The Rangers played physical in the second half of the game and the Canadiens had no answer. No Guhle hurts for sure but as a team the Habs will need to figure that out. On the flip side, Veleno looked good. He makes the Canadiens better.

Here’s hoping Demidov stays on a line with Suzuki and Caufield.

Still shaking my head the Habs acquired Dobson. He’s so good it’s funny.

Well this time Ohtani will actually be on a plane headed to Toronto.

🚨RECRUTES HABSCAST #37 IS UP!!🚨 ➡️ Should Demidov Replace Slaf? ➡️ Has Dobes Won the Starter's spot? ➡️ How underrated is Carrier? ➡️Should they re-sign Matheson? Eric Macramalla 🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ youtube.com/live/5Rm089oMA…

FBI investigates illegal interstate gambling operations so it seems likely that's what's happening with Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. They may be part of an extensive gambling network that involves bookmakers.

Alex Carrier is so reliable. Never afraid to be physical and makes great decisions. Habs were 28th in the NHL when they acquired Carrier. After the acquisition, they were the 6th best team. Makes Lehkonen for Barron look a lot better.

Dobes has 30 more shots against, a Save % 100 points higher and a GAA that is almost half of Montembault. Yes he got off to the same start last season. The difference this year is he fundamentally more sound. Less wasted movement in the crease. He got better in the offseason.

The officiating was brutal in last night’s Habs/Oilers game. I’m still shaking my head.

Feels like this Chauncey Billups business is a bit of a tipping point when it comes to fan confidence in professional sports. I could be off. Your thoughts?

The Canadiens are relentless.

🍔TWO BIG MACS FOR LUNCH!🍔 Join Macramalla and McCagg for a HabsCast Live Lunch tomorrow at noon as we set the table for a delicious matchup between Montreal and Seattle. Eric Macramalla

That game was unreal. An instant classic.

🚨RECRUTES HABSCAST #45 IS UP!!🚨 Eric Macramalla and I set the table on Live Lunch for MTL's final match on its western swing. ➡️ Should the Habs Target Zacha/Horvat? ➡️ Are the Habs true contenders? ➡️ Should Xhekaj be replaced? 🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ youtube.com/live/7d-e-Yy6t…

Grant and I roll through all the Habs topics you want to hear about including trade targets (like Zacha and Horvat), Laine, Demidov, Stanley Cup chances, Arber's benching and Habs management.

The Canadiens rolling with Dobes tonight is a pretty clear message on goaltending.

Would Seabass okay a trade of Pavel Zacha to the Habs? History tells us he would not. Eric Macramalla 🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ youtube.com/live/7d-e-Yy6t…

Too soon for Lane Hutson to regret his 8 year/$8.85M deal? #Cooley #Harley

Thanks Ernest. Harley doesn't need bonus money since plays in tax free state of Texas. Cooley in Utah where tax rate is 4.55% so he doesn't need it either. Bonuses are relief valve in high tax markets to enjoy prevailing tax rate in US state where resident.

I've read the indictments and from the NBA's standpoint, the case is overblown. I will explain tonight on Offside at 6pm on TSN 1200 Ottawa and TSN 690 Montreal.