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The Basu & Godin Notebook

The ultimate destination for thinking Montreal Canadiens fans. Every Monday and Friday, The Athletic's Arpon Basu and Radio-Canada's Marc Antoine Godin dive deep into all things Habs.

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Friday · 1 hr 10 min
Opening Statements
0:00 Jakub Dobes’ strong performance in Toronto 5:05 Kirby Dach one of the best forwards on the night 13:54 Alex Newhook / Oliver Kapanen at 2C 25:00 Chris Kreider trying to fit in on first line 38:26 Arber Xhekaj on PK 51:38 Kirill Marchenko and trade scenarios Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
Monday · 10 min
Breaking Camp
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com 0:00 Getting the roster set5:02 Reinbacher sent down, Engstrom stays15:08 Florian Xhekaj26:40 Penalty Kill29:55 Winners / Losers of Training Camp57:16 Mailbag: Pre-Season PK1:05:45 Mailbag: Teams that will overachieve and underachieve1:11:50 Mailbag: Upcoming UFAs Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https:/…
September 25 · 1 hr 16 min
A Conversation with Jeff Gorton
0:00 Introducing the Jeff Gorton Interview 1:33 Jeff Gorton joins the show 2:25 Looking back at Jeff’s introductory press conference 5 years ago 8:27 Analytics and AI 23:00 NHL Expansion 25:26 The Habs’ blueline 28:47 Training Camp battles 38:45 On Kirby Dach 42:06 2C 46:55 Ebug 49:25 Going over the interview Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
September 22 · 12 min
Blueline Battles
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com 0:00 Blueline Battles 31:44 Penalty-Kill 41:11 Mailbag: Salary disparity 49:10 Mailbag: The possibility of a slow start to the season 50:48 Mailbag: What if the Habs drafted Chris Kreider? 55:45 Mailbag: Asset Management #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.…
September 18 · 1 hr 16 min
Starting Lines
0:00 Can Slaf help Demidov and Kapanen stay afloat? 24:02 Kreider and the keys to the penthouse 33:27 Familiar D pairings 42:54 The new Xhekaj deal 51:39 The new Newhook deal 59:35 Team-friendly deals leading to trades#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/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
September 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Teeing off a new Canadiens season
0:00 Chris Kreider reunites with Martin St-Louis 11:00 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 Teams 40:20 Will Kaiden Guhle be ready for start of season? 43:20 Zach Bolduc’s New Deal 54:20 Kirill Marchenko’s last chance to get 8 years 1:02:20 Slaf’s Stanley Cup mindset #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/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
September 11 · 15 min
The Mental Side
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook …
September 4 · 13 min
The Unsigned
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️…
August 14 · 16 min
Brandon Naurato on Michael Hage
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 website for exclusive content➡️ https…
August 7 · 12 min
Partners in the Fall
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 - Los Angeles Kings ➡️ 1:22:00 - Vancouve…
July 24 · 15 min
Expansion Forecast
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ ht…
July 17 · 15 min
Goalie Workshop
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 -Subscribe on our website for exclusive con…
July 10 · 1 hr 15 min
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://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
July 3 · 1 hr 38 min
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/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
June 29 · 11 min
Pug on a Bone
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our web…
June 26 · 1 hr 4 min
“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 ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
June 23 · 12 min
Atlantic Tides
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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 on our website for exclusive content …
June 19 · 1 hr 36 min
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 Slafkovsky (1:10:00), ➡️ Nick Suzuki (1:15:45), ➡️ Alexandre Texier (1:19:45), ➡️ Joe Veleno (1:26:25) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe
June 15 · 15 min
Blue Line Grades
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On 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), ➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:15:00)#hockey #c…
June 12 · 1 hr 3 min
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 ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

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