Habs Character Win!!! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro December 31 2024

[@MC-rs5tx]

Thank you so much Tony for the energy, the caring about the team and the fans, for inviting the best guests, for everything you bring weither on tv or on BPM Sports, you are just… AMAZING! I wish you, your family and all of your collaborators a Happy New Year with health, love and some sleep! 😉☺️🤩

[@stevenlowry5464]

Amazing game today. I was at the game today and was really impressed with the team defense. They looked like they finally figured out how effective they can be when they play defense as a team. They beat a really good team. Also, it was fun to walk out of the arena with my Canadiens jersey and feel the pride!

[@jonmayer5206]

Sick!! No joke, I listen all the time here in Wisconsin. This may have been the best episode ever.

[@zanec1780]

Heres too 2025. Thanks for everything Tony. Couldnt imagine my habs fandom without this podcast anymore!

[@crookedman54]

All the the best to you Tony , keep up the great shows ! Happy New Year to all the HAB fans everywhere !!!

[@russellsmith4195]

Great Show 👍 What a combination, Tony & Brian All the Best to the Tony and The stick Podcast Team and Brian, The Stick Podcast Group 😁 🎉 Happy New year 🎊

[@ianmorrison1977]

Happy New Year from Saskatchewan Tony. Thanks for making the world a better place. God bless!

[@davidweum]

.643% winning for Dec. Thats very good.

[@mikedonovan7776]

I like what I'm seeing... they are growing game to game ; gotta love em .

[@theoperring4130]

Newhook flying out there. Love to see it

[@dandesjardins2552]

Happy New Year's to the Sick Podcast

[@centerhice7948]

Great show happy nee year guys and to your families .

[@lk6004]

Right on, Tony! Keep the team as is if they are in the mix for a playoff spot.

[@hockeupuck7416]

HAPPY NEW YEAR,, TO YOU, ALL YOUR CREW AND FAMILY !

[@davidbouchard4494]

Happy new year to you too Tony, and your team.

[@Bartman721]

Amazing podcast! Happy New Year guys

[@Snarkyloafs]

Great job Tony. Happy new year to you and your family

[@Mike_DB_9]

Great show gents and felice anno nuovo!

[@Taooflu]

4 goals against in 3 games vs high octane teams really stood out for me. We’re generating more shots too than we have all year long.

[@simonlegosu]

Love me some Pierre and Tony post game show

[@jlarocque1969]

Great forechecking won this game, the Habs gave them very little space to gain momentum. The Knights usually close their games in the third but the Habs persistent forechecking shut them down. If the Habs stay healthy and play with this intensity along with solid goaltending going forward they could be in the mix. I'm still cautiously optimistic about the playoffs but imagine making the big show with Demidov joining the Habs after his season it could be very interesting as to how things could play out in the post season.

[@sweetswing1]

Heineman looking like Foresberg so strong on the puck

[@justinfrechette9025]

Relax😂

[@russell7995]

In terms of roster management, I think there is a lot to learn from the former Bruins and Lightning groups who seemed to bring in new guys just the right way so they either did not miss a beat or they actually improved; that is where management and coaching and team culture are everything. The Habs seem to be headed that way, so changes to the roster are going to be increasingly delicate.

[@HabsTypeBeat]

I love how we still call the Evans line the 4th even though they are much better than the Dvorak line and okay the same amount of minutes.

[@Débribu]

They are also doing much better than Dach’s line.

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

It’s to not forget what he is, don’t let the inefficiencies of others make you believe he is 2nd line material. George Laraque did a hat trick once, so did Poehling, John Scott scored at the ASG … any players in the NHL can go on a hot streak. If he maintains it over half a season then it’s a different conversation.

[@Débribu]

@@benoitrobitaille5235 in 2024 Evans got 40 points in 83 games without any powerplay. Neither Dach, Dvorak or Newhook ever got a 40 points season.

[@NicolasPotvin-e8x]

In the mix

[@zanec1780]

6:17

[@patricial3494]

That humiliating loss to the Penguins seems to have switched something on in them. Maybe it was the kick in the arse they needed to start playing to their full potential. Whatever is going on, it's such fun to see them flying. GHG!!!

[@richardrancourt957]

Afternoon games in Florida was a good thing for Montreal. In past years they would spend some time on the beach and the time in the sun would drain their energy and they had no legs at game time

[@cosimobellantone8355]

If you check the stats line 3&4 have more 5 on 5 goals than lines 1&2. Show MSL give line 4 more ice time. Or even out time even across lines 2-4.

[@dav4303]

Wanted Josh and Armia to come back and weather we trade or keep they are better and worth more.

[@chosenone5471]

Sick

[@SamuelAtalla]

6 points in regulation, 1 shutout, 4 goals against vs FLO, TBL, VGK. 7-3 in last 10. This is far from the team we saw in the first 20 games. Fixed a lot of things.

[@tonyrochette]

Sick!!!

[@reykhan4153]

The Laine Carrier effect is real

[@HubCityIcon]

9:59

[@TheMaestro116]

Impressive game from the Canadiens! Team Canada on the other hand...Not so much

[@chrispeddle5075]

I called in when Lappy & Pierre was on, and asked “how do you like Andy now”. 😃I had a lot more to offer in the convo, but got cut off. Let’s reconvene. I’m a student of the game I promise.

[@DS-hs3qp]

The Sick group are building their float for the parade.....LOL

[@mrshitty]

There was no road trip after the penguins thumping. They played 1 game in Winnipeg and lost but played much better. The real turning point was the annihilation of the Sabres at home. That's what made everyone forget about the blowout

[@daniel6073]

They didn’t let the even breathe!!

[@TheWPSU]

Love your podcast Tony but I wish you would give your guests more time to talk and give their insights

[@0neChecker]

Now you have The Team, don’t let them brake it. Watch ”never forget” 2019 Team Finland taking IIHF WC

[@blessedbeliever8725]

Who are these guys?

[@NickSuzuki14]

Regarding the comments on Marty having 2 C's on the ice for important draws... Management and Marty are pretty progressively minded when it comes to the NHL, strategy etc. They know you don't just need 4 C's on a team, you need minimum 6 guys who can take draws competently. It's a lot to ask but if you build the team the right way it's definitely an attainable goal. With that in mind, unless Jake Evans is asking for a totally unreasonable amount of money, I think they should absolutely re-sign him. He's only turning 29 this Summer. Ideally you don't want to sign most guys past 35 imo so that mean a 6 year deal maximum. If he's willing to lower his AAV enough to make his contract still competitive, I'd be willing to gamble on 7 years. I know people will say I'm nuts but when you have a guy who's as good at playing their role as Jake is, you can afford to take a gamble that they'll still be good by 36. Worst case you're stuck with him for 1 more year than you would have been. I don't see Evans hurting us long term so long as his AAV is under 4M. And before anyone mentions his shooting % I'm aware he won't ever replicate the offense he created this season, but I still think he'll be a damn good player for us either way. This team is still gonna need vets. If those vets are quality role players I'm cool with it.

[@user-un2uq1zs8m]

Dont sign guys who only show up in their contract year, this shit always happens in the nhl and rarely works.

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

Love Evans and his game, idc about the length of the contract, but anything over 3 AAV is just repeating the Armia/Dvorak/Anderson/Pearson/Hoffman/Gallagher mistake, you do not overpay for past performances and you certainly do not overpay for bottom 6 players. All the young guys in and around the team, plus those other prospects in Europe will have to get paid once in the league, let’s not waste cap space on bottom liners that we will end up replacing easily. He’s a perfectly capable 4th line center on a contender who can play pk and occasionally play 3rd line minutes if someone is injured.

[@dav4303]

Too close out the game that is Shutdown. Now we need Demidov. Just love Carrier Evens and Heinamen. These guys make everyone play harder. Sign Evens he’s earned it.

[@CurtisVinish]

I’m still not sold on Newhook in the top 6.

[@WesternCanadiens]

Agreed

[@justinfrechette9025]

He won’t be once Demidov gets here

[@shinkoakata11]

Although Kirby Dach scored the winning goal, he is a defensive liability and a work in progress.

[@Taooflu]

That first goal against, his giveaway was brutal. A hard back check on his part could have helped too.

[@noiricha]

I'm seeing something that doesn't seem to be noticed - intensity on the forecheck - they are giving the other teams difficulty in generating an offensive push - they are breaking up plays and creating thus creating turnovers.

[@pllapointe-vezina6650]

Pierre you're in a public high school in Quebec it's for sure !

[@Dotngg6050]

😂

[@GABC0301]

Hey Tony, I think your friend Tony Digenova from Elio pizzeria lost his bet fair and square, congrats! Alex Lanctot will be please😂

[@jjjobin7124]

Chace raptor

[@DS-hs3qp]

Sometimes the good teams just can't get very motivated when playing a bottom feeder.

[@NarfShnarf]

I watch this podcast for ads and listening to people shit on the canadiens. Why are they talking about how well they are playing wtf?

[@ChrisMakesBeats]

Tony takes forever to get to the point

[@matthewhaydock6430]

One word: Monty

[@johnq2068]

January will be a serious test for the boys.

[@ph469]

Was Puljujarvi ever a consideration to be claimed by Canadiens?

[@StephenCardinal-r3b]

trade trade trade !!!! dvorak , evans , armia , and newhook !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sawadeejaaa5892]

Evans?!? U crazy. Definitely not watching the games. Yeah let's trade dvorak and Evans and start the next season with 1 center! Thanks God you aren't our DG lmao

[@powers1500]

@@sawadeejaaa5892 Evans has never had yet a 30 pt season in the NHL. He has been a 4th liner most of his career. If he wants 3 yrs at 3 millions, that's ok,. Evans will be 29 yrs old in june, he will want to retire with that contract, so he will ask 5 or 6 yrs at near 4 millions, otherwise, he should change agent. It is always better to trade players when are having good seasons instead of just getting rid of them because they are not playing well or don't need them anymore...You should be aware of that since you think you know what a good GM should be...😉!!!

[@sawadeejaaa5892]

@@powers1500 You talking about his points literally shows me that you are not watching the game. Hes extremely effective not only as the 4th liner but also on the PK. Hes versatily and is very good in many different positions. You obviously dont follow or watch the games so I guess I have to educate you a little bit but we all know Dvorak is gone at the end of the season so then if you get rid of Evans you gonna end up with 1 center (Yeah we have Dach but despite the recent resurging of the habs, I still have my doubt about him being a 2nd center). Honestly we did the same mistake with Danault, with Lekhonen, Romanov, etc.. the list goes on and on. We need Evans. He need to stay. Obviously it will depend on how much he want but I dont think hes the kind of guy that will be difficult to deal with.

[@brian6816]

Stop trying to trade everybody

[@StephenCardinal-r3b]

@brian6816 you won't win with these guys period !!! There guys who play 30 games a year prouve me wrong !!

[@dav4303]

Wanted Josh and Armia to come back and weather we trade or keep they are better and worth more.