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Claude Lemieux Passes Away - A HabsCast Tribute

September 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Like I said....50 goals this season. 😉
#Caufield #HabsCast

October 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Gleb Pugachyov returned from his concussion today and was up to his usual antics. Full shifts are available to HabsCast Patreon members. #GoHabsGo

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September 25, 2026 at 8:45 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Florian Xhekaj has impressed this pre-season. Liam Maguire would not cut him. Do you agree? #GoHabsGo

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September 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

This is going to be a tough one to do. Liam Maguire and I are going to pay tribute to the legendary career of Claude Lemieux on a HabsCast at 4 pm. Please join us to share your thoughts on one of the NHL's all-time playoff performers.
youtube.com/live/_QMjA4D...

Here's What May Make Zharovsky Great! - HabsCast #108

May 28, 2026 at 7:23 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

I think Reinbacher has earned a look with Hutson on the second pairing to start the season. What do you think?
#GoHabsGo

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www.youtube.com/live/clesiL8...

September 26, 2026 at 1:43 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

🚨LIVE HABSCAST at 4:30 PM🚨
I examined Alex Zharovsky's last KHL game and offer a frank assessment of his potential upside and role with the Montreal Canadiens.
www.youtube.com/live/cX21P9p...

Habalanche!! Habs Humble Avs - HabsCast #153

December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Yeah - I'm calling this one. Join @blainpotvin.bsky.social and me right after the game for a Live HabsCast!
youtube.com/live/-tP1OEQ...

Folks are Wrong on Reinbacher - HabsCast #163

January 30, 2026 at 2:27 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

This offer sheet may benefit the #Habs more than any other team. #HabsCast

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July 4, 2026 at 12:58 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

My 18-goal prediction for Bolduc may have been conservative. 😳 #HabsCast #Habs

October 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

I had a detailed look at Reinbacher this weekend, and I disagree strongly with those who suggest he isn't developing as hoped. Join me in Live Chat for a live HabsCast at 8 pm, where I will provide 7:38 of video highlights from his last game. youtube.com/live/iYRxKMr...

The Kirby Dach Narrative Is Simply False

February 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE AT 7 PM ET 🔴⚪🔵

The narrative about Kirby Dach's preseason is simply false.

I've gone through the video from both games. Tonight, I'll show you the evidence.

Lazy? Bad? Waivers?! The video tells a very different story. #GoHabsGo

Watch tonight's HabsCast here 👇
youtube.com/live/lvfselT...

Reinbacher & Florian Xhekaj Have Proved They're Ready

September 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

It's safe to say 200-foot Slaf has officially arrived this season. Loved the backcheck (without taking a penalty and eliminating the PP) and the spin-around feed to Cole. #HabsCast

December 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Has Florian played well enough to earn a spot on the Canadiens' opening-night roster? Absolutely. Does that mean he will start in Montreal? Probably not.
#GoHabsGo

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubmR...

Decision Time Looms for the Canadiens | Recrutes Habscast

September 23, 2026 at 7:36 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

The Habs had 106 points last season with Oliver Kapanen as the second-line center, so why can the media not fathom that Hughes might be okay with trying him in that role again? #GoHabsGo

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September 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Very pleased to announce that @rwtrask.bsky.social will be publishing Habs articles on the HabsCast Patreon page for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Here is his first effort, and I'm making it free. Please consider subscribing:
www.patreon.com/posts/146863...

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December 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

I'M PUMPED!! Are you? #HabsCast

October 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

It looks like the narrative on Reinbacher is finally changing, and media folks are calling for his promotion. I have been on that bandwagon for a few weeks and have video-scouted yet another one of his games. He's ready! Live HabsCast at 8 PM.
youtube.com/live/vaAVgJE...

Reinbacher Should Be Playing With Hutson - HabsCast #193

Recrutes Habscast #1 - Habs Lines on Opening Night?

March 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

In this debut episode of the Recrutes HabsCast, we predict Montreal's opening night lineup. I reveal my first Habs Prospect of the Week Filip Eriksson, including highlights from two of his games. youtu.be/M7AH7Zsd8QM
🚨 Habs fans — what is your opening day lineup 🏒🔥 Drop your thoughts below 👇

YouTube video by Recrutes Habscast

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August 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

🔴⚪🔵 LIVE AT 7 PM ET 🔴⚪🔵

David Reinbacher has earned a spot.
So who sits?

Gleb Pugachyov was back today, and we have all of his shifts to break down.

All of the latest news from Habs camp. #GoHabsGo

Watch this HabsCast here 👇
youtube.com/live/clesiL8...

Reinbacher Has Earned a Spot. So Who Sits?

Leafs Fall to the Habs! - HabsCast #67

September 25, 2026 at 10:13 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

What a fun post-game. Always sweeter after a win over the Leafs. Dobes HAS to start the next game.
youtube.com/live/JK2o0aF...

HabsCast #28 - Hutson Signing

November 23, 2025 at 4:35 AM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

Look who is heating up! Alex Zharovsky scored an early goal today after two primary assists late in the last game. Look for highlights on tonight's HabsCast at 7 PM. Subscribe on HabsCast YouTube youtube.com/@habscast
#GoHabsGo

September 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

I’m launching RECRUTES HABSCAST today! A daily podcast dedicated to everything Montreal Canadiens. From game and player highlights to deep dives on Habs prospects, this will be your go-to spot for the latest on the most storied franchise in hockey.

with Grant McCagg

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September 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Grant McCagg

@mccagg.bsky.social

I couldn't think of a better person to have on a live HabsCast to talk about the Lane Hutson contract extension than Eric Macramalla.

Join us on YouTube at noon ET. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lejJ...

YouTube video by Recrutes Habscast