Brendan Gallagher's impact on the Montreal Canadiens goes beyond the stat sheet. Is he the unsung hero of the team's recent success?

Hosts Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down Gallagher's season, exploring his remarkable ability to elevate teammates' performance. Guest Andrew Berkshire of the Game Over Network provides eye-opening statistics, revealing that a shocking percentage of Gallagher's linemates improve when playing alongside him (tune in to hear just how much). The discussion shifts to potential roster moves, including the intriguing possibility of Mitch Marner joining the Canadiens. The hosts also analyze the organization's impressive turnaround across all levels of play.
Tune in for insider perspectives on Gallagher's future with the team and how the Canadiens' front office has transformed into one of the NHL's most competent.

0:00 Intro: Brendan Gallagher season review
5:35 Gallagher's impact on teammates over career
11:05 Gallagher's character and leadership role
18:23 Finding the right line for Gallagher
21:01 Mitch Marner to Montreal thoughts
25:30 Evaluating Montreal's management and organization
29:39 Canadiens' Stanley Cup Final Game 1 history
32:07 Game Over Network updates and plans

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents!

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Mitch Marner to the Montreal Canadiens? Trade rumors heat up as Montreal eyes their next moves to improve the team next season. Is this the game-changing move fans have been waiting for? And would the Montreal Canadiens (or Mitch Marner, for that matter) even be interested?

Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the potential Marner trade, analyzing his fit with the Habs and debating the impact on team dynamics. The duo also reviews Patrick Laine's rollercoaster season, from early injuries to his impressive 20-goal comeback. Mike Matheson's contract situation takes center stage to round out the episode, with the hosts exploring his value as a veteran leader and defensive anchor.

Tune in for expert analysis on these crucial Habs developments and find out how they could reshape the team's future.

0:00 Intro: Discussing Mitch Marner and Patrik Laine
5:35 Mitch Marner's potential fit with Canadiens
12:22 Patrik Laine's season review and impact
19:48 Mike Matheson's future with Montreal Canadiens
26:34 Defending Matheson's value to the team
30:49 Daily trivia question on Canadiens history

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