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Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast

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Montreal Canadiens
NHL
Fanduel
Tampa Bay Lightning
Buffalo Sabres
Cole Caulfield
Toronto Maple Leafs
Laval Rocket
Olympics
Hockey
Ivan Demidov
Nick Suzuki
Atlantic Division
Canada
Carolina Hurricanes
Florida Panthers
Ottawa Senators
Cole Caufield
Lane Hudson
Boston Bruins

For fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

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Latest Episodes

0:00 - 21:30 - Bogdan Konyushkov

21:30 -> Ivan Demidov's season from a Russian point of view, and Ovechkin Washington or Dynamo?

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Matt Drake closes the loop on the Habs playoff run in the final Bottom Six Minutes of the season.

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Matt Drake rants about game four between the Habs and Canes.

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Recent Guests

Vladislav Utkin
Hockey writer for Hockey.ru in Moscow
Hockey.ru
Episode: Grading Bogdan Konyushkov's season with Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru
Ivan Letyagin
Russian ice hockey reporter
Russia
Episode: Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season - with Ivan Letyagin
Ryan Henkel
Writer for the Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: "The Offer Sheet Bowl" - Previewing the Carolina Hurricane Series with Ryan Henkel of the Hockey News
Scott Matla
Rocket enthusiast and hockey analyst guest
Habs Eyes On The Prize / Rocket coverage
Episode: Rocket Report; A season review with Scott Matla.
Justin Godfrey
Contributor
Raw Charge
Episode: Know Your Enemy: A closer look at the Tampa Bay Lightning
Jason Linkes
Host of Backchecking the Bolts
fan perspectives from Raw Charge / SB Nation network
Episode: Know Your Enemy: A closer look at the Tampa Bay Lightning
Patrick Bexell
Contributor
Raw Charge
Episode: Know Your Enemy: A closer look at the Tampa Bay Lightning
Filip Eriksson
Professional hockey player (Luleå HF), previously with Frölunda and Jurgården; discussed career trajectory and role development.
Luleå HF
Episode: The Dispatch: Filip Eriksson after the second Quarterfinal in the SHL playoffs
Pat Bexell
Friend of Matt Drake, located in Europe
Episode: Bottom Six Minutes 17 - Habs vs. Stars - Catastrophe

Host

Matt Drake
Host of Bottom Six Minutes; regular voice on Canadiens-focused coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Wait WUT?

    Dropping an f-bomb for the prime minister. Did not come to this for politics. Made a Tokyo comment for Suzuki a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was a one off. I guess not. What a clown this guy is. Will keep show for Rocket report and Euro prospects, but will delete all other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mike Fondacaro
    United States2 months ago
  • Great host but way too many ads

    The host is awesome and he is super engaging to listen to. However, this podcast is bookended with ads with an ad read in the middle as well. I understand it’s FanDuel but wow. Too many ads, I walked in and said wow that’s a lot of ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MechanicsburgFan
    United States6 months ago
  • Great habs pod

    This is a great podcast for fans of the Canadians. Excited for the future of this team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    15th cef 48 highlanders
    Canadaa year ago
  • Profanity

    The cursing brings nothing to the post game rant other then make it off limits to some younger ears. Unfortunate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Civil Soul
    Canada2 years ago
  • Habs DeVelopment Camp

    Excellent Habs content, well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPJ64
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

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4- to-6 lines: Deep, analytical coverage praised by fans who want robust postgame insights.
4- to-6 lines: Positive impressions of guest depth and candid opinions on games and prospects.
3- to-5 lines: Great host with engaging delivery, though ads noted by listeners.
2- to-4 lines: Occasional critique of profanity and sound quality, but strong team coverage.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#82
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#171
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#59
Italy/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#72
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#202
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#249
Australia/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season - with Ivan Letyagin
Q: What factors influence the decision to bring him to Montreal or Laval?
Factors include his physical development, the coaching staff's plan, the team's window to contend for the Stanley Cup, and whether there is a clear role for him on the roster that would maximize his growth and long-term value.
Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season - with Ivan Letyagin
Q: Should Zharovsky stay in the KHL for another year or move to North America soon?
The guests lean toward him staying in Salavat Yulaev to continue developing, gaining consistent ice time and refining his game, with a potential North American move only when he's more physically and tactically ready.
Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season - with Ivan Letyagin
Q: What stands out about Zharovsky's 2025-2026 season in the KHL?
He exploded as a 19-year-old, led offensively at times, earned rookie-level honors, and demonstrated elite potential, though his playoff scoring was limited due to age and adaptation, suggesting a need for further development before a North American move.
Grading Bogdan Konyushkov's season with Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru
Q: What about his future—NHL vs staying in the KHL?
The panel suggests that there isn't a fixed ideal age; 23-25 is a common window to consider the NHL, but Bogdan's choice will depend on readiness and opportunities, including his one-year entry-level deal with Torpedo.
Grading Bogdan Konyushkov's season with Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru
Q: How has the coaching change affected him this season?
The guest noted that while Isakov's system differs, Bogdan's defensive strengths remained, and the adjustments helped him play better and become more well-rounded offensively.

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A fast-paced hockey podcast focused on Montreal Canadiens play, prospects, and related NHL playoffs. Recaps blend sharp game analysis with tactical breakdowns, line combinations, and coaching decisions, often reflecting with high energy and strong fan emotion. Episodes frequently feature guest insights, deep dives into development pipelines, and sponsorship reads, delivering a frank, fan-forward perspective on games, series momentum, and the team's depth chart. Noteworthy is the mix of analytical rigor and unabashed enthusiasm, plus recurring attention to prospects and development paths that hint at longer-term rebuilds.

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1. Vladislav Utkin
2. Ivan Letyagin
3. Ryan Henkel
4. Scott Matla
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6. Jason Linkes
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