Montreal Canadiens coaching, potential trade targets, injuries, more in special Habs holiday mailbag

Montreal Canadiens eye blockbuster opportunities as fan mailbag sparks debate: should Kent Hughes target Tage Thompson, Jordan Kyrou, or Robert Thomas in a major trade? Questions swirl around Martin St. Louis’s future behind the bench—would the Habs fire their head coach for a shot at landing John Cooper? Laura Saba weighs the realities of coaching moves, trade rumors, and the injuries plaguing the Canadiens roster.

Key topics include the value of Joshua Roy and Owen Beck, whether Juraj Slafkovský should shift to center, and the challenge of building a contending team amid league-wide injuries and goaltending woes. Hear bold takes on Pascal Vincent’s coaching trajectory, Montreal’s approach to player development, and creative hypotheticals like calling up coaches for a "cup of coffee" in the NHL. Will the Canadiens stick with their rebuild, or take a swing for a game-changing star?

00:00 World Juniors player discussion
04:33 MacKinnon best, Habs injuries overlooked
09:04 Blues trade speculation with Habs
14:02 Pascal Vincent's Columbus struggles and his Habs potential
18:14 Hughes vs. Hudson Brothers debate
20:58 Boxing Day trade speculation
26:01 Thrift store treasures & giving
28:51 Nick Suzuki's relentless dedication
30:48 Locked On Canadians Holiday Gifts

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