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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
Carolina Hurricanes
Cole Caulfield
Canada
Atlantic Division
Toronto Maple Leafs
Laval Rocket
Olympics
Nick Suzuki
Boston Bruins
Ottawa Senators
Jacob Fowler
Detroit Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jacob Dobish
Lane Hudson

For fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

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Matt Drake recaps a bit game for the Habs on the road in Toronto.

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Matt Drake recaps the Habs looking to bounce back against the Utah Mammoth.

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Matt Drake rants on an epic collapse for the Habs on home ice.

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Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Eyes on the Prize selected Organizational players of the month;

Canadiens: Jacob Fowler, HM: Lane Hutson

Rocket: Luke Mittelstadt

Europe: Vinzenz Rohrer

North American Juniors/NCAA: Brayden Klimpke

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Recent Guests

Julian McKenzie
Hockey writer for The Athletic and former Eyes On The Prize contributor
The Athletic
Episode: Scouting the Atlantic: Ottawa Senators preview
Justin Godfrey
Writer for Raw Charge
Raw Charge
Episode: Scouting the Atlantic: Tampa Bay Lightning preview
Vladislav Utkin
Correspondent in Moscow providing expert analysis on Russian hockey prospects
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 7; Alexander Zharovsky with Vladislav Utkin (our man in Moscow).
Lane Hutson
Montreal Canadiens defenseman prospect
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 1; Lane Hutson with Lori Bennett of Last Word on Sports
Lori Bennett
Journalist, Last Word on Sports
Last Word on Sports
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026; the List with Lori Bennett of Last Word on Sports.
Jack Han
Hockey Professor
Hockey analytics and scouting expert
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 2; Ivan Demidov with Jack Han author of Hockey Tactics
Michal Hage
Montreal Canadiens prospect; NCAA standout
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 4; Michal Hage with Linc Zdancewicz from McKeens hockey
Linc Zdancewicz
hockey analyst; returning guest
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 4; Michal Hage with Linc Zdancewicz from McKeens hockey
Kaiden Guhle
Montreal Canadiens defenseman featured as the top 5 under-25 in the Top 25 Under 25 list
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 5; Kaiden Guhle with Jason Paul a.k.a WaveIntel

Host

Matt Drake
Co-host, goalie analysis, and deep-dive segment leader.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Too many gambling ads

    Too many ads in general. There shouldn’t be nearly six minutes of ads in a 20-25 minute episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I'm a man, but I can change
    Canada3 months ago
  • Habs DeVelopment Camp

    Excellent Habs content, well done. What I truly truly enjoy is listening to Matt, Drake and his personal takes and knowledge of the game. His passion comes through in spades and I really appreciate his honesty and his considerable knowledge. Keep up the good work Matt we’re all listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPJ64
    Canada6 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 Statesa year 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
    Canada2 years ago

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Ads are disruptive to otherwise strong content for some listeners.
Guests with strong prospect and international scouting insight are highly valued.
Listeners praise deep analysis and passion from hosts.
Many appreciate the Canadian hockey focus and depth on Canadiens prospects.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#67
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#33
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#83
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#29
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#49
Australia/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scouting the Atlantic: Tampa Bay Lightning preview
Q: Is the expectation to at least make the playoffs?
Godfrey says reaching the playoffs is the minimum, but the Lightning's performance and the division's competitiveness will shape how a near miss is viewed. A poor season or a failure to qualify amid underperformance could prompt questions about change.
Scouting the Atlantic: Tampa Bay Lightning preview
Q: What's the feeling going into this season just on a high level with the Lightning surrounding the team right now?
Godfrey says the roster changes kept the team largely the same and that fans remain cautiously optimistic after several consecutive first-round exits.
Scouting the Atlantic: Ottawa Senators preview
Q: Is there pressure for this core to start winning, given there isn't that immediate, obvious help coming on the way?
McKenzie says the pressure is real: missing the playoffs would be a failure, and the organization expects to remain a playoff team. Winning a round would be a meaningful step, while Ottawa also needs to build depth behind its core.
Scouting the Atlantic: Ottawa Senators preview
Q: Is the playoffs have to be the bar for this team in terms of what the expectation is from within and from outside as well?
McKenzie says the playoffs were always the expectation, even without Brady Tkachuk. He believes the Senators have the players and defensive system to get there, but their young core must keep progressing and their goaltending must hold up.
The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 3; Juraj Slafkovský with Ryan Szporer of the Hockey Writers.
Q: Should I say who I would have at numbers one and two, or is that okay to reveal now?
Ryan explains that Lane Hudson would be number one and Ivan Demidov number two based on current projections and progression, supporting the choices with their performances and trajectories.

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A hockey-focused show centered on the Montreal Canadiens, featuring in-depth prospect analysis, development paths, and rosterbuilding discussions. Episodes consistently drill into player ceilings, NCAA and European development, and the team's prospect depth, often with international guests and expert guests from scouting outlets. Noteworthy is the mix of rigorous scouting with casual banter and sponsor integrations, creating a shopping-list for potential guests and sponsors while delivering actionable insights for fans and industry professionals.

Listeners likely value analytical hockey discussion, cross-border scouting perspectives, and candor about player development, with a strong interest in prospects, drafts, and team strategy. The fo... more

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1. Julian McKenzie
2. Justin Godfrey
3. Vladislav Utkin
4. Lane Hutson
5. Lori Bennett
6. Jack Han
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