How the Montreal Canadiens foster greatness, Habs 13th forward next year, wacky NHL trade proposals

Organizational excellence in hockey: Is it the key to the Canadiens' future success? Explore the impact of leadership changes and the role of greatness in shaping a winning franchise.
Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert dissect the concept of organizational excellence, from the influence of Marty St. Louis behind the bench to the success of Canadiens' affiliates in the AHL and ECHL. They then analyze Michael Pezzetta's limited role last season and debate the ideal qualities for a 13th forward. The hosts also critique fan-proposed trades using the Puck GM tool, offering insights into potential roster moves for the Canadiens.
Tune in for a deep dive into the Canadiens' organizational structure and roster strategies that could shape their upcoming season.

0:00 Intro: Organizational excellence and 13th forward
5:26 Surrounding players with greatness and expectations
10:22 Importance of legends and organizational history
12:47 Michael Pezzetta's role and future with Canadiens
18:22 The challenging position of 13th forward
22:36 Analyzing fan-created trade proposals
26:24 "I have the script" - Multiple trade scenarios
30:43 Distinguishing trade rumors from proposals
32:40 Trivia question and recap from previous episode

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