Montreal Canadiens interested in Pavel Zacha? Can Ivan Demidov win the Calder? Will Patrik Laine score 30 goals? (Episode 1379)

Montreal Canadiens' offseason coming to an end: Xhekaj bulks up, Crosby trade rumours swirl, and Zacha rumours are in the crosshairs. Is more Habs roster movement on the horizon for Montreal? We dissect the latest Habs headlines, from Florian Xhekaj's impressive physical transformation to Sidney Crosby's potential departure from Pittsburgh. We analyze Pavel Zacha trade rumors and their implications for the Canadiens' centre depth. Key Friday mailbag topics include the impact of player conditioning on team dynamics, Crosby's future, and bold predictions for the upcoming NHL season. Will Xhekaj's gains translate to on-ice dominance? Can Montreal position itself as a destination for star players? Tune in for expert insights and fan-driven discussions on the Canadiens' path forward. 0:00 Intro: Friday Mailbag and upcoming topics 5:10 Florian Xhekaj's physical transformation discussion 13:01 Need for experienced defenseman on Habs 15:25 Sidney Crosby trade speculation analysis 22:06 Media coverage of Canadiens and clickbait 27:05 Potential Pavel Zacha interest from Canadiens 29:33 Ranking likelihood of Habs season predictions Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)