Habsworld Podcast Episode 141

With the Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 training camp underway, the HabsWorld podcast team was back on the ice. Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by co-hosts Paul MacLeod, Sean Cayouette, and Jonathan Rebelo to talk about the Montreal Canadiens, discuss other hockey news, and share some laughs. This podcast was recorded on the evening of September 17, 2026. Topics include: - Introductions and Habs trivia - Unrestricted free agent Chris Kreider signing a one year contract and which line will he start the regular season - Zachary Bolduc signing a four year contract and which line will he start the regular season - Alex Newhook signs a four year contract extension before training camp starts - Arber Xhekaj signed a one year contract before camp start - Guhle injury announcement and missing season start - Will Jacob Fowler beat out Sam Montembeault for the backup role? - Josh Anderson named assistant captain; was this the right move or should a younger star be given that role? - Could Florian Xhekaj make the pro squad to start the season? - Around the NHL topics include Edmonton's new coach Mike Babcock; Philadelphia RFA offer to Leo Carlsson and the fallout afterwards in Anaheim; referee Chris Lee officially retired; former Hab Max Domi out idefinitely after off-season procedure lead to complications - A listener question about Ivan Demidov via Jake from Montreal was debated We are looking for questions to share on our next podcast. Email us at: [email protected]