Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators: Rivals on the Rise or Playoff Pretenders?

Laura Saba and guest Maude dissect the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators' unexpected success last season. They analyze crucial offseason moves, including Claude Giroux's re-signing and Noah Dobson's addition, that could reshape both teams' fortunes. The hosts debate playoff prospects in a stacked Atlantic Division, exploring how young stars like Nick Suzuki and Brady Tkachuk are influencing team dynamics. Will Montreal's "playoff school" experience pay off? Can Ottawa's improved defense propel them to new heights?

Tune in for insider perspectives on these Canadian rivals and their quest for NHL dominance.

0:00 Intro: Previewing the upcoming season
5:14 Analyzing last season's playoff performances
11:04 Offseason changes for Senators and Canadiens
21:33 Game Over Ottawa show format changes
23:11 Season outlook and division predictions
28:37 Team chemistry and leadership styles
33:28 Where to find Game Over Ottawa content

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Can the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings FINALLY snap their historically long playoff droughts? Can the Boston Bruins return to their usual winning ways after a disaster season? And are the Montreal Canadiens the class of this crop of four squads? In a special Atlantic Divison Hopefuls season preview, Joe DiBiase (Locked On Sabres), Brian Fisher (Locked On Red Wings), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Ian Boisvert (Locked On Canadiens) link up to talk about life in the bottom half of the loaded Atlantic Division, and what the path to the playoffs looks like for each of them. They dissect each team’s FanDuel over/under projections, discuss big offseason moves, and dig into the stakes at play for each team if things don’t go to plan this season.

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The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators met again in a meaningless game that became violent. Why do these teams insist on playing each other every year?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba bring you their immediate reaction following the Habs decisive 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. With the two teams left to face off one final time before the season starts, we must ask the question again: why do these teams want to play each other every year?

When there was actual hockey to be played, the Canadiens had a stand out performance from Oliver Kapanen and Ian and Laura call the race for that lineup spot. Plus, yet another step forward in the return of Kirby Dach.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens defeat Senators in heated game

13:11 Kapanen likely secures roster spot

18:51 Projecting final roster decisions

24:00 Kirby Dach shows renewed confidence

29:57 Trivia question on Sammy Kapanen

31:19 New trivia question on Kirby Dach

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