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Hage Can Be Every Bit as Good or Better Than Larkin

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 2h

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE at 7 PM ET! Tonight’s HabsCast Prospect Show is EXCLUSIVE to members. @rickspringhetti.bsky.social joins me to discuss Hage and why I believe he can be as good as, or even better than, Dylan Larkin. Not a member yet? See subscription and podcast links in the reply below. #GoHabsGo

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 5h

Just as with Reinbacher, who also sustained a serious injury, it is far too early to judge Cayden Lindstrom. He still has middle-line center upside - he just needs time and good health. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxVY...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 22h

Chicago dropped the ball by not having a dynamic duo in Bedard and Demidov, IMO. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxVY...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Scouts won't always have the same opinions on prospects, and that's part of the fun of scouting. I thought Levshunov was a reach at second overall, but it's still far too early to judge definitively. I will revisit in five years. #GoHabsGo www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxVY...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE at 6 PM🔴⚪🔵 Did Chicago make a HUGE mistake passing on Ivan Demidov? I had serious concerns about Levshunov's decision-making in his draft year. Tonight, I'll study his play at various levels to demonstrate why those concerns remain. #GoHabsGo www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxVY...

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Hawks Will Regret Passing on Demidov!

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What an improbable comeback for the Habs! #GoHabsGo Post-Game Show started at 3:40:36 youtube.com/live/mevulW7...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sad news about Lyle Odelein. I will be paying tribute to him on the HabsCast pre-game show at 6:30.

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE 6:30 PM ET🔴⚪🔵 I'm staying LIVE throughout the entire game tonight! ⏳ 6:30 Pre-Game Show 🏒 7:00 Full-Game Watch Along ⌛ Post-Game Analysis & Reactions Three shows, one continuous stream. Join us on HabsCast! #GoHabsGo www.youtube.com/live/mevulW7...

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Canadiens vs. Penguins Live Game Watch!

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

There were seven deals in the NHL last October. I can see Kent Hughes being one of the GMs to make a trade THIS October before Guhle is set to return. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/dSvoWKt...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔴⚪🔵LIVE AT 7 PM🔴⚪🔵 🚨 The Habs NEED to Trade for THIS Player!🚨 He would be a terrific fit for Montreal. Who is he, why do the Habs need him, and what would it take to acquire him? Plus the latest Habs news and YOUR thoughts! #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/dSvoWKt...

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The Habs NEED to Trade for This Player!

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If multiple teams were trying to pick up Dach last June, it suggests they have more faith in his ability to reach his potential than many Habs fans do. #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp97...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Welcome to HabsCATS! Liam had to intervene in a little skirmish during his Montreal Forum taping today. Nobody's the worse for wear. #GoHabsGo #GoCats 🔴⚪🔵FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp97dCvzEQE

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Frank Seravalli is reporting that multiple teams offered Montreal a second-round pick for Kirby Dach. Would YOU have pulled the trigger? Join us on HabsCast in ten minutes and share your thoughts in the live chat. #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵LIVE AT 7 PM🔴⚪🔵 www.youtube.com/live/Wp97dCv...

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Does Kapanen Replace Newhook?

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔴⚪🔵LIVE AT 7 PM🔴⚪🔵 Newhook was decent on Tuesday - will Kapanen replace him Saturday now that he's back practising? Join me for a live HabsCast featuring Liam's great recap of the 1972 Canada-Soviet series. Is Henderson's HHOF exclusion a travesty? #GoHabsGo www.youtube.com/live/Wp97dCv...

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Does Kapanen Replace Newhook?

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I would expect Texier to be a healthy scratch next game. Thoughts? #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ www.youtube.com/live/bbh5HUC...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Alex Carrier stepped up big last night, as did several bottom-six forwards on a night when the stars were average. #GoHabsGo

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Will Marchenko score six goals in his Leafs debut tonight to prove all the Hughes baiters wrong, or just notch four? Our Italian import @Rick1042 will join me pre-game on HabsCast at 6:30 to set the table for the season opener between the Leafs and Habs. #GoHabsGo youtube.com/live/bbh5HUC...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Season opener tonight!! I will be joined by @rickspringhetti.bsky.social and Liam Maguire for full coverage of the Habs/Leafs tilt from 6:30 on. Hoping you can join us on HabCast YouTube. #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵 LIVE 6:30 PM ET🔴⚪🔵 youtube.com/live/bbh5HUC...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I, for one, am not disappointed that the Habs didn't land Marchenko. What about you? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/O5bPfi3...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Did two different Toronto GMs really want to deal Knies, or did he want out? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/O5bPfi3...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just say Marchenk...no. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/O5bPfi3...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🔴⚪🔵LIVE AT 6 PM🔴⚪🔵 Marchenko For Knies!! I will break down the huge deal between Toronto and Columbus, as well as all of the Habs news, including Kapanen missing the opener and Newhook replacing him. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 youtube.com/live/O5bPfi3...

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Knies for Marchenko! | Kapanen to Miss Opener

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Frustrated to see Reinbacher sent down again, but I have a feeling at least one defenceman will be showcased and moved before Guhle returns. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 youtube.com/live/t8ffntL...

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WOW! Reinbacher & Fowler OUT, Xhekaj & Engstrom IN!

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Carrier played with Hutson for most of camp, so presumably the plan is to start the season with those two together. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 youtube.com/live/t8ffntL...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🔴⚪🔵LIVE AT 5🔴⚪🔵 Okay - these cuts surprised me. Flo and Engstrom in....Reinbacher and Fowler out! Not so much Fowler, but the other moves caught me off guard. Join me at 5 PM for a special edition HabsCast and share your thoughts. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 youtube.com/live/t8ffntL...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Habs are lauded for thinking outside the box...so why not try this for a goalie strategy? 😉#GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/Pa5r6sh...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Over the span of 10 months, the Fowler narrative changed from "calling him up may ruin him" to "sending him down may ruin him." Monty will likely start the year as the backup. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/Pa5r6sh...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Join us at 6:30 for the pre-game show! #GoHabsGo www.youtube.com/live/Pa5r6sh...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Were yesterday's penalty-killing units a sign that Carrier may soon be the odd man out? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/clesiL8...

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Reinbacher Has Earned a Spot. So Who Sits?

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Derek Lalonde may have been the best thing that could have happened to David Reinbacher's career. #GoHabsGo

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE 6:30 PM ET 🔴⚪🔵 SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPLEHEADER ⏳ Pre-Game 🏒 Live Game Chat ⌛ Post-Game We'll follow all the action from Montreal and Ottawa and break it all down throughout the night. #GoHabsGo

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I think Reinbacher has earned a look with Hutson on the second pairing to start the season. What do you think? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/clesiL8...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE AT 7 PM ET 🔴⚪🔵 David Reinbacher has earned a spot. So who sits? Gleb Pugachyov was back today, and we have all of his shifts to break down. All of the latest news from Habs camp. #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 youtube.com/live/clesiL8...

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Reinbacher Has Earned a Spot. So Who Sits?

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gleb Pugachyov returned from his concussion today and was up to his usual antics. Full shifts are available to HabsCast Patreon members. #GoHabsGo www.patreon.com/TheHabscast/...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Was the Rocket really curtailed by Dick Irvin Sr.? We may never know.😉 #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/MLLZxNR...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Florian Xhekaj has impressed this pre-season. Liam Maguire would not cut him. Do you agree? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/MLLZxNR...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So EVERY center on the team HAS to be a veteran? Do they think San Jose should replace Celebrini with a veteran presence too, since they also have Misa?😏

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Habs had 106 points last season with Oliver Kapanen as the second-line center, so why can the media not fathom that Hughes might be okay with trying him in that role again? #GoHabsGo Watch this HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/MLLZxNR...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just say NO to Scheifele. #GoHabsGo Watch tonight's HabsCast here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/MLLZxNR...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE AT 7 PM ET 🔴⚪🔵 Scheifele to MTL? Kypreos reports the Habs are asking about him, with Hage/Kapanen part of the package. Would you do it? Plus, scouting video breakdown of Hage vs. Zharovsky and Liam Maguire on why the Habs should go with the Flo. #Habs www.youtube.com/live/MLLZxNR...

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Hage/Kapanen for Scheifele????

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I could not disagree more with the widespread contention that Dach has been poor so far this pre-season. Marty moving him up to the second line with Demidov out tells me the coaching staff agrees. #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ youtube.com/live/lvfselT...

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If he didn't miss a playoff game... that means he is too fragile? Makes sense. No wonder you agree to disagree.

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Trevor Timmins was kind enough to share a couple of memories that stood out from his time working under Habs owner George Gillett, who passed away yesterday. There is a clip of George speaking about Jean Béliveau's passing in the podcast that you may want to watch. #GoHabsGo

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Difficult to consistently have high effort when you simply have not been able to get yourself back into premium conditioning due to injury. He was able to do that this offseason, and it is evident through the first two games. Time to stop focusing on the past and stop judging him for it.

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dach set up several teammates for excellent scoring opportunities and had two himself in those two games. If they convert even two of them, folks would be singing his praises instead of criticizing. #GoHabsGo 🔴⚪🔵FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️ www.youtube.com/live/lvfselT...

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The Kirby Dach Narrative Is Simply False

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