# The Basu & Godin Notebook The ultimate podcast for the thinking Montreal Canadiens fan. Come for the analysis, stay for dinner. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brandon Naurato on Michael Hage](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/brandon-naurato-on-michael-hage) _2026-08-14 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato talks about Michael Hage returning to college [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211219277/2e1ef4778e7fe6a6d42182f186339b2c.mp3) ## [Partners in the Fall](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/partners-in-the-fall) _2026-08-07 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ As summer moves prove difficult, the Canadiens might find trade partners among teams who are vulnerable to a bad start to their season. Arpon and Marc Antoine look at some of those teams. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210260247/35cdd2b382612e3ad4a625e45134720f.mp3) ## [Expansion Forecast](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/expansion-forecast) _2026-07-24 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ The main questions the Canadiens will face if the NHL goes ahead with an expansion next summer [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208384243/06cb9dd6f5d2bee944a59ec56334a2cc.mp3) ## [Goalie Workshop](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/goalie-workshop) _2026-07-17 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Kevin Woodley of InGoal Mag joins the show to discuss Jakub Dobeš’ ability to build on his strong rookie season, Jacob Fowler’s bright future and Sam Montembeault’s ability to bounce back. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207356374/9af46a98473b7c775d461923b29ea045.mp3) ## [Season Finale](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/season-finale) _2026-07-10 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ The final regular episode of the season (there will be summer episodes once a week) dives into the situation on the Canadiens blue line, the hiring of Derek Lalonde and we take some mailbag questions [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206458158/512a6e3620270d92131ac9c1fcfc4214.mp3) ## [Fight for your right](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/fight-for-your-right) _2026-07-07 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ From Kirby Dach filing for arbitration to offer sheet threats elsewhere, fascinating contract situations abound ## [No Move Cause](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/no-move-clause) _2026-07-03 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ The Canadiens chose to stand pat in free agency, but were unable to complete a trade [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204952908/3fff0918bcd73c2bb0c935dd5d042916.mp3) ## [Pug on a Bone](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/pug-on-a-bone) _2026-06-29 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ By drafting wrecking ball Gleb Pugachyov in the first round, Canadiens were once again looking for rarity of the player profile. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204107666/f0ee1d7c15f5a80e6bdeed79d01efb4a.mp3) ## [“As of right now…”](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/as-of-right-now) _2026-06-26 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Our Canadiens, pre-draft, “best-before” episode. Listen before it’s too late! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203650154/27ae8883273e45ed90b11aaa52c9c007.mp3) ## [Atlantic Tides](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/atlantic-tides) _2026-06-23 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ How the Brady Tkachuk to Florida deal and other trade winds affect the landscape in the Atlantic division [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203282840/76d9617b53ba0da526a40be70aa709dd.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iLSEWlPOUC0X) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Final Grades](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/final-grades) _2026-06-19 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Report cards are in for Canadiens forwards [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202756637/3a5975366ccee2f77d7b293bb5ef18ef.mp3) ## [Blue Line Grades](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/blue-line-grades) _2026-06-15 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Regular season and playoff grades of Canadiens defensemen [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202186565/e1fbadba242349bdfbc0793ffca4de09.mp3) ## [Powers of Persuasion](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/powers-of-persuasion) _2026-06-12 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ During their offseason shopping, Canadiens must be convincing in making Montreal more of a destination [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201803329/8522ebb5224e26301de8b5fa7b4c9f09.mp3) ## [Mega Mailbag](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/mega-mailbag) _2026-06-08 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ A full episode answering subscribers questions [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201209169/3fe91d1cca7ace41729eb464247ad860.mp3) ## [Gone in 60 seconds](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/gone-in-60-seconds) _2026-06-05 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Reports of a Matthew Knies trade filed a minute too late show the Canadiens resolve [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200803057/36b4e2af5f73339373fa4b6e32550d78.mp3) ## [Good Gally](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/good-gally) _2026-06-02 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Brendan Gallagher has decided to part ways with the Canadiens: his legacy and what’s ahead. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200226435/0b1bee3c56b13ca06f7195ee1e5b093e.mp3) ## [A Valuable Lesson](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/a-valuable-lesson) _2026-05-30 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ Despite a Conference Final appearance, young Canadiens see how far they still are [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199876344/26b6992524ec78beef471b3138aa9452.mp3) ## [Prove It](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/prove-it) _2026-05-29 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ The Canadiens May go down in Game 5, but they need to show what they’re made of [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199675158/b6da80e5e5157da9fbb6f96f6d354656.mp3) ## [Dad Strength](https://www.basuandgodin.com/p/dad-strength) _2026-05-26 · The Basu & Godin Notebook_ The Canadiens need to find solutions against a seasoned Hurricanes team that plays the way they hope to one day be able to play. 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