The Build (Ian Boisvert)
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| 08 Jun 2023 | Episode 45 - We Should Talk About Cole Caufield Again | 00:52:03 | |
The Build is back and the small goals boy is here to stay! Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Episode 35 - There's So Much To Do | 00:44:18 | |
The Build is back and Kent Hughes said some things! Topics include:
Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Episode 43 - The Draft Lottery, Playoff Trends, and an Offseason Primer | 00:54:16 | |
The Build is back and your host is only still slightly under the weather! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Episode 38 - Quiet Trade Deadline? | 00:31:24 | |
The Build is back and hopefully Ian will be able to focus on this dang thing for the next few weeks. Topics include:
Links you should click on: Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | Episode 46 - Monahan Returns, Dubois in LA, and 2023 Draft Hopes | 00:36:52 | |
The Build is back and so is Sean Monahan! Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Episode 62 - 2024 Trade Deadline Recap | 00:36:47 | |
The Build is back and we have a trade to announce! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Click here to see all the other places you can find this show! Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Episode 57 - Do We Need Stars? | 01:06:03 | |
The Build is back! The Canadiens are bad! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Episode 34 - Puppy | 00:39:21 | |
The Build is back and so is PK Subban. Topics include:
Links to things discussed in this episode: The EP Rinkside post-World Juniors 2023 NHL Mock Draft (Paywall) Real Prospect Gossip: The Michkov Conspiracy Game Over: Montreal - Habs vs Preds Postgame Other links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Episode 32 - Goaltending, Jonathan Drouin, and the 2023 World Juniors | 00:44:52 | |
The Build is back with one more chat before the Holidays. Topics include:
Game Over: Montreal (with Tony Ferrari) Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | Trailer - The Build | 00:02:00 | |
Welcome to The Build! Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Episode 20 - Jeff Petry, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and the Trade Tier List | 00:46:45 | |
The Build is 20 episodes old and Kent Hughes is still chipping away at this roster! Topics this week include:
Articles discussed in this episode: Ates and Basu: What we’re hearing on the Canadiens, Jets and Pierre-Luc Dubois Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | Episode 23 - The Monahan Trade and the End of the Carey Price Era (with Scott Matla) | 00:58:42 | |
The Build is back and for the first time it's not just Ian yelling into the void! Scott Matla from Locked On Canadiens and Habs Eyes on the Prize joins the show this week. Topics in this episode include:
Links to things I mentioned during the show: Matla: Where does Carey Price rank among the Canadiens’ goaltending greats? Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me and my guests: Scott Matla - @ScottMatla Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Episode 1 - The Beginning | 00:45:27 | |
Welcome to The Build! I (@MaybeItsIan) am here to figure out how the Montreal Canadiens are going to turn this last place team into a Stanley Cup champion, but first, we have to look back. Did Marc Bergevin leave the team in better shape than he found it? And what do the Canadiens have to build on? What kind of culture do they want to create? How do they want to fill out the rest of their front office? Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing wherever you find your podcasts. Links to things I mentioned on the show: Tyler Toffoli Trade Instant Analysis Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Episode 6 - 2022 Trade Deadline Recap | 00:43:16 | |
The trade deadline has come and gone and the Montreal Canadiens made a couple of moves. Let's take a look at them along with the moves made prior to the deadline to see if we can figure out how Kent Hughes sees the trade market. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Episode 15 - St. Louis Locked Up, Price Wins Masterton | 00:52:14 | |
The Build is back after a quick holiday and mental health week. Lots to cover on this week's show. Topics include:
Things I talked about on the show: Basu - Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens will take all the time they need to compete Puckpedia - Performance Bonuses and Carryover Puckpedia - Entry Level Performance Bonuses Fox - Canadiens' Price has knee injection as he prepares to return next season Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Episode 29 - Blue Jersey New Jersey | 00:50:10 | |
The Build is back and we are not here for slandering the blue jersey or our new blue overlord, Metal. Topics include:
Links to things I mentioned during the show: The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro - Interview with Jeff Gorton Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 04 Mar 2023 | Episode 40 - 2023 Trade Deadline Recap | 00:32:50 | |
The Build is back and so are all the Canadiens players because none of them were traded. Topics include:
Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Post Game Analysis - March 3, 2023 | Game Over: Montreal Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Episode 17 - The Shea Weber Era Ends | 00:43:31 | |
The Build is back and this week, Kent Hughes traded the team dad right before Father's day. So let's unpack it.
Also...
Articles discussed on this week's episode: Matla: Closing the book on the Shea Weber era in Montreal Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Episode 61 - The Why on X and Z | 00:41:12 | |
The Build is back! Let's talk about value. Topics include:
Links you should click on: Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Click here to see all the other places you can find this show! Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Episode 56 - What to do with the Second Line | 00:36:43 | |
The Build is back! Some things will change! Other things need to change! The only constant is change (and injuries)! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 06 Apr 2024 | Episode 63 - Oops! All Mailbag! | 00:46:56 | |
The Build is back and I'm bringing you with me! In this mailbag, we tackle:
Links you should click on: Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Click here to see all the other places you can find this show! Click here to listen to Rewrapped! Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Episode 54 - Habs Close Out 2023 Preseason | 00:53:15 | |
The Build is back and the 2023 preseason is in the rearview! It's time for meaningful hockey! Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Episode 3 - Caufield, Chiarot, and Weber | 00:55:36 | |
The Build is back with a quick diversion from the main plan to talk about some more recent events.
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Episode 8 - Carrying Water, The GM Meetings, and Carey Price | 00:44:55 | |
The Build is back and Ian has to wear glasses because the Canadiens future is so unclear. Just kidding. This week's topics include:
Links to stories I mentioned during the show:
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Episode 41 - Jayden Struble and Pro Scouting | 00:38:04 | |
The Build is back and we talk about Eric Fichaud for much longer than any other podcast ever has. Topics include:
Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Post Game Analysis - March 3, 2023 | Game Over: Montreal Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Episode 44 - We Should Talk About Cole Caufield | 00:34:45 | |
The Build is back and we could just talk about Sheldon Souray the whole time if we wanted to. Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Episode 28 - The Forward Problem | 00:45:25 | |
The Build is back and the Habs are playing... well...? Topics this week include:
Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Episode 24 - Signings, Captains, and Advertising | 00:50:39 | |
The Build is back! (But don't get used to it because Ian is getting married soon) The Canadiens ruined Ian's plan of taking the rest of the summer off by doing a bunch of stuff and now we're going to talk about all that stuff. Topics in this episode include:
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | Episode 55 - Habs Open Season, Lose Dach | 01:01:06 | |
The Build is back and so is the injury bug. Topics include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 10 - Carey Price, Defense, and The Tank | 00:51:04 | |
The Build is back with its tenth episode! How did any of you make it this far? This week's topics:
Links to things I mentioned during the show: @HabsLaughs for the Habs Laughs Intermission Club The latest episode of Game Over: Montreal Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Episode 11 - Nice Guys Finish Last | 00:50:28 | |
The Build is back and Ian has The 'Vid! But there are more important things to talk about. Topics include:
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Episode 26 - The Preseason Ends and a 2022-23 Season Preview | 01:01:01 | |
The Build is back and it's time to dance on the grave of the preseason! Okay it wasn't that bad, but it was bad and Ian talks about some of the surprises out of camp. Topics include:
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Episode 30 - The State of the Tank and Mailbag Questions | 00:47:20 | |
The Build is back, but this time you do the show planning! Topics include:
Game Over Montreal: 11/30/2022 Tankathon - Remaining Strength of Schedule Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Episode 39 - The Dadonov Trade and a 2023 Trade Deadline Preview | 00:33:15 | |
The Build is back and it is likely out of date by the time you hear it. Topics include:
Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Episode 37 - Bye Week Mail Bag | 00:34:40 | |
The Build is back! Ian's computer ate his notes, so this one is the real stream of consciousness. Topics include:
Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Episode 60 - So What Did I Miss? | 00:41:11 | |
The Build is back and it's so nice to see you again! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Hadi Kalakeche: How Juraj Slafkovský Revolutionized the Habs' Power Play - Scouting Video & Analysis David St. Louis: Juraj Slafkovský Is Starting to Prove Doubters Wrong and Film Room: A look at what's changed for Juraj Slafkovský now that he's finding his game in the NHL (Paywall) Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Click here to see all the other places you can find this show! Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Episode 47 - Habs Take Reinbacher, Trade For Newhook | 00:34:45 | |
The Build is back and everyone is mad! Topics this episode include:
Links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Episode 13 - The First Round, Wright, and Analytics | 00:41:09 | |
The Build is back and this time, the Montreal Canadiens have a shiny first overall pick in their pocket. Topics include:
Things I talked about on the show: Elite Prospects Video on Shane Wright Pronman: Is Shane Wright still the No. 1 pick? What’s at stake at the NHL Draft Lottery EOTP: Montreal Canadiens hire Christopher Boucher as director of hockey analytics Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Episode 22 - Nick Suzuki's First Penalty Shot Goal but it's Episode 22 of The Build | 00:31:42 | |
The Build is back and this one is all over the map! Topics in a slow summer include:
Links to things I mentioned during the show: Some Notes on the MOU and Escrow - The Sporting News Report: Leksand preparing for life with Emil Heineman - Habs Eyes On The Prize Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Episode 14 - Does the Calder Cup Matter? | 00:36:54 | |
The Build is back and things are pretty quiet for the Habs right now. But that won't stop Ian from talking for a half hour. Topics include:
Things I talked about on the show: Basu: Is Shane Wright worthy of Canadiens’ No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft? Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 07 Jan 2023 | Episode 33 - The Tank is Alive and Well | 00:53:19 | |
The Build is back and despite it being a new year, these are the same Canadiens. Topics include:
Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 10 Dec 2023 | Episode 58 - Montembeault The Stopgap | 00:52:03 | |
The Build is back and we've got three more years of Snacks! Topics this episode include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Episode 16 - Marie-Philip Poulin is a Montreal Canadien | 00:31:30 | |
The Build is back and OH MY GOD MARIE-PHILIP POULIN IS A MONTREAL CANADIEN! Okay, sorry didn't mean to yell, but...!!! Ian gushes about what this means for the Candiens in this episode. Also topics of discussion:
Articles discussed in this week's episode: Bernier: Kulak fait de l’œil au Canadien Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Episode 4 - Coaching Change | 00:50:49 | |
In the fourth installment of The Build, Ian is back to chat about coaching. What sort of things did Dom Ducharme do well? Where did he fail? What is the difference between system and structure? How does Martin St. Louis see the game? What is the long-term outlook for him in Montreal? Links to items discussed in this week's episode: An analysis of Dominique Ducharme’s coaching style Why Dominique Ducharme is the right gamble for the Canadiens at this exact time Ducharme must overhaul system Canadiens have proven incapable of executing The Canadiens’ big win was earned by playing Dominique Ducharme’s new systems perfectly Concepts of modern hockey: Inside Martin St. Louis’ Canadiens coaching textbook Also, Ian is on episode 567 of Locked On Canadiens. Locked On Canadiens is a fantastic daily Habs podcast you should absolutely be listening to (even when Ian isn't on... Actually, especially then.) You can follow them on Twitter @LO_Canadiens. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Episode 52 - Habs Acquire Pearson and Predictions for the 23-24 Season | 00:46:54 | |
The Build is back! And this time with on fewer goalie and one more Tanner Pearson. Topics include:
Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Episode 50 - The 50th Episode | 00:48:00 | |
The Build is back for the 50th time! And since there's nothing to talk about, let's take a trip down memory lane together! Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Threads: @maybe_itsian Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | Episode 18 - The One Before The Habs Pick First Overall | 00:38:23 | |
The Build is back and so is Ian's voice! As the hockey world prepares for the draft this week, the Habs find themselves at the center of discussion. Topics this week include:
Articles discussed on this episode: 32 Thoughts: What's up with every team heading into the NHL Draft? Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Episode 48 - 2023 Draft Takeaways and the Opening of Free Agency | 00:32:56 | |
The Build is back and Joel Edmundson is not! Topics in this episode include:
Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | Episode 31 - Who is the Habs Best Defenseman? | 00:50:59 | |
The Build is back, the Habs are back from their road trip, and they're bringing a little adversity with them. Topics include:
Game Over Montreal: 11/30/2022 Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Episode 7 - The Trades That Weren’t and Some Slumping Habs | 00:48:00 | |
The Build is back after attending a real life Habs game for the first time in three years! Topics of discussion today:
Links to things discussed on today's episode: Next Shift Podcast Featuring Adam Nicholas 32 Thoughts - Thought six on Colin White Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Episode 9 - Should Suzuki and Caufield Be Linemates? | 00:29:56 | |
Welcome back to a somewhat truncated episode of The Build! Ian was hoping Carey Price would return Monday night against Winnipeg, but he didn't. Instead, you get:
Links to things I mentioned during the show: @HabsLaughs for the Habs Laughs Intermission Club The latest episode of Game Over: Montreal Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Episode 2 - The Team Gorton and Hughes Want | 00:56:58 | |
In the second episode of The Build, Ian continues his look backwards. This time, the subjects are Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton, and General Manager Kent Hughes. Topics of Interest: How was Geoff Gorton as a General Manager? What kind of team are they trying to build? More importantly, what kind of organization are they trying to build? Are leaks bad? Should we worry about a "country club" forming? Thanks for listening! Links to things I mentioned on the show: Jeff Gorton faces tall task of modernizing Canadiens on and off ice Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Episode 49 - Newhook's New Deal and Remaining Decisions for the Habs | 00:45:21 | |
The Build is back and this offseason feels unending! Topics include:
Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Threads: @maybe_itsian Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Episode 53 - Early 2023 Preseason Thoughts | 00:44:57 | |
The Build is back and so is Habs hockey! (sorta) Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Episode 5 - 2022 Trade Deadline Preview | 00:58:56 | |
The trade deadline is less than a week away so it's time to figure out who stays and who goes. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Episode 12 - Do Not Radio Me | 00:39:43 | |
Ian is back, has gotten rid of the 'Vid, and is ready to talk about an important week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens. Topics Include:
Links to things I mentioned on the show: Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Episode 21 - Huberdeau, Dubois, and the Mailbag | 00:57:39 | |
The Build is back and, thanks to the wonderful listeners of this show, we have some stuff to talk about! Topics include:
Links to things mentioned in this week's episode: Canadiens' Paul Byron assists in plane crash rescue Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Episode 51 - 2 Petry 2 Furious | 00:35:59 | |
The Build is back and so is Jeff Petry!... at least for now. Topics in this episode include:
Links you should click on: Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Threads: @maybe_itsian Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Episode 27 - Special Players and Special Teams | 01:00:15 | |
The Build is back and there are real-life regular season games to talk about this week! Ian breaks down all the games before diving deeper on what has made Montreal tick in the four games to open the season. Topics include:
Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Episode 19 - Hughes Takes Home Run Swings at 2022 Draft | 00:48:03 | |
The Build is back! Montreal picked first! Then all hell broke loose. Topics in this week's episode:
Content mentioned in this episode: Jack Han Newsletter Article on Kirby Dach Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | Episode 36 - Take a Break | 00:49:50 | |
The Build is back! Sorry for the wait. Let's talk about some injuries. Topics include:
Listen to Game Over: Montreal on SDPN Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Episode 59 - Free Ylonen | 00:42:43 | |
The Build is back and we want more Ylonen! Topics this week include:
Links you should click on: Please consider donating to provide aid to the victims of the wildfires in Nova Scotia. Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: The Brigid Alliance The Lilith Fund The Yellowhammer Fund Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Follow Ian: Twitter @MaybeItsIan Bluesky: @maybeitsian.bsky.social Follow The Build: Bluesky: @thebuild.bsky.social TikTok: @thebuildmtl Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Episode 25 - Wife Guy and The 2022 Preseason Opens | 01:01:15 | |
The Build is back! And Ian is married! Topics in this one include:
Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Episode 42 - Would You Trade For Pierre-Luc Dubois? | 00:55:33 | |
The Build is back and Ian only forgot Jayden Struble's name once. Topics include:
Links to things I mentioned in the show: Hadi Kalakeche - Catching The Torch (Habs Eyes On The Prize) Game Over: Montreal - Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Marco D'Amico - Possible Canadiens Negotiation Tactic To Pry Dubois From Jets (Montreal Hockey Now) Byron Bader - hockeyprospecting.com (Paywall) Other links you should click on: Habs Twitter - The Discord Server Read "More Than You Can See" by Barbara Rubin Please consider supporting the Ukranian people in any way you can. NPR has a list of organizations accepting donations. Please consider supporting one of the following funds dedicated to reproductive health and bodily autonomy: Places you can find me: Follow Ian on Twitter @MaybeItsIan Follow Rabid Habs @RabidHabs Music: “Inside” by Fred Mug – Stream Double Yellow Lines on Bandcamp – Creative Commons License | |||