Grant McCagg
@mccagg.bsky.social
Founder of Recrutes and Habscast, author, and former NHL amateur scout. For complete coverage of the Habs and their prospects, join us at: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHabscast.
🚨Laine - Top Six, Stands, or Bottom Six?🚨
Rick Springhetti joins me to discuss Montreal's comeback victory, Central Scouting's mid-term list, and the fate of Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine. Live HabsCast at 1 pm!
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Rick Springhetti joins me to discuss Montreal's comeback victory, Central Scouting's mid-term list, and the fate of Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine. Live HabsCast at 1 pm!
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Laine - Top Six, Stands, or Bottom Six? - HabsCast #138
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January 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
🚨Laine - Top Six, Stands, or Bottom Six?🚨
Rick Springhetti joins me to discuss Montreal's comeback victory, Central Scouting's mid-term list, and the fate of Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine. Live HabsCast at 1 pm!
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Rick Springhetti joins me to discuss Montreal's comeback victory, Central Scouting's mid-term list, and the fate of Kirby Dach and Patrik Laine. Live HabsCast at 1 pm!
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🚨Habs/Sens Post-Game Show🚨
Plerase tune into HabsCast for a recap of Montreal's visit to Ottawa. Join in the discussion in the live chat - the more, the merrier.
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Plerase tune into HabsCast for a recap of Montreal's visit to Ottawa. Join in the discussion in the live chat - the more, the merrier.
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Habs/Sens Post-Game Show
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January 18, 2026 at 2:10 AM
🚨Habs/Sens Post-Game Show🚨
Plerase tune into HabsCast for a recap of Montreal's visit to Ottawa. Join in the discussion in the live chat - the more, the merrier.
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Plerase tune into HabsCast for a recap of Montreal's visit to Ottawa. Join in the discussion in the live chat - the more, the merrier.
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New link to the podcast: YouTube flagged the last one
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January 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
New link to the podcast: YouTube flagged the last one
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I took a deep dive into the play of one potential Habs' trade target and will offer video and statistical evidence showing why he would be the ideal addition to the roster. I also set the table for the key divisional matchup with Ottawa tonight. Live at 2 pm!
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Habs Need To Trade For This Player....
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January 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I took a deep dive into the play of one potential Habs' trade target and will offer video and statistical evidence showing why he would be the ideal addition to the roster. I also set the table for the key divisional matchup with Ottawa tonight. Live at 2 pm!
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Do you agree with Fowler's demotion? Join us in the Live chat and weigh in. This will be a fun one!!
🚨Fowler and Beck Sent Back To Laval🚨
Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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Fowler and Beck Sent Back To Laval - The Montreal Forum
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January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Do you agree with Fowler's demotion? Join us in the Live chat and weigh in. This will be a fun one!!
🚨Fowler and Beck Sent Back To Laval🚨
Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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Fowler and Beck Sent Back To Laval - The Montreal Forum
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January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
🚨Fowler and Beck Sent Back To Laval🚨
Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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Liam Maguire recaps the Habs 5-3 loss in Buffalo, sets up tomorrow's match versus Ottawa, and weighs in on the Fowler and Beck AHL demotions.
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🚨HABS/SABRES POST-GAME SHOW🚨
@rickspringhetti.bsky.social joins me to recap Montreal's snowy visit to Buffalo. #HabsCast #GoHabsGo
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@rickspringhetti.bsky.social joins me to recap Montreal's snowy visit to Buffalo. #HabsCast #GoHabsGo
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Habs/Sabres Post-Game Show - HabsCast #135
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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
🚨HABS/SABRES POST-GAME SHOW🚨
@rickspringhetti.bsky.social joins me to recap Montreal's snowy visit to Buffalo. #HabsCast #GoHabsGo
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@rickspringhetti.bsky.social joins me to recap Montreal's snowy visit to Buffalo. #HabsCast #GoHabsGo
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Shooting the puck (finally) on a 5-on 3 - what a concept!
January 16, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Shooting the puck (finally) on a 5-on 3 - what a concept!
They will be able to do that when they have a player who can naturally get inside. #Dach?
January 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM
They will be able to do that when they have a player who can naturally get inside. #Dach?
No better host on this snowy Thursday 1 pm podcast to discuss the Texier contract extension than Eric Macramalla.
Looking forward to this one, and hope you can tune in.
Looking forward to this one, and hope you can tune in.
🚨Does Texier Contract Affect Gallagher's Future?🚨
Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
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Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
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Does Texier Contract Affect Gallagher's Future? - HabsCast #134
Eric Macramalla and Grant McCagg discuss the Alex Texier contract extension and how it may affect Brendan Gallagher's future with the club. They set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squa...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
No better host on this snowy Thursday 1 pm podcast to discuss the Texier contract extension than Eric Macramalla.
Looking forward to this one, and hope you can tune in.
Looking forward to this one, and hope you can tune in.
🚨Does Texier Contract Affect Gallagher's Future?🚨
Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
youtube.com/live/wUyzQpH...
Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
youtube.com/live/wUyzQpH...
Does Texier Contract Affect Gallagher's Future? - HabsCast #134
Eric Macramalla and Grant McCagg discuss the Alex Texier contract extension and how it may affect Brendan Gallagher's future with the club. They set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squa...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
🚨Does Texier Contract Affect Gallagher's Future?🚨
Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
youtube.com/live/wUyzQpH...
Eric Macramalla and I discuss the Texier contract extension at 1 pm, and how it may affect Gallagher's future with the club. We set the table for the pivotal match with a Buffalo squad that is 14-2 in its last 16 games.
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I also have scoring highlights from Habs prospects last week. Hope you can tune in!
🚨LIVE HABSCAST at 2 PM🚨
If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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In April, Hage is Playing... - HabsCast #133
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January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I also have scoring highlights from Habs prospects last week. Hope you can tune in!
🚨LIVE HABSCAST at 2 PM🚨
If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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In April, Hage is Playing... - HabsCast #133
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January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
🚨LIVE HABSCAST at 2 PM🚨
If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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If Hage signs with Montreal in April, where will he be playing? I break down Hage's last game on video and offer my thoughts. I also weigh in on the Texier extension.
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Where does Gallagher fit with a healthy #Habs lineup?
@rwtrask.bsky.social offers his opinions on the Gallagher dilemma: (free to HabsCast Patreon subscribers)
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@rwtrask.bsky.social offers his opinions on the Gallagher dilemma: (free to HabsCast Patreon subscribers)
www.patreon.com/posts/148209...
Where Does Gallagher Fit With a Healthy Lineup? | Recrutes Habscast
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January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Where does Gallagher fit with a healthy #Habs lineup?
@rwtrask.bsky.social offers his opinions on the Gallagher dilemma: (free to HabsCast Patreon subscribers)
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@rwtrask.bsky.social offers his opinions on the Gallagher dilemma: (free to HabsCast Patreon subscribers)
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🚨Habs/Caps Post Game Show - HabsCast #131🚨
Liam Maguire and I recap Montreal's visit to Washington right after the match. youtube.com/live/09m09eq...
Liam Maguire and I recap Montreal's visit to Washington right after the match. youtube.com/live/09m09eq...
Habs/Caps Post Game Show - HabsCast #131
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January 14, 2026 at 12:50 AM
🚨Habs/Caps Post Game Show - HabsCast #131🚨
Liam Maguire and I recap Montreal's visit to Washington right after the match. youtube.com/live/09m09eq...
Liam Maguire and I recap Montreal's visit to Washington right after the match. youtube.com/live/09m09eq...
Keeping Guhle out in tonight's back-to-back so he's not overtaxed is a good idea, especially considering his injury, and injury history. Nice to see Anderson back in, bumping Gallagher to the fourth line. I would have rested Gally, too, but I guess that's not happening.
January 14, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Keeping Guhle out in tonight's back-to-back so he's not overtaxed is a good idea, especially considering his injury, and injury history. Nice to see Anderson back in, bumping Gallagher to the fourth line. I would have rested Gally, too, but I guess that's not happening.
"LANE HUTSON WILL BE A HALL OF FAMER"
A bold prediction from Eric Macramalla today when we were discussing possible contract extensions for Kappy and Demidov next summer.
🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️
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A bold prediction from Eric Macramalla today when we were discussing possible contract extensions for Kappy and Demidov next summer.
🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️
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January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"LANE HUTSON WILL BE A HALL OF FAMER"
A bold prediction from Eric Macramalla today when we were discussing possible contract extensions for Kappy and Demidov next summer.
🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️
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A bold prediction from Eric Macramalla today when we were discussing possible contract extensions for Kappy and Demidov next summer.
🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️
youtube.com/live/r4Z3c8Y...
🚨Who Wins the Calder? - Live HabsCast at 1 pm🚨
Eric Macramalla and I discuss Montreal's third-period blitz last night and the continued emergence of the Kid Line. Who are the Calder favourites, and do the Habs extend Demidov and Kapanen this summer? youtube.com/live/r4Z3c8Y...
Eric Macramalla and I discuss Montreal's third-period blitz last night and the continued emergence of the Kid Line. Who are the Calder favourites, and do the Habs extend Demidov and Kapanen this summer? youtube.com/live/r4Z3c8Y...
Who Wins the Calder? - HabsCast #131
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January 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
🚨Who Wins the Calder? - Live HabsCast at 1 pm🚨
Eric Macramalla and I discuss Montreal's third-period blitz last night and the continued emergence of the Kid Line. Who are the Calder favourites, and do the Habs extend Demidov and Kapanen this summer? youtube.com/live/r4Z3c8Y...
Eric Macramalla and I discuss Montreal's third-period blitz last night and the continued emergence of the Kid Line. Who are the Calder favourites, and do the Habs extend Demidov and Kapanen this summer? youtube.com/live/r4Z3c8Y...
🚨Habs/Canucks Post-Game Show🚨
Rick Springhetti and Blain Potvin will join me to break down Montreal's home contest against Vancouver.
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Rick Springhetti and Blain Potvin will join me to break down Montreal's home contest against Vancouver.
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Habs/Canucks Post-Game Show - HabsCast #130
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January 13, 2026 at 1:09 AM
🚨Habs/Canucks Post-Game Show🚨
Rick Springhetti and Blain Potvin will join me to break down Montreal's home contest against Vancouver.
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Rick Springhetti and Blain Potvin will join me to break down Montreal's home contest against Vancouver.
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Wings were impressive that period. They matched Montreal's pace, and not many teams have been able to do that. They may not be going away after all.
January 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Wings were impressive that period. They matched Montreal's pace, and not many teams have been able to do that. They may not be going away after all.
🚨HABS/WINGS POST-GAME SHOW 🚨
A recap of Montreal's pivotal divisional matchup against Detroit. #HabsCast
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A recap of Montreal's pivotal divisional matchup against Detroit. #HabsCast
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Habs/Wings Post-Game Show
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January 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
🚨HABS/WINGS POST-GAME SHOW 🚨
A recap of Montreal's pivotal divisional matchup against Detroit. #HabsCast
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A recap of Montreal's pivotal divisional matchup against Detroit. #HabsCast
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A good thing the Rangers fired Gorton. They really "turned it around" ever since.
January 11, 2026 at 12:11 AM
A good thing the Rangers fired Gorton. They really "turned it around" ever since.
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Looking forward to this one. If there is no opening at D down the road, you have to find a spot in the lineup for that kind of firepower. 🤔
#Habs
#Habs
🚨Will Pickford Be a 30-Goal NHLer?🚨
Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
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Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
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Will Pickford Be a 30-Goal NHLer? - HabsCast #128
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January 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Looking forward to this one. If there is no opening at D down the road, you have to find a spot in the lineup for that kind of firepower. 🤔
#Habs
#Habs
🚨Will Pickford Be a 30-Goal NHLer?🚨
Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
youtube.com/live/a8CU_ER...
Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
youtube.com/live/a8CU_ER...
Will Pickford Be a 30-Goal NHLer? - HabsCast #128
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January 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🚨Will Pickford Be a 30-Goal NHLer?🚨
Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
youtube.com/live/a8CU_ER...
Pickford had a 3g 2a game last night against the team that traded him to Medicine Hat, and leads the WHL in goals. Can he translate his scoring prowess to the NHL someday? I examine this possibility. Live at 12:15 pm!
youtube.com/live/a8CU_ER...
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My take on the bottom six... not without some controversy
Another great article from @rwtrask.bsky.social, who takes a close look at Montreal's bottom six and how it may look by the end of the season. For Patreon members:
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Roster Crunch: The High Stakes of the Canadiens’ Bottom Six | Recrutes Habscast
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January 10, 2026 at 4:34 AM
My take on the bottom six... not without some controversy