Eyes On The Prize: A Montreal Canadiens podcast
A podcast dedicated to fans of the Montreal Canadiens, covering team news, analysis, and discussions about the historic NHL franchise.
Episodes
Top 25 Under 25 Preview - We want your vote!
Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the Top 25 Under 25 voting and reminds you to vote before 24th of July - 20:59 EDT. (Not 23:59 as we say in the podcast!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Habsent Minded EXTRA: Demidov Extension and Free Agent Frenzy.
Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell meanders through the Demidov contract and Free Agent Frenzy Situation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Grading Yevgeni Volkhin's season with Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru
Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru joins the podcast to talk about Yevgeni Volokhin.
(The episode was recorded on the 7th of June, hence some references to the Stanley Cup final, and I am unsure of the weather in Moscow at the moment.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Grading Bogdan Konyushkov's season with Vladislav Utkin, hockey writer of allhockey.ru and sovsport.ru
0:00 - 21:30 - Bogdan Konyushkov
21:30 -> Ivan Demidov's season from a Russian point of view, and Ovechkin Washington or Dynamo? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - What a run it was
Matt Drake closes the loop on the Habs playoff run in the final Bottom Six Minutes of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season - with Ivan Letyagin
Discussing Alexander Zharovsky's season with Ivan Letyagin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Canes game 4 - Rage
Matt Drake rants about game four between the Habs and Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Canes game 3 - Stripes
Matt Drake discusses the Habs, the Canes, and the refs in the game three recap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Canes game 2 - Split
Matt Drake recaps game two between the Habs and Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Canes game 1 - STORM
Matt Drake recaps a wild game one for the Habs in Carolina for the Eastern Conference Final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"The Offer Sheet Bowl" - Previewing the Carolina Hurricane Series with Ryan Henkel of the Hockey News
Ryan Henkel of the Hockey Writers joins the podcast to discuss "The Offer Sheet Bowl;"
Carolina Rolling Four Lines
Missfiring First Lines
Relentless Forecheck and Active PK
Nick Ehlers
The Goalie Match Up
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Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Sabres game 7 - NEWFIE
Matt Drake recaps an OT thriller in game seven, where a certain Newfie stepped up once again for the Habs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Sabres 5+6 - Seven again
Back from Montreal, Matt Drake discusses games five, six, and the looming game seven against the Buffalo Sabres. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rocket Report; A season review with Scott Matla.
Scott Matla joins the podcast to talk about the Rocket de Laval's season, and the development of the prospects throughout the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Sabres game 4 - Hockey Gods
Matt Drake recaps game four between the Habs and Sabres. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs, Sabres game 3 - The Mecca
Matt Drake recaps a banger game three for the Habs at the Bell Centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Sabres game 2 - OLE
Matt Drake recaps a huge night for the Habs in Buffalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Sabres game 1 - Yuck
Matt Drake recaps a disappointing game one for the Habs in Buffalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Getting to know the Buffalo Sabres with Chad DeDominicis from Expected Buffalo
Chad DeDominicis from Expected Buffalo joins the podcast to talk about the Buffalo Sabres - Montreal Canadiens matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Sabres series, a round table - A Habsent Minded podcast.
Standout picks;
Jared - Cole Caufield
Matt - Nick Suzuki
Patrik - Head says Juraj Slafkovský, heart says Ivan Demidov so he is going with Demidov.
Biggest surprise;
Patrik - Noah Dobson
Matt - Zachary Bolduc
Jared - Jake Evans
All three has Montreal in six.
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A look back on the Lightning series and the panel's picks - A Habsent Minded podcast.
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Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 7 - DOBERMAN
Matt Drake recaps a heart-pounding game seven as the Habs look to move on to the second round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 6 - Seven
Matt Drake rants about the fact that the Habs are going to game seven. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 5 - Grinders
Matt Drake recaps a huge night for the bottom six of the Habs as they look to put the Lightning on the brink. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 4 - Best of 3
Matt Drake recaps a wild game four between the Habs and Lightning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 3 - LANE TRAIN
Matt Drake recaps the third straight OT game between the Habs and bolts in their series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 2 - Over Overtime
Matt Drake reacts to yet another OT thriller between the Habs and Lightning in their playoff series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes - Habs vs. Lightning game 1 - SLAFGOATSKY
Matt Drake recaps an OT thriller between the Habs and Bolts for game one of their series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Know Your Enemy: A closer look at the Tampa Bay Lightning
Jared Book joined the Backchecking the Bolts podcast with Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey and this is the crossfire portion of that episode with Jason asking Jared and Justin questions about their respective teams heading into the first round playoff series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Habsent Minded - The Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Roundtable
Matt Drake, Jared Book and Patrik Bexell sits down to discuss the Montreal Canadiens upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 82 - Habs @ Flyers - No Sweet Home
Matt Drake recaps the Habs finishing up their regular season on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Grading Vinzenz Rohrer's season with the Zürich Lions - a Habsent Minded podcast
Thibaud Chatel from NL Ice Data joins the podcast to discuss Vinzenz Rohrer's season, and gives his own grade of the Austrians season in Europe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 81 - Habs @ Isles - History
The Habs look to make some more history against the Islanders, with Lane Hutson and Nick Suzuki both on the edge of some big milestones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 80 - Habs vs. Blue Jackets - Cannon fodder
Matt Drake recaps a terribly flat effort for the Habs in their Bell Centre regular season finale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 79 - Habs vs. Lightning - FIFTY
Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield's 50th goal of the season, as the Habs look to take a crucial matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded EXTRA: Who will the Habs meet in the playoffs?
Matt Drake takes a look at the remaining games in the East, and who the likely opponents are for the Habs in round one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 78 - Habs vs. Panthers - Lane Train
Matt Drake recaps some late Lane Hutson heroics as the Habs force overtime and look to take down the Florida Panthers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 77 - Habs vs. Devils - Streak down
The Habs have clinched a playoff spot, but Matt Drake still has to recap a flat effort against the New Jersey Devils. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 76 - Habs @ Devils - The chase
Matt Drake recaps a shootout thriller between the Habs and Devils. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 75 - Habs @ Rangers - Cole World
Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield once again making the difference for the Habs, this time in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded - March Organizational Players of the Month
Jared Book and Matt Drake discuss the Montreal Canadiens organizational players of the month for March: Cole Caufield, Florian Xhekaj, Bryce Pickford, Yevgeni Volokhin, and Ann-Renée Desbiens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 74 - Habs @ Lightning - Donnybrook
Matt Drake recaps an intense game with huge playoff implications between the Habs and Lightning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 73 - Habs @ Canes - Simply Dobes
Matt Drake recaps another incredible Jakub Dobes performance, once again frustrating the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 72 - Habs @ Predators - Prey
Matt Drake recaps a very strong effort from the Habs as they try to make prey of the Predators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rocket Report: To bring up Reinbacher, or not?"
Will Shoukri and Patrik Bexell discuss the Rocket prospects;
(in order of appearence)
Luke Mittelstadt
Michael Hage
David Reinbacher
Florian Xhekaj
Joshua Roy
---- Commercial Break
David Reinbacher
Adam Engström
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Bottom Six Minutes 71 - Habs vs. CBJ - CZECH YOURSELF
Matt Drake recaps a second stellar performance in a row from Jakub Dobes as the Habs look to gain ground in the East against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Dispatch: Filip Eriksson after the second Quarterfinal in the SHL playoffs
We get to hear from Filip Eriksson after the second quarterfinal game against Frölunda, a 7-0 loss for Luleå which explaind Eriksson's subdued interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 70 - Habs vs. Canes - Czech Stop
Matt Drake recaps a huge game for Jakub Dobes as the Habs look to take down the top team in the East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 69 - Habs vs. Islanders - NICE
Matt Drake recaps an excellent effort from the Habs against the Islanders in the playoff push. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 68 - Habs @ Wings - Playoffs
Matt Drake recaps a crucial game between the Habs and Red Wings that went down to the wire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded "A look at the EU prospects going into their playoffs."
Will Shoukri and Patrik Bexell talks about the EU prospects in the system, with a look towards the playoffs that starts in Europe this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 67 - Habs vs. Bruins - FORTY
Matt Drake recaps Cole Caufield becoming the first 40-goal scorer in over 30 years for the Habs against the Bruins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 66 - Habs vs. Ducks - Quack
Matt Drake rants on another flat performance for the Habs, this time against the Ducks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 65 - Habs vs. Sharks - Bitten
Matt Drake recaps a frustrating night for the Habs at the Bell Centre against the Sharks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 64 - Habs @ Sens - Wowler
Matt Drake recaps some late game heroics from a certain goaltender as the Habs take on the Sens in a crucial matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 63 - Habs vs. Leafs - Be leafin'
Matt Drake recaps the Habs hosting the downtrodden Leafs at the Bell Centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded "What can we expect from Bryce Pickford?"
William Shoukri talks about his impressions with regards to Bryce Pickford and what can be expected, along with the time table for his play with the Canadiens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Rocket Report: "That's what a unicorn looks like."
William Shoukri and Patrik Bexell, talk about the Laval Rocket;
Mesar
Roy
F. Xhekaj
Rienbacher
Beck
Fowler
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Bottom Six Minutes 61 & 62 - Confusion in California
Matt Drake recaps an up and down end to the California road trip for the Montreal Canadiens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 60 - Habs @ Sharks - Comedy of errors
Matt Drake recaps a barn burner between the Habs and Sharks, featuring plenty of unforced errors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 59 - Habs vs. Caps - Mr. Saturday Night
Matt Drake recaps a typical Saturday night for Cole Caufield at the Bell Centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 58 - Habs vs. Isles - Blue Liners
Matt Drake recaps Noah Dobson and Matthew Schaefer providing most of the scoring in an OT thriller between the Habs and Isles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. USA - Disappointment
Matt Drake recaps the unfortunate result for Canada in the gold medal game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. Finland - Go for gold
Matt Drake recaps another nail biter for Canada against Finland as we look to make the gold medal game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. Czechia - Czech yourself
Matt Drake recaps a shockingly close OT thriller between Canada and Czechia in the quarter finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded - The Olympics, but what about the Canadiens players?
Matt Drake and Patrik Bexell discuss the MOntreal Canadiens players at the Olympics;
Oliver Kapanen
Alexandre Texier
Juraj Slafkovský
Nick Suzuki,
and a quick look at the first round of elimination games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. France - Celebreezy
Matt Drake recaps an expected blowout for Canada against France. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. Switzerland - McJesus
Matt Drake recaps Connor McDavid showing the world what he's about as Canada takes on Switzerland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes OLYMPICS - Canada vs. Czechia - So it begins
Matt Drake recaps Canada's tournament opener as Nick Suzuki and the rest of the boys go for gold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rocket Report: Mešár and Roy benefits from each other.
-Filip Mešár
-Joshua Roy
-Florian Xhekaj
--- Commercial Break ---
-David Reinbacher
-Adam Engström
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Bottom Six Minutes 57 - Habs @ Jets - Fly by
Matt Drake discusses the final game for the Habs before the Olympic break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 56 - Habs @ Wild - Jobbed
Matt Drake reacts LIVE to some of the most suspect officiating you'll ever see in overtime between the Habs and Wild. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Organisational Players of the Month - January, a Habsent Minded podcast.
Jared Book and Patrik Bexell discuss the Montreal Canadiens Organisational players of the month;
- Cole Caufield, HM: Nick Suzuki
- Adam Engström
--- Commercial Break ---
- Rasmus Begqvist
- Michael Hage
- Ann-Renée Desbiens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 55 - Habs @ Sabres - MEGA BOWL
Matt Drake reacts LIVE to the battle for third place between Buffalo and Montreal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 54 - Habs vs. Avalanche - ColoFRAUDo
Matt Drake recaps the Habs offensive explosion against the best team in the NHL in the Colorado Avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Habsent Minded EXTRA: Habs fire goalie coach Eric Raymond
The Montreal Canadiens have fired goaltender coach Eric Raymond, replacing him with the Laval Rocket's Marco Marciano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 53 - Habs vs. VGK - Goalfield
Matt Drake is back to recap the Habs looking for a big two points against Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bottom Six Minutes 52 - Habs @ Bruins - Letdown in Beantown
Jared Book (in for Matt Drake) discusses the Canadiens loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Bottom Six Minutes 51 - Habs vs. Sabres - Fuckalo part deux
Matt Drake recaps a crucial matchup between the Habs and Sabres at the Bell Centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rocket Report: "You don't bring Reinbacher up to play him as sixth-seventh defender."
William Shoukri and Patrik Bexell discuss the Rocket's last weeks:
Engström, a one off sloppy game.
Reinbacher, development is good.
Xhekaj, the line is really good, Florian creates space for his linemates.
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