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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Nov 8, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Mining For Positivity
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ A positive sign on the collective play (0:00), ➡️ Brendan Gallagher’s new perspective (10:00) ➡️ Jayden Struble and defensive pace (22:00) ➡️ A look back at Johnathan Kovacevic (31:05) ➡️ The aftermath of Oliver Kapanen leaving for Sweden (41:10) ➡️ Future Friday: Logan Sawyer (53:15) #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
Nov 4, 2024 · 9 min
A Game Of Risk
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basuandgodin.com On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ Reviewing the first month of the season (0:00) ➡️ The lack of a reliable third pair (9:30) ➡️ Patience with the rebuild (17:30) ➡️ Suzuki and Caufield beyond the points (25:10) ➡️ The Dach debate (39:00) ➡️ Monday Mailbag (54:10) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on o…
Nov 1, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Puke Management
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The aftermath of the Canadiens throwing up (0:00), ➡️ Recalibrating expectations (7:00), ➡️ Bad puck management… again (14:00), ➡️ Christian Dvorak has a target on his back (18:15), ➡️ Nick Suzuki and intolerable mistakes (26:00), ➡️ How much of this is on the goalies (34:30), ➡️ Future Friday: Luke Tuch (52:00) 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 28, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Temperature Down
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ D zone adjustments (0:00), ➡️ The Xhekaj roller coaster (12:00) ➡️What exactly is “third man in?” (21:45), ➡️ The new defence pairs (30:30), ➡️ Continued trade rumours (35:00), ➡️ Newhook's struggles (42:30), ➡️ Monday Mailbag (50:45) #hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast - Subscribe on our website for exclusive content Substack ➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/ Twitter/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, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Hybrid Recharge
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ ➡️ The ins and outs of the Canadiens hybrid defensive system (0:00), ➡️ Kent Hughes working the phones for defensive help (30:45), ➡️ Martin St.Louis facing criticism within the market (39:45), ➡️ Future Friday : Michael Hage (52:40) #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
Oct 21, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Fault Lines | The Basu & Godin Notebook
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ Top-6 woes (0:00), Josh Anderson in a comfortable spot (22:45), Keeping Jake Evans? (28:20), Top-6 woes part II (33:50), In defense of Cayden Primeau (38:20), Monday Mailbag (41:30) - #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 18, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Immature Effort
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️ A tough loss against the Kings (0:00), The Deep Game (13:00), Putting D’s in a bad spot (17:40), Reading Hutson and adapting to him (25:30), Pascal Vincent and managing prospects (45:10), Future Friday: Filip Mesar (58:30) #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 14, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Lane Train
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, the early impact of Lane Hutson (3:00), Slafkovsky confronting Slovakian hockey (14:30), the runway given to Kapanen and Heineman (24:40), seeing it through with Barron and Xhekaj (33:15), Monday Mailbag (43:30) 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 11, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
Game On !
The Notebook finally starts a new season. Let’s do this ! A word of welcome (0:00) Questions on defense : depth, injuries and youth (4:15) Matheson vs Hutson on the PP (31:30) Teaching or being in the mix ? (44:00) The impact of preseason on the forwards (4:45) FUTURE FRIDAY: Ivan Demidov (1:03:00) 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 4, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Moving Day | Oct 4, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, where our podcast is heading (00:00), Patrik Laine’s injury (10:45), Lane Hutson and the PP (19:00), the blue line (34:00), the state of things up front (50:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: Oct 4th, 2024 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
Jul 2, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Slaf Wins the Day | Jul 2, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Jujraj Slafkovsky signed; UFAs did not (0:00), Alex Burrows won’t return (42:20), Mailbag (50:40) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: July 1st, 2024 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
Jun 30, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
DRAFT SPECIAL - The Demidov Draft | Jun 29, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, a must Sphere (0:00), Ivan Demidov at five! (4:30), Trading up for Hage (15:50), No big moves (27:15), Saku’s son into the fold (40:30), The Montreal factor (48:25), Another year in the MHL for Demidov? (52:25) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: June 29th, 2024 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
Jun 24, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Pressure Point | Jun 24, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, An early Michkov-Reinbacher showdown (0:00), The Habs top-5 draft list (17:00), Shea Weber and the Hall of Fame (27:10), JF Houle leaving the Rocket (35:50), On the trade front (44:10), MAILBAG (1:02:30) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: June 24th, 2024 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
Jun 17, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Is Laine a fit? | June 17, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Ivan Demidov at Gold Star camp (0:00), Drafting a defenceman over a forward? (13:00), Is Patrik Laine a potential fit? (21:30), Oliver Kapanen signing his ELC (34:50), Monday mailbag (44:00). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: June 17th, 2024 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
Jun 10, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
Combine Confidential | Jun 10, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, free-flowing discussion about the combine (0:00), improving the team short term (51:30), 26th pick in play? (1:04:25), MAILBAG: How tall is Sennecke (1:14:40), who tested better in Buffalo (1:16:30), back end not good enough? (1:19:25), Nick Bobrov and SKA St. Petersburg (1:21:00), Cole Perfetti (1:24:00), Lindstrom vs Sennecke (1:29:00) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: June 10th, 2024 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
Jun 3, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
Huge Month for HuGo | June 3, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, JF Houle’s extension (0:00), agents turned GMs (13:00), Combine preview (25:45), Sennecke and Demidov (37:45), Quiet free agency? (53:00) MAILBAG: Owen Beck (1:06:12), Off ice spending (1:12:22), Matheson for Necas? (1:21:51), AND Pipeline management philosophy (1:31:57) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: June 3rd, 2024 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
May 27, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
Pipeline Top-10 | May 27, 2024
On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook, Arpon and Marc Antoine compare their list of top-10 Canadiens prospects (0:00). MONDAY MAILBAG: Canadiens players who get you through the playoffs (1:10:25), performances at the Worlds (1:16:30), Carey Price and the Lightning (1:21:40), Nick Bobrov and his penchant for Europe (1:29:50), Newhook’s impact on Gallagher (1:33:19). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: May 27, 2024 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
May 21, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
Road to the Final Four | May21, 2024
On this episode of The Basu & Godin Notebook, building similarities between the Canadiens and this year’s Conference finalists: Rangers (2:20), Florida (13:25), Edmonton (22:30), Dallas (31:06), what to do with the 26th pick (41:56), MAILBAG: Drafting character (1:10:16), if Reinbacher was drafted this year (1:20:51), Nik Ehlers (1:27:36), Roy and Heineman (1:31:06), Anton Silayev (1:34:46). Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: May 21, 2024 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
May 13, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
All Risers | May 13, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Slaf vs Cole at the Worlds (0:00), Draft lottery: what happens at No. 5 (10:10), The Canadiens and draft risers (26:50), Trading down in the draft/reaching for a player (31:35), Would drafting a D be completely crazy? (42:00), MONDAY MAILBAG : Where do we stand on the Canadiens rebuild (59:25), Standing pat or looking for shortcuts (1:08:25), Trevor Zegras for the 5th pick (1:16:30), Clarifying Canadiens feeling forced to be in on PLD (1:21:00), Bottom six adds this off-season (1:24:25) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: May 13, 2024 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
May 6, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
Home D-Corps | May 6, 2024
On this episode of The Basu and Godin Notebook, Draft lottery (0:00), Building a young d-corps (9:00), Coaching staff improvements (38:00), Our blue line to start the season (47:00), MONDAY MAILBAG : NHL Central Scouting (55:35), Acquiring Tavares/PLD (1:01:30), Ty Dellandrea and Cole Perfetti (1:09:30), Trading up at the draft (1:13:50), Future pending 2025 UFAs (1:22:00), Should Canadiens draft Cole Hutson (1:30:30) Follow the show on Twitter:@BasuAndGodin Follow Arpon Basu on Twitter: @ArponBasu Follow Marc Antoine Godin on Twitter: @MAGodin Email your mailbag questions: basuandgodin@gmail.com Recorded: May 6, 2024 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