Montreal Canadiens big 4-game week, Habs NHL Playoffs wish list, Patrick Roy fired - landing spots

In this episode of Locked On Canadiens, hosts Laura Sabal and Ian Boisvert break down the Montreal Canadiens' upcoming four-game week, emphasizing the importance of maintaining playoff intensity despite clinching a postseason berth. They analyze each matchup—against the eliminated Florida Panthers, the resurgent Tampa Bay Lightning, and the desperate Columbus Blue Jackets—highlighting the need for discipline, strong goaltending from Jakob Dobish, and strategic line usage. The hosts express concern over the team's inconsistent power play and the need for a physical, aggressive approach, especially against teams like Buffalo or Tampa. They then shift focus to the playoffs, outlining a wish list that includes a strong start, optimal line deployment with Philippe Deneau on defense, and elevated performance from the second line and bottom six. The episode concludes with a humorous yet pointed discussion on Patrick Roy’s firing by the New York Islanders, with the hosts jokingly suggesting Roy’s perfect landing spot is the Toronto Maple Leafs—citing the team’s need for fire and passion. They also touch on roster speculation, including potential signings of Michael Hagee and TJ Hughes, and conclude with a trivia segment honoring Michael Matheson’s 700th NHL game.