see Suzuki and Hutson among the league’s elite. The hosts debate future lineup locks, prospect expectations, and the realities of building a contender in Montreal. Plus, how might impending league expansion, division realignment, and playoff format changes shape the Canadiens’ path to success?

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