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Habs Culture

Habs Culture

By: Justin Schwartz & Liam Baum
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 A hockey podcast talking all things Montreal Canadiens and other news around the National Hockey League.© 2023 Habs Culture Hockey Politics & Government
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  • The Habs’ First Line Is Taking Over Right Now

    The Habs’ First Line Is Taking Over Right Now
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of Habs Culture, Justin, Liam, and Jonah break down the dominance of the Canadiens’ first line, as Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovský continue to drive the team’s offense and control games night after night. With the trio producing at an elite level, the question becomes… how sustainable is it, and can the Canadiens rely this heavily on one line moving forward? The guys also look ahead at what a potential playoff lineup could look like, and how a player like Michael Hage could factor into it. If he were to draw into the lineup, where would he slot in? Plus, they break down key upcoming games that could shape the Canadiens’ stretch run. Is this first line enough to carry the Habs into meaningful games, or does more need to fall into place? Tune in for all that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    54 mins
  • Caufield Hits 40 Goals… But What’s Going On in Net?

    Caufield Hits 40 Goals… But What’s Going On in Net?
    Mar 21 2026

    In Episode 113 of Habs Culture, Justin and Liam break down a major milestone season for Cole Caufield, who hits the 40-goal mark and continues to establish himself as one of the Canadiens’ most dangerous scorers.

    But while Caufield is delivering offensively, questions are starting to build in net. The guys take a deep dive into the Canadiens’ goalie situation, discussing performances, consistency, and what it all means for the team moving forward.

    Is the crease becoming a concern, or just part of the process?


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    57 mins
  • Can Caufield Hit 50? Goalie Questions, the 2C Debate, and Lane Hutson’s Norris Case

    Can Caufield Hit 50? Goalie Questions, the 2C Debate, and Lane Hutson’s Norris Case
    Jan 29 2026

    The Montreal Canadiens have plenty to dissect as the season moves toward the Olympic break.

    We break down the current goalie situation and what the Habs really have in Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes, along with how that impacts short- and long-term decision-making. We also revisit the ongoing second-line centre conversation, including whether Oliver Kapanen can realistically fill that role or if Montreal still needs to look outside the organization.

    Plus, we dive into Cole Caufield’s 46-goal pace. Can he actually hit 50 this season, and what would that mean for the Canadiens moving forward? And on the blue line, we discuss Lane Hutson’s Norris Trophy case. Is he just a finalist, or a legitimate contender to win it?


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    1 hr and 5 mins
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