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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
Toronto Maple Leafs
Cole Caulfield
Ivan Demidov
Nick Suzuki
Canada
Carolina Hurricanes
Atlantic Division
Laval Rocket
Olympics
Florida Panthers
Ottawa Senators
Cole Caufield
Boston Bruins
Lane Hudson
World Junior Championships

For fans of the Montreal Canadiens.

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Latest Episodes

Matt Drake wraps up this years Habs preseason coverage.

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Matt Drake recaps yet another OT thriller in the preseason.

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Matt Drake discusses the split squad double win over the Leafs.

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Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the Montreal Canadiens injury update regarding Kaiden Guhle, plus the extensions to Arber Xhekaj and Alex Newhook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle... more

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Recent Guests

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
Linc Zdancewicz
hockey analyst; returning guest
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 4; Michal Hage with Linc Zdancewicz from McKeens hockey
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
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
Jacob Fowler
NHL goalie for Montreal Canadiens, subject of discussion
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 6; Jacob Fowler with Dylan Waugh, goalie coach and EOTP alumn.
Dylan Waugh
Goalie coach and hockey analyst
Montreal Canadiens (goaltending staff context)
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 6; Jacob Fowler with Dylan Waugh, goalie coach and EOTP alumn.
Josiah Didier
Former Rocket Laval teammate; current Björklöven (SHL) player
Björklöven
Episode: The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 8; David Reinbacher with Josiah Didier (former Rocket Laval and current Björklöven [SHL] player)

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 259 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
    Canadaa month 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
    Canada4 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 States6 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 States10 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

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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
#106
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#208
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#52
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#180
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#197
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#13
Brazil/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 – Number 12; Adam Engström, with Pascal Lapoint of Tout Sur Le Hockey
Q: What are your thoughts on Adam Engström at the moment?
Engström has progressed notably, showing a strong transition to North American hockey with improved defensive reliability, smart decision-making, and growing offensive confidence; his ceiling appears as a high-end top-four defender if he continues to develop his defending and physicality.
The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 - Number 20; Jared Davidson with Scott Matla.
Q: Percentage wise, how many percent do you give Jared Davidson to fit with the Canadiens for more than 10 games this season?
The guest estimates about a 35 percent chance, acknowledging that the number could improve if he sharpens skating, cuts penalties, and demonstrates consistency; even then, it might involve sporadic call-ups rather than a full-time role.
The Top 25 Under 25, 2026 - Number 25; Yevgeni Volokhin
Q: And what happens moving forward could depend on A, what happens with the guys in front of him, right?
The discussion suggests that the decision will hinge on who performs best among the current trio, with the organization weighing Dobish for premier starts, Fowler for 1B duty, and Volokhin's continued development to see if he can push into a larger NHL role.
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.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Lane Hutson
2. Lori Bennett
3. Jack Han
4. Linc Zdancewicz
5. Michal Hage
6. Kaiden Guhle
7. Jacob Fowler
8. Dylan Waugh

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