Montreal Canadiens mid-season report cards | Who needs to improve? | Who has been a revelation?

Montreal Canadiens face a midseason reality check as rising stars shake up expectations—who’s earning top marks, and who needs to step up for a playoff push? Laura Saba dishes out report cards for every Canadiens player after 42 games, spotlighting standout performances from Lane Hutson, Ivan Demitov, Oliver Kapanen, and Juraj Slafkovsky—all earning high praise for their game-changing impacts. The breakdown covers Josh Anderson’s struggles, goaltending issues with Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes, and the pressing need for improvement on special teams, especially the power play. Key discussions include the dynamic contributions of Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson, the challenges facing core players like Brendan Gallagher, and insights on injured stars’ return timelines.With trade rumors swirling and lineups evolving, can the Canadiens transform flashes of brilliance into playoff contention? Join Laura Saba for critical analysis, fan trivia, and what’s next for Montreal’s promising roster.

00:00 Mid-Season Player Report Cards

06:23 “Grading Kirby Dach’s Performance”

09:57 “FanDuel Playoff Profit Boosts”

12:57 “Evaluating Player’s Potential and Growth”

13:43 “Zachary Bolduc’s Impact and Trade Analysis”

18:03 Slafkovsky’s Stellar Season Review

21:58 “Admiring Canadiens’ Rising Star”

24:31 Caufield’s Goals and Hutson’s Impact

28:47 Canadiens’ Midseason Grades and Concerns

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33:19 “Back Tomorrow”

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