{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens","slug":"locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785","podcast_index_feed_id":444785,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/sKoAYobd","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1/024b1084-0edb-41f1-b10e-4962c121fcb1/3000x3000/uploads-2f1568412006272-650tcc4a8dp-be75e4b69eaaff495ade55923c525ea6-2flocked-on-canadiens-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Canadiens podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba, the Locked On Canadiens podcast provides your daily Canadiens fix with expert opinions, local analysis, trivia, and coverage of all aspects of the Habs franchise. Locked On Canadiens takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Canadiens locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Canadiens podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:18:09.575765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785"},"episode":{"title":"Habs TRADE Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver | Free Agency Preview: UFAs and Potential Extensions","slug":"habs-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-vancouver-free-agency-preview-ufas-and-potential-extensions","published_at":"2026-06-30T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/habs-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-vancouver-free-agency-preview-ufas-and-potential-extensions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/7394b4/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1/episodes/d1bafc5f-708c-417f-9662-613d4bef6e88/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1&awEpisodeId=d1bafc5f-708c-417f-9662-613d4bef6e88&feed=sKoAYobd","summary":"Montreal Canadiens part ways with heart-and-soul winger Brendan Gallagher, trading him to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations and retaining 50% of his final contract year. Does this signal a shift in organizational culture, prioritizing player loyalty over short-term gains? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba examine what Gallagher’s departure means for the Habs’ future, the locker room dynamic in Vancouver, and the emotional toll on Montreal fans losing one of their most beloved leaders. The hosts break down why the Canadiens are focusing on building a winning environment and discuss key NHL Free Agency targets—or lack thereof—for Montreal. Deep dives include the fit of potential pickups like Claude Giroux, the wisdom of passing on right-shot defensemen like John Klingberg, and which Habs players deserve contract extensions next season. Don’t miss insider perspectives on the Canadiens’ off-season finances, extension priorities, and why Montreal is building for long-term success—one bold move at a time.","meta_description":"Montreal Canadiens part ways with heart-and-soul winger Brendan Gallagher, trading him to the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations and retaining 50…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2228,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/episodes/habs-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-vancouver-free-agency-preview-ufas-and-potential-extensions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/habs-trade-brendan-gallagher-to-vancouver-free-agency-preview-ufas-and-potential-extensions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}