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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 7h

🚨🎙️RECRUTES HABSCAST #23 IS UP!!🎙️🚨

Great performances by Dobes, Matheson, Bolduc, Kapanen and Slaf. Do the Habs consider starting Dobes again on Saturday? @Liam, Grant and @rickspringhetti.bsky.social all weigh in on the subject.

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Habs Thump Detroit 5-1. Will Dobes Start Game 3?

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 9h

Join us folks as we break down tonight’s game

Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 13h

Please join @rickspringhetti.bsky.social and me after the #Habs game for some live post-game discussion about both team and player performance. Liam Maguire may join us as well. We had a great turnout last night. Let's keep it rolling on HabsCast!

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 9h

Not commentating much on the game because I had to work late and I am around 25 minutes behind. 😆

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

You worded it better than I could.:)

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

One thing I will say about Xhekaj: his mobility looks better and that will serve him well.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

Je pense que Xhekaj est un bon défenseur du 3em pairs Lorene les choses vont bien, mais je pense qu'il a du mal lorsqu’il y a imprévue. Lorsque cela arrive, il semble courir un peu après la rondelle. C’est un poste difficile à jouer et je pense qu’il s’améliorera avec l’expérience.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

I think Xhekaj is a decent 3rd pairing defenceman when things are going well but I think he has difficulty when the play breaks down. When that happens, he seems to chase the puck a little. It’s a hard position to play and I think he will get better with experience.

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 1d

I broke down Oliver Kapanen's final preseason game, and it reveals why he is being given an opportunity to center Demidov on Montreal's second line to start the season. I am making this free to everyone. Please consider subscribing: www.patreon.com/posts/140766...

This Is Why Kapanen is Centering the Second Line | Recrutes Habscast

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

Kapanen reads the play so well at neutral ice. Players who can read the play like he does will usually do well in the league.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

This is incredibly sad. Arturo Gatti's son, Arturo Jr, passed away at the age of 17 in Mexico. RIP

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Décès suspect du fils d'Arturo Gatti au Mexique

Il est décédé au Mexique lundi

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 1d

This banger of a track speaks to me.

Word.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, it’s his son

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 3d

En effet mais je crois que dans le cas de Blais, ca s'explique. Il a gagné la coupe à St-Louis lorsque Greg Bérubé était l'entraineur. Ce n'est pas surprenant qu'il soit réclamé par eux.
Dans le cas de Primeau, la perte de Woll doit affecter leurs profondeur. Ils ont même donner un essaie à Reimer.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 3d

Les Maple Leafs de Toronto réclament Samuel Blais et Cayden Primeau au ballottage.

Je crois que nous savons maintenant quelle organisation ils admirent. :) #ExCanadiens

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Brent Butt @brentbutt.bsky.social · 3d

It is so incredibly weird and scary and disheartening to watch the world's most powerful nation being systematically dismantled and pilfered by a gang of ego-thugs led by a painted carnival barker who is literally famous for being a greedy crooked cheat.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 3d

Toronto Maple Leafs claim both Samuel Blais and Cayden Primeau off waivers.

I guess we know which organization they admire. :) #ExHabs

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 4d

This episode got more than 1500 views in the first two hours. That is very encouraging.
@rickspringhetti.bsky.social and I appreciate the support!

Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 4d

🚨RECRUTES HABSCAST #21 IS UP!!🚨

The #Habs make their final five cuts. @Rick1042 and Grant discuss the final roster, and take a look at Michael Hage's terrific weekend, picking up seven points to lead all NCAA scorers.

🎙️FULL PODCAST HERE:🎙️
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Habs Make Final 5 Cuts! - HabsCast #21

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 5d

I have posted a dozen videos exclusive to my Patreon members in the past six days, and the season is just getting started. Look for tons of Hage, Zharovsky, Pickford, Mooney, and Paupanekis scouting videos...just to name a few. Sign up today!
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/r/Habs @habsonreddit.bsky.social · 5d

Habs coach Marty St. Louis today on Oliver Kapanen:

“I think he’s got the potential to be a complete player. I think he’s a guy who can kill (penalties), could play the PP…I feel like his offensive game is gonna keep evolving…His all-around understanding of the game is his ticket (to the NHL).”

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 5d

That my friend is beautiful. Love me a good Talisker. Hope you enjoyed it

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 6d

Sure - it was Mercyhurst, but 2g 3a in your season opener is still impressive. A great start for #Habs pick Michael Hage. Safe to say he will be featured on Sunday's HabsCast. 😉
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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 6d

Good point about the Kings, Not very good defensively and their core players are not young anymore.

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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 6d

Folks, for a very low price, you get great content and a once in a lifetime opportunity to catch a Habs game right in the glass.

Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 6d

Here is the content published on the HabsCast Patreon page in the past five days, and players and prospects are only getting started. Sign up before 1 pm and get in the draw for two $300 tickets to tomorrow night's #Habs game!
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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 6d

Former Habs prospect Tim Bozon has taken on current Habs prospect Vincez Rohrer as an opponent in recent years.

www.tvasports.ca/2025/10/03/m...

«Moi, je te le dis, c’est Gallagher» : Tim Bozon peut vous parler longtemps de Vinzenz Rohrer - TVA Sports

L’ex-espoir du CH vient de perdre deux finales de suite contre Rohrer en Suisse, un joueur qu’il trouve pénible à affronter.

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Grant McCagg @mccagg.bsky.social · 6d

A Twitter follower asked for a Filip Eriksson video last week - here it is! HabsCast Patreon members - feel free to make #Habs prospect requests, and I will fulfill them as the season progresses. Look for an in-depth scouting report on Eriksson soon!
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Filip Eriksson's Three-Goal Game! | Recrutes Habscast

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