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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236 episodes
Updated July 24

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March 7 · 33 min
Mystery Deal
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00 Hughes was cooking something ➡️ 9:30 The glass half full ➡️ 17:40 Will Laine be a distraction or not? ➡️ 25:30 The goalie situation #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
March 2 · 11 min
To move, or not to move
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00 - Looking at some rumours as deadline week kicks off ➡️ 12:00 - Michael Hage’s impact on deadline plans ➡️ 18:30 - Is Nazem Kadri really a fit? ➡️ 31:00 - The rental market ➡️ 45:00 - Monday mailbag #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive c…
February 27 · 1 hr 8 min
Quantity Control
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The hard lessons of playing with the lead (0:00) ➡️ Those 5-on-6 situations’ (13:00) ➡️ Does Danault-Evans centring the bottom 6 bear fruit? (22:00) ➡️ Scratching Bolduc (46:30) ➡️ Quantity Control (54:00) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
February 24 · 14 min
Confidence Games
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Nick Suzuki learned more about his place among the elite (0:00) ➡️ Slafkovsky had to handle national and international pressure (21:00) ➡️ From the doghouse to the penthouse (40:25) ➡️ Happy Tex (47:00) ➡️ Thoughts on the trade deadline (51:00) ➡️ Mailbag (1:10:30) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenoteb…
February 16 · 10 min
Slaf-goal-sky
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00 - State of Team Canada ahead of quarters ➡️ 13:00 - Has Nick Suzuki’s tournament been that bad? ➡️ 21:30 - Juraj Slafkovský has met the moment ➡️ 35:00 - Medal round predictions #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.…
February 9 · 15 min
Live from Milano
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00: Canadiens strong finish influencing deadline approach ➡️ 5:50: The Robert Thomas file ➡️ 11:50: What’s next for Slaf? ➡️ 17:30: The RHD trade market ➡️ 21:45: Detroit and Buffalo’s impact on the Canadiens deadline ➡️ 35:15: Mini Olympic preview #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #pod…
February 2 · 14 min
The Journey of Mike Matheson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Slafkovsky isn’t slowing down (0:00) ➡️ A different version of Jakub Dobes (8:00) ➡️ The Dach we/they were waiting for (15:30) ➡️ As long as Matty’s out there, I feel good’ (22:00) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (46:40) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive…
January 30 · 55 min
Doby and Dobber
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Jakub Dobes finding his form (0:00) ➡️ Kaiden Guhle, the Habs blue line and physicality (16:20) ➡️ Noah Dobson’s production (31:40) ➡️ Encouraging signs from Kirby Dach (38:15) ➡️ On standings and schedule (44:20)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe 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
January 26 · 12 min
Sam Old Story
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Concerns in net… again ? (0:00) ➡️ Losing grip in the third period (12:20) ➡️ The PK’s horrific stretch (17:50) ➡️ Calling up Fowler before the break (32:30) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (44:45) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.…
January 23 · 1 hr 17 min
The Kent Hughes Interview
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Kent Hughes in the house (0:00) ➡️ The Laine conundrum (28:00) ➡️ Bolduc challenged himself (57:15) ➡️ A tough stretch ahead(1:13:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
January 19 · 14 min
Coming in to Dach
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 0:00: Kirby Dach’s return and what it means for the top line ➡️ 23:20: With Andersson and Sherwood traded, where do the Canadiens fit in the trade market? ➡️ 43:25: Monday Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.ba…
January 16 · 1 hr 37 min
Good First Impression
➡️ 0:00: The Sabres have entered the chat ➡️ 9:00: Jacob Fowler is sent to Laval ➡️ 23:40: Texier gets a new deal ➡️ 41:40: A chat with Bryce Pickford ➡️ 1:06:46: Tough lineup decisions are coming #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
January 12 · 12 min
Crowded House
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Bolduc navigating his challenges (00:00) ➡️ The fourth-liners might pay… undeservingly (13:00) ➡️ The mature play of Demidov and Kapanen (27:30) ➡️ Monday Mailbag: Gallagher’s future, Reinbacher on the team (38:30) ➡️ The decline of Quebec hockey (50:30) ➡️ Sports betting, PP slump, penalties taken, Michae…
January 9 · 1 hr 29 min
Riding the Wave
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Good vibes, part one (0:00) ➡️ The case for Blake Coleman (22:20) ➡️ Takeaways from Kent Hughes’ avail (46:00) ➡️ The three goalie situation (1:02:00) ➡️ Good vibes, part two (1:21:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe 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
January 5 · 14 min
Slafzilla
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ What a trip it’s been - for Slafkovsky (0:00) ➡️ Ivan Demidov, Calder candidate (19:15) ➡️ Texier on the Suzuki line (33:00) ➡️ Olympic picks and omissions (37:00) ➡️ Guhle’s return and Hutson’s playing side (1:01:20) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:11:20) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - …
Dec 22, 2025 · 12 min
Phil The Need
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A defensive safeguard for the Canadiens (0:00) ➡️ How will Danault impact other players on the roster (25:30) ➡️ What stood out in the 2025 calendar year? (38:00) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (59:00)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https:…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Move On Up
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Bolduc’s second stint on the Suzuki line is more convincing (0:00) ➡️ Is Engström about to pass Struble and Xhekaj on the depth chart? (34:00) ➡️ Montembeault, his conditioning stint and what’s next (1:02:00) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
Dec 16, 2025 · 13 min
Teen Angst
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ 17:40 The odd Hutson-Carrier pairing ➡️ 32:30 Kevin Woodley on Sam Montembeault ➡️ 1:05:40 Who should play next? ➡️ 1:16:15 Monday Mailbag#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Fowler Power
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ A cool, calm and collected Fowler (0:00) ➡️ Short and long-term considerations (14:00) ➡️ Home and away splits (30:35) ➡️ New D pairings (39:00) ➡️ Bolduc, again (56:15) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/ Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748 TikTok ➡️ 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
Dec 8, 2025 · 13 min
Up for a Dobson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ All in all, a tighter defence (0:00) ➡️ Dobson has looked really good (13:20) ➡️ Slaf’s big weekend reinforces a trend (27:00) ➡️ Kapanen’s emergence and the need for an upgrade at centre (35:45) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (58:15) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our websit…