http://www.thefranchise.ca Hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, the Weekly HABit is a segment of The Franchise MTL that can be found on Montreal's Sports Authority, the Team 990 every Sat and Sun from 6am to 9am. We give you our unique perspective on all things Habs! As a segment of The Franchise Sports Talk Radio, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco cover the Montreal Canadiens like no one else, and aren't afraid to speak their minds and tell you the real deal on the Habs. 2 Big Guys take on the Montreal Media, the Players, the Fans, and each other for a fun filled segment! Sports & Recreation en-us 2011. All rights reserved. Sun, 08 May 2011 17:30:23 GMT Sun, 08 May 2011 17:30:23 GMT Poderator.com thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca(Gary Whittaker) thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca(Gary Whittaker) Gary Whittaker thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco no 1 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050811.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050811.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Detailed breakdown of the Habs, from players to coaches to management. We look at how they all performed, who should be kept, and why. Detailed breakdown of the Habs, from players to coaches to management. We look at how they all performed, who should be kept, and why. Sun, 08 May 2011 17:30:23 GMT Post mortem Detailed breakdown of the Habs, from players to coaches to management. We look at how they all performed, who should be kept, and why. NHL, Habs, Montreal Canadiens, Pierre Gauthier, Jacques Martin, Andrei Markov, kostitsyn, PK Subban 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050811.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042411.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042411.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog # Joined by Derek Wills, play by play announcer for the Hamilton Bulldogs to talk about their playoff run # Breaking down both game 4 and game 5of the series # Gary Whittaker can't help himelf and goes back on a rant on Jacques Martin # Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict # We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog # Joined by Derek Wills, play by play announcer for the Hamilton Bulldogs to talk about their playoff run # Breaking down both game 4 and game 5of the series # Gary Whittaker can't help himelf and goes back on a rant on Jacques Martin # Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:06:25 GMT After round 1, game 5 # We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog # Joined by Derek Wills, play by play announcer for the Hamilton Bulldogs to talk about their playoff run # Breaking down both game 4 and game 5of the series # Gary Whittaker can't Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Hamilton Bulldogs 01:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042411.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog * Breaking down both game 1 and game 2 of the series * Discussion on if Jacques Martin is not, in fact, a bad coach for the Canadiens. * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Rick Springhetti of Macleans pro scouting magazine * We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog * Breaking down both game 1 and game 2 of the series * Discussion on if Jacques Martin is not, in fact, a bad coach for the Canadiens. * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Rick Springhetti of Macleans pro scouting magazine Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:54:13 GMT HAbs vs Bruins * We break down the Bruins-Habs series with Matt Kalman of The Bruins Blog * Breaking down both game 1 and game 2 of the series * Discussion on if Jacques Martin is not, in fact, a bad coach for the Canadiens. * Full installment of the Sun Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, NHL, Habs, Playoffs 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Our interview with Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs * Our take on what needs to happen before Max Pacioretty returns to the lineup * Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator gives us the latest on the Baby Habs in Hamilton. * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict o We preview Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins o The continued debate over Jacques Martin o Predictions on who is favored to break out and represent their conferences, as well as the dark horses and much more! * Our interview with Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs * Our take on what needs to happen before Max Pacioretty returns to the lineup * Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator gives us the latest on the Baby Habs in Hamilton. * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict o We preview Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins o The continued debate over Jacques Martin o Predictions on who is favored to break out and represent their conferences, as well as the dark horses and much more! Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:56:46 GMT Boston vs Montreal * Our interview with Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun breaking down the Toronto Maple Leafs * Our take on what needs to happen before Max Pacioretty returns to the lineup * Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator gives us the latest on the Bab Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Hamilton Bulldogs, NHL, Playoffs, Round 1, Hockey 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport040311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport040311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A review Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils, and the impact on the race to officially secure a playoff spot * A look at what the best match up would be for the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Will Martinez of HeyMyNameIsWill o We discuss if there is a doublestanding involving PK Subban and other rookies around the league o The debate over whether Jacques Martin is the right man for the job continues o and much more! * A review Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils, and the impact on the race to officially secure a playoff spot * A look at what the best match up would be for the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Will Martinez of HeyMyNameIsWill o We discuss if there is a doublestanding involving PK Subban and other rookies around the league o The debate over whether Jacques Martin is the right man for the job continues o and much more! Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:33:06 GMT Is Jacques Martin the right coach for the job * A review Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils, and the impact on the race to officially secure a playoff spot * A look at what the best match up would be for the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs * Full installment of the Sunday Sh habs, Jacques Martin, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, PK Subban , podcast 01:16:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport040311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including not having scored a goal in 3 games * The crew starts, or at least tries to, have a change of heart about coach Jacques Martin * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber o We discuss Tony Marinaro's report about the Canadiens offering Andrei Markov a 1 year deal, and Markov's agent counter of 3 years o More of a debate on Jacques Martin, and what it will take to turn this slump around o What to do with Scott Gomez * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including not having scored a goal in 3 games * The crew starts, or at least tries to, have a change of heart about coach Jacques Martin * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber o We discuss Tony Marinaro's report about the Canadiens offering Andrei Markov a 1 year deal, and Markov's agent counter of 3 years o More of a debate on Jacques Martin, and what it will take to turn this slump around o What to do with Scott Gomez Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:21:56 GMT Debate on slump, Gomez and Martin * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including not having scored a goal in 3 games * The crew starts, or at least tries to, have a change of heart about coach Jacques Martin * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with Montreal Canadiens, Jacques Martin, Pierre Gauthier, Bob Gainey, Scott Gomez, Mark Recchi, Zdeno Chara, Carey Price, PK Subban 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including the blowout by the New York Rangers * Mr. Dave Stubbs of what is now HOCKEYInsideOut.com, to talk about the change of the website, and the season so far for the Habs * Debate on who should have started for the Montreal Canadiens against New York * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, old friend Kevin Mio of HOCKEYInsideOut.com o Interesting take on the coaching carousel that could take place next year, involving Kirk Muller, and current Juniors head coach Pascal Vincent o Big debate on PK Subban, how he is looked at around the league, and the comments made by Vincent Lecavalier o Another debate on Carey Price, if he should have started against New York, and what the Canadiens should have planned for him the rest of the way o Quick round of if the Habs can catch the Bruins * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including the blowout by the New York Rangers * Mr. Dave Stubbs of what is now HOCKEYInsideOut.com, to talk about the change of the website, and the season so far for the Habs * Debate on who should have started for the Montreal Canadiens against New York * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, old friend Kevin Mio of HOCKEYInsideOut.com o Interesting take on the coaching carousel that could take place next year, involving Kirk Muller, and current Juniors head coach Pascal Vincent o Big debate on PK Subban, how he is looked at around the league, and the comments made by Vincent Lecavalier o Another debate on Carey Price, if he should have started against New York, and what the Canadiens should have planned for him the rest of the way o Quick round of if the Habs can catch the Bruins Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:29:57 GMT Price vs Auld vs New York * A review of the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including the blowout by the New York Rangers * Mr. Dave Stubbs of what is now HOCKEYInsideOut.com, to talk about the change of the website, and the season so far for the Habs * Debat Alex Auld, Benoit Pouliot, Boston Bruins, Carey price, Dave Stubbs, habs, Jacques Martin, Kevin Mio, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, NHL, PK Subban, Vincent Lecavalier 01:35:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # The return of Nick Murdocco, and the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including Chara - Pacioretty # a review of Saturday's afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Penguins # Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with our contest winner Robyn Flynn (AKA LadyHabs on Twitter). You can also follow her great articles on her website. # The return of Nick Murdocco, and the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including Chara - Pacioretty # a review of Saturday's afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Penguins # Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with our contest winner Robyn Flynn (AKA LadyHabs on Twitter). You can also follow her great articles on her website. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:33:07 GMT Chara vs Pacioretty # The return of Nick Murdocco, and the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, including Chara - Pacioretty # a review of Saturday's afternoon game against the Pittsburgh Penguins # Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with our contest winner Robyn Fl Max Pacioretty, Zdeno Chara, Gary Bettman, Air Canada, Via Rail, Sean Avery, James Wisniewski, PK Subban, Carey Price 01:10:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * The week that was a 3-0 for the Montreal Canadiens, including a win over the Bolts * A look ahead at a "big" game against the Bruins * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and new friend HABIT-HER-WAY o Can or should the Habs get more physical by using the newly formed lined with Kostitsyn, Eller and Moen? o Are you impressed enough with the play of Gomez of late, or should Desharnais be given the opportunity? o We eventually get to Carey Price, but spend quite a bit of time talking Michael Jackson and Charlie Sheen. o Quick round of interesting questions to keep the panel on their toes * The week that was a 3-0 for the Montreal Canadiens, including a win over the Bolts * A look ahead at a "big" game against the Bruins * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and new friend HABIT-HER-WAY o Can or should the Habs get more physical by using the newly formed lined with Kostitsyn, Eller and Moen? o Are you impressed enough with the play of Gomez of late, or should Desharnais be given the opportunity? o We eventually get to Carey Price, but spend quite a bit of time talking Michael Jackson and Charlie Sheen. o Quick round of interesting questions to keep the panel on their toes Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:20:35 GMT 4 game streak! * The week that was a 3-0 for the Montreal Canadiens, including a win over the Bolts * A look ahead at a "big" game against the Bruins * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and new friend HABI Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Desharnais, Price, Charlie Sheen, Eller, Kostitsyn, Moen 01:04:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We break down the current defensive situation with the Habs, with 8 active d-men, who is on the outside looking in? * A very heated debate breaks out on Jacques Martin, and his ability as a coach. Gary Whittaker has an epiphany as a result! * Amanda Stein joins us from Calgary, where she is covering the Heritage Classic * Kostitsyn or Gomez, if you had to trade 1, who would it be? * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide And Rubber o A very interactive hour with many of the fans callling in to give their opinions on both coach Jacques Martin and GM Pierre Gauthier o Discuss if the Canadiens fans deserve to have a GM who wants to build a contender, or if being competitive with a chance to win is enough o With trade deadline so close, we give a yea or nay on the names that have been associated with the Montreal Canadiens * We break down the current defensive situation with the Habs, with 8 active d-men, who is on the outside looking in? * A very heated debate breaks out on Jacques Martin, and his ability as a coach. Gary Whittaker has an epiphany as a result! * Amanda Stein joins us from Calgary, where she is covering the Heritage Classic * Kostitsyn or Gomez, if you had to trade 1, who would it be? * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide And Rubber o A very interactive hour with many of the fans callling in to give their opinions on both coach Jacques Martin and GM Pierre Gauthier o Discuss if the Canadiens fans deserve to have a GM who wants to build a contender, or if being competitive with a chance to win is enough o With trade deadline so close, we give a yea or nay on the names that have been associated with the Montreal Canadiens Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:10:47 GMT Trade Deadline approaches * We break down the current defensive situation with the Habs, with 8 active d-men, who is on the outside looking in? * A very heated debate breaks out on Jacques Martin, and his ability as a coach. Gary Whittaker has an epiphany as a result! habs, Jacques Martin, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Pierre Gauthier, podcast, trade deadline 01:15:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We look at the week that was 2 losses for the Montreal Canadiens * We analyse the trade for Paul Mara, and the defensive core of the Canadiens * Amanda Stein joins us from Calgary, where she is covering the Heritage Classic * Kostitsyn or Gomez, if you had to trade 1, who would it be? * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette o we play the role of GM of the Canadiens, and define the team needs going into the trade deadline o we evaluate the current level of value that the Canadiens have to offer o we look ahead to the Heritage Classic game in Calgary * We look at the week that was 2 losses for the Montreal Canadiens * We analyse the trade for Paul Mara, and the defensive core of the Canadiens * Amanda Stein joins us from Calgary, where she is covering the Heritage Classic * Kostitsyn or Gomez, if you had to trade 1, who would it be? * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette o we play the role of GM of the Canadiens, and define the team needs going into the trade deadline o we evaluate the current level of value that the Canadiens have to offer o we look ahead to the Heritage Classic game in Calgary Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:26:15 GMT Kostitsyn or Gomez? * We look at the week that was 2 losses for the Montreal Canadiens * We analyse the trade for Paul Mara, and the defensive core of the Canadiens * Amanda Stein joins us from Calgary, where she is covering the Heritage Classic * Kostitsyn o Habs, NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Gomez, Desharnais, Pierre Gauthier, Jacques Martin, Weber, Leblanc 02:06:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Calling for Coach Jacques Martin to be the leader the players can look up to * Maple Leaf reporter Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun previewing Saturday's game * Garry MacKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back talking the "baby" Habs * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com. o dealing with callers and the challenging issue racial commentary regarding PK Subban o Times up for Andrei Kostitsyn? Too little too late for Scott Gomez? * Calling for Coach Jacques Martin to be the leader the players can look up to * Maple Leaf reporter Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun previewing Saturday's game * Garry MacKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back talking the "baby" Habs * Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com. o dealing with callers and the challenging issue racial commentary regarding PK Subban o Times up for Andrei Kostitsyn? Too little too late for Scott Gomez? Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:27:58 GMT Race and PK Subban * Calling for Coach Jacques Martin to be the leader the players can look up to * Maple Leaf reporter Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun previewing Saturday's game * Garry MacKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back talking the "baby" Habs * F Andrei Kostitsyn, David Desharnais, habs, Jacques Martin, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, PK Subban, Scott Gomez, Toronto Maple Leafs 01:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport020611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport020611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com. * review of the win against the Rangers * discuss if a trade with Ottawa involved Kovalev, would you do it? * preview game against the Devils Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com. * review of the win against the Rangers * discuss if a trade with Ottawa involved Kovalev, would you do it? * preview game against the Devils Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:20:35 GMT C'mon, Kovy? Full installment of the Sunday Shinny, with regular guest Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com. * review of the win against the Rangers * discuss if a trade with Ottawa involved Kovalev, would you do it? * preview game against the Devils Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Habs, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Martin Brodeur, Sean Avery, Alex Kovalev, Chris Philips, PK Subban, Carey Price, Andrei Kostitsyn 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport020611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * JT Utah came by for a great giveaway contest. We included the segment because we think he may be onto something with "The Curse of Patrick Roy" * We give our take on the results of the NHL All-Star game skills competition, including PK Subban and his Hurricane Jersey stunt * Our full Hockey Shinny hour, with regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Will Martinez, where topics included o a lively discussion on whether the Canadiens will finish the season battling the Bruins for the lead of their division, battle for a playoff spot...or both! o Rating Jacques Martin as a coach o what the NHL can do to improve the All-Star game * JT Utah came by for a great giveaway contest. We included the segment because we think he may be onto something with "The Curse of Patrick Roy" * We give our take on the results of the NHL All-Star game skills competition, including PK Subban and his Hurricane Jersey stunt * Our full Hockey Shinny hour, with regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Will Martinez, where topics included o a lively discussion on whether the Canadiens will finish the season battling the Bruins for the lead of their division, battle for a playoff spot...or both! o Rating Jacques Martin as a coach o what the NHL can do to improve the All-Star game Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:21:23 GMT The Curse of Patrick Roy * JT Utah came by for a great giveaway contest. We included the segment because we think he may be onto something with "The Curse of Patrick Roy" * We give our take on the results of the NHL All-Star game skills competition, including PK Subban an Montreal Canadiens, Patrick Roy, PK Subban, Carolina Hurricanes, Skinner, Boston Bruins, Jacques Martin, Carey Price 01:15:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Reviewing the return of Saku Koivu to Montreal, and the Habs game against Anaheim * With Guest Derek Wills, the Hamilton Bulldogs' Play by Play Announcer * Our full Hockey Shinny hour, with regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and JTUTAH of 25Stanley.com, where topics included o the last chance enter our HABS ADDICT contest o the return of Koivu and Lapierre, Forsberg and Nabakov o the latest on the night club drama with Mike Komisarek * Reviewing the return of Saku Koivu to Montreal, and the Habs game against Anaheim * With Guest Derek Wills, the Hamilton Bulldogs' Play by Play Announcer * Our full Hockey Shinny hour, with regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and JTUTAH of 25Stanley.com, where topics included o the last chance enter our HABS ADDICT contest o the return of Koivu and Lapierre, Forsberg and Nabakov o the latest on the night club drama with Mike Komisarek Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:55:57 GMT Return of King Koivu * Reviewing the return of Saku Koivu to Montreal, and the Habs game against Anaheim * With Guest Derek Wills, the Hamilton Bulldogs' Play by Play Announcer * Our full Hockey Shinny hour, with regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Saku Koivu, Maxime Lapierre, Mike Komisarek, Forsberg, Nabakov 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Martin, Kostitsyn, Price and more are discussed by hosts Gary and Nick, with Amanda Stein and callers * Our 2ndHockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber where we discuss o our new HABS ADDICT contest o review Saturday night's heart palpatating game against the New York Rangers o weighin in on head shots around the NHL * Martin, Kostitsyn, Price and more are discussed by hosts Gary and Nick, with Amanda Stein and callers * Our 2ndHockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber where we discuss o our new HABS ADDICT contest o review Saturday night's heart palpatating game against the New York Rangers o weighin in on head shots around the NHL Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:56:30 GMT if Martin's way or the highway * Martin, Kostitsyn, Price and more are discussed by hosts Gary and Nick, with Amanda Stein and callers * Our 2ndHockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com, and Kyle Roussel of Cowhide a NHL,habs,Carey price,Montreal Canadiens,Andrei Kostitsyn,New York Rangers,PK Subban,Jacques Martin,podcast,Head Shots,Henrik Lundqvist 01:15:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010911.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010911.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Our 1st Hockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com where we discuss * our new HABS ADDICT contest * review Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins * look ahead to their next game against the New York Rangers Our 1st Hockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com where we discuss * our new HABS ADDICT contest * review Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins * look ahead to their next game against the New York Rangers Sun, 09 Jan 2011 13:20:38 GMT 1st podcast of 2011 Our 1st Hockey Shinny of 2011, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com where we discuss * our new HABS ADDICT contest * review Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins * look ahead to their next game Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, NHL, Hockey, Habs Addict 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010911.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com and Rick Springhetti, amateur scout in the QMJHL and OHL Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back to bring us his insight into the Habs prospects on the Hamilton Bulldogs Our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com and Rick Springhetti, amateur scout in the QMJHL and OHL Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back to bring us his insight into the Habs prospects on the Hamilton Bulldogs Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:35:51 GMT Youngs Guns! Our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com and Rick Springhetti, amateur scout in the QMJHL and OHL Garry McKay of the Hamilton Spectator is back to bring us his insight into the Habs pro Canadiens, Habs, Bruins, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Pacioretty, Martin, Cammalleri, Gionta, Gomez, CBC, Milbury, PJ Stock, PK Subban 01:10:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # 2nd time around with our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com # Alex Kovalev, and whether his bark is worse than his bite was discussed, PK Subban's poor performance of late and who is to blame, as well as the other hot topics surrounding the Habs and around the NHL # 2nd time around with our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com # Alex Kovalev, and whether his bark is worse than his bite was discussed, PK Subban's poor performance of late and who is to blame, as well as the other hot topics surrounding the Habs and around the NHL Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:06:51 GMT our 2nd Hockey Shinny! # 2nd time around with our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamal Panesar of HabsAddict.com # Alex Kovalev, and whether his bark is worse than his bite was discussed, PK Subban's poor performance of late and who is Alex Kovalev, hotdog shoot out goals, Habs, montreal canadiens, PK Subban 00:38:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport121210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * New segment, our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamel Panesar of HabsAddict.com * Focus on PK Subban benching, what the Habs should do with the extra money now that Markov is out for the season, and more! * Make sure to check out Episode 4 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which where we tackle the biggest issues involving your Montreal Canadiens * New segment, our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamel Panesar of HabsAddict.com * Focus on PK Subban benching, what the Habs should do with the extra money now that Markov is out for the season, and more! * Make sure to check out Episode 4 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which where we tackle the biggest issues involving your Montreal Canadiens Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:04:20 GMT Our new Sunday Hockey Shinny! * New segment, our Sunday's Hockey Shinny, which includes our guest and regular contributor Kamel Panesar of HabsAddict.com * Focus on PK Subban benching, what the Habs should do with the extra money now that Markov is out for the season, and more Montreal Canadiens, Jacques Martin, PK Subban, Andrei Markov, Habs, NHL, Hockey 00:41:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112810.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We take on a caller who does not agree that Jacques Martin has hurt the development of players * We are joined by guests Marc-Antoine Godin of La Presse and Kevin Mio of the Habs Inside/Out * Make sure to check out Episode 4 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which where we tackle the biggest issues involving your Montreal Canadiens * We take on a caller who does not agree that Jacques Martin has hurt the development of players * We are joined by guests Marc-Antoine Godin of La Presse and Kevin Mio of the Habs Inside/Out * Make sure to check out Episode 4 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which where we tackle the biggest issues involving your Montreal Canadiens Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:41:30 GMT PK Subban fight, who won? * We take on a caller who does not agree that Jacques Martin has hurt the development of players * We are joined by guests Marc-Antoine Godin of La Presse and Kevin Mio of the Habs Inside/Out * Make sure to check out Episode 4 of THE CANADIENS Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Habs, Hockey, Marc Antoine Godin, Kevin Mio, Habs Inside Out, La Presse, Atlanta Thrashers, Buffalo Sabres, Carey Price, PK Subban 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # new contributor to The Franchise website, Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber, # Rick, managing editor and operator of All Habs website and twitter # new contributor to The Franchise website, Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber, # Rick, managing editor and operator of All Habs website and twitter Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:22:59 GMT Markov and more! # new contributor to The Franchise website, Kyle Roussel of Cowhide and Rubber, # Rick, managing editor and operator of All Habs website and twitter Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Carey Price, Gionta, Lapierre, Cammalleri, Gomez, Jacques Martin 00:35:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * With regular guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * new contributors to The Franchise website, Kamal Panesar of Habs Addict, and Will Martinez of Hey My Name is Will website/blog * Arpon Basu of CTV and the Canadian Press * Make sure to check out Episode 3 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which features guest Kevin Mio * With regular guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * new contributors to The Franchise website, Kamal Panesar of Habs Addict, and Will Martinez of Hey My Name is Will website/blog * Arpon Basu of CTV and the Canadian Press * Make sure to check out Episode 3 of THE CANADIENS CORONARY, which features guest Kevin Mio Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:11:24 GMT ton of guests, loads of fun! * With regular guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * new contributors to The Franchise website, Kamal Panesar of Habs Addict, and Will Martinez of Hey My Name is Will website/blog * Arpon Basu of CTV and Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Habs, Arpon Basu, Will Martinez, Kamal Panesar, Kevin Mio, Martin, Gomez, Gionta, spacek, PK Subban, Markov, Eller 01:13:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * With special guest Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * talk about the fans reaction and media over-reaction to Carey Price * review the game against the Florida Panthers * talk about if the Habs start to the season is a mirage, or the real deal * What the Habs can do about their struggling power play * With special guest Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * talk about the fans reaction and media over-reaction to Carey Price * review the game against the Florida Panthers * talk about if the Habs start to the season is a mirage, or the real deal * What the Habs can do about their struggling power play Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:15:28 GMT Smoke and Mirrors or the Real Deal? * With special guest Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out * talk about the fans reaction and media over-reaction to Carey Price * review the game against the Florida Panthers * talk about if the Habs start to the season Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Dave Stubbs, HAbs Inside Out, Carey Price, Gomez, Kostitsyn, Eller 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport102410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport102410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * After 7 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Can Jacques Martin really be a good coach? * Someone's breakout players is actually breaking out! * includes guests Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette, as well as Garry Mackay, who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Spectator * After 7 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Can Jacques Martin really be a good coach? * Someone's breakout players is actually breaking out! * includes guests Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette, as well as Garry Mackay, who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Spectator Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:05:39 GMT Frere Jacques? * After 7 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Can Jacques Martin really be a good coach? * Someone's breakout players is actually breaking out! * includes guests Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Habs Inside Out, Kevin Mio, Hamilton Spectator, Garry MacKay, Carey Price, Jacques Martin, PK Subban 00:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport102410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101017.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101017.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * After 5 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Our predictions regarding the breakout player for the Canadiens this season is starting to take a turn...for Nick * Jacques Martin may be feeling a little less hated... * PK Subban scares Amanda Stein. Find out why! * After 5 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Our predictions regarding the breakout player for the Canadiens this season is starting to take a turn...for Nick * Jacques Martin may be feeling a little less hated... * PK Subban scares Amanda Stein. Find out why! Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:47:52 GMT After 5 games * After 5 games, has Carey Price showed enough to silence his critics? * Our predictions regarding the breakout player for the Canadiens this season is starting to take a turn...for Nick * Jacques Martin may be feeling a little less hated... Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Ligntning, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Carey Price, PK Subban, Jacques Martin, Andrei Kostitsyn 00:57:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101017.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * The Season has finally started! Canadiens are .500 so far, and we discuss Price's performance over 2 games * We discuss how well the 3rd and 4th lines have played so far * Is PK Subban the best rookie so far, despite not getting any points yet? * The Season has finally started! Canadiens are .500 so far, and we discuss Price's performance over 2 games * We discuss how well the 3rd and 4th lines have played so far * Is PK Subban the best rookie so far, despite not getting any points yet? Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:17:49 GMT 2 games down, 80 to go! * The Season has finally started! Canadiens are .500 so far, and we discuss Price's performance over 2 games * We discuss how well the 3rd and 4th lines have played so far * Is PK Subban the best rookie so far, despite not getting any points y Montreal, Canadiens, Toronto, Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh, Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boucher, Martin, Price, Gomez, Lapierre, Boyd 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We are joined by Kyle of the Cowhide and Rubber web site and look at the latest news, including a possible suspension for Mike Cammalleri. * We discuss Gionta being named Captain * Take a look at the leaders on this team, and what kind of program should be implemented for the rookies. Nick apparently thinks Montreal is in Russia, circa 1980 * Nick and Gary give a prediction on the Habs breakout player. Gary's choice led to a heated debate. * We are joined by Kyle of the Cowhide and Rubber web site and look at the latest news, including a possible suspension for Mike Cammalleri. * We discuss Gionta being named Captain * Take a look at the leaders on this team, and what kind of program should be implemented for the rookies. Nick apparently thinks Montreal is in Russia, circa 1980 * Nick and Gary give a prediction on the Habs breakout player. Gary's choice led to a heated debate. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:14:07 GMT Biggest Habs stories going into season * We are joined by Kyle of the Cowhide and Rubber web site and look at the latest news, including a possible suspension for Mike Cammalleri. * We discuss Gionta being named Captain * Take a look at the leaders on this team, and what kind of p NHL, Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, Cammalleri, Price, Gionta, Captain, Gomez, Jacques Martin 00:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092610.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We are joined by Laura of THE ACTIVE STICK web site and twitter fame. We discuss her take on the so-called fans who boo Carey Price, and talk about former Canadien Chris Higgins * We have also included more of our discussion on Carey Price, who seemingly will be the focal point of attention this season. * We are joined by Laura of THE ACTIVE STICK web site and twitter fame. We discuss her take on the so-called fans who boo Carey Price, and talk about former Canadien Chris Higgins * We have also included more of our discussion on Carey Price, who seemingly will be the focal point of attention this season. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:44:07 GMT Carey Price, What Else? * We are joined by Laura of THE ACTIVE STICK web site and twitter fame. We discuss her take on the so-called fans who boo Carey Price, and talk about former Canadien Chris Higgins * We have also included more of our discussion on Carey Price, who Montreal, Canadiens, NHL, Hockey, Carey Price 00:44:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We are joined by JT_UTAH, owner and operator of 25Stanley, to discuss the controversy over the erroneous report on Pat Burns versus his own regarding Benoit Brunet, Gionta as captain, Carey Price, and the latest stories around the Montreal Canadiens. We are joined by JT_UTAH, owner and operator of 25Stanley, to discuss the controversy over the erroneous report on Pat Burns versus his own regarding Benoit Brunet, Gionta as captain, Carey Price, and the latest stories around the Montreal Canadiens. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:50:51 GMT Lies, rumors, and innuendos We are joined by JT_UTAH, owner and operator of 25Stanley, to discuss the controversy over the erroneous report on Pat Burns versus his own regarding Benoit Brunet, Gionta as captain, Carey Price, and the latest stories around the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Carey Price, Jacques Martin, Benoit Brunet, RDS, Hockey 00:47:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We follow up with Rick from All_Habs of website and twitter fame on the new developments in the debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers, as well as tackle the most recent signing of Jeff Halpen to the Habs and what that means to the prospects in Hamilton. (It should be noted that Garry McKay, who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Spectator, agreed with Gary Whittaker. * We also speak with The Active Stick on her take regarding comments made on Twitter by Dan Ellis * We follow up with Rick from All_Habs of website and twitter fame on the new developments in the debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers, as well as tackle the most recent signing of Jeff Halpen to the Habs and what that means to the prospects in Hamilton. (It should be noted that Garry McKay, who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Spectator, agreed with Gary Whittaker. * We also speak with The Active Stick on her take regarding comments made on Twitter by Dan Ellis Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:42:26 GMT with friends ALL_HABS and THE ACTIVE STICK * We follow up with Rick from All_Habs of website and twitter fame on the new developments in the debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers, as well as tackle the most recent signing of Jeff Halpen to the Habs and what that means to the Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Pierre Gauthier 00:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport090510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport090510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * our 2 cents on the recent debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers! We discuss how important Carey Price is to the team, and how far we think he will take the Canadiens this season. * We have special guest Arpin Basu to talk about the signing of Carey Price, his article on if the Canadiens can retain Gorges next season and get his 2 cents on the MSM vs bloggers debate * our 2 cents on the recent debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers! We discuss how important Carey Price is to the team, and how far we think he will take the Canadiens this season. * We have special guest Arpin Basu to talk about the signing of Carey Price, his article on if the Canadiens can retain Gorges next season and get his 2 cents on the MSM vs bloggers debate Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:40:48 GMT MSM vs Bloggers * our 2 cents on the recent debate between MSM (Main Stream Media) and the Bloggers! We discuss how important Carey Price is to the team, and how far we think he will take the Canadiens this season. * We have special guest Arpin Basu to talk about montreal canadiens, NHL, Hockey, Habs, Carey Price, Jaroslav Halak, Arpin Basu, MSM 00:40:04 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport090510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Special guest host Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend and "Metric" Julie (Veilleux) came by on Sunday * We include our guest Rick from AllHabs.Net in the podcast, and talk about his updated website, and the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens. * We discuss how important Carey Price is to the team, and how far we think he will take the Canadiens this season. * Special guest host Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend and "Metric" Julie (Veilleux) came by on Sunday * We include our guest Rick from AllHabs.Net in the podcast, and talk about his updated website, and the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens. * We discuss how important Carey Price is to the team, and how far we think he will take the Canadiens this season. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:14:20 GMT Can Carey Price shoulder the load? * Special guest host Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend and "Metric" Julie (Veilleux) came by on Sunday * We include our guest Rick from AllHabs.Net in the podcast, and talk about his updated website, and the la Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Habs, Carey Price, AllHabs.Net 00:36:46 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Special guest host Mitch Gallo (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun on Saturday, and Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend * We discuss who we think should be captain of the Montreal Canadiens * We try to put the lack of signing of Carey Price into perspective * We debate over the merits of fighting in the NHL, and compare it against fighting in other sports * Kamal from www.habsaddict.com talks the latest news involving the Montreal Canadiens * Special guest host Mitch Gallo (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun on Saturday, and Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend * We discuss who we think should be captain of the Montreal Canadiens * We try to put the lack of signing of Carey Price into perspective * We debate over the merits of fighting in the NHL, and compare it against fighting in other sports * Kamal from www.habsaddict.com talks the latest news involving the Montreal Canadiens Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:54:08 GMT with special guest Kamal from HabsAddict.com * Special guest host Mitch Gallo (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun on Saturday, and Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management came by for the full weekend * We discuss who we think should be captain of the Montreal Canadiens * We try to put the l Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Carey Price, Captain 01:00:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08152010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08152010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco • Special guest host Sean Campbell (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun • Laura from www.theactivestick.worpress.com talks about her Habs heavy and very funny articles • We talk about who helped with Louis Leblanc’s decision to play in the Q. • We try to make sense of the “routine” operation gone wrong with former Habs coach Jacques Demers. • Will the Montreal juniors beat the Habs to the punch with an outdoor classic? • Plus, Sean, Nick and Amanda look at some more of the potential NHL rule changes that could change the game forever. • Special guest host Sean Campbell (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun • Laura from www.theactivestick.worpress.com talks about her Habs heavy and very funny articles • We talk about who helped with Louis Leblanc’s decision to play in the Q. • We try to make sense of the “routine” operation gone wrong with former Habs coach Jacques Demers. • Will the Montreal juniors beat the Habs to the punch with an outdoor classic? • Plus, Sean, Nick and Amanda look at some more of the potential NHL rule changes that could change the game forever. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:17:00 GMT Louis Leblanc, Jacques Demers and the Winter classic may come to Montreal sooner than later. • Special guest host Sean Campbell (TEAM 990) joins in on the fun • Laura from www.theactivestick.worpress.com talks about her Habs heavy and very funny articles • We talk about who helped with Louis Leblanc’s decision to play in the Q. • We try to make sense of the “routine” operation gone wrong with former Habs coach Jacques Demers. • Will the Montreal juniors beat the Habs to the punch with an outdoor classic? • Plus, Sean, Nick and Amanda look at some more of the potential NHL rule changes that could change the game forever. hockey,NHL,habs,Montreal Canadiens,Louis Leblanc,podcast,theactivestick,Jacques Demers 00:33:42 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08152010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08082010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08082010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Special guest host André Corbeil (CTV sports) gives us his take on the team this season Kyle Roussel (www.cowhideandrubber.com) on some of his great articles such as “if Habs were Superheroes” as well as boring NHL nicknames. Would the Habs dare go after Anti Niemi with Carey Price still unsigned? Plus, Amanda and Nick look at some of the potential NHL rule changes that could change the game forever. Special guest host André Corbeil (CTV sports) gives us his take on the team this season Kyle Roussel (www.cowhideandrubber.com) on some of his great articles such as “if Habs were Superheroes” as well as boring NHL nicknames. Would the Habs dare go after Anti Niemi with Carey Price still unsigned? Plus, Amanda and Nick look at some of the potential NHL rule changes that could change the game forever. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:34:22 GMT Special guest host André Corbeil (CTV sports) gives us his take on the team this season Kyle Roussel (www.cowhideandrubber.com) on some of his great articles such as “if Habs were Superheroes” as well as boring NHL nicknames. Would the Habs dare go aft Carey Price Vs Niemi, NHL potential rule changes, boring nicknames and what if Habs were superheroes? habs,Carey price,Montreal Canadiens,podcast,André Corbeil,CTV sports,Kyle Roussel,NHL rule changes 01:00:12 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport08082010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # We break down what will be the hottest topic once Carey Price gets signed, which is who will wear the C this season for the Habs # We also look at what Saku Koivu thinks about Markov as a captain # We ask the question if the Habs fanbase may start gravitating towards Tampa Bay # Garry McKay joins us to discuss the latest with the Hamilton Bulldogs # And the biggest news, is that The Franchise scores the first interview with Louis Leblanc, who signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Montreal Canadiens, and who announced will play for the Montreal Juniors this season. # We break down what will be the hottest topic once Carey Price gets signed, which is who will wear the C this season for the Habs # We also look at what Saku Koivu thinks about Markov as a captain # We ask the question if the Habs fanbase may start gravitating towards Tampa Bay # Garry McKay joins us to discuss the latest with the Hamilton Bulldogs # And the biggest news, is that The Franchise scores the first interview with Louis Leblanc, who signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Montreal Canadiens, and who announced will play for the Montreal Juniors this season. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:02:07 GMT Louis Leblanc on The Franchise! # We break down what will be the hottest topic once Carey Price gets signed, which is who will wear the C this season for the Habs # We also look at what Saku Koivu thinks about Markov as a captain # We ask the question if the Habs fanbase may start gravi Montreal Canadiens, Louis Leblanc, Hamilton Bulldogs, Juniors de Montreal, AHL, NHL, Hockey, QMJHL, Garry McKay 01:10:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # special guest JT UTAH from 25 Stanley and Twitter fame # We look some at the controversial news that has appeared on 25 Stanley recently, and get JT's side of things # special guest JT UTAH from 25 Stanley and Twitter fame # We look some at the controversial news that has appeared on 25 Stanley recently, and get JT's side of things Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:48:05 GMT feature with 25 Stanley # special guest JT UTAH from 25 Stanley and Twitter fame # We look some at the controversial news that has appeared on 25 Stanley recently, and get JT's side of things Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, 25 Stanley 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport0718.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport0718.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * special guest Rick from ALL HABS website and twitter fame * we break down questions and predictions from regular caller Louis * we look at the latest moves involving Julien Brisebois departure, and the hiring of Larry Carriere. * given the latest moves, our take on what that moves for Carey Price, and which UFA Nick things the Habs need to go after * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. * special guest Rick from ALL HABS website and twitter fame * we break down questions and predictions from regular caller Louis * we look at the latest moves involving Julien Brisebois departure, and the hiring of Larry Carriere. * given the latest moves, our take on what that moves for Carey Price, and which UFA Nick things the Habs need to go after * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:15:09 GMT What is the Price??? * special guest Rick from ALL HABS website and twitter fame * we break down questions and predictions from regular caller Louis * we look at the latest moves involving Julien Brisebois departure, and the hiring of Larry Carriere. * given t Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Hockey, Larry Carriere, Julien Brisebois, Carey Price, Hamilton Bulldogs 01:20:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport0718.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on July 3rd and July 4th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: special guest Garry Mckay who covers the Bulldogs for the Hamilton Spectator special guest Heather Engel from the Examiner our take on the latest free agent signings, and the yet to be signed Carey Price and Maxime Lapierre we take callers, and give our 2 cents on their 2 cents. and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on July 3rd and July 4th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: special guest Garry Mckay who covers the Bulldogs for the Hamilton Spectator special guest Heather Engel from the Examiner our take on the latest free agent signings, and the yet to be signed Carey Price and Maxime Lapierre we take callers, and give our 2 cents on their 2 cents. and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:23:04 GMT What is the Carey Price? The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which ai Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Bulldogs, Carey Price, AHL, NHL, Hockey 01:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * special guest Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out * special guest Rick from All Habs web magazine and Twitter * our take on the latest free agent signings, and the yet to be signed UFA's and RFA's of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. * special guest Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out * special guest Rick from All Habs web magazine and Twitter * our take on the latest free agent signings, and the yet to be signed UFA's and RFA's of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:26:21 GMT Latest on NHL Free Agents * special guest Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out * special guest Rick from All Habs web magazine and Twitter * our take on the latest free agent signings, and the yet to be signed UFA's and RFA's of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a f NHL Draft, Jarred Tinordi, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Timmons, Gauthier, Sergei Kostitsyn, Dustin Boyd, Dan Ellis, Alex Auld, Carey Price, Jaroslav Halak, Scott Gomez, Saku Koivu, NHL, Hockey 01:20:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on June 26th and June 27th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * Habs get bigger and badder by moving up and drafting Tinordi * Sergei speaks out? Well so do we about the former prospect now turned brat, and perhaps how moving on may be the best thing for the Canadiens and brother Andrei * Q quick look at the rest of the draft picks of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on June 26th and June 27th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * Habs get bigger and badder by moving up and drafting Tinordi * Sergei speaks out? Well so do we about the former prospect now turned brat, and perhaps how moving on may be the best thing for the Canadiens and brother Andrei * Q quick look at the rest of the draft picks of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:27:16 GMT NHL Draft Habs Results * Habs get bigger and badder by moving up and drafting Tinordi * Sergei speaks out? Well so do we about the former prospect now turned brat, and perhaps how moving on may be the best thing for the Canadiens and brother Andrei * Q quick look a NHL Draft, Jarred Tinordi, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Timmons, Gauthier, Mark MacMillan, Morgan Ellis, Brendan Gallagher, John Westin, NHL, Hockey 01:10:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco A deeper look into the trade of Jaroslav Halak, and why Montreal was perhaps no longer a good fit for him What the trade of Halak means for Carey Price A look at the full RFA and UFA situation for the Canadiens Gary and Nick`s management of Canadiens`fans calls on the topics and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. A deeper look into the trade of Jaroslav Halak, and why Montreal was perhaps no longer a good fit for him What the trade of Halak means for Carey Price A look at the full RFA and UFA situation for the Canadiens Gary and Nick`s management of Canadiens`fans calls on the topics and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:15:23 GMT Halak OUT, Price now IT A deeper look into the trade of Jaroslav Halak, and why Montreal was perhaps no longer a good fit for him What the trade of Halak means for Carey Price A look at the full RFA and UFA situation for the Canadiens Gary and Nick`s management of Canadien Montreal Canadiens, St-Louis Blues, NHL, Hockey, Jaroslav Halak, Carey Price, Tomas Plekanec, UFA, RFA 01:15:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport062010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport061310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport061310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A discussion on Guy Boucher accepting the head coaching position with Tampa Bay * A look at both the assistant coaches he may bring with him, and who may go/stay in Hamilton, including Kirk Muller * A deeper look at the Hamilton Bulldog situation with Garry Mckay from the Hamilton Spectator * A (cantankerous?) Nick Murdocco taking shots at the Chicago Blackhawks? * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. * A discussion on Guy Boucher accepting the head coaching position with Tampa Bay * A look at both the assistant coaches he may bring with him, and who may go/stay in Hamilton, including Kirk Muller * A deeper look at the Hamilton Bulldog situation with Garry Mckay from the Hamilton Spectator * A (cantankerous?) Nick Murdocco taking shots at the Chicago Blackhawks? * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:15:53 GMT Boucher in Tampa Bay! * A discussion on Guy Boucher accepting the head coaching position with Tampa Bay * A look at both the assistant coaches he may bring with him, and who may go/stay in Hamilton, including Kirk Muller * A deeper look at the Hamilton Bulldog situ Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Bulldogs, NHL, Hockey, Guy Boucher, Kirk Muller, Tomas Plekanec 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport061310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport060610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport060610.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The podcast includes: * A look at how GM Pierre Gauthier has taken full control of this Montreal Canadiens team by restructuring the scouting staff and allowing Guy Boucher to leave for Columbus if he so chooses * Why it would be a bad reason for Boucher to go, and a bad reason for Kirk Muller to take over as head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs * Brendan Roche from WHRB (Harvard Radio) to talk about the Montreal Junior's acquisition of Habs prospect Louis Leblanc * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. The podcast includes: * A look at how GM Pierre Gauthier has taken full control of this Montreal Canadiens team by restructuring the scouting staff and allowing Guy Boucher to leave for Columbus if he so chooses * Why it would be a bad reason for Boucher to go, and a bad reason for Kirk Muller to take over as head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs * Brendan Roche from WHRB (Harvard Radio) to talk about the Montreal Junior's acquisition of Habs prospect Louis Leblanc * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:48:04 GMT 6 scouts gone, so is Guy Boucher? The podcast includes: * A look at how GM Pierre Gauthier has taken full control of this Montreal Canadiens team by restructuring the scouting staff and allowing Guy Boucher to leave for Columbus if he so chooses * Why it would be a bad reason for Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Juniors, Hamilton Bulldogs, Guy Boucher, Kirk Muller, Pierre Gauthier, NHL, Hockey, AHL, QMJHL 01:05:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport060610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport053010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport053010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on May 22nd and May 23rd between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * A post mortem with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * A post mortem of the Hamilton Bulldogs season with Garry McKay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the season that was for the goaltenders, defence and offence of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on May 22nd and May 23rd between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * A post mortem with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * A post mortem of the Hamilton Bulldogs season with Garry McKay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the season that was for the goaltenders, defence and offence of the Montreal Canadiens * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 30 May 2010 19:12:08 GMT Habs 2010 season post mortem * A post mortem with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * A post mortem of the Hamilton Bulldogs season with Garry McKay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the season that was for the goaltenders, defence Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Jacques Martin, Carey Price, Jaroslav Halak, Plekanecs, Kostitsyn, Cammellari, Gomez, PK Subban 01:41:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport053010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport052310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport052310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The podcast includes: * A look at the Habs - Flyers series so far with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * We continue to look at the Eastern Conference Finals with Dave Stubbs of Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * A special guest interview with Nadia G from Bitchin Kitchen who talks about our favorite topic, FOOD! * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. The podcast includes: * A look at the Habs - Flyers series so far with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * We continue to look at the Eastern Conference Finals with Dave Stubbs of Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * A special guest interview with Nadia G from Bitchin Kitchen who talks about our favorite topic, FOOD! * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 23 May 2010 19:12:53 GMT Is it really over?? The podcast includes: * A look at the Habs - Flyers series so far with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette * We continue to look at the Eastern Conference Finals with Dave Stubbs of Habs Inside/Out and the Montreal Gazette Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Eastern Conference Finals, NHL, Hockey, Habs, Habs Inside Out, Kevin Mio, Dave Stubbs, Nadia G, Bitchin Kitchen 01:20:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport052310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport051610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport051610.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on May 15th and May 16th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * A look at the Habs - Flyers series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs, with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the Flyers - Habs series * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many other Montreal team, and combat sports. This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the Team 990 on May 15th and May 16th between 6am and 9am. The podcast includes: * A look at the Habs - Flyers series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs, with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the Flyers - Habs series * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 16 May 2010 19:19:22 GMT Canadiens vs Flyers * A look at the Habs - Flyers series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs, with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator * Our own breakdown of the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, Hockey, Habs, Hamilton Bulldogs 01:10:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport051610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A look at the Habs - Pens series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A deeper look at the Pittsburgh Penguins with reporter Shelly Anderson from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs, with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator * A breakdown of the Game 5 loss by the Montreal Canadiens to the Penguins * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. * A look at the Habs - Pens series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A deeper look at the Pittsburgh Penguins with reporter Shelly Anderson from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs, with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator * A breakdown of the Game 5 loss by the Montreal Canadiens to the Penguins * and as usual, a funny, yet informative look at all the latest news, notes and trends of the Canadiens. Sun, 09 May 2010 17:59:32 GMT Post Game 5 of Round 2 * A look at the Habs - Pens series with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * A deeper look at the Pittsburgh Penguins with reporter Shelly Anderson from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette * A look at the baby Habs, the Hamilton Bulldogs, who are in the 2 Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, Hockey, Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL 01:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. This podcast is taken from portions of the shows which aired on May 1st and May 2nd. This week's episode includes * A discussion of the Penguins - Canadiens Series * Discussion with Habs fans who called in to discuss the Canadiens * Special guests Kevin Mio from Habs Insideout, Shelly Anderson, who covers the Penguins for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Andre Corbeil from CTV * and much more! The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. This podcast is taken from portions of the shows which aired on May 1st and May 2nd. This week's episode includes * A discussion of the Penguins - Canadiens Series * Discussion with Habs fans who called in to discuss the Canadiens * Special guests Kevin Mio from Habs Insideout, Shelly Anderson, who covers the Penguins for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Andre Corbeil from CTV * and much more! Sun, 02 May 2010 19:51:07 GMT Penguins vs Canadiens The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. This podcast is taken from portions of the shows which aired on May 1st and May 2nd. This week's episode includes * A dis Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, Hockey, Habs, Jaroslav Halak, Crosby, Malkin, Fleury 01:24:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport050210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Discussion on the Habs with guest Kevin Mio from Habs Insideout * A weekly update on how the Hamilton Bulldogs are doing with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator, including how effective PK Subban could be if he joined the Canadiens now! * A fun discussion about Ovechkin's snow job of a young Habs fan, which got heated very quickly when Amanda Stein took offense to the negative press Ovy has received * A look into how coaching, and the players reaction to their coach may be the difference in Game 6 * And of course all the latest news and rumors surrounding Nos Canadiens! * Discussion on the Habs with guest Kevin Mio from Habs Insideout * A weekly update on how the Hamilton Bulldogs are doing with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator, including how effective PK Subban could be if he joined the Canadiens now! * A fun discussion about Ovechkin's snow job of a young Habs fan, which got heated very quickly when Amanda Stein took offense to the negative press Ovy has received * A look into how coaching, and the players reaction to their coach may be the difference in Game 6 * And of course all the latest news and rumors surrounding Nos Canadiens! Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:44:52 GMT Now or Never for Habs! * Discussion on the Habs with guest Kevin Mio from Habs Insideout * A weekly update on how the Hamilton Bulldogs are doing with Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator, including how effective PK Subban could be if he joined the Canadiens now! Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Bulldogs, NHL, AHL, Hockey, Stanley Cup, Playoffs, PK Subban, Jacques Martin, Gionta, Gomez, Cammellari, O'Byrne, Bergeron, Hamrlik, Halak, Price, Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Manitoba Moose 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport042410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's episode, we look at the Canadiens' overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs which allowed them entry into the 2010 NHL playoffs. We also speculated on who the best opposition would be for the Montreal Canadiens, including the Washington Capitals. This podcast also includes our regular contributor, Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us insight into Guy Boucher, PK Subban, and the rest of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Taken from portions of The Franchise, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's episode, we look at the Canadiens' overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs which allowed them entry into the 2010 NHL playoffs. We also speculated on who the best opposition would be for the Montreal Canadiens, including the Washington Capitals. This podcast also includes our regular contributor, Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us insight into Guy Boucher, PK Subban, and the rest of the Hamilton Bulldogs. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:49:14 GMT Playoffs??? Taken from portions of The Franchise, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's episode, we look at the Canadiens' overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs which allowed them entry into the 2010 NHL playoffs. We Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, Jacques Martin, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Halak, Price, Gomez, Gionta, Bergeron, Kostitsyn, O'Byrne 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport041110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032810.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Montreal Canadiens are always a hot topic, and usually end up dominating The Franchise weekend morning show on The Team 990. In this week's episode, we look at: * The week that was for the Canadiens, as well as the week ahead * Discuss whether or not Scott Gomez has that killer instinct that seems to be lacking on this team * Look at headshots, as well as Spacek's hit on Booth * Give our own 2 cents on the debate over Marc-Andre Bergeron, and whether or not he deserves a regular role on defence * The show includes special guest Garry Mackey from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us our bi-weekly insight into the baby Habs, the Bulldogs. The Montreal Canadiens are always a hot topic, and usually end up dominating The Franchise weekend morning show on The Team 990. In this week's episode, we look at: * The week that was for the Canadiens, as well as the week ahead * Discuss whether or not Scott Gomez has that killer instinct that seems to be lacking on this team * Look at headshots, as well as Spacek's hit on Booth * Give our own 2 cents on the debate over Marc-Andre Bergeron, and whether or not he deserves a regular role on defence * The show includes special guest Garry Mackey from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us our bi-weekly insight into the baby Habs, the Bulldogs. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:53:19 GMT could be worse, couldn't it? The Montreal Canadiens are always a hot topic, and usually end up dominating The Franchise weekend morning show on The Team 990. In this week's episode, we look at: * The week that was for the Canadiens, as well as the week ahead * Discuss whethe Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Habs, Hockey, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Huricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Spacek, Booth, Head Shots 01:50:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport032810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The week that was and the week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens * The latest on the Hamilton Bulldogs, and some interesting negative commentary on the recent play of PK Subban from Garry MacKay of the Hamilton Spectator * A lively debate on who should sit out when Cammalleri and Bergeron return * The return of Maxime Lapierre from his 4 game suspension * the latest on headshots * much more! Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The week that was and the week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens * The latest on the Hamilton Bulldogs, and some interesting negative commentary on the recent play of PK Subban from Garry MacKay of the Hamilton Spectator * A lively debate on who should sit out when Cammalleri and Bergeron return * The return of Maxime Lapierre from his 4 game suspension * the latest on headshots * much more! Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:01:22 GMT headshots part deux Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The week that was and the week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens * The latest on the Hamilton Bulldogs, and some interesting negat NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, Headshots, Kostitsyn, Cooke, Martin, Halak, Price, Lapierre, Suspension 01:26:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport031410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 6th and 7th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The Montreal Canadiens were back from the Olympic break, and we look at the week which saw them go 1 and 1 * We do some time looking at the trade deadline, and discuss what could have led to the inaction of every team in making a "major splash" * Several players are discussed, like Andrei Kostitsyn, in terms of what they seem to be bringing to the team * The 4 game suspension of Maxime Lapierre and the act which caused it * We also take time to discuss the impact of what Saku Koivu had brought to the club, and what the game against Anaheim means to both teams * Special guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out also joins us * we also include a few of our regular callers * much more! Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 6th and 7th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The Montreal Canadiens were back from the Olympic break, and we look at the week which saw them go 1 and 1 * We do some time looking at the trade deadline, and discuss what could have led to the inaction of every team in making a "major splash" * Several players are discussed, like Andrei Kostitsyn, in terms of what they seem to be bringing to the team * The 4 game suspension of Maxime Lapierre and the act which caused it * We also take time to discuss the impact of what Saku Koivu had brought to the club, and what the game against Anaheim means to both teams * Special guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out also joins us * we also include a few of our regular callers * much more! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:09:18 GMT Lapierre, Koivu, and Canadiens Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on March 6th and 7th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: * The Montreal Canadiens were back from the Olympic break, and we look at the week which saw them go 1 and 1 * We do some time lookin Anaheim Ducks, Andrei Kostitsyn, Andrei Markov, Carey price, habs, hockey, Jaroslav Halak, Kevin Mio, Kyle Chipchura, Maxime Lapierre, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Saku Koivu, trade deadline 01:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport030710.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022810.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco are happy to finally be able to start talking Montreal Canadiens hockey...with Amanda Stein helping us out, we discuss Jaroslav Halak, the NHL switching to an Olympic point system, talk with callers, and get into some kind of debate about PK Subban. Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco are happy to finally be able to start talking Montreal Canadiens hockey...with Amanda Stein helping us out, we discuss Jaroslav Halak, the NHL switching to an Olympic point system, talk with callers, and get into some kind of debate about PK Subban. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:37:33 GMT Getting ready for the season to start back Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco are happy to finally be able to start talking Montreal Canadiens hockey...with Amanda Stein helping us out, we discuss Jaroslav Halak, the NHL switching to an Olympic point system, talk with callers, and get into some kind NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, PK Subban, Martin, Halak 00:56:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco with regular guest Garry Mackay who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Hamilton Spectator also new guest Derek Wills who is the play by play announcer for all Bulldogs game for the last 9 years We only included an announced for a Franchise Karaoke night on Sunday, February 28th, as well as a new "Mom Knows Best" segment for which we are taking submissions for candidates. with regular guest Garry Mackay who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Hamilton Spectator also new guest Derek Wills who is the play by play announcer for all Bulldogs game for the last 9 years We only included an announced for a Franchise Karaoke night on Sunday, February 28th, as well as a new "Mom Knows Best" segment for which we are taking submissions for candidates. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:47 GMT More on the Bulldogs with regular guest Garry Mackay who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs for the Hamilton Spectator also new guest Derek Wills who is the play by play announcer for all Bulldogs game for the last 9 years We only included an announced for a Franchise Karaoke nig Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Bulldogs, NHL, Hockey, Habs, AHL, PK Subban, Halak, Kostitsyn 00:43:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport022110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on February 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: It was mostly a glass half empty weekend, with the Canadiens losing their last two games before the Olympic break against the Flyers. Amanda Stein was replaced by Marco Polo on Saturday, but was back for our special Valentine's day show. PK Subban is discussed at length, with Nick dismissing previous reports about Subban's need for continued growth on the defensive side Gary continues to question Coach Jacques Martin's defensive "turn tail and run" system, and its impact on the Canadiens call ups and recent acquisitions. Special guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out also joins us we also include a few of our regular callers much more! Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on February 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: It was mostly a glass half empty weekend, with the Canadiens losing their last two games before the Olympic break against the Flyers. Amanda Stein was replaced by Marco Polo on Saturday, but was back for our special Valentine's day show. PK Subban is discussed at length, with Nick dismissing previous reports about Subban's need for continued growth on the defensive side Gary continues to question Coach Jacques Martin's defensive "turn tail and run" system, and its impact on the Canadiens call ups and recent acquisitions. Special guest Kevin Mio, online editor of the Montreal Gazette and Habs Inside Out also joins us we also include a few of our regular callers much more! Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:39:00 GMT state of emergency Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on February 13th and 14th, 2010. In this week's episode, we discuss: It was mostly a glass half empty weekend, with the Canadiens losing their last two games before the Olympic break against the Flyers. Hockey, Habs, NHL, Montreal Canadiens, PK Subban, Jacques Martin 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport021410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on January 30 and 31st, 2010. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and is sponsored in part by R Bar and Tidings Magazine. In this week's episode, we discuss: * With Amanda Stein, we once again take on the subject of headshots in the NHL, in light of more recent and uncessary attcks. * We take on a caller who feels that Montreal needs to add more Franco-Quebecors to the line up * We discuss Saturday nights loss against the Senators, and preview the week ahead versus the Canucks and the Bruins * Gary Whittaker takes on a caller who calls for more passion from the position of GM of the Canadiens * The Sunday Sermon is back! much more! Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on January 30 and 31st, 2010. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and is sponsored in part by R Bar and Tidings Magazine. In this week's episode, we discuss: * With Amanda Stein, we once again take on the subject of headshots in the NHL, in light of more recent and uncessary attcks. * We take on a caller who feels that Montreal needs to add more Franco-Quebecors to the line up * We discuss Saturday nights loss against the Senators, and preview the week ahead versus the Canucks and the Bruins * Gary Whittaker takes on a caller who calls for more passion from the position of GM of the Canadiens * The Sunday Sermon is back! much more! Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:24:21 GMT Big Habs Talk From Two Big Guys Taken from portions of The Franchise with aired on January 30 and 31st, 2010. The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and is sponsored in part by R Bar and Tidings Magazine. In this week's episode, we discuss: * With Amanda Stein NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Hockey, Habs, Boston Bruins, LeCavalier, Price, Halak, Gomez, Cammalleri, Gionta, Martin, head shots, Plekanec, Kovalev 01:54:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport013110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this edition of the Weekend HABit, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco discuss all things Canadiens, including: * the "dismissal" of Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque * annoint Jaroslav Halak as the number 1 goaltender of the Canadiens...for now * discuss the Hamilton Bulldogs with beat reporter Garry McKay * review the Habs game against the New Jersey Devils * take a hard stance against head shots in the NHL In this edition of the Weekend HABit, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco discuss all things Canadiens, including: * the "dismissal" of Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque * annoint Jaroslav Halak as the number 1 goaltender of the Canadiens...for now * discuss the Hamilton Bulldogs with beat reporter Garry McKay * review the Habs game against the New Jersey Devils * take a hard stance against head shots in the NHL Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:45:20 GMT More on the Habs In this edition of the Weekend HABit, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco discuss all things Canadiens, including: * the "dismissal" of Canadiens enforcer Georges Laraque * annoint Jaroslav Halak as the number 1 goaltender of the Canadiens...for now Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Habs, NHL, Hockey 01:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport012510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * The week that was for the Canadiens, including their only game against Dallas, and Saturday night game from the Sunday segments * What the NHL, and the Canadiens have done to help with the relief effort in Haiti * More debate on Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak, including what TSN Hockey Analyst Pierre McGuire would do if he were GM of the Canadiens * We talk some Olympic hockey, as well as look at some key injuries to the Finnish team * Our "Sunday Sermon", which looks at Gilbert Arenas' legal woes. * The week that was for the Canadiens, including their only game against Dallas, and Saturday night game from the Sunday segments * What the NHL, and the Canadiens have done to help with the relief effort in Haiti * More debate on Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak, including what TSN Hockey Analyst Pierre McGuire would do if he were GM of the Canadiens * We talk some Olympic hockey, as well as look at some key injuries to the Finnish team * Our "Sunday Sermon", which looks at Gilbert Arenas' legal woes. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:45:10 GMT calm before the storm * The week that was for the Canadiens, including their only game against Dallas, and Saturday night game from the Sunday segments * What the NHL, and the Canadiens have done to help with the relief effort in Haiti * More debate on Carey Price Price, Halak, Martin, Gionta, Gomez, Cammalleri, Canadiens, Montreal, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * The continued debate between Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak. Nick Murdocco goes the extra mile to see how both goaltenders have done against both the top half of the league, and the bottom half. * review Saturday night's loss against the New Jersey Devils * Preview the week ahead against the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators * talk news and rumours with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * talk Hamilton Bulldog news with Garry Mackey from the Hamilton Spectator. Mackay has some very interesting news about when Chris Chelios visited Hamilton, as well as former Bulldog coach Don Lever * our new segment called, "The Sunday Sermon", in which Nick Murdocco takes on Georges Laraque * The continued debate between Carey Price and Jaroslav Halak. Nick Murdocco goes the extra mile to see how both goaltenders have done against both the top half of the league, and the bottom half. * review Saturday night's loss against the New Jersey Devils * Preview the week ahead against the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators * talk news and rumours with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out * talk Hamilton Bulldog news with Garry Mackey from the Hamilton Spectator. Mackay has some very interesting news about when Chris Chelios visited Hamilton, as well as former Bulldog coach Don Lever * our new segment called, "The Sunday Sermon", in which Nick Murdocco takes on Georges Laraque Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:13:08 GMT Price vs Halak renewed Hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, the Weekend HABit talkes about all things Canadiens de Montreal. Taken from segments which aired on The Franchise/Team 990 in Montreal, the Montreal Canadiens vs Devils is reviewed, Stars and Senators are previe Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Hockey, Jaroslav Halak, Georges Laraque, Hamilton Bulldogs, Don Lever, Chris Chelios, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senator, Dallas Stars 01:50:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport011010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise gives their take on the 1st half performance of the Montreal Canadiens. Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein look at the team's performance overall, and then break down each individual player. The debates gets heated over a few playes, like Brian Gionta, and of course, Price and Halak. The Franchise gives their take on the 1st half performance of the Montreal Canadiens. Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein look at the team's performance overall, and then break down each individual player. The debates gets heated over a few playes, like Brian Gionta, and of course, Price and Halak. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:45:58 GMT Canadiens Mid Season Report Card The Franchise gives their take on the 1st half performance of the Montreal Canadiens. Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein look at the team's performance overall, and then break down each individual player. The debates gets heated over a few pla Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Hockey, report card, mid season, Gomez, Gionta, Cammellari, Price, Halak, Markov, Pouliot, Hamerlik, Spacek, Gill, O'Byrne, Plekanec, Kostitsyn 01:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport010310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122709.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122709.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Selected portions of The Franchise which aired last weekend, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk all things Montreal Canadiens. With Amanda Stein, The Franchise reviewed Saturday night's win against the Maple Leafs, preview the week ahead, and discuss the goalie debate between Halak and Price. Guests this week include Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out and Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator Selected portions of The Franchise which aired last weekend, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk all things Montreal Canadiens. With Amanda Stein, The Franchise reviewed Saturday night's win against the Maple Leafs, preview the week ahead, and discuss the goalie debate between Halak and Price. Guests this week include Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out and Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:43:38 GMT guests include Kevin Mio and Garry Mackay Selected portions of The Franchise which aired last weekend, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk all things Montreal Canadiens. With Amanda Stein, The Franchise reviewed Saturday night's win against the Maple Leafs, preview the week ahead, and discuss t Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL, Hockey, Halak, Price 01:00:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122709.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Selected portions of our weekend podcast from The Franchise on the Team 990. We had a series of debates between Nick Murdocco, Amanda Stein and Gary Whittaker which were included, as well as looking at the week ahead. Some of the biggest arguments centered around what Bob Gainey should do about Jaroslav Halak. However, it was mostly nothing but good times and great conversation, and a little humour thrown in. Selected portions of our weekend podcast from The Franchise on the Team 990. We had a series of debates between Nick Murdocco, Amanda Stein and Gary Whittaker which were included, as well as looking at the week ahead. Some of the biggest arguments centered around what Bob Gainey should do about Jaroslav Halak. However, it was mostly nothing but good times and great conversation, and a little humour thrown in. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:48:51 GMT Halak vs Price Selected portions of our weekend podcast from The Franchise on the Team 990. We had a series of debates between Nick Murdocco, Amanda Stein and Gary Whittaker which were included, as well as looking at the week ahead. Some of the biggest arguments centere Atlanta Thrashers, Carey price, Carolina Hurricanes, hockey, aroslav Halak, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, NHL 01:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport122009.mp3 no http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/habsreport121309.mp3 http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/habsreport121309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In a little bit of a podcast format change, we will now put selected portions of this weekend's Canadiens talk into 1 full podcast. In this episode, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein discuss the blown call against Pittsburgh, the Halak trade rumours, and take calls from Franchise Fans on all the hottest topics involving the Habs. Also included are interviews with guests Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out, and Garry Mackay who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs. Can Weber play for his country at the Olympics and have the Canadiens said yes or no? We have all your answers and more! In a little bit of a podcast format change, we will now put selected portions of this weekend's Canadiens talk into 1 full podcast. In this episode, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein discuss the blown call against Pittsburgh, the Halak trade rumours, and take calls from Franchise Fans on all the hottest topics involving the Habs. Also included are interviews with guests Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out, and Garry Mackay who covers the Hamilton Bulldogs. Can Weber play for his country at the Olympics and have the Canadiens said yes or no? We have all your answers and more! Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:28:25 GMT Canadiens controversies, including Penguins game, and Halak trade talk In a little bit of a podcast format change, we will now put selected portions of this weekend's Canadiens talk into 1 full podcast. In this episode, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein discuss the blown call against Pittsburgh, the Halak trade Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Halak, Hamilton Bulldogs, Yannick Weber 01:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/habsreport121309.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120609.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Sunday, Gary, Nick and Amanda are joined by Ian Laperierre from the Philadelphia Flyers, who talks about the recent coaching change. Maybe the Canadiens gained some insight on how they can exploit a team having problems winning right now. We also get you updated on how former Hab Latendresse is doing in Minnesota, and run down how many former draft picks are doing in their professional hockey careers. On Sunday, Gary, Nick and Amanda are joined by Ian Laperierre from the Philadelphia Flyers, who talks about the recent coaching change. Maybe the Canadiens gained some insight on how they can exploit a team having problems winning right now. We also get you updated on how former Hab Latendresse is doing in Minnesota, and run down how many former draft picks are doing in their professional hockey careers. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:14:07 GMT Ian Laperriere interviewed On Sunday, Gary, Nick and Amanda are joined by Ian Laperierre from the Philadelphia Flyers, who talks about the recent coaching change. Maybe the Canadiens gained some insight on how they can exploit a team having problems winning right now. We also get y Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey 01:01:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120609.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120509.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120509.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Saturday's show wrapped up the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. We talk about the centennial celebration, Viggo Mortensen, and much more! Amanda also takes some time to share a heartwarming story about how some of our soldiers in Afghanistan heard more details on all the festivities involved on Friday night in Montreal. Saturday's show wrapped up the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. We talk about the centennial celebration, Viggo Mortensen, and much more! Amanda also takes some time to share a heartwarming story about how some of our soldiers in Afghanistan heard more details on all the festivities involved on Friday night in Montreal. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:12:56 GMT heart warming story shared Saturday's show wrapped up the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. We talk about the centennial celebration, Viggo Mortensen, and much more! Amanda also takes some time to share a heartwarming story about how some of our soldiers in Afghanistan hear Montreal Canadiens, HAbs, NHL, Hockey 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport120509.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112809.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112809.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Saturday's show looked at the week that was, previewed the game against the Washington Capitals with Capitals play by play commentator Steve Kolbe and Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out gives us his take on the scuttlebutt from Habs fans. Saturday's show looked at the week that was, previewed the game against the Washington Capitals with Capitals play by play commentator Steve Kolbe and Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out gives us his take on the scuttlebutt from Habs fans. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:33:17 GMT Can't be all that bad, right? Saturday's show looked at the week that was, previewed the game against the Washington Capitals with Capitals play by play commentator Steve Kolbe and Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out gives us his take on the scuttlebutt from Habs fans. Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Steve Kolbe, Washington Capitals, Kevin Mio, Habs Insideout 00:38:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112809.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112909.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Sunday's show, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein review Saturday's nights Shoot Out loss to the Washington Capitals, and take a look at the week ahead, including the centennial game against the Boston Bruins on Friday. Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator joins The Franchise to talk about the Hamilton Bulldogs as well. On Sunday's show, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein review Saturday's nights Shoot Out loss to the Washington Capitals, and take a look at the week ahead, including the centennial game against the Boston Bruins on Friday. Garry Mackay from the Hamilton Spectator joins The Franchise to talk about the Hamilton Bulldogs as well. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:31:44 GMT Bullogs, and Centennial Game On Sunday's show, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein review Saturday's nights Shoot Out loss to the Washington Capitals, and take a look at the week ahead, including the centennial game against the Boston Bruins on Friday. Garry Mackay from th Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Hamilton Bulldogs, Washington Capitals 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112909.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport1122b09.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport1122b09.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Amanda Stein has been on a crusade to ride the NHL of head shots, and this time she's brought friends! And not just any friends, but Mary Kay Messier from The Messier Project, who is working with her brother Mark Messier on promoting a new helmet that significantly reduces the chances of head injury. She also has Dr. Alain Ptito who is a Neurology expert that not only talks about the effects of a concussion, but what the NHL has recently done to help quickly diagnose its effects on players during the game. Of course, Gary Whitaker and Nick Murdocco are on hand to break down the shoutout loss to Detroit, and look at the week ahead against Columbus and Pittsburgh. Amanda Stein has been on a crusade to ride the NHL of head shots, and this time she's brought friends! And not just any friends, but Mary Kay Messier from The Messier Project, who is working with her brother Mark Messier on promoting a new helmet that significantly reduces the chances of head injury. She also has Dr. Alain Ptito who is a Neurology expert that not only talks about the effects of a concussion, but what the NHL has recently done to help quickly diagnose its effects on players during the game. Of course, Gary Whitaker and Nick Murdocco are on hand to break down the shoutout loss to Detroit, and look at the week ahead against Columbus and Pittsburgh. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:58:47 GMT With special guest Mary Kay Messier Amanda Stein has been on a crusade to ride the NHL of head shots, and this time she's brought friends! And not just any friends, but Mary Kay Messier from The Messier Project, who is working with her brother Mark Messier on promoting a new helmet that sig NHL, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Mark Messier, The Messier Project, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Laraque, head shots 01:14:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport1122b09.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112209.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Canadiens had a rare game on Friday against Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The Franchise crew of Whittaker, Murdocco and Stein cover the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, and bring in Ken Karl from The Ticket in Detroit to preview Saturday night's game against the Red Wings. The Canadiens had a rare game on Friday against Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The Franchise crew of Whittaker, Murdocco and Stein cover the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, and bring in Ken Karl from The Ticket in Detroit to preview Saturday night's game against the Red Wings. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:57:16 GMT Preview Detroit Red Wings The Canadiens had a rare game on Friday against Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The Franchise crew of Whittaker, Murdocco and Stein cover the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens, and bring in Ken Karl from The Ticket in Detroit to preview Satur NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey 00:52:30 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport112209.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111509.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111509.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Sunday's edition includes Garry Mckay from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us the latest of Sergei Kostitsyn, Bulldog roster problems, and who is leaving for personal reasons. Gary, Nick and Amanda talk about Price's performance, and the week ahead for the Canadiens. Sunday's edition includes Garry Mckay from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us the latest of Sergei Kostitsyn, Bulldog roster problems, and who is leaving for personal reasons. Gary, Nick and Amanda talk about Price's performance, and the week ahead for the Canadiens. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:25:58 GMT with Garry McKay Sunday's edition includes Garry Mckay from the Hamilton Spectator, who gives us the latest of Sergei Kostitsyn, Bulldog roster problems, and who is leaving for personal reasons. Gary, Nick and Amanda talk about Price's performance, and the week ahead for Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Hamilton Builldogs, Carolina Hurricans, Washington Capitals 01:09:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111509.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111409.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111409.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Saturday, Amanda Stein was back with a much needed infusion of her "Steinomite" opinions to add to Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco. Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out joins the Franchise and gives his insight on what has Habs fans talking.We also give our take on our famous McGuire Minute and our opinions on a Guillaume Latendresse trade scenario On Saturday, Amanda Stein was back with a much needed infusion of her "Steinomite" opinions to add to Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco. Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out joins the Franchise and gives his insight on what has Habs fans talking.We also give our take on our famous McGuire Minute and our opinions on a Guillaume Latendresse trade scenario Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:24:38 GMT with Kevin Mio On Saturday, Amanda Stein was back with a much needed infusion of her "Steinomite" opinions to add to Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco. Kevin Mio from Habs Inside Out joins the Franchise and gives his insight on what has Habs fans talking.We also give our Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Kevin Mio, Habs Inside Out 00:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport111409.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110809.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110809.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco With Amanda Stein taking the weekend off, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco let their emotions take over on the Maxime Lapierre debate on if he must fight to defend his honor. We also question Habs fans' take on the Canadiens loss at home against Tampa Bay, having former Habs score against the Canadiens, and of course, Carey Price. With Amanda Stein taking the weekend off, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco let their emotions take over on the Maxime Lapierre debate on if he must fight to defend his honor. We also question Habs fans' take on the Canadiens loss at home against Tampa Bay, having former Habs score against the Canadiens, and of course, Carey Price. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:58:05 GMT Max Lapierre and his fists With Amanda Stein taking the weekend off, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco let their emotions take over on the Maxime Lapierre debate on if he must fight to defend his honor. We also question Habs fans' take on the Canadiens loss at home against Tampa Bay NHL, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Maxime Lapierre, Guillaume Latendresse 00:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110809.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110109.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110109.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Sunday's edition is full of piss and vinegar, despite the Canadiens' overtime win. Gary Whittaker takes on Guillaume Latendresse, Amanda Stein goes off on head shots, and Nick, well, he's just fat and that would make anyone grumpy. We've still got the same funny but informative vibe happening, but this episode's got a lotta spice kicked in as well. Sunday's edition is full of piss and vinegar, despite the Canadiens' overtime win. Gary Whittaker takes on Guillaume Latendresse, Amanda Stein goes off on head shots, and Nick, well, he's just fat and that would make anyone grumpy. We've still got the same funny but informative vibe happening, but this episode's got a lotta spice kicked in as well. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:51 GMT Maple Leafs and Head Shots Sunday's edition is full of piss and vinegar, despite the Canadiens' overtime win. Gary Whittaker takes on Guillaume Latendresse, Amanda Stein goes off on head shots, and Nick, well, he's just fat and that would make anyone grumpy. We've still got the sam NHL, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Guillaume Latendresse, Hotshots 01:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport110109.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103109.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103109.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Saturday, The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein, previews that night's game against the Maple Leafs, but we also have Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out to give us the scuttlebut on what the fans are talking on all things Habs. Also included is the much requested "McGuire Minute", and we provide our own 2 cents on Pierre's take on how to develop young talent. On Saturday, The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein, previews that night's game against the Maple Leafs, but we also have Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out to give us the scuttlebut on what the fans are talking on all things Habs. Also included is the much requested "McGuire Minute", and we provide our own 2 cents on Pierre's take on how to develop young talent. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:51:39 GMT Kevin Mio, Pierre McGuire, and more! On Saturday, The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein, previews that night's game against the Maple Leafs, but we also have Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out to give us the scuttlebut on what the fans are talking on all things Habs, NHL, Hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs 01:09:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport103109.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101809.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101809.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Kovalev was booed, cheered, and was given a standing ovation??? Nick still can’t understand it! He also can’t figure out why Big Georges Laraque can’t get his old # 27 back. The Franchise tries to make sense of the Canadiens’ lack of 2nd period tenacity and look to see if there is light at the end of the Montreal tunnel. Kovalev was booed, cheered, and was given a standing ovation??? Nick still can’t understand it! He also can’t figure out why Big Georges Laraque can’t get his old # 27 back. The Franchise tries to make sense of the Canadiens’ lack of 2nd period tenacity and look to see if there is light at the end of the Montreal tunnel. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:46:11 GMT Are many traitors where at the Bell Center?? Kovalev was booed, cheered, and was given a standing ovation??? Nick still can’t understand it! He also can’t figure out why Big Georges Laraque can’t get his old # 27 back. The Franchise tries to make sense of the Canadiens’ lack of 2nd period tenacity a Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, NHL, Ottawa Senators 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101809.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101709.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101709.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise weighs in on the Habs home opening introductions and Andrei Kostitsyn’s “forgetting” to play along. We break down the less than stellar results of game 1 at the Bell centre and speak with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out.com to take a look at the “return of Kovalev”. The Franchise weighs in on the Habs home opening introductions and Andrei Kostitsyn’s “forgetting” to play along. We break down the less than stellar results of game 1 at the Bell centre and speak with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out.com to take a look at the “return of Kovalev”. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:44:37 GMT Weekend HABit Saturday The Franchise weighs in on the Habs home opening introductions and Andrei Kostitsyn’s “forgetting” to play along. We break down the less than stellar results of game 1 at the Bell centre and speak with Kevin Mio from Habs Inside/Out.com to take a look at NHL, Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, Kostitsyn 01:05:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101709.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101109.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101109.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Is it panic time? The Habs end their season opening 5 game road stint with a 2-3 record and not looking all that great in the west. The Franchise looks at the good and the bad. Gary gets all worked up about Habs fans being in the top 10 worst fans and ponder the advantages of a possible new franchise in Quebec city. Does Price get to start in the home opener? We’ve got you covered. Is it panic time? The Habs end their season opening 5 game road stint with a 2-3 record and not looking all that great in the west. The Franchise looks at the good and the bad. Gary gets all worked up about Habs fans being in the top 10 worst fans and ponder the advantages of a possible new franchise in Quebec city. Does Price get to start in the home opener? We’ve got you covered. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:28:21 GMT review Edmonton and preview Colorado Is it panic time? The Habs end their season opening 5 game road stint with a 2-3 record and not looking all that great in the west. The Franchise looks at the good and the bad. Gary gets all worked up about Habs fans being in the top 10 worst fans and pon Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, Darcy Tucker, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, 00:48:14 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101109.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Nick and Gary take a glass half full / half empty look at the western road swing that now sees the Habs playing at .500 and questioning Price and the defence. Speaking of which, we weigh in on the Marc-Andre Bergeron acquisition. Can he help the Habs’ blue line woes? Also, look for the NEW “McGuire Minute” that has us giving our take on recent comments by hockey analyst Pierre McGuire Nick and Gary take a glass half full / half empty look at the western road swing that now sees the Habs playing at .500 and questioning Price and the defence. Speaking of which, we weigh in on the Marc-Andre Bergeron acquisition. Can he help the Habs’ blue line woes? Also, look for the NEW “McGuire Minute” that has us giving our take on recent comments by hockey analyst Pierre McGuire Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:26:21 GMT Habs Week that Was for Oct 10 Nick and Gary take a glass half full / half empty look at the western road swing that now sees the Habs playing at .500 and questioning Price and the defence. Speaking of which, we weigh in on the Marc-Andre Bergeron acquisition. Can he help the Habs’ blu Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver, Calgary Flames, Canucks, NHL, Hockey, Habs, Gionta, Cammalleri, Gomez, Price, Gainey, Martin 00:51:32 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport101009.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100409.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100409.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The younger Kostitsyn wants a trade, the older one is suffering separation anxiety but despite also potentially losing Ryan O’Byrne and Glen Metropolit, the Habs are 2-0 and the Franchise breaks it down. While the “Price” is right, we also wonder if the Canadiens can still win, heading west despite continually being outshot as we look at the Habs’ week to come. The younger Kostitsyn wants a trade, the older one is suffering separation anxiety but despite also potentially losing Ryan O’Byrne and Glen Metropolit, the Habs are 2-0 and the Franchise breaks it down. While the “Price” is right, we also wonder if the Canadiens can still win, heading west despite continually being outshot as we look at the Habs’ week to come. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:56:12 GMT Sergei wants OUT The younger Kostitsyn wants a trade, the older one is suffering separation anxiety but despite also potentially losing Ryan O’Byrne and Glen Metropolit, the Habs are 2-0 and the Franchise breaks it down. While the “Price” is right, we also wonder if the C Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Buffalo Sabres, Sergei Kostitsyn, Markov, Metropolit, O'Byrne 00:41:01 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100409.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100309.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise’s Nick and Gary try to come to grips with the loss of Andrei Markov as well as ruminate over the Habs’ choice in assistant captains. We give a special thanks to Mike Komisarek for “giving” the Canadiens their win against the Toronto Mapleleafs and take a quick look at the upcoming head to head against the Buffalo Sabres. The Franchise’s Nick and Gary try to come to grips with the loss of Andrei Markov as well as ruminate over the Habs’ choice in assistant captains. We give a special thanks to Mike Komisarek for “giving” the Canadiens their win against the Toronto Mapleleafs and take a quick look at the upcoming head to head against the Buffalo Sabres. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:53:45 GMT Leafs vs Habs The Franchise’s Nick and Gary try to come to grips with the loss of Andrei Markov as well as ruminate over the Habs’ choice in assistant captains. We give a special thanks to Mike Komisarek for “giving” the Canadiens their win against the Toronto Maplelea Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, NHL, toronto Mapleleafs 00:39:57 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport100309.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092709.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092709.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Sunday, the boys are back to talk about the last preseason game and come from behind win against the Buffalo Sabers. Nick wonders about the injury situation for the Habs, and what that means for the prospects getting an early chance this season. We also look ahead to the Habs' season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs On Sunday, the boys are back to talk about the last preseason game and come from behind win against the Buffalo Sabers. Nick wonders about the injury situation for the Habs, and what that means for the prospects getting an early chance this season. We also look ahead to the Habs' season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:31:54 GMT Post Sabers game, Pre Maple Leaf opener On Sunday, the boys are back to talk about the last preseason game and come from behind win against the Buffalo Sabers. Nick wonders about the injury situation for the Habs, and what that means for the prospects getting an early chance this season. We als Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs 00:49:10 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092709.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092609.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Saturday, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news from our yet unsigned ex-Habs, who we felt has impressed, or have failed to do so, and return with some predictions for the upcoming NHL season. On Saturday, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news from our yet unsigned ex-Habs, who we felt has impressed, or have failed to do so, and return with some predictions for the upcoming NHL season. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:30:20 GMT Canadiens Coverage on Team 990 Weekend Morning Show On Saturday, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news from our yet unsigned ex-Habs, who we felt has impressed, or have failed to do so, and return with some predictions for the upcoming NHL season. Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey 00:57:10 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092609.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In Part 2, Nick, Amanda and Gary are back to address Carey Price letting in 4 goals, with 1 of them from former Hab Kovalev. We preview the next week for the Montreal Canadiens, and start a new segment called our top 5 predictions! Feel free to weigh in on ours, and give us your own at thefranchise@chumradio.com In Part 2, Nick, Amanda and Gary are back to address Carey Price letting in 4 goals, with 1 of them from former Hab Kovalev. We preview the next week for the Montreal Canadiens, and start a new segment called our top 5 predictions! Feel free to weigh in on ours, and give us your own at thefranchise@chumradio.com Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:34:49 GMT Price gets shelled by Senators! In Part 2, Nick, Amanda and Gary are back to address Carey Price letting in 4 goals, with 1 of them from former Hab Kovalev. We preview the next week for the Montreal Canadiens, and start a new segment called our top 5 predictions! Feel free to weigh in o Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey 00:41:39 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport092009.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091909.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In Part 1, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein talk about Markov being offered the "C" for the Montreal Canadiens...or not. And if he is not the next captain, then who should receive that honor? Then from C to G, we take an updated look at the goaltending situation from the Canadiens and how Price will be helped by his revamped defensive core. We also take our stab at previewing the fowards In Part 1, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein talk about Markov being offered the "C" for the Montreal Canadiens...or not. And if he is not the next captain, then who should receive that honor? Then from C to G, we take an updated look at the goaltending situation from the Canadiens and how Price will be helped by his revamped defensive core. We also take our stab at previewing the fowards Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:33:09 GMT C is for CAPTAIN In Part 1, Gary Whittaker, Nick Murdocco and Amanda Stein talk about Markov being offered the "C" for the Montreal Canadiens...or not. And if he is not the next captain, then who should receive that honor? Then from C to G, we take an updated look at the Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, NHL 00:35:58 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091909.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091309.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Sunday, the Franchise got in depth with the Defence, breaking down who is the best, and who is the best of the rest. Nick Murdocco couldn't help questioning Big George Laraque's switch to veganism, and cites Gino Odjick recent quote to back him up. On Sunday, the Franchise got in depth with the Defence, breaking down who is the best, and who is the best of the rest. Nick Murdocco couldn't help questioning Big George Laraque's switch to veganism, and cites Gino Odjick recent quote to back him up. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:19:27 GMT We preview the defence, talk Laraque and more On Sunday, the Franchise got in depth with the Defence, breaking down who is the best, and who is the best of the rest. Nick Murdocco couldn't help questioning Big George Laraque's switch to veganism, and cites Gino Odjick recent quote to back him up. Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, NHL, Mara, Markov, Gill, Spacek, Hamrlek, Brisebois, Dandenault, Defence 00:47:39 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091309.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091209.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco It was The Franchise's first show on Montreal's Sports Authority, The Team 990, and what better way to start the top of each of the 3 hours we were on the air, than with the Montreal Canadiens! Training camp is under way, and we take a look at all the latest news and notes, as well as look in depth at the goaltenders on Saturday's show. It was The Franchise's first show on Montreal's Sports Authority, The Team 990, and what better way to start the top of each of the 3 hours we were on the air, than with the Montreal Canadiens! Training camp is under way, and we take a look at all the latest news and notes, as well as look in depth at the goaltenders on Saturday's show. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:16:35 GMT It was The Franchise's first show on Montreal's Sports Authority, The Team 990, and what better way to start the top of each of the 3 hours we were on the air, than with the Montreal Canadiens! Training camp is under way, and we take a look at all the lat Saturday's show on The Team 990, as we break down the goaltenders Montreal Canadiens, Habs, NHL, Hockey, Carey Price, Halak, Jacques Martin, Bob Gainey 00:44:41 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport091209.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport083009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport083009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco They have finally signed! Find out what Gary and Nick think about where Tanguay and Schneider have landed. Murdocco apologizes for jumping the gun on an outdoor NHL game being played at the Olympic Stadium They have finally signed! Find out what Gary and Nick think about where Tanguay and Schneider have landed. Murdocco apologizes for jumping the gun on an outdoor NHL game being played at the Olympic Stadium Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:56:27 GMT Old Habs Find New Homes They have finally signed! Find out what Gary and Nick think about where Tanguay and Schneider have landed. Murdocco apologizes for jumping the gun on an outdoor NHL game being played at the Olympic Stadium NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Hockey, Habs, Tanguay, Schneider 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport083009.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082309.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Is there ever really an off season for the Montreal Canadiens? Making headlines this week is Georges Laraque, but for all the wrong reasons. Nick Murdocco goes after BGL again, but this time Gary Whittaker steps up in his defence. We also give you an update on the now former Habs who are still looking for a new home, and answer some fan mail we received during the week. Is there ever really an off season for the Montreal Canadiens? Making headlines this week is Georges Laraque, but for all the wrong reasons. Nick Murdocco goes after BGL again, but this time Gary Whittaker steps up in his defence. We also give you an update on the now former Habs who are still looking for a new home, and answer some fan mail we received during the week. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:41:19 GMT Nick goes after BGL...again! Is there ever really an off season for the Montreal Canadiens? Making headlines this week is Georges Laraque, but for all the wrong reasons. Nick Murdocco goes after BGL again, but this time Gary Whittaker steps up in his defence. We also give you an upda NHL, Habs, Montreal Canadiens, George Laraque, Alex Tanguy, Bob Gainey, Jacques Martin, Patrick Marleau 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport082309.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport081609.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport081609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Always looking to take on just about anybody, this week, Nick and Gary set their sites on The Hockey News, who have rated the Canadiens as the 8th best team in the east. From there, we weigh in on who should be the next captain of the Canadiens. It's 30 minutes loaded with the kind of goodness that only The Franchise can deliver! Always looking to take on just about anybody, this week, Nick and Gary set their sites on The Hockey News, who have rated the Canadiens as the 8th best team in the east. From there, we weigh in on who should be the next captain of the Canadiens. It's 30 minutes loaded with the kind of goodness that only The Franchise can deliver! Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:21:20 GMT Are they really an 8th place team? Always looking to take on just about anybody, this week, Nick and Gary set their sites on The Hockey News, who have rated the Canadiens as the 8th best team in the east. From there, we weigh in on who should be the next captain of the Canadiens. It's 30 NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, Gomez, The Hockey News, Jacques Martin, Bob Gainey, 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport081609.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070509.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070509.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise boys, Gary and Nick, are joined by Nick's other family, The Hockey Family that is! Shaan and Faisal have been notorious in their ability to incite Gary into verbal hostility in their anti-Gainey rhetoric. Will it happen again? We cover all the trades, free agents signings, and free agent "un-signings" related to your Montreal Canadiens! The Franchise boys, Gary and Nick, are joined by Nick's other family, The Hockey Family that is! Shaan and Faisal have been notorious in their ability to incite Gary into verbal hostility in their anti-Gainey rhetoric. Will it happen again? We cover all the trades, free agents signings, and free agent "un-signings" related to your Montreal Canadiens! Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:46:48 GMT The Hockey Family Joins The Franchise The Franchise boys, Gary and Nick, are joined by Nick's other family, The Hockey Family that is! Shaan and Faisal have been notorious in their ability to incite Gary into verbal hostility in their anti-Gainey rhetoric. Will it happen again? We cover all t Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, Hockey, NHL, Free Agents, Gomez, Gionta, Cammalleri, Koivu, Kovalev, Higgins, Gainey, Martin, Molson 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport070509.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071209.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Nick and Gary bring back Amanda Stein to talk about the Habs' development camp, how Bob Gainey chose to address the issues from last year's Canadien's disaster, and the latest acquisitions. Nick and Gary bring back Amanda Stein to talk about the Habs' development camp, how Bob Gainey chose to address the issues from last year's Canadien's disaster, and the latest acquisitions. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:03:03 GMT Habs development, from youth to NHL club Nick and Gary bring back Amanda Stein to talk about the Habs' development camp, how Bob Gainey chose to address the issues from last year's Canadien's disaster, and the latest acquisitions. NHL, Hockey, Habs, Canadiens, Montreal, Gionta, Gomez, Cammellari, Mara, Moen, BGL, Laraque, Vegan, Gainey, Molsons, Martin 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071209.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071909.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In response to your demand, Nick and Gary supersized this segment to a full hour. We take a look at all the key dates in the newly released 2009-2010 schedule for the Montreal Canadiens, including encounters with Ottawa (Kovalev), Toronto (Komisarek)...you get the point. The Canadiens are looking at playing a game at Olympic Stadium. We look at the Canadiens that have still gone unsigned and why, and at the recent signings of Latendresse and others. In response to your demand, Nick and Gary supersized this segment to a full hour. We take a look at all the key dates in the newly released 2009-2010 schedule for the Montreal Canadiens, including encounters with Ottawa (Kovalev), Toronto (Komisarek)...you get the point. The Canadiens are looking at playing a game at Olympic Stadium. We look at the Canadiens that have still gone unsigned and why, and at the recent signings of Latendresse and others. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:53:00 GMT Already getting ready for next season In response to your demand, Nick and Gary supersized this segment to a full hour. We take a look at all the key dates in the newly released 2009-2010 schedule for the Montreal Canadiens, including encounters with Ottawa (Kovalev), Toronto (Komisarek)...yo NHL, Habs, Hockey, Montreal, Canadiens, Gainey, Gomez, Cammellari, Gionta, Koivu, Kovalev, Komisarek, Bouillon, Dandenault, Brisebois, Schneider 00:58:30 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport071909.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072609.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker look at the recent signing goaltender Sanford, and what that means with the impact to the salary keep and trade rumors. They also discuss the signing of Plekanecs, and if he was worth the increase in salary, commentary on Brisebois, and more potential rumors involving Patrick Marleau. Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker look at the recent signing goaltender Sanford, and what that means with the impact to the salary keep and trade rumors. They also discuss the signing of Plekanecs, and if he was worth the increase in salary, commentary on Brisebois, and more potential rumors involving Patrick Marleau. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:21:30 GMT Plakenecs, Sanford signings, and Marleau rumors! Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker look at the recent signing goaltender Sanford, and what that means with the impact to the salary keep and trade rumors. They also discuss the signing of Plekanecs, and if he was worth the increase in salary, commentary on NHL, Montreal, Canadiens, Plekanecs, Marleau, rumours, Habs, hockey, Koivu, Kovalev, Gomez, Cammellari, Brisebois, RDS 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport072609.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080209.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco It's never a dull moment in Montreal as far as the Canadiens are concerned. Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker review the latest trade rumors, this time involving a potential 3 way trade with San Jose and Ottawa. Nick also feels the need to continue "egging" on Big Georges Laraque on his switch to Veganism. We look at how the latest acquisitions made by Gainey impact BGL's role on the team, and lots more. It's never a dull moment in Montreal as far as the Canadiens are concerned. Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker review the latest trade rumors, this time involving a potential 3 way trade with San Jose and Ottawa. Nick also feels the need to continue "egging" on Big Georges Laraque on his switch to Veganism. We look at how the latest acquisitions made by Gainey impact BGL's role on the team, and lots more. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:16:39 GMT Murdocco vs Laraque Round 2 It's never a dull moment in Montreal as far as the Canadiens are concerned. Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker review the latest trade rumors, this time involving a potential 3 way trade with San Jose and Ottawa. Nick also feels the need to continue "egging Montreal, Canadiens, Habs, San Jose, Ottawa, trade rumors, Heatley, Marleau, Martin, 00:27:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080209.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080909.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Carey Price is back, and Martin has gone out of his way to talk to him. Nick and Gary look at what Carey Price means to the MontrealCanadiens this season. We also discuss what the former Habs may have meant, given that most of them have yet to find a new home. Carey Price is back, and Martin has gone out of his way to talk to him. Nick and Gary look at what Carey Price means to the MontrealCanadiens this season. We also discuss what the former Habs may have meant, given that most of them have yet to find a new home. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:13:36 GMT Carey Price and Alex Tanguay talk points. Carey Price is back, and Martin has gone out of his way to talk to him. Nick and Gary look at what Carey Price means to the MontrealCanadiens this season. We also discuss what the former Habs may have meant, given that most of them have yet to find a new NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Habs, Carey Price, Alex Tanguay, Tom Kostopoulos, Jacques Martin, Bob Gainey 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/habsreport080909.mp3 no