# Can The Habs Keep Up With A More Competitive East? | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro July 3 2026

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Published: 2026-07-04T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Matt Ohayon joins Tony Marinaro to discuss whether or not the Montreal Canadiens missed the boat on certain moves that have already occurred, why prioritizing internal promotion may be the way to go, the Eastern conference getting better as the Habs stand still, the favourable goaltending situation in Montreal, and later in the show, former Canadiens goaltender Zach Fucale joins Tony to discuss his time playing in the KHL, why he’s not surprised to see Ivan Demidov have the success he’s had so far in the NHL, Alexander Zharovsky’s enticing potential, his admiration for Jakub Dobes and his upcoming Make Your Move event showcasing some of the best skills Quebec has to offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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