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
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Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Trust Fall
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Spreading the goods or loading a line (0:00) ➡️ Bolduc’s difficulty to fill a top-6 role (10:20) ➡️ Evans’ bounce back game after Ottawa (21:20) ➡️ A grinding schedule (27:00) ➡️ The need to trust more players in more roles (30:25) ➡️ Matheson vs. Sticks (51:15) ➡️ A huge game awaits Montembeault (1:00:30)#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
Dec 1, 2025 · 12 min
Zack Adapt
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ #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 ➡️ htt…
Nov 28, 2025 · 7 min
Breaking News: Mike Matheson signs for 5 years
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Nov 28, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Any Black Friday deals?
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The ice time really tilted (0:00) ➡️ Bottom-six battles (14:00) ➡️ Thanksgiving sellers (19:10) ➡️ What about Kiefer Sherwood? (24:10) ➡️ Pros and cons of Ryan O’Reilly (35:00) ➡️ Sitting on your assets (46:10) ➡️ Reinbacher’s positive steps (56:40) #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
Nov 24, 2025 · 13 min
Texier Hold ‘Em?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 00:00: Canadiens dominate the Leafs ➡️ 18:30: Alexandre Texier’s fit ➡️ 36:09: Adam Engström called up ➡️ 50:00: Monday Mailbag #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin Instagr…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Crease Crisis
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00: The goaltending situation ➡️ 21:30: Can the Canadiens afford to lose Evans? ➡️ 42:00: Slafkovský’s new role #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
Nov 17, 2025 · 16 min
Know Thyself
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Recovering from a bad week (0:00) ➡️ An opportunity for evaluating (8:30) ➡️ Frankie Corrado joins the show (27:30) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (34:10)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuA…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Storm Surgery
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ What does the Newhook injury mean for the lineup (0:00) ➡️ 8-10 more weeks without Guhle. Are you kidding? (24:50) ➡️ Just two bad games or is there more? (33:30) ➡️ Power play has gone cold (38:00) ➡️ A lot of goalie drama (45:10) ➡️ Critical moments ahead (1:03:00) #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
Nov 10, 2025 · 11 min
Minutes to win it
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ Xhekaj and Hyde (0:00) ➡️ Suzuki is a bit banged up (9:15) ➡️ Time on ice distribution (17:20) ➡️ What to make of the Evans line contribution (30:30) ➡️ Fun night, tough trivia (46:00) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (55:30)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclus…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
The Notebook Goes Live
A Canadiens-Devils watch party turned into the Notebook’s very first live episode in front of an audience!!! ➡️ Burned by the 6-on-5 (0:00) ➡️ When you neutralize Suzuki’s line… (7:00) ➡️ Busy week for the goalies (11:00) ➡️ Xhekaj vs Struble, part MVII (21:30) ➡️ Maybe there is no urgency in pairing Dach and Demidov… (30:10) ➡️ The Kadri rumour (38:30) ➡️ Live Q &A (48:50)#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
Nov 3, 2025 · 10 min
Proactive Change
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com You want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnu On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Annoying Cousins is not just in The Bear (0:00) ➡️ A line switch while things are going well (7:30) ➡️ Does the “good defence breeds good offence” apply to Newhook?…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Captain Cooks
You want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnu On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ First, the World Series (00:00) ➡️ Searching for the « full 60 » (5:15) ➡️ The Suzuki line has reached a new level (17 45) ➡️ Would a line change serve Demidov and the Canadiens? (22 00) ➡️ Demidov and Hutson on their pass-first habits (34:10) ➡️ Suzuki and Caufield Olympic aspirations (43:20) ➡️ Vibe Czech with Dobes (54:15) #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
Oct 25, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Demi? More!
You want to attend the Basu and Godin Notebook Live Pod on November 6th ? Grab your tickets quickly, they go fast : https://tinyurl.com/7dv5fhnu On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Horses and zebras in Edmonton (0:00) ➡️ Dobes delivers, Montembeault under pressure (12:40) ➡️ Live event coming up ! (29:00) ➡️ The Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov line is trending up (33:20) ➡️ Demidov is finally on PP1 (45:00) ➡️ Slafkovsky beyond the stats (54:15) #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
Oct 20, 2025 · 15 min
Half-full Monty
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Guhle out again (0:00) ➡️ Montembeault is a little bit off (16:55) ➡️ The question of Demidov on PP1 (33:20) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (48:50) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodin …
Oct 17, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Vibes And Squeaks
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Sustainable defense (0:00) ➡️ Don’t let the puck die in the corner (14:50) ➡️ Be patient or force changes quicker than in past years? (24:00) ➡️ Guhle status and another round of Struble vs Xhekaj (32:05) ➡️ A relevant team league-wide (52:20) ➡️ Mike Matheson, the next order of business (56:20) #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
Oct 13, 2025 · 9 min
Long Term Lane
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Lane Hutson signs extension with Montreal (00:00) ==================================== ➡️ Opening Ceremonies (27:00) ➡️ The Good and the bad on the powerplay (34:00) ➡️ Should we see PP2 more often? (45:40) ➡️ Xhekaj is still waiting for his chance on the PK (57:40) ➡️ Matheson’s efficiency (1:04:50) ➡️ Demidov…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Early Returns
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ 0:00 Lane Hutson extension rumour ➡️ 15:35 Takeaways from the first two games ➡️ 21:00 Kapanen or Kapanen ➡️ 29:00 PP units usage ➡️ 34:40 Bolduc and Dobson stepping up right away ➡️ 52:45 Favourable conditions to Matheson ➡️ 1:05:30 A new TV deal announced #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
Oct 6, 2025 · 12 min
Cuts To The Chase
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Why Joe Veleno clinched his spot (0:00) ➡️ Adam Engström : future top-4 D or trade bait ? (13:00) ➡️ Surprises and disappointments of camp (24:20) ➡️ First look at the start of the season (50:30) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (1:01:30) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our webs…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Lane Change?
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Some more nonsense against the Sens ? (0:00) ➡️ Getting Demidov and Dach ready (9:45) ➡️ Kahkonen and the waiver wire (23:25) ➡️ Two important comparables for Hutson’s next deal (32:00) ➡️ Tip of the hap to Max Pacioretty (58:00) #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
Sep 29, 2025 · 11 min
Quick Trigger
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Is the Laine-Dach-Demidov experiment already over? (0:00) ➡️ Newhook and faceoffs (13:00) ➡️ Beck’s versatility vs Kapanen’s computer (23:00) ➡️ How much of a setback is Reinbacher’s injury (29:15) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (43:20) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our web…