Could Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes transform Team Canada with a bold, modern vision? Laura Saba, Scott Matla, and Ian Boisvert debate the hypothetical impact of Hughes as Team Canada's GM, exploring what the men’s roster could look like by prioritizing youth, skill, and adaptability over tradition. The conversation dives into roster construction, possible lineup changes involving names like Connor Bedard, and whether Canada's men's hockey team is ready for a shake-up at the top.

The crew then checks in on the Laval Rocket’s surging form in the AHL, analyzing David Reinbacher’s readiness for NHL action and standout performances from Jacob Fowler and Kaapo Kähkönen. With Montreal Canadiens’ playoff race heating up, the hosts outline expectations for Cole Caufield’s pursuit of 40 goals, goaltending storylines, and trade deadline intrigue. Can the Habs maintain their momentum and who might be on the move before season’s end?

00:00 Hockey Talk: GM, Laval, Outlook
03:35 "Connor Bedard's Impactful Team Role"
06:22 "Kent Hughes: Strategy Over Name Recognition"
10:05 "Listener Feedback on Bold GM Idea"
13:25 Rocket Excel in Tight Division
17:41 Canadiens' Challenges and Reinbacher's Future
21:09 Reinbacher's Gradual NHL Integration
25:34 Canadiens Predicted Third in Atlantic
28:19 "AHL Call-Ups and Playoff Impact"
29:50 Penalty Kill and Defense Concerns
33:21 Newhook's Return Provides Options
36:48 "Game Coverage & Gratitude"

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