The Habs’ Biggest X-Factor This Season Is… | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro September 10 2025

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Nicolas Cloutier joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Martin St. Louis confirming that Kirby Dach will start the season as the team’s 2nd line center, the pressure on Dach to have a strong year, the team putting him in the best position to succeed, how Ivan Demidov could help set him back on the right track, Zack Bolduc pushing Patrik Laine for a spot on that line, and later, Brendan Kelly joins Tony to promote the release of his new book “Habs Nation”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Ivan Demidov’s personality, why Lane Hutson’s rookie season success was not fluke, how he’ll be able to avoid the “sophomore jinx”, Hutson’s contract extension, Mike Matheson’s desire to remain in Montreal, why it would be in the Canadiens’ best interests to retain his services and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to break down all that was said at today’s Montreal Canadiens golf tournament, the unified message among the group, talks of Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton and Martin St. Louis getting signed to contract extensions, Geoff Molson’s critical role in the success of this rebuild, the tight knit bonds throughout this team, Kirby Dach’s health status clarified and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Matt Ohayon to discuss the backup goalie battle, the important role that the backup will be playing this year, why it’s in David Reinbacher’s best interest to start the season in Laval, high expectation from the fanbase for this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy joins Tony Marinaro to discuss rumours linking Boston Bruins center/winger Pavel Zacha to the Montreal Canadiens, what it would take to acquire him, if he fits the Canadiens’ needs, when a deal could take place and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Eric’s recent interview with Kent Hughes, the palpable camaraderie within this team, Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine’s additional motivation this season, Alex Newhook possibly building a new role for himself, the best path for David Reinbacher’s long-term development and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode du Sick Podcast avec Tony Marinaro, Tony fait une grande annonce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Sidney Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson’s comments regarding Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh, teams in the running for the Crosby sweepstakes if he ever does become available, how much he would help the Canadiens, the relief it would bring to Nick Suzuki, what kind of trade package it would require and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Serge Savard joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the passing of the legendary Ken Dryden, and reminisce on his greatness on, and off the ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens trading Carey Price’s contract along with a 2026 5th round pick to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Gannon Laroque, how this impacts the Canadiens’ cap flexibility, the potential to make another trade before the start of the season, Kent Hughes’ incredible offseason and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices