The Basu & Godin Notebook

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October 9, 2026·1h 2m
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Arpon Basu and Marc Antoine Godin examine Mike Matheson’s start to the season, Zachary Bolduc’s role, and the Canadiens’ depth in the top six. Could Montreal find solutions from within, or will Kent Hughes eventually need to explore the trade market?The discussion also explores potential targets like Dylan Larkin and Filip Forsberg, the early performance of the second line, and what we’ve learned about the Canadiens’ special teams.00:00 – Four games in: Early impressions05:55 – Mike Matheson18:52 – Zachary Bolduc22:08 – Montreal’s top-six depth24:49 – The market for a top-six forward32:55 – Dylan Larkin37:50 – Filip Forsberg43:46 – A closer look at the second line45:20 – Special teamsSubscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

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