The Basu & Godin Notebook
A podcast dedicated to Montreal Canadiens fans, hosted by The Athletic's Arpon Basu and Marc Antoine Godin of Radio-Canada. They provide in-depth analysis and discussion of the team every Monday and Friday. The show covers news, player performance, and insider perspectives on the Habs. It's a go-to source for passionate followers of the Montreal Canadiens.
Episodes
Teeing off a new Canadiens season
0:00 Chris Kreider reunites with Martin St-Louis11:00 The allure of Martin St-Louis 27:05 Can Kreider’s arrival impact Juraj Slafkovsky’s spot in the lineup?30:20 Re-evaluating Special Teams40:20 Will Kaiden Guhle be ready for start of season? 43:20 Zach Bolduc’s New Deal54:20 Kirill Marchenko’s last chance to get 8 years1:02:20 Slaf’s Stanley Cup mindset#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenot
The Mental Side
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ On Don Waddell’s willingness to trade Marchenko (0:00)➡️ Should Chris Kreider be considered ? (12:40)➡️ Guhle’s health - again (26:00)➡️ Jean-François Ménard on hockey players’ mental preparation (34:10)➡️ Corey Pronman on Canadiens’ U23 pipeline (1:13:50)#hockey #can
The Unsigned
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Le Bolduc (0:00)➡️ Arber Xhekaj in search of a role (25:00)➡️ An underwhelming rookie squad (53:15)➡️ Mailbag (1:03:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ h
Brandon Naurato on Michael Hage
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Michael Hage back in Michigan (0:00)➡️ 11:45 - A future at center ➡️ 22:00 - Developing in Michigan ➡️ 32:00 - The NIL question ➡️ 41:00 - Interview takeaways ➡️ 50:00 - Mailbag #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our
Partners in the Fall
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Summer stagnation and Autumn opportunities➡️ 08:20 - Columbus Blue Jackets➡️ 19:30 - New York Rangers➡️ 26:10 - Pittsburgh Penguins➡️ 35:10 - New York Islanders➡️ 51:45 - Nashville Predators➡️ 1:01:00 - Boston Bruins➡️ 1:09:45 - Detroit Red Wings➡️ 1:13:00 - L
Expansion Forecast
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Intro and rules (0:00)➡️ The 7-3-1 model (6:45)➡️ The eight skaters and one goalie model (25:30)➡️ Mailbag (1:04:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ http
Goalie Workshop
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Kirby Dach, now or never?➡️ 24:02 - Goalie breakdown with Kevin Woodley➡️ 1:16:32 - Big changes in Detroit➡️ 1:22:35 - Mantha signs in Jersey➡️ 1:28:52 - Daniel Jacob named Rocket head coach#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subsc
Season Finale
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Summer schedule update➡️ 02:00 - Where does David Reinbacher fit in?➡️ 19:00 - Arber Xhekaj’s future➡️ 25:00 - What Derek Lalonde can bring to the coaching staff ➡️ 43:25 - Bonus mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://
No Move Cause
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A show about nothing (0:00)➡️ Demidov and Dobes new deals (33:30)➡️ Oh yeah, Gally was traded (51:30)➡️ The rage for Hage (1:04:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuan
Pug on a Bone
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Avenues remain open (0:00)➡️ Marchenko and the Columbus situation (6:00)➡️ The Pugachyov pick (20:30)➡️ A day 2 for needs (37:00)➡️ The overager strategy (43:20)➡️ Once again trading up (56:45)➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:06:25)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook
“As of right now…”
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Habs vs the trade market (0:00)➡️ The Division Bells (10:20)➡️ Is free agency more of an option? (22:30)➡️ The hope that Michael Hage could change his mind (41:00)➡️ So what about that 28th pick? (47:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️
Atlantic Tides
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Carey Price elected to the Hall of Fame (0:00)➡️ Movements in the Atlantic division (23:00)➡️ From Robertson to Pettersson (44:30)➡️ Goalie Grades (53:50)➡️ Monday (or Tuesday) Mailbag (1:07:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe
Final Grades
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Canadiens trade landscape a week from the draft (00:00)FORWARDS GRADES :➡️ Josh Anderson (24:40), ➡️ Zachary Bolduc (28:30), ➡️ Cole Caufield (32:10), ➡️ Kirby Dach (38:44), ➡️ Phillip Danault (44:30), ➡️ Ivan Demidov (47:44), ➡️ Jake Evans (51:30), ➡️ Brendan Gallagher (55:00), ➡️ Oliver Kapanen (1:00:00), ➡️ Alex Newhook (1:06:45), ➡️ Juraj Slafk
Blue Line Grades
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Hat tip to the champions (0:00)➡️ Grade reports: Lane Hutson (16:00), ➡️ Noah Dobson (22:00), ➡️ Mike Matheson (33:00), ➡️ Alexandre Carrier (40:00), ➡️ Kaiden Guhle (45:00), ➡️ Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj (54:30), ➡️ Adam Engström and David Reinbacher (1:06:50),
Powers of Persuasion
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Farewell to Pascal Vincent (0:00)➡️ Which profile for his replacement? (11:15)➡️ More awards-related honours for Habs players (24:00)➡️ Destination: Montreal (35:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡
Mega Mailbag
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Intro (0:00)➡️ Some in-house contracts (2:30)➡️ Trades, trades and more trades (15:15)➡️ The right shot D question (48:00)➡️ On coaches (56:00)➡️ Three goalies and a defenseman (1:11:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our
Gone in 60 seconds
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Suzuki silky Selke (0:00)➡️ Caufield is a gentleman (13:45)➡️ The Knies bombshell (25:30)➡️ The Larkin bombshell (41:20)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Face
Good Gally
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Kind of a Brendan Gallagher tribute (0:00)➡️ Patty and Monty in the background (23:45)➡️ Shifting priorities with prospects (37:35)➡️ Demidov and Dach, two ways to approach a negotiation (50:20)➡️ I sucked (1:05:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #
A Valuable Lesson
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Nowhere close (0:00)➡️ Focus on details (8:00)➡️ Martin and the Adjustments (19:00)➡️ Hurricanes lessons (30:00)➡️ Demidov and Hutson’s inner drive (44:40)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://
Prove It
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Failed exits, failed results (0:00)➡️ Memories of 2021 (14:50)➡️ What needs to change (26:20) ➡️ Martin St.Louis and 3-1 deficits (35:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/
Dad Strength
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - An overtime loss that felt worse➡️ 11:00 - The cumulative effects of pressure➡️ 23:00 - “We have a recipe”➡️ 31:15 - Targeting Hutson➡️ 45:20 - Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive conte
A Period Piece
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Canadiens preparation for Game 1➡️ 10:45 - Have the Canadiens figured the Hurricanes out?➡️ 27:30 - The new/old defence pairs worked➡️ 32:00 - The Suzuki line joins the 5-on-5 party#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com
‘We’re not leaving’
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Game 7 thoughts ➡️ 16:30 - Shake up the top line?➡️ 26:30 - Lane Hutson has arrived➡️ 40:00 - Carolina mini preview ➡️ 50:00 - Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.
Circle of Trust
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Young guns in the blaze of glory (0:00)➡️ In Dobes they trust (15:50)➡️ Habits. (24:00)➡️ A strong start to Game 6 (30:00)➡️ The 6th D in a 5-man blue line (43:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️
Asserting Je-ne-sais-quoi
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ It’s not an aggregate (0:00)➡️ More Dobes dominance (9:30)➡️ Bolduc getting under the Sabres skin (24:00)➡️ Texier and the o-zone layer (31:30)➡️ Two trades that are paying off at the right time (38:45)➡️ Keys to avoid a Sabres rally (43:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (46:30)#h
Coming Of Age
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A bounce-back performance (0:00)➡️ The Marty factor, more than ever (10:00)➡️ Nick Suzuki: the epitome of even keel (18:40)➡️ Two teams between swagger and structure (24:40)➡️ The elevation of Jake Evans (30:45)➡️ Learning through adversity (40:00)➡️ Another strong outing from Dobes (47:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #po
Moving on to Buffalo
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Transition day➡️ 02:00 - Jakub Dobeš a rookie no more➡️ 14:45 - Top line’s reset opportunity➡️ 26:15 - A look at the Sabres➡️ 40:40 - Struble vs Xhekaj, part 152➡️ 50:00 - Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our
Game 7.
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Mixing lines on the fly (0:00)➡️ Could Noah Dobson return for Game 7 ? (11:00)➡️ Jaw-dropping quality of hockey (29:40)➡️ Demidov’s penalty and chances (37:30)➡️ A battle of bottom-6 (43:20)➡️ The Lightning has more to lose (50:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https
Marty Supreme
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Uncharacteristic coaching moves propelled the Canadiens in Game 5 (0:00)➡️ Phillip Danault stepping up, the Gallagher effect and more balanced lines (7:45)➡️ Cole Caufield’s struggles (23:00)➡️ Real-time playoff experience (34:45#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https:/
Adjust Cause
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ To hard matchup or not (0:00)➡️ Suzuki and co. stifled again offensively (10:45)➡️ The hit on Slaf and refs talk (34:30)➡️ Monday Mailbag (42:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://w
Dancing On The Ceiling
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Shooting Lane (0:00)➡️ Kirby! Kirby! Kirby (8:30)➡️ Hope is not a strategy (23:00)➡️ Man, Arber… ( 35:40 )#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https:
All Things Considered
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Recapping the Canadiens Game 2 Loss#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin
Match Game
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - How Game 1 was won➡️ 12:30 - The matchup battle and what comes next➡️ 41:30 - Can you change a winning lineup?➡️ 49:50 - Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuan
Lightning in a bottle
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - Lightning present a unique challenge➡️ 08:15 - Forward comparison➡️ 41:00 - A diminished Dobson-less defence ➡️ 58:45 - A 2-on-1 in goal#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagr
Make It Rein
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Dobson down, Reinbacher up (0:00)➡️ Where does Carrier fit in all this (28:00)➡️ Nick Suzuki AKA Mr. 100 (36:00)➡️ Michael Hage says “stay in school!” (51:15)➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:08:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our w
50.
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00 - A big win against the Lightning➡️ 04:00 - Cole Caufield’s journey to 50➡️ 19:00 - Suzuki approaches 100➡️ 33:50 - Playoff Josh Anderson➡️ 51:00 - Late season experiments➡️ 60:07 - Michael Hage is free to sign#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandg
Playoff Prep
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Cole Caufield and the heavy quest for 50 (0:00)➡️ The clinch and ensuing lineup management (13:00)➡️ Veleno proving his worth (40:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (55:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive conten
Awards Watch
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ In a good place structurally (0:00)➡️ Caufield and the Rocket Richard (5:00)➡️ Suzuki for Selke? (17:00)➡️ No shortage of good rookies (25:00)➡️ Hutson against tough competition for the Norris (30:15)➡️ Could St.Louis win the Jack-Adams? (41:30)➡️ On Keith Pelley and the Leafs (1:01:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast
Smothered? Not bothered
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Stories of young Ivan Demidov (0:00)➡️ Two sides of a winning weekend (19:30)➡️ Patience before pouncing (30:50)➡️ OMG Xhekaj at forward (42:15)➡️ Gallagher vs Veleno (47:15)➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:00:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Su
Dobeš of Times
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Showing stamina in game management (0:00)➡️ Dobeš is the real defensive hero (14:30)➡️ Done with the teaching (29:00)➡️ Dobeš in the media (38:30)➡️ Bolduc gets rewarded (56:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodi
Calling the hot line
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Guhle’s game is back on track (0:00)➡️ Canadiens reliance on the Suzuki line (24:00)➡️ Danault is finding his game, and Veleno has helped (39:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (53:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for excl
Tinkering Bell
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ The play that made Martin St. Louis lose his temper (0:00)➡️ Tinkering the forward lines (6:30)➡️ Defensive deployment (11:40)➡️ A vulnerable second line (21:40)➡️ Suzuki towards new heights (26:20)➡️ Still playing with house money (38:30)➡️ Live Mailbag (44:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our websit
Not Playoff Ready
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00 - Are the playoffs in jeopardy?➡️ 8:30 - Defensive issues are not going away➡️ 36:45 - The curious case of the power play ➡️ 43:30 - Brendan Gallagher was scratched, and Kirby Dach got hurt➡️ 55:00 - Monday MailbagGet your free tickets here : https://www.eventbri
Gator-Aid
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Interesting battle ahead between Fowler and Dobes (0:00)➡️ Gallagher in survival mode (31:15)➡️ Tex back in the mex (39:00)➡️ Mittelstadt signing (56:00)➡️ The case for Engström (1:00:00)Get your free tickets here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bg-notebook-live-pod-tickets-1984827101290#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast
Dead on Arrivals
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Guess who (0:00)➡️ Behavioral defense (7:00) ➡️ Hutson back on the right side (23:00)➡️ Potential call-ups (32:30)➡️ Montembeault’s long range issues (45:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:00:00)The Basu and Godin Notebook has a live show at Hurley’s, downtown Montreal, on Thurs
Mystery Deal
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00 Hughes was cooking something➡️ 9:30 The glass half full➡️ 17:40 Will Laine be a distraction or not?➡️ 25:30 The goalie situation#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basu
To move, or not to move
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00 - Looking at some rumours as deadline week kicks off➡️ 12:00 - Michael Hage’s impact on deadline plans➡️ 18:30 - Is Nazem Kadri really a fit?➡️ 31:00 - The rental market ➡️ 45:00 - Monday mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Sub
Quantity Control
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ The hard lessons of playing with the lead (0:00)➡️ Those 5-on-6 situations’ (13:00)➡️ Does Danault-Evans centring the bottom 6 bear fruit? (22:00)➡️ Scratching Bolduc (46:30)➡️ Quantity Control (54:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ h
Confidence Games
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Nick Suzuki learned more about his place among the elite (0:00)➡️ Slafkovsky had to handle national and international pressure (21:00)➡️ From the doghouse to the penthouse (40:25)➡️ Happy Tex (47:00)➡️ Thoughts on the trade deadline (51:00)➡️ Mailbag (1:10:30)#hockey
Slaf-goal-sky
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00 - State of Team Canada ahead of quarters➡️ 13:00 - Has Nick Suzuki’s tournament been that bad?➡️ 21:30 - Juraj Slafkovský has met the moment➡️ 35:00 - Medal round predictions#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website
Live from Milano
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00: Canadiens strong finish influencing deadline approach➡️ 5:50: The Robert Thomas file➡️ 11:50: What’s next for Slaf?➡️ 17:30: The RHD trade market➡️ 21:45: Detroit and Buffalo’s impact on the Canadiens deadline ➡️ 35:15: Mini Olympic preview#hockey #canadiensmtl
The Journey of Mike Matheson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Slafkovsky isn’t slowing down (0:00)➡️ A different version of Jakub Dobes (8:00)➡️ The Dach we/they were waiting for (15:30)➡️ As long as Matty’s out there, I feel good’ (22:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (46:40)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -S
Doby and Dobber
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Jakub Dobes finding his form (0:00)➡️ Kaiden Guhle, the Habs blue line and physicality (16:20)➡️ Noah Dobson’s production (31:40)➡️ Encouraging signs from Kirby Dach (38:15)➡️ On standings and schedule (44:20)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.co
Sam Old Story
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Concerns in net… again ? (0:00)➡️ Losing grip in the third period (12:20)➡️ The PK’s horrific stretch (17:50)➡️ Calling up Fowler before the break (32:30)➡️ Monday Mailbag (44:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website
The Kent Hughes Interview
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Kent Hughes in the house (0:00)➡️ The Laine conundrum (28:00)➡️ Bolduc challenged himself (57:15)➡️ A tough stretch ahead(1:13:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuand
Coming in to Dach
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00: Kirby Dach’s return and what it means for the top line➡️ 23:20: With Andersson and Sherwood traded, where do the Canadiens fit in the trade market?➡️ 43:25: Monday Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website f
Good First Impression
➡️ 0:00: The Sabres have entered the chat➡️ 9:00: Jacob Fowler is sent to Laval➡️ 23:40: Texier gets a new deal➡️ 41:40: A chat with Bryce Pickford➡️ 1:06:46: Tough lineup decisions are coming#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram
Crowded House
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Bolduc navigating his challenges (00:00)➡️ The fourth-liners might pay… undeservingly (13:00)➡️ The mature play of Demidov and Kapanen (27:30) ➡️ Monday Mailbag: Gallagher’s future, Reinbacher on the team (38:30) ➡️ The decline of Quebec hockey (50:30) ➡️ Sports betti
Riding the Wave
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Good vibes, part one (0:00)➡️ The case for Blake Coleman (22:20)➡️ Takeaways from Kent Hughes’ avail (46:00)➡️ The three goalie situation (1:02:00)➡️ Good vibes, part two (1:21:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndG
Slafzilla
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ What a trip it’s been - for Slafkovsky (0:00)➡️ Ivan Demidov, Calder candidate (19:15)➡️ Texier on the Suzuki line (33:00)➡️ Olympic picks and omissions (37:00)➡️ Guhle’s return and Hutson’s playing side (1:01:20)➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:11:20)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basua
Phil The Need
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A defensive safeguard for the Canadiens (0:00)➡️ How will Danault impact other players on the roster (25:30)➡️ What stood out in the 2025 calendar year? (38:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (59:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our w
Move On Up
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Bolduc’s second stint on the Suzuki line is more convincing (0:00)➡️ Is Engström about to pass Struble and Xhekaj on the depth chart? (34:00)➡️ Montembeault, his conditioning stint and what’s next (1:02:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X
Teen Angst
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 17:40 The odd Hutson-Carrier pairing➡️ 32:30 Kevin Woodley on Sam Montembeault ➡️ 1:05:40 Who should play next? ➡️ 1:16:15 Monday Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www
Fowler Power
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A cool, calm and collected Fowler (0:00)➡️ Short and long-term considerations (14:00)➡️ Home and away splits (30:35)➡️ New D pairings (39:00)➡️ Bolduc, again (56:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡
Up for a Dobson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ All in all, a tighter defence (0:00)➡️ Dobson has looked really good (13:20)➡️ Slaf’s big weekend reinforces a trend (27:00)➡️ Kapanen’s emergence and the need for an upgrade at centre (35:45)➡️ Monday Mailbag (58:15)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #h
Trust Fall
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Spreading the goods or loading a line (0:00)➡️ Bolduc’s difficulty to fill a top-6 role (10:20)➡️ Evans’ bounce back game after Ottawa (21:20)➡️ A grinding schedule (27:00)➡️ The need to trust more players in more roles (30:25)➡️ Matheson vs. Sticks (51:15)➡️ A huge game awaits Montembeault (1:00:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook
Zack Adapt
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profi
Breaking News: Mike Matheson signs for 5 years
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Any Black Friday deals?
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ The ice time really tilted (0:00)➡️ Bottom-six battles (14:00)➡️ Thanksgiving sellers (19:10)➡️ What about Kiefer Sherwood? (24:10)➡️ Pros and cons of Ryan O’Reilly (35:00)➡️ Sitting on your assets (46:10)➡️ Reinbacher’s positive steps (56:40)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive con
Texier Hold ‘Em?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 00:00: Canadiens dominate the Leafs➡️ 18:30: Alexandre Texier’s fit➡️ 36:09: Adam Engström called up➡️ 50:00: Monday Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X
Crease Crisis
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00: The goaltending situation➡️ 21:30: Can the Canadiens afford to lose Evans?➡️ 42:00: Slafkovský’s new role#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ h
Know Thyself
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Recovering from a bad week (0:00)➡️ An opportunity for evaluating (8:30)➡️ Frankie Corrado joins the show (27:30)➡️ Monday Mailbag (34:10)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basu
Storm Surgery
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ What does the Newhook injury mean for the lineup (0:00)➡️ 8-10 more weeks without Guhle. Are you kidding? (24:50)➡️ Just two bad games or is there more? (33:30)➡️ Power play has gone cold (38:00)➡️ A lot of goalie drama (45:10)➡️ Critical moments ahead (1:03:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our websit
Minutes to win it
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Xhekaj and Hyde (0:00)➡️ Suzuki is a bit banged up (9:15)➡️ Time on ice distribution (17:20)➡️ What to make of the Evans line contribution (30:30)➡️ Fun night, tough trivia (46:00)➡️ Monday Mailbag (55:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast
The Notebook Goes Live
A Canadiens-Devils watch party turned into the Notebook’s very first live episode in front of an audience!!!➡️ Burned by the 6-on-5 (0:00)➡️ When you neutralize Suzuki’s line… (7:00)➡️ Busy week for the goalies (11:00)➡️ Xhekaj vs Struble, part MVII (21:30)➡️ Maybe there is no urgency in pairing Dach and Demidov… (30:10)➡️ The Kadri rumour (38:30) ➡️ Live Q &A (48:50)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuan
Proactive Change
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comYou want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnuOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Annoying Cousins is not just in The Bear (0:00)➡️ A line switch while things are going well (7:30)➡️ Does the “good defence b
Captain Cooks
You want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnuOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ First, the World Series (00:00)➡️ Searching for the « full 60 » (5:15)➡️ The Suzuki line has reached a new level (17 45)➡️ Would a line change serve Demidov and the Canadiens? (22 00)➡️ Demidov and Hutson on
Demi? More!
You want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th ? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnuOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Horses and zebras in Edmonton (0:00)➡️ Dobes delivers, Montembeault under pressure (12:40)➡️ Live event coming up ! (29:00)➡️ The Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov line is trending up (33:20)➡️ Demidov is finally on
Half-full Monty
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Guhle out again (0:00)➡️ Montembeault is a little bit off (16:55)➡️ The question of Demidov on PP1 (33:20)➡️ Monday Mailbag (48:50)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodi
Vibes And Squeaks
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Sustainable defense (0:00)➡️ Don’t let the puck die in the corner (14:50)➡️ Be patient or force changes quicker than in past years? (24:00)➡️ Guhle status and another round of Struble vs Xhekaj (32:05)➡️ A relevant team league-wide (52:20)➡️ Mike Matheson, the next order of business (56:20)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #pod
