{"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":"Montreal Canadiens offseason priorities | Will Habs make a big trade? | Big roster decisions looming","slug":"montreal-canadiens-offseason-priorities-will-habs-make-a-big-trade-big-roster-decisions-looming","published_at":"2026-06-04T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785/montreal-canadiens-offseason-priorities-will-habs-make-a-big-trade-big-roster-decisions-looming","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/0f493ea0-191b-482e-a736-fda217397e59/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=89bc21bd-170a-47f3-9426-fcea89a4bba1&awEpisodeId=0f493ea0-191b-482e-a736-fda217397e59&feed=sKoAYobd","summary":"Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal offseason as Habs GM Kent Hughes weighs blockbuster trades and strategic contract extensions. With just four months until puck drop, the pressure is on to lock up Ivan Demidov long-term and maintain the team-friendly deals that have fueled Montreal’s momentum. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Noah Dobson headline a core determined to attract top free agents and turn playoff optimism into a true Stanley Cup pursuit. We break down the Canadiens’ biggest roster questions: Who will emerge as the second-line center? Is David Reinbacher ready for top-pair minutes? Will promising young talent like Owen Beck or Florian Xhekaj claim permanent spots? We analyze Montreal’s defensive structure, RFA contract puzzles, and why Hughes’ bold offseason approach could redefine the team’s future. Are the Canadiens ready to shift from building to contending—and which prospects might be expendable in the process?","meta_description":"Montreal Canadiens face a pivotal offseason as Habs GM Kent Hughes weighs blockbuster trades and strategic contract extensions. With just four months unti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2381,"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/montreal-canadiens-offseason-priorities-will-habs-make-a-big-trade-big-roster-decisions-looming/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/montreal-canadiens-offseason-priorities-will-habs-make-a-big-trade-big-roster-decisions-looming.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}