Episode Description
Montreal Canadiens fans eye a new era: Is Lane Hutson the next NHL elite? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba break down Hudsons contract value, skyrocketing potential, and whether Norris Trophy expectations are too low for the young defenseman. The duo also weighs Oliver Kapanens 30-goal ceiling, Ivan Demidovs role as a game-changer, and the intrigue surrounding Alexander Zharovsky's slower development compared to top KHL prospects. Key topics include what defines success or failure for the Canadiens 2026-27 season, the importance of playoff wins, and whether the teams young core and defensive structure can put Montreal in the Stanley Cup contender conversation. Plus: mailbag favorites like hockey arena music upgrades, poutine best practices, and the latest on Detroit Red Wings GM shuffle and trade strategies. Are the Canadiens poised to become the leagues next powerhouse? Photo credit: Eric Bolte - Imagn Images 00:00 Lane Hutson's hockey instincts 04:03 Discussing Lane Hutson's potential awards 06:50 Discussing player scoring potential 16:06 Struggles with 5-on-5 scoring 18:56 Montreal's team toughness expectations 21:49 Incorporating local music in arenas 25:04 Discussing potential NHL trades 28:35 Talking about favorite poutine spots 30:35 Wrapping up and listener appreciation Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your teams community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on whos hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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