The 2025 NHL season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years, and in this episode we ask the big question: Will the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres challenge the Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Division? With the Canadiens continuing their rebuild, Habs fans are eager to see if Montreal can take the next step against two dangerous rivals. The Bruins, led by stars like David Pastrnak, are looking to prove they’re still a powerhouse, while the young Sabres, powered by Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin, are hungry to climb the standings.
We break down how the Canadiens’ Atlantic Division rivals stack up, analyzing offense, defense, goaltending, and depth. Can the Habs keep pace with Boston’s experience and Buffalo’s emerging talent? What will it take for Montreal to stay competitive in one of the NHL’s toughest divisions?
If you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan, Boston Bruins fan, Buffalo Sabres fan, or just an NHL hockey fan, this is the breakdown you need. Don’t miss the latest insights on the Canadiens’ future, their biggest threats in the Atlantic, and what it means for the road ahead.
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In every episode, Kosta Papoulias takes a deep dive into the latest Montreal Canadiens news involving Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, Filip Mesar, Habs Defencemen, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Adam Engstrom, David Reinbacher, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes, Martin St Louis.
JDans chaque épisode, Kosta Papoulias analyse en profondeur les dernières nouvelles des Canadiens de Montréal concernant Ivan Demidov, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach, Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, Filip Mesar, les défenseurs des Canadiens, Arber Xhekaj, Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, Jayden Struble, Adam Engstrom, David Reinbacher, Jakub Dobes, Jacob Fowler, Kent Hughes et Martin St Louis.
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7 Comments
sabres.. oof they are a dumsper fire. still i wonder what it would cost to pry thomson away from them.
Coach, what were the GF and GA vs Boston last season?
My one and only live experience with the Habs, a weekend Bruins and Sabres. Onenof the last seasons in the Forum. Definitely a bucket list item.
Montreal played boston on december 1 2024…… it might be the worst defensive game by Mike matheson All YEAR…….he was horrendous….. Cayden Primeau was terrible
Habs should aim to compete for 3rd in Atlantic
If Boston and Buffalo somehow are more competitive and are also in the mix this season then the Atlantic will be the most competitive team in the NHL
The Central a close second but they have Chicago who likely won’t improve that much and Nashville who is a complete wildcard on talent alone
Pacific and Metro are both top heavy
I can see 5 Atlantic and 5 Central teams making playoffs again
Which 5 teams make it will be the question
Buffalo is a perfect example of how not to do a rebuild and the danger of drafting high but setting in a losing culture, I think they stink cuz they are down wing from Toronto, can Buffalo change the culture in that room? If they get off to a slow start I can see guys asking for trades and Kevin Adams sending more future cup winners to other teams
Boston, Don Sweeney may be building the grittiest but least talented team in the NHL they would be a bitch of a team to play against in the playoffs but getting there will be tough with that line up, one scoring line a heavy D and Goaltending
Habs better dress Xhekaj every time they meet that’s all I’ll say
Toronto won’t be out scoring their problems without Marner, but they may a bit better build all around, with a more competitive Atlantic they may actually have a tougher time finishing top 3 in division this year
Florida won’t care where they finish they just need to get in, will that start slow without Tkachuck or just keep rolling
Tampa only got older, didn’t get better, can’t wait for the bottom to fall out
Ottawa I’m not big on their D corps but they should be Habs most direct competition and must see tv when they play
Habs could finish top 3 in division or bottom 3
It’s a long season health will play a part for them as it will for the other teams but I like the moves the Habs made
I don’t think the 2C hole will be as much of an issue as people think because last year they didn’t have a Demidov driving play or a healthy Laine
Dach was expected to do it all
Who plays at 2C will have much better wingers
Whether they slot in Laine or Bolduc & Demidov much better than Newhook and Armia that started there last year
If Dach struggles and they need to address it, I trust this management to make the moves required.
This is not make or break year, with 2-3 rookies again looking to play key roles and heavy minutes it is still a development year while competing
26-27 should be the start of their contending window
I like the depth this year with a Kapanen or Blais as your 13th instead of Pezzetta
The kids is Laval too Beck, Roy, Florian, Farrell, Tuch, Thorpe, Davidson, Engstrom, Trudeau, Kakhonen, Fowler all possible call ups
Getting off to a good start will be key but I like our chances
Love your intro sharp and brief
Brother you have been dropping some fire content lately 🔥 fuck yeah.