The Basu & Godin Notebook

Knocking On Evans Door

10 Feb 2025

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The bell ...

Canadiens Prospect Pool Rankings

07 Feb 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Fighting for their trade deadline lives (0:00)➡️ What to do with Laine (6:00)➡️ Bec...

Approach The Bench

03 Feb 2025

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Cap Opportunity

01 Feb 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ A team lacking juice (0:00)➡️ The loss of Kaiden Guhle (20:25)➡️ Why not Adam Boqvi...

Fine Tuning

27 Jan 2025

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Flat, Tired

25 Jan 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Canadiens come out flat in Detroit (0:00)➡️ The rookie wall and the Four Nations break ...

Frankie Goes To The Notebook

20 Jan 2025

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Slaf refu...

Ahead of Schedule

17 Jan 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The hottest team in the league (0:00)➡️ Towards a more complete Alex Newhook (12:55)➡...

Born Identity

13 Jan 2025

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ In Utah f...

Trade Deadline Breakdown

11 Jan 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Jake Evans value and comps (0:00)➡️ Keeping Savard for culture ? (36:30)➡️ Armia, D...

Mini-pod : Kent Hughes mid-season press conference

09 Jan 2025

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Stick-to-itiveness

06 Jan 2025

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The Constants

03 Jan 2025

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Just streaking (0:00)➡️ Nick Suzuki, still somewhat underrated (7:50)➡️ The fascina...

Florida Keys

30 Dec 2024

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Primeau no segundo?

24 Dec 2024

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Defense Dominoes

20 Dec 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ On the eve of Alexandre Carrier’s debut with Montreal (0:00)➡️ The future of David Sa...

Breaking news: Canadiens acquire Alexandre Carrier

19 Dec 2024

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Going Streaking

17 Dec 2024

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Here We Go Again

13 Dec 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ When they lose, they lose big (0:00)➡️ Another rough one for Matheson (16:00)➡️ Tha...

Identifying Holes

09 Dec 2024

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Special Teams Special

06 Dec 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Patrik Laine serves as a jolt (0:00)➡️ Is Laine-Dach-Slafkovsky viable ? (10:30)➡️ ...

Big Debut

02 Dec 2024

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Positive Signs

29 Nov 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Tales of a practice in Newark (0:00)➡️ Trending up in the last seven games (10:15)➡️...

Shake It Up

25 Nov 2024

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Forward li...

Talkin’ ‘Bout Practice

22 Nov 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Many days of practice without an urgent thing to fix (0:00)➡️ Taking advantage of the s...

Bench Press

18 Nov 2024

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Patrik Lai...

What’s up, Dach?

16 Nov 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ A more sound structure (0:00), ➡️ Blaming Struble (7:00), ➡️ Kirby Dach doesn’t l...

Resilient Relief

12 Nov 2024

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.comOn this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Nick Suzu...

Mining For Positivity

08 Nov 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ A positive sign on the collective play (0:00),➡️ Brendan Gallagher’s new perspective ...

A Game Of Risk

04 Nov 2024

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Puke Management

01 Nov 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The aftermath of the Canadiens throwing up (0:00),➡️ Recalibrating expectations (7:00),...

Temperature Down

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ D zone adjustments (0:00),➡️ The Xhekaj roller coaster (12:00)➡️What exactly is “...

Hybrid Recharge

25 Oct 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The ins and outs of the Canadiens hybrid defensive system (0:00),➡️ Kent Hughes working...

Fault Lines | The Basu & Godin Notebook

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️Top-6 woes (0:00), Josh Anderson in a comfortable spot (22:45), Keeping Jake Evans? (28:20), Top-6 ...

Immature Effort

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ A tough loss against the Kings (0:00), The Deep Game (13:00), Putting D’s in a bad spot (17:40),...

Lane Train

14 Oct 2024

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On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the early impact of Lane Hutson (3:00), Slafkovsky confronting Slovakian hockey (14:30), the runway give...

Game On !

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Notebook finally starts a new season. Let’s do this ! A word of welcome (0:00) Questions on defense : depth, injuries and youth (4:15) Matheson...

Moving Day | Oct 4, 2024

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, where our podcast is heading (00:00), Patrik Laine’s injury (10:45), Lane Hutson and the PP (19:00), t...

Slaf Wins the Day | Jul 2, 2024

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Jujraj Slafkovsky signed; UFAs did not (0:00), Alex Burrows won’t return (42:20), Mailbag (50:40)Follo...

DRAFT SPECIAL - The Demidov Draft | Jun 29, 2024

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, a must Sphere (0:00), Ivan Demidov at five! (4:30), Trading up for Hage (15:50), No big moves (27:15), S...

Pressure Point | Jun 24, 2024

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, An early Michkov-Reinbacher showdown (0:00), The Habs top-5 draft list (17:00), Shea Weber and the Hall ...

Is Laine a fit? | June 17, 2024

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Ivan Demidov at Gold Star camp (0:00), Drafting a defenceman over a forward? (13:00), Is Patrik Laine a ...

Combine Confidential | Jun 10, 2024

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, free-flowing discussion about the combine (0:00), improving the team short term (51:30), 26th pick in pl...

Huge Month for HuGo | June 3, 2024

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, JF Houle’s extension (0:00), agents turned GMs (13:00), Combine preview (25:45), Sennecke and Demidov ...

Pipeline Top-10 | May 27, 2024

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Arpon and Marc Antoine compare their list of top-10 Canadiens prospects (0:00). MONDAY MAILBAG: Canadien...

Road to the Final Four | May21, 2024

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu & Godin Notebook, building similarities between the Canadiens and this year’s Conference finalists: Rangers (2:20), Flor...

All Risers | May 13, 2024

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf vs Cole at the Worlds (0:00), Draft lottery: what happens at No. 5 (10:10), The Canadiens and dra...

Home D-Corps | May 6, 2024

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Draft lottery (0:00), Building a young d-corps (9:00), Coaching staff improvements (38:00), Our blue l...

Leafs Lessons | Apr 29, 2024

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, building from the blue line (0:00), having the better goalie (17:10), the big time free agent (22:00),...

Dach/Newhook trades | Apr 26, 2024

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, a basis for Guhle’s next contract? (0:00), The parameters of a Dach/Newhook type of trade (14:45), K...

Path to the Playoffs | Apr 22, 2024

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, looking at how this year’s playoff teams are built and how Canadiens can get there (00:00), can the ...

Canadiens Wrap | April 19, 2024

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, what to make of Gorton and Hughes comments (0:00), The spin on all those one-goal games (16:20), Kirby...

Mad for Matheson | Apr 15, 2024

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Mike Matheson’s career-defining season (0:00), Slafkovsky: top 5 winger? (16:20), Keeping the top line...

Hutson signs! | Apr 12, 2024

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Lane Hutson joins the Canadiens (0:00), The impact it has on Harris (30:00) The Ottawa game and lottery ...

Eclipse edition | Apr 8, 2024

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, RHP has gone dark (0:00), Barron Kovacevic being eclipsed (12:50), Struble and Harris in the light (26:0...

Who’s a top-pair D? | Apr 5th, 2024

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the hit on Kaiden Guhle (0:00), Guhle’s impact on the blue line (5:30), do the Canadiens need a top-pa...

Full Monty | Apr 1, 2024

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the goalies have done their part (0:00), highs and lows of the special teams (16:40), Christian Dvorak n...

The Next Step | Mar 29, 2024

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, carrying late season success (0:00), St.Louis’s path to a more demanding coach (6:20), assertive Slaf ...

Free at last | Mar 25, 2024

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Suzuki and Caufield trading places (1:35), Slakovsky’s best quarter (15:40), Reinbacher in Laval (19:3...

Something’s got to give | Mar 22, 2024

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, emulating the Canucks (1:15), big decisions on defence (22:30), is Newhook providing value?(37:20), AND ...

Missing Marty | Mar 18, 2024

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, life without Martin St.Louis (0:00), Who is Trevor Letowski (9:30), Caufield reaches the 20-goal mark (2...

Math problem? | Mar 15, 2024

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the good and bad of Mike Matheson (01:30), Joël Armia is a different player (29:55), Why is Joshua Roy ...

Something to Prove | Mar 11, 2024

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, a post trade deadline team assessment (0:00), Josh Anderson and the reset button (11:45), Laval needs...

Goodbye Jake | Mar 8, 2024

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Kent Hughes gets his price for Jake Allen (00:00), the Sean Monahan return looks even better now (9:00...

Deadline on arrival | Mar 4, 2024

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, David Savard deals with trade rumours professionally (1:00), a potential market for Pearson (24:00), J...

Suzuki full throttle | Mar 1, 2024

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Suzuki and the Barkov comparison (0:55), a place on Team Canada? (18:45), Martin St. Louis’s media c...

A Savvy move | Feb 26, 2024

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, their best hockey of the year??(00:00), where progression really is (07:00), trade deadline updates (2...

How low can they go? | Feb 23, 2024

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, A timely losing streak (00:00), Gallagher’s exasperation (19:00), from Brandon Gignac to Colin White...

Best Supporting Actor | Feb 19, 2024

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Armia’s consistency (0:00), Pezzetta is not just surviving (19:15), Xhekaj and the balance between t...

Hot Caufield | Feb 16, 2024

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Pulling goalies and in-game adjustments (00:00), not so "Cold" Caufield (9:15), the young core and the...

Who's trading for this? | Feb 12, 2024

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jake Allen’s performances and reduced value (00:00), What if Kaiden Guhle is injured long term? (24:...

Two year point | Feb 9, 2024

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf the shooter (11 :00), Marty’s 2nd anniversary (19 :30), Xhekaj, a coach’s challenge (33:45), ...

Is Savard next? | Feb 5, 2024

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Sean Monahan garde fallout (00:00), Coaching for the future and Alex Newhook (10:00), What trades are ...

Selling High | Feb 2, 2024

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the guys break down the Sean Monahan trade and if the Montreal Canadiens got enough in return for the ...

Monahan's trade value | Jan 29, 2024

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf and Guhle respond to pressure (0:00), Sean Monahan and the trade market (23:15), The issue with s...

What was he thinking? | Jan 26, 2024

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy’s return (0:00), Brendan Gallagher can’t be doing what Brendan Gallagher did (3:30), J...

From Roy to Roy | Jan 22, 2024

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy in Long Island (0:00), what to make of the loss in Boston (18:45), Barron sent down, Xheka...

The Right Hand Man? | Jan 19th, 2024

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jayden Struble starting to get tougher usage and it shows (00:00), Kaiden Guhle being able to play the...

Cautious Kent | Jan 15th, 2024

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, first impressions of GM Kent Hughes’ midseason media availability (0:00), Sean Monahan sounds like h...

Alps and Downs | Jan 12, 2024

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, The Reinbacher vs Gauthier story (0:00), How about Zegras to Montreal? (16:45), Our Canadiens mid-seas...

Winter of Sam | Jan 8th, 2024

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Montembeault playing like #1 goalie (0:00), The caveat in the defencemen’s production (29 :30), Mond...

Monny Has to be Money | Jan 5th, 2024

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, What the loss of Dvorak means for Monahan (00:00), Consistency found during the Holidays trip (33:05),...

Bus Driver Nick | December 22, 2023

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Nick Suzuki and analytics (00:00), when lack of depth becomes an issue (21:30), penalty kill woes (42:...

Trip of Doom? | December 16, 2023

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the perils of "the circus trip" (00:00), will a relentless forecheck become part of the team's identit...

Windows of Opportunity | December 15, 2023

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, Will Jesse Ylönen get a real look ? (04:30), Josh Anderson back in his funk (20:50), Jayden Struble carving himself ...

Cold Caufield | December 11, 2023

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Looking for momentum before Christmas ; 16:20 Cole Caufield’s numbers vs the eye test ; 47:30 Monday Mailbag : complement to a future top-6, Ja...

How to Build a Rebuild | December 8th, 2023

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, two different attempts at rebuild (00:00), L.A. didn’t go scorched earth either (12:35), from the blue line out (22...

Slaf's big break | December 4, 2023

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Fallout of Montembeault’s deal (0:00), Hughes praising Barron (21:25), Slafkovsky promoted before th...

"Josh Is Back" | December 1, 2023

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Alex Newhook and a new look on the PP (00:00), is Josh Anderson back? (20:00) reality setting in for S...

California Dreamin' | November 27, 2023

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, The California road trip (00:00), Monahan and Pearson (16:00), Kovacevic and the defence (34:35), and ...

Quarter Mark Awards | November 24, 2023

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, more practice please (00:00), what to be grateful for (06:50), things we didn't see coming (17:55), MVP of the team s...

Who Are These Guys? | November 20, 2023

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, the Canadians' awareness of who they are (00:00), leadership in hard times (15:00), Alex Newhook (22:30), a team stil...

Got Some Change? | November 17, 2023

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, a case of over stability (00:00), Brendan Gallagher's indiscipline (19:50), Primeau vs Vegas (33:18), Xhekaj's injury...

Floors and Ceilings | November 13, 2023

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, Mike Vernon and the Canadiens (00:00), Slafkovsky and Guhle are making strides (11:30), Montembeault's contract (38:2...

Nuclear Fission | November 10, 2023

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, Martin St. Louis' admissions and self-awareness (00:00), splitting Suzuki and Caufield (19:45), defence pairings and ...

Snap Back to Reality | November 6, 2023

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, what did the last road trip mean? (00:00), Justin Barron's improved play (15:30), the pressure of playing in Montreal...

Ten Games After | November 3, 2023

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, the Slafkovsky vs Cooley night (00:00), unsustainable goaltending (26:00), a consistent Sean Monahan (30:15), Suzuki ...

The Slaf Debate | October 30, 2023

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Notebook, taking a look at the defensive system (00:00), thoughts on Jake Allen's play so far (08:00), Slafkovsky struggles, wh...

The Defence Doesn't Rest | October 27, 2023

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, developing the blue line without Savard (00:00), nearing Guhle's return (21:00), retailinging to dange...

A Frantic Atlantic | October 23, 2023

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Nick Suzuki quickly answered the doubters (00:00), a way too early look at the Atlantic Division (09:0...