Episode
Montreal Canadiens breakout stars READY for NHL Top 100 spots? Will Xhekaj cancel Xhekaj? Makar deal
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- Aug 31, 2026
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- 2172
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens players surge into Top 100 NHLers conversation as breakout stars like Cole Caufield and Jakub Dobeš turn heads with standout performances. Are the Habs building the league’s next powerhouse? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert spotlight Canadiens’ leap forward, dissect the inclusion of Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Ivan Demidov among the league’s elite, and debate fan perceptions versus national recognition. The discussion intensifies around the future of Arber Xhekaj—is his role now threatened by rising forward Florian Xhekaj? Salary cap mastery comes to the forefront as hosts compare Cale Makar’s record-setting $20.4M contract to Montreal’s cost-effective top line. Plus, could you build a winner with 2.2 Lane Hutsons or two prime Carey Prices instead of a single iconic superstar? Insightful, energetic, and Habs-focused, this episode sets the stage for the most exciting Montreal Canadiens season in decades.