The Basu & Godin Notebook

The ultimate destination for thinking Montreal Canadiens fans. Every Monday and Friday, The Athletic's Arpon Basu and Radio-Canada's Marc Antoine Godin dive deep into all things Habs.

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Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Best Supporting Actor | Feb 19, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Armia’s consistency (0:00), Pezzetta is not just surviving (19:15), Xhekaj and the balance between toughness and improved defense (34:30), and Monday Mailbag: assistant coaches, quick turnaround stories (58:30), Slaf, Guhle and Xhekaj next contracts (1:04:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 19, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Feb 17, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Hot Caufield | Feb 16, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Pulling goalies and in-game adjustments (00:00), not so "Cold" Caufield (9:15), the young core and the Canadiens' transition stage (19:10), Caufield and Zegras (23:25) , Tanner Pearson (30:00), Kent Hughes sort of addressing Jake Allen (44:50), Jeff Gorton and the Blue Jackets (56:00), and Future Friday : Florian Xhekaj, Owen Beck and Filip Mesar (1:02:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 16, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Who's trading for this? | Feb 12, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jake Allen’s performances and reduced value (00:00), What if Kaiden Guhle is injured long term? (24:30), Yes or no to Trevor Zegras (38:50), Monday Mailbag : MSL coaching a bona fide star, Josh Anderson, Kaapo Kakko, Jacques Beauchamp candidates (56:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 12, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Feb 9, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Two year point | Feb 9, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf the shooter (11 :00), Marty’s 2nd anniversary (19 :30), Xhekaj, a coach’s challenge (33:45), and Future Friday: the Canadiens upcoming 1st round pick (58 :30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 9, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Feb 6, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Is Savard next? | Feb 5, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Sean Monahan garde fallout (00:00), Coaching for the future and Alex Newhook (10:00), What trades are left and is David Savard one of them?(13:00), Monday mailbag: Should Brendan Gallagher be bought out (30:00), Who is the next Newhook trade? (35:00), Packaging picks for a player or to move up? (41:00), Evaluating Hughes and Gorton’s use of first round picks (47:00) Are there any salary dumps out there for Canadiens to get? (56:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 2, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Feb 2, 2024 · 43 min
Selling High | Feb 2, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the guys break down the Sean Monahan trade and if the Montreal Canadiens got enough in return for the centreman. Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: February 2, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 29, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Monahan's trade value | Jan 29, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf and Guhle respond to pressure (0:00), Sean Monahan and the trade market (23:15), The issue with salary retention (36:30), How low can they finish in the standings? (42:50), Monday Mailbag (51:10). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 29, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 26, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
What was he thinking? | Jan 26, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy’s return (0:00), Brendan Gallagher can’t be doing what Brendan Gallagher did (3:30), Josh Anderson on the top line? Again? (28:00), When you dress three centres for no good reason (43:00), and Future Friday: the Laval Rocket have gone streaking (57:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 26, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 23, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
From Roy to Roy | Jan 22, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Patrick Roy in Long Island (0:00), what to make of the loss in Boston (18:45), Barron sent down, Xhekaj called up (28 :10), a frustrating Ylönen and a good Armia (37:05), Lane Hutson draws a crowd (44:25), and Monday Mailbag (54 :15) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 19, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 19, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
The Right Hand Man? | Jan 19th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Jayden Struble starting to get tougher usage and it shows (00:00), Kaiden Guhle being able to play the right side opens up many possibilities (13:30), the pros and cons of trading David Savard (22:00), should Joshua Roy stay or go? (32:45), and Future Friday: Vinzenz Rohrer (53:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 19, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 15, 2024 · 55 min
Cautious Kent | Jan 15th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, first impressions of GM Kent Hughes’ midseason media availability (0:00), Sean Monahan sounds like he will be traded, what is his value right now? (7:00), Jake Allen and the goaltending market in general makes for a difficult trade environment (16:00), an overall outlook on the deadline landscape for the Canadiens six weeks out (28:00), the Canadiens are building through their defence and maybe there’s nothing wrong with that (38:00) and Cole Caufield’s dip in production - did Hughes make make excuses or simply state facts? (48:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 12, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 12, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Alps and Downs | Jan 12, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, The Reinbacher vs Gauthier story (0:00), How about Zegras to Montreal? (16:45), Our Canadiens mid-season awards (29:00), and Future Friday: David Reinbacher (1:09:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: January 12, 2024 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 8, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Winter of Sam | Jan 8th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Montembeault playing like #1 goalie (0:00), The caveat in the defencemen’s production (29 :30), Monday Mailbag: Contending with the draft, trades or free agency, playing 8 D’s, Evans value, LTIR (43:45). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 22, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Jan 5, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Monny Has to be Money | Jan 5th, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, What the loss of Dvorak means for Monahan (00:00), Consistency found during the Holidays trip (33:05), A change in hierarchy on defense (42:25), and Future Friday : The Canadiens prospects at the World Juniors (1:02:30) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 23, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Bus Driver Nick | December 22, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Nick Suzuki and analytics (00:00), when lack of depth becomes an issue (21:30), penalty kill woes (42:00), and Future Friday: Lane Hutson (54:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 22, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 18, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Trip of Doom? | December 16, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, the perils of "the circus trip" (00:00), will a relentless forecheck become part of the team's identity? (08:30), Jake Allen and the Hurricanes (19:15), Monday Mailbag: slow starts, St. Louis' improvement, Guhle's struggles, & UFa targets (35:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 15, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 15, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Windows of Opportunity | December 15, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, Will Jesse Ylönen get a real look ? (04:30), Josh Anderson back in his funk (20:50), Jayden Struble carving himself a spot – kind of (29:35) and Future Friday: Owen Beck (54:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 15, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 11, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Cold Caufield | December 11, 2023
0:00 Looking for momentum before Christmas ; 16:20 Cole Caufield’s numbers vs the eye test ; 47:30 Monday Mailbag : complement to a future top-6, Jake Allen’s contact with the Canadiens regarding a trade, status quo in Laval, Ylönen’s upside, Xhekaj’s trade Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 11, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 8, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
How to Build a Rebuild | December 8th, 2023
On this episode of The Notebook, two different attempts at rebuild (00:00), L.A. didn’t go scorched earth either (12:35), from the blue line out (22:00), three-year projection (28:30) favourable cap situation (45:00) the sad reality (49:30), prospects’ capacity within the organization (54:45), and Future Friday: Emil Heineman (58:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 8, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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
Dec 4, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Slaf's big break | December 4, 2023
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Fallout of Montembeault’s deal (0:00), Hughes praising Barron (21:25), Slafkovsky promoted before the Seattle game (32:05), and the Monday Mailbag! - Ideal lines, Xhekaj and Struble, and hopes for a big UFA signing (41:30). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: December 4, 2023 Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin For general inquiries email info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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