Today on Locked On Canadiens, Rumour Roundup returns with a new target: Nazem Kadri. A new report has the veteran centre "linked" to the Montreal Canadiens. Is this rumour realistic? And would we want Kadri in Montreal? Ian and Laura also talk about their favorite Marty St. Louis quotes and draft their favorites in the first ever Fantasy Marty-ism League Draft. Which host drafted a better team?

0:00 Intro: Rumor Roundup and Marty Isms draft

5:16 Analyzing potential Nazem Kadri trade to Montreal

10:26 Teasing upcoming Marty Isms fantasy draft segment

15:55 Explaining rules for Marty Isms fantasy league

22:17 Continuing draft picks for Marty Isms league

29:43 Final draft picks and undrafted Marty Isms

32:35 Trivia question and wrap-up

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Arber Xhekaj's evolution tantalizes Canadiens fans. Is the young defenseman poised for a standout season?
We break down Xhekaj's impressive growth, highlighting his improved decision-making and ability to draw penalties. We also analyze recent roster rumors, including the team's stance on Evgeny Kuznetsov and potential moves to bolster the center position. We also reveal our "all-time I hated that guy" lineups, featuring some potentially controversial picks. Who would make your lineup?
Discover why those Canadiens players frustrated fans in the past and how their performances shaped the team's history. How will Xhekaj's development impact Montreal's defensive strategy next season?

0:00 Intro: Arber Xhekaj season review and lineup discussion
5:55 Arber Xhekaj's growth and patience this season
11:55 Updated Habs roster rumors and rumblings
18:30 Concerns about replacing Christian Dvorak's role
23:18 All-time "I hated that guy" Habs lineup
29:54 What held analytics back in Montreal
34:40 Trivia question about college teammates

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How were we wrong about the 2024-25 Canadiens? Should Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach play together again? Is more NHL expansion a bad idea?

In our Friday mailbag, Ian and Laura answer your questions like what if the Habs had goal songs for each player? And what current trade rumours do we hope come true?

0:00 Intro: Mailbag episode and admitting mistakes

5:06 Playoff experience valuable for young Canadiens

10:34 Prospects' mindset amid trade rumors

15:06 Who should give Dobson/Bolduc Montreal tour?

21:49 Potential Slafkovsky-Dach line next season

26:06 Concerns about further NHL expansion

29:19 Recasting classic Canadiens commercials

31:52 Trivia question about Mark Recchi

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