We need to talk about Montreal

[@greglemrow3917]

As a Tampa native, I'm happy to see Marty's team playing well.

[@sammarso8178]

As much as i hate the lighting cuz of kuch comments in 2021 on the habs fan, fan base really has class ( sometimes)

[@greglemrow3917]

@@sammarso8178 I grew up here during the 90s/00s, my dad is a huge Lightning fan (I'm primarily a Devils fan because of Brodeur, little brother 1 is an Avs fan because of Roy, but both of us will pull for Tampa if they're not playing our teams). My family always loved Marty and Vinny. We were pissed with how Yzerman treated them both, because we wanted them to retire in Lightning jerseys. When Marty went to the Canadiens, we started passively following to see what he'd do with them. Figured it'd take a couple years for him to make changes, and it looks like they're starting to yield results. The team has some nice pieces.

[@sammarso8178]

@ even tho im not the biggest montreal fan even if im from montreal im really excited to see the future of this team with demidov coming in soon ( probably) hope ill see at least 1 cup in my lifetime 😂

[@aurifaber81]

@@sammarso8178 I'm a huge 2006 Lightning fan, they'll forever be on my list because of that lineup. Now I'm 100% Habs, plus something special is happening... Nhl looking good this year!

[@sammarso8178]

@ i was at the game against the canucks the other day 5-4 in ot, i had chills the whole game

[@Habsfan56744]

A rare video we’re eck actually talks about the habs 😂

[@SamuelDavis-iy9ox]

there are way more interesting teams to talk about there just wasn't a lot to talk about until recently besides saying there shit

[@fatsoaok6749]

​@SamuelDavis-iy9ox you're just a hater. It's okay. Seek some help

[@jonbyrne86]

Love to see it!

[@ethanpeterson9751]

​@SamuelDavis-iy9ox still made it to the finals in recent history, unlike those leafs 🍃

[@logannguyen8435]

Where

[@maxtheriver8969]

As a habs fan, this is by far the most fun I’ve had watching a habs team since the 2021 cup run and I don’t see why they can’t stay hot it’s clear they can beat good teams and now they just have to figure out how to beat bad teams lol. Even if they don’t make it I hope they at least stay somewhat in the race for the rest of the season now that we have seen what this team is capable of.

[@MrSprigg]

Look at it this way, if they struggle against bad teams and beat good teams, then all they have to do is get to the playoffs, because none of the bad teams will be there. Strategy!

[@ivirflawless9829]

That year definitely didn’t count

[@MrSprigg]

@@ivirflawless9829 Why not? Because they humiliated the Leafs? That makes it a banner year.

[@toph_toff974]

​@@ivirflawless9829 Idk but I was at the log cabin in the country watching hockey in the middle of summers for the first time in a damn while with the boiz,, eating BBQ in between periods... and those memories are etched in my brain. It was real, it happened, and we had fun for the whole summer. Either you like it or not.

[@dukenson831]

Unpopular opinion but I’d be pretty content if the Habs became the 1st Canadian team in 30 years to win the Cup. It feels classic if they did.

[@jecrex8349]

They were the last Canadian team to win it. Breaking the drought would be poetry

[@JudyPitcher]

Cup 25 in '25.

[@astrobot3038]

@@JudyPitcherAre you high?

[@the6ig6adwolf]

As a Vancouver native there's only two teams I'll cheer for if they go on a playoff run/win the Cup. Montreal and Winnipeg.

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@JudyPitcher would be amazing if their rookie goalie did what Dryden and Roy did in their first year.

[@dirk903]

That was a fun game to watch. Over the next few years the Habs are going be good!!

[@sammarso8178]

I was there at the game and jesus this was insane, chills the whole time

[@75kapone]

They're not ready yet for the playoffs but it's a nice progression, with Demidov next year , Mtl is going to be scary to watch in a couple yrs

[@GandalfAI69]

They are on this streak without Laine too. Slaf is just waking up, im hoping for the same redemption run in the second half of the season as he had last year. If that guy can live up to his potential, as well as Demidov and Rainbacher.. This team will be something else man

[@gabrielle5338]

I don’t think it’s bad for the kids to have a taste of the playoffs. After a few years of being in the bottom, if they manage to get in the playoffs, I think it’s good for the progression of young ones, even if we don’t make it past the first round.

[@RT-nh6mw]

@@gabrielle5338 Totally. That stuff honed Suzuki with poise in his 2 first years. There's nothing the players should be waiting for as a team, because they will win only as much as they believe they can. A bottom place finish inspires complacence in a player if they don't think their individual impact matters to success.

[@goavsgoooooooo]

“Canadiens are in a playoff spot” words I thought I would never hear

[@Chef_Mic_Raw_Donkey]

They lost in the Stanley Cup Finals to Tampa in 2021 lmao

[@arnaudfontaine7882]

"never" might be strong of a word, unless you meant never this season, then yea i agree

[@jakecarroll5]

​@@Chef_Mic_Raw_Donkey lmao Tampa lost to Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

[@Sakacarottes]

Well they already lost it so don't feel too bad

[@genevieve4679]

Aren’t they mostly healthy for the first time in Like 3 years!? I know the whole “no excuses” thing but it had to have had a big impact, no?

[@JudyPitcher]

Yeah, average 650 Man-games lost each of the last couple of years, most in the NHL. I think Suzuki is the only HAB that has not missed a game since he started with them.

[@JohnnyStacker]

yes but in this game, Laine and Savard weren't playing. They are big pieces for MTL. Nothing like the last couple of years tho ill give ya that.

[@toph_toff974]

yea.. but their are still one injury away from disaster. I hope everything goes well for the 2nd part of the season.

[@varde-jumper8503]

0:23 Lekinen? It’s Lekerimaki if you not swedish no?

[@juusoinnanen4537]

In reality, Lekkerimäki is a Finnish name; I believe his grandparents were from Finland.

[@varde-jumper8503]

Yeah i Know his father’s dad (and possibly his mom not sure thou) are Finnish probably escaped as a kid from the Russians don’t quote me on thou

[@dansrod5952]

​@@varde-jumper8503 If you know its a Finnish name, then why bring up Sweden? Im confused

[@varde-jumper8503]

@@dansrod5952 he represents Sweden but you are correct it’s a Finnish name should’ve been more specific my bad

[@JudyPitcher]

There is a Lenkannen(?) as well.

[@pstudio4096]

I'm a die hard Habs fan so I hope they keep playing like this. It's pretty hard to make predictions because a lot of teams are 5 points apart in the standings. Even the 3rd spot in the ATL division is not out of reach. BOS 4 pts ahead but have played 2 more games . So it's pretty exiting.

[@Earboo]

Don’t get too excited it’s Montreal you’re talking about here. Got excited when Ottawa got into a playoff spot and since it’s been a near decade long playoff drought I was excited. They’ve lost 4/5 in their last 5

[@paulcory8691]

Dude, when you said we need to load the playoffs with Canadian teams,, I instantly subscribed. Yeah man! Yeah!!

[@ThEMarD]

The beginning of the season looked bleak as Patrick Laine instantly got on the IR with that freak accident collision... But ever since he came back, he definitely added to the team's morale and performance and they're working great together... And to think this is before Demidov comes into play... Still very cool that they're in a playoff spot, so hopefully they can cling to it and definitely in the next year or three they'll be quite the force

[@Mr_Mister15893]

i thought lekkonen was in the avs

[@ryanm8887]

Yea ur right. Lekkerimaki was the one who got hit

[@JudyPitcher]

Lehkonen is with the Avs. But there is a Lekkerimaki and a Lenkannen, too.

[@mikey._.33]

​@@JudyPitcherLankinen?

[@Mulukkis]

@@JudyPitcher Lenkannen? Do you mean Canucks goaltender Lankinen?

[@thedarkelf4170]

I love the habs vids hope you make some more

[@waterdive122productions6]

This game was ABSOLUTELY wild. Everything from Montreal scoring within the first minute of the game, to Vancouver scoring two goals in less than 20 seconds, to the Habs pulling off an amazing comeback and eventually winning it in overtime. This game had it all. What a great Hockey Night in Canada

[@lindsaybelaire123]

Fun watching a team go from last to building a possible dynasty that will be a contender for years to come. Hughes is putting on a clinic as a G.M with some crafty drafting from the old G.M Bergy. Top line locked at a friendly 8m - 8 Yr deal. Looks like players are signing for term rather then top dollar. The boys know something special is happening so if you want your legacy to be Cups you want to play here if for the greenback go somewhere else!

[@Bozo825]

I’m a Winnipeg jets and Edmonton oilers fan primarily but I’ll cheer for any Canadian team to win the cup! It feels like this may be the year

[@patricial3494]

SO amazing seeing what the boys are doing now. It's like that thumping against the Penguins woke something up in them. All the pieces are clicking, all four lines are rolling and every man is contributing. So great to see. GO HABS GO!

[@YTGamingCenter]

The pens have done the opposite tbh. Lost last 3 in like 1 goal games. Boring games too

[@velibrian]

Glad they are succeeding hope they can make the play offs show the people they earned it with all the hard work

[@Thomas_667]

Lane Hutson was a 62th pick in 2022 btw. What a steal.

[@GandalfAI69]

I am still on a fence when it comes to Slaf and Cooley, which is more valuable.. Last season it was obvious W for Slaf but this season Cooley is just better and Slaf is underwhelming so far.. Hoping for second half of the season redemption for the big slovak.. But anyway seeing Hutson, it seems he could have easily go 1st overal and seems to be the biggest talent.. hindsight is 20/20 though right? everyone was gunning for Wright back then lol... im just glad Habs have the biggest talent from that draft even though he went 62nd. Made the right choices at that draft

[@franktessi9652]

Oh it can be so hard to be a Habs fan - constantly love hate up down. My hopes were raised after watching the season opener - it seemed like a totally different team to one from last season. Then we fell back into the bad habits i.e. not defending (and capitalising on) the rebounds, giving away dumb penalties, not playing to the ref's whistle. And then all of a sudden we are holding our own against and even beating some of the toughest teams in the league. I too hope for a Canadian heavy finals series - Canadian home crowds are insanely loud and rowdy (doubly so if it's Canada v Canada or even better east v west)

[@carsbykris]

I wanna hate on the Habs because they beat Vegas last week and I was at that game, but they showed some grit and looked like a team that was trying hard to fight their way up in the standings. Sad to see the home team lose that one, it was sort of cool to see the underdog put up a good fight and get rewarded. I can respect the work.

[@Mumaakil]

went to their games near the end of nov and including that game, every game ive seen of them since then theyve won

[@jamespyle777]

Finally a video not about any transient/transplant/sunbelt team.

[@theviewless5549]

Hey Eck, thanks for the vid Signed, All Habs fans in Hfx

[@JamesPilgrim-y3m]

It's not like the hab are beating lousy teams. I think that they are for real and I can't wait for the Russian kid superstar to get hear

[@henrymanzano2201]

This is awesome! It's good for the game to see teams like the Habs coming up (and not just because they're my team,but because they create a buzz for themselves and the League),as well as other teams that aren't "the usual suspects" getting their moment in the sun. Competition is good! Go Habs Go! 🔴⚪🔵⚪🔴

[@thepcguy007]

First team in 30 years that isn't strictly a dump and chase team. They're finally playing a style that's actually fun to watch... And winning as a bonus! Go Habs.

[@JoeyVilleneuve]

I feel like if it's close in points between rookies and one is a defenseman, he should win by default. It's harder to rack up points as a d-man.

[@stevestreet4402]

Also consider that Celebrini missed the first 12 games of the season so 2 points less in 10 fewer games. But also consider Hutson plays top pairing minutes and on the top powerplay. He contributes massively so I'm sure a players overall value to the team should count for something.

[@JoeyVilleneuve]

@@stevestreet4402 Those are good points, but Celebrini plays on the first line and is also getting top PP minutes. Overall, Hutson plays about 2 minutes more per game comparing average TOI. Given that minor difference, I think it still stands that it's harder for D-men to put up numbers and it should be leaning in that direction for that reason.

[@StarkRaven59]

Quite a few teams are warming to the task while others are collapsing. The mid-season is chaos right now.

[@mickdeath0133]

YES WE ARE! Plus, We have been beaten the last 5 seasons teams champions in 5 different hours, baby. Time to claim back what we haven’t touch in over 30+ years

[@DarthABBA]

insane Montreal is in a playoff spot and Ottawa is right behind them

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

I hope the Habs make the playoffs, but the Sens are still ahead of them in points percentage. Let's hope that they can keep up this good string of games.

[@mik8352]

Canadien's fan here, we should make the playoffs but if we want more, many things must change. 1st off, discipline; not only against bad penalties but also for stupid turnovers. (too many blind passes) 2nd, shots on goal. Damn, we have to shot on goal !!! 3rd, Montembeault... GET UP faster Sam !!! 4th, St-Louis. It's not that I don't like him... it is that he's not constant with line changes and shift are too long most of the time. Go Habs Go

[@langenbrunner1]

Lane and Cole Hutson will get to play together many times in their careers whether that’s at the all star game or on team USA

[@philips2327]

tell this to a has fan in November and we would never believe you. they were sitting dead last just over a month ago

[@eroy5448]

We'll be ready for the playoffs when Fowler and Dobes become our goalie duo

[@Nashub24]

Hey Eck what’s your opinion on the Devils?

[@joemacdonald3946]

Montreal is well on the way with the rebuild, they have a solid core,next year Ivan Demidov will join the team. They are for real. One or two more veterans and they could be a very serious contender, not to mention they have great young goal tending.

[@Bdubsky]

I am a Habs fan and I'll tell u my perspective. This team was in the gutter earlier. There was a legit threat of regression in the rebuild. Ever since Laine came back, Dobes came up for Primeau, and we robbed Nashville for Carrier, this team has completely changed entirely. It's unlike anything I've really seen from this franchise. Now will this last? I doubt it still. We are historically way too prone to injuries, other teams will be hungry (Rangers) and Dobes/Evans line can't be perfect every game. Plus if we do make the playoffs, we are for sure getting bounced quickly enough to not gain much experience

[@joshuamckinnon8577]

As a Edmontonian I cheer for the Habs....

[@Ic3h0rnEt14]

My team (Caps) got Hutson AND Leonard? That's incredible!

2:56 What do you think the ref said to the coach ?

[@CheetahLynx]

They reviewed the OT goal for goalie interference. I think he was just explaining why it wasn't.

[@relavncy]

ignore the guy under me he doesnt know thats my brother. he asked if he could sign his butt after the match

[@gigio8989]

“Man, my best games as a player were played against these fans”

[@LeOrca14]

Unpopular opinion but Amazon Prime has been doing a great job for NHL like sound quality and shi

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

As much as I love to see us finally scoring goals lately, I know we can't keep getting 4-5 goals every night. The only way we've got a real shot at beating the 9 of the other teams who are still technically in the wild card race in the East is if Dobes is the real deal and we start playing him WAY more. Monty just isn't good enough to start 60 games a year.

[@Moose19]

as of right now hutson has the calder and its not even a debate

[@JohnnyStacker]

Yeah, Laine and Savard weren't playing as well. Can't believe MTL in the wild card race right now.

[@jacp5628]

Anyone else notice Kiefer Sherwood looks a hell of a lot like Lee Pace in that opening clip?

[@jqme]

You have to talk about Jacob Dobes!

[@Image1Nation]

If the Habs stay healthy then there is a chance.

[@mattm8108]

If we take price out of the conversation, this team is better than the 2021 team.

[@SticksAndTape]

Gonna be a back and forth with Columbus for that wild card spot

[@TheEpicEndermanTV]

nhl has to have bruins , habs in playoffs again

[@jaredthescienceguy]

The hit was on Lekkerimaki, funny slip but I'm glad the keeper didn't get floored like that 😂. But great to see the habs rally

[@TheMalcolmElliot]

More Habs! Lets go baby!

[@rushilb6]

Meanwhile your NY Rangers blew a 3-0 lead and a 4-3 lead with 2 minutes left and lost in OT to the Dallas Stars

[@Mulukkis]

East is such a beautiful mess. So many teams withing a couple of points. Right now, the Sens are dropping (surprise, surprise) and the Habs and Red Wings look hot.

[@Astianax27]

As a Sens fan I'm not happy...Let's just leave it at that

[@hyperboreanesoterica6588]

Habs vs Oilers for the cup this year? I don't care who wins that would be legendary

[@TheFaustianMan]

After tonight, I'll take anything over watching MILLER on defense.

[@theSlimJim]

Is this the Habs, Sens, and Wings finally getting good, or is it just the top teams getting bad?

[@timojurenka5125]

Hutson thing on same team need to happen!

[@tbopens41]

Eck, no mention of Dobes in there? Also: they're as real as pizza pie...just see how long they can keep healthy 😮

[@YTGamingCenter]

I had miller on my bench in Fantasy so that made me made. 8.3pts for nothing

[@Aaron_LH]

It's kinda funny cause they're beating elite teams and then losing to fkn chicago lmao I do think they have a bright future though. They have a LOT of talent on their team and even more on the way with dudes like Demidov. Even have a goalie threatening to yoink the starting position from Montembeault. Wouldn't be surprised to see them making deep playoff pushes in a couple years time. Then again, it's Montreal so I'm sure they'll find a way to fuck it up lol

[@PeachRap]

Go Habs Go tabarnaaaaac!!!

[@plaserov]

watching this and they are not in it anymore

[@jeffanderson8384]

LOTS of season left. It's hockey, let's revisit in April.

[@carsonfaiella4543]

When r we gonna talk about cbj being in a playoff spot but actually better

[@Gypsyalchemy333]

No, no we do not need to talk about Montreal

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

I know you mentioned who they beat bit what do those 4 out of 5 road trip Equate to? Victories Vs, 4 of the last 5 Stanley Cup champs! Who knows what happens from here but I don't think this is a total fluke. I Would say that, if they had taken 1 to 4 goal leads and held on. Colorado was perfect going into the 3 and we were 0-12 IN comebacks. They still lack consistency but that comes through exp. We'll see. This team has had horrendous luck, game after game. In the last 3 years. They deserve some good Karma and besides Laine, with the worst Flu of all time. Can it be that bad? Or are the hiding something else?? Cheers from Montreal Quebec Canada

[@Rick-mi4yt]

Just a reminder, the outshot the Hawks 41-20

[@TheMav41]

Habs can't let up either because the Wings caught fire too. Boston will miss!

[@RAVENSFAN52712]

You gotta talk about the flyers we suck

[@LindyBuff]

Yes. We. Do.

[@jecrex8349]

Habs sadly can't hold on to it for more than a day bc schedule. Tied with Pens, 1 pt ahead of Jackets. Pens vs Jackets tonight.

[@stevestreet4402]

Just good to see them in the mix for a playoff spot over a top 5 pick right now. The standings will change daily.

[@StonedApeGaming]

I literally clicked thinking this was hockey junkie lol no way it’s an Eck Video on MTL 😂❤

[@Mtbkidd]

Lekkerimäki not lekinen bro

[@ZenithLegend]

The Habs will eliminate the Leafs in Round 1. It is inevitable.

[@getlost1631]

The hit was not on Lehkonen, who plays for the Avs, lmao

[@MrKevlarkent]

on lehkonen? bro, thats lekkerimäki

[@Andrew-tn1mf]

"this isn't last season's..." ..canucks, who almost never blew a lead, and now blow one every single game

[@dinodadinosaur]

"Who says no to leafs and Canadians round 1?"... Sens fans😅

[@nimnim4699]

Go Habs!!

[@Earboo]

What’s there to talk about? They had a good run js like Ottawa. Didn’t talk about them and look whose back to what they r normally

[@PlazmaKore7019]

Montreal IS the NHL... We built this league...and the level of disrespect that the league gives us in exchange is outrageous...

[@L0uisRp]

Calme toi big

[@PlazmaKore7019]

@L0uisRp ben c est quand même vrai ;)

[@ianism3]

flash in a pan. roster isn't good enough to keep winning like this. might be biased as a Montrealer and Subban fan tho haha

[@cecaju9516]

They outshot Chicago 40-26 and got goalied.

[@fasteddie9867]

Is 2025 the last chance for a Canadian Stanley Cup before the US takes over??? lol

[@angolahater4634]

Yes we do

[@Tapirboi]

The impossible has happened

[@MorganBurton]

Haberoni's? No. Never again.

[@Zachmasse]

25th cup in 2025

[@user-px4dn9zd3f]

Still mad because Canada's terrible U20 performance? Also could you make video about how you want some Russian teams to NHL for better competition? I would love to hear how much you love Russia again!

[@quixPPG]

???

[@ezbwfr]

and... back out of a playoff spot they are NOT making it lmfao

[@jbcccz]

Dirty birds?

[@morgansanderson9923]

Habs would need to play immaculately to make the dance. Not likely for them to keep winning

[@stevestreet4402]

There are 4 or 5 teams in the same boat. Ottawa and Pittsburgh need to play incredible too, if Detroit figures it out in the second half and NYR can fix the train wreck they have right now it will be a dog fight until April.

[@michelfaucher8681]

Lol take a break and enjoy the moment because after 3 lost you guys will talk about firing the new goalie and the coach this is Montreal lolllll

[@Eddieprice9]

its only half way through the season, settle down habs fans.