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! Formerly found on www.thefranchiseradio.net 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. Formerly found on www.thefranchiseradio.net 2 Big Guys take on the Montreal Media, the Players, the Fans, and each other for a fun filled segment! Sports & Recreation en-us 2010. All rights reserved. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:09:18 GMT Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:09:18 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/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