THE HABS WANT TO GET BIGGER | What Montreal Is REALLY Targeting to Upgrade the Roster
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The Montreal Canadiens are close — but making the playoffs isn’t the goal anymore.
If the Habs want to win a playoff round, they need to take a real step forward. In this show, we break down exactly what Montreal is missing and what kind of players they must add to compete in true playoff hockey.
We dive into:
Why size, strength, and physicality matter in the postseason
The importance of experience and playoff-tested players
What separates a playoff team from a playoff winner
How roster upgrades could change Montreal’s ceiling
What this means for trades, free agency, and internal growth
This isn’t about sneaking in — it’s about winning when it matters.
Are the Habs built for playoff hockey… or is something still missing?
🔥 Let’s talk about what it REALLY takes for the Canadiens to take the next step.
#montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey
21 comments
Shaun Starr is so hyped that he dipped his face in the white stuff lol (I know its a lighting issue lol)
The habs don’t need all these picks and defensemen. Expect a trade before the olympics. At the very least TDL
What are Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau in Pittsburgh worth?
Horses it all comes down to how many horses you can count on in a 7 game series and the higher up the lineup they play the better.
I don't think we have enough.
Cannot wait for the day we move on from Dach
I'd like to see someone like Keifer Sherwood
With a young team, you only sacrifice prime assets for 30+ year old players if you believe you have a legitimate shot of going deep. The reality this year is for the Habs to again make the playoffs and hopefully win the first round. The team, as is, has a legitimate shot of doing just that, no pressing need to rush into the trade market.
Unless the Habs can get a piece cheap, à la Danault, or someone that really fits long term, they need to stand pat. Short term veteran rentals on approaching the downside of their careers isn't the answer.
Can we not simmer for a few yrs and then put a offer to McDavid, reality is we will be loaded and experienced by then
Folks this looks like it was filmed after the Florida game.
If the Habs got a big RHDman to play with Hutson that would take this team to the next level imo. Best D in the league level.
Guhle for Tig Iginla for the future …if we want a rental to play with suzi and cauf its Krieder ..tig will be ready in 2yrs, guhle is not needed as im sure reinbacher will be up after olympic break for good plus we got puckf9rd comming …to sell off the future for old ass vets would be destroying our future dynasty run of 4 cups in 6yrs
Great show!
Very very glad that Marco is back
Habs have size and grit on the 4th line and the 3rd pairing but they need more size and grit in the top 6 on O and the top 4 on D.
I want Tom Wilson on the Habs.
Bolts & Panthers didnt win SC with size, they won playing very physical aggressive hockey.
Our young forwards, they lack that defensive IQ (aside frm Danault, we now got Slap showing that 2 way style and Suki has shown it last season).
Not sure why MSL has ignored creating a strong forechecking team…..we made it to SC finals with aggresive speedy forecheck which went completely ghost vs Bolts.
I do agree, we need way more phsyicality not just from few guys but frm whole roster. Dont need to go out n physically destory opponents, but need to be playing strong in every aspect of the game with or without the puck.
I believe that when Montreal is ready to truly compete, they will look different from what they look like now. They're a work in progress from the aspect of team construction.
Cuylle for ghule
Starr's mic light is annnnnoying
Kent Hughes will clone Gally and keep the dream alive.
Talking about grit….What about Alex Tuch? Isn't he ready?