Montreal Canadiens lineup shakeup | Does Oliver Kapanen have edge over Florian Xhekaj or Owen Beck?

2025-09-30

Montreal Canadiens' lineup shakeup keeps Habs fans guessing as the final week of preseason begins. Will the new lineup changes against the Senators reveal Montreal's true potential?We break down the Habs' latest cuts, reducing the roster down to 34 players. We analyze key decisions, including the cutting of Sean Farrell and retention of Oliver Kapanen. We preview the upcoming matchups against Ottawa, emphasizing the importance of these final tune-up games. New practice lineups spark debate, with Boldic and...

Montreal Canadiens' lineup shakeup keeps Habs fans guessing as the final week of preseason begins. Will the new lineup changes against the Senators reveal Montreal's true potential?

We break down the Habs' latest cuts, reducing the roster down to 34 players. We analyze key decisions, including the cutting of Sean Farrell and retention of Oliver Kapanen. We preview the upcoming matchups against Ottawa, emphasizing the importance of these final tune-up games. New practice lineups spark debate, with Boldic and Demidov's positions under scrutiny.

Discover the hosts' insights on Montreal's evolving strategy and get some scoop on Oliver Kapanen's NHL family legacy. Will these changes propel the Canadiens to a strong start in the regular season?

0:00 Final weekly forecast before regular season
5:37 Preseason cuts and roster decisions
9:23 Weekly forecast: Upcoming games against Senators
14:09 Can Canadiens and Senators play without incident?
19:53 New forward line combinations at practice
24:36 Evaluating potential of new third line
29:41 Trivia question about Carey Price's goalie partners

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