Episodes
Arpon Basu returns at seasons end to answer your questions and critique another rebuilding year for the Montreal Canadiens, with the future bright, but the time to next step here for the Habs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/18/24
The Canadiens annual Christmas trip is underway and Arpon Basu takes questions from his hotel in Minneapolis coming off a big win in Winnipeg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/19/23
As the Canadiens embark on a swing through California, Arpon Basu takes questions from his hotel in Anaheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/23/23
A day after the Canadiens announced Kirby Dach would be gone for the season, Arpon Basu takes questions from fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/18/23
Arpon Basu takes questions from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto ahead of the Canadiens’ season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/11/23
Canadiens development camp came and went, and we saw some promising things from the deep prospect pool. If you couldn’t make it, Arpon Basu takes your questions and relays what he took in over three days. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on July 6, 2023. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/06/23
As the week in Nashville comes to a close, Arpon breaks down the Canadiens' draft selections, discusses what's ahead, and takes questions from listeners. Please Note: This live room was recorded June 30, 2023. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/30/23
While awaiting his flight to Nashville, Arpon Basu previews the week ahead for the Montreal Canadiens, including the draft, discuss the latest news surrounding Pierre-Luc Dubois and if there is still any hope let in them landing him, the Habs' 5th overall pick, goaltending and more as he takes questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded on June 26, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 06/26/23
Arpon Basu checks in following the announcement of Sean Monahan's one-year extension with the Habs, and fields questions about Pierre-Luc Dubois, the upcoming NHL Draft in Nashville, if Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield could be split up next season, Carey Price and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on June 20, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/20/23
Marc Antoine and Arpon check in from Buffalo to discuss the latest with Pierre-Luc Dubois and the news that he has no intention to sign a new contract with Winnipeg, and teams he could potentially land with. Next, hear from prospect Ryan Leonard, and Corey Pronman joins the show to share his perspective on the Habs and the draft. To wrap up, digging into prospect David Reinbacher and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad...
Published 06/09/23
Le Canadien et Cole Caufield se sont entendus sur les termes d'un contrat de huit ans qui rapportera 7,85 millions $ par année à Caufield. Arpon et Marc Antoine discutent des tenants et aboutissants de cette nouvelle entente avant de se tourner vers un autre ailier de petite taille capable de marquer des buts. L'espoir russe Matvei Michkov mérite-t-il d'être le choix du Canadien au 5e rang du repêchage ? Et la présence de Caufield à Montréal sera-t-elle un facteur dans cette décision ? Learn...
Published 06/05/23
Arpon and Marc-Antoine welcome Habs defencemen Jordan Harris. Jordan discusses being nominated for the King Clancy award, his passion for getting involved and helping the community of Montreal and paying it forward. Jordan talks about embracing the pressure of playing in Montreal, how his family helped shaped him and his career in hockey, rehabbing his injury this off-season and setting expectations for himself for the coming NHL season. Plus the guys discuss Sam Montembeault's ceiling and if...
Published 05/19/23
Ayant hérité du cinquième choix à l'occasion du tirage au sort, le Canadien est en position de sélectionner l'un des plus grands talents du repêchage 2023, que ce soit Leo Carlsson, Will Smith ou Matvei Michkov. Mais si les équipes devant lui réclament Carlsson et Smith, la décision de repêcher Michkov ne sera pas aussi aisée qu'il n'y paraît. Marc Antoine et Arpon expliquent pourquoi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/09/23
Marc Antoine and Arpon look ahead to the playoffs and the matchups they are excited to see, before discussing Canadiens GM's expectation for the playoffs next season, the draft, possible offseason moves and players who may or may not return, and more. Have a question? Leave a VM at 646-847-9404! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/17/23
Jeff Gorton et Kent Hughes ont admis en conférence de presse que la gestion des blessures ferait l’objet d’une révision complète dans les prochaines semaines, le Canadien ayant établi un record pour le nombre de joueurs-matchs manqués en une saison. Si des gens ne perdent pas leur emploi, des façons de faire seront assurément corrigées, estiment Marc Antoine et Arpon qui, depuis Brossard, reviennent sur le bilan de fin de saison de l’équipe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 04/14/23
Arpon recaps his trip to Brazil with Marc Antoine, before the pair dive into if the team has checked out, and an early postmortem on the Canadiens' year, including Martin St. Louis' coaching, rookie performances and more. Have a question for the show? Leave a VM @ 646-847-9404 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/11/23
En l'absence d'Arpon, Marc Antoine prend seul possession du micro pour répondre à quelques-unes des nombreuses questions que les auditeurs du Support Athlétique ont soumis au cours des derniers jours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/07/23
Marc Antoine checks in on Monday with news of Alex Belzile and Sean Monahan being done for the season, as well as injury updates for other players. Then, Marc Antoine is joined by Scott Wheeler to dive into all things prospects, including the Habs' pipeline and available prospects in this year's NHL Draft. To wrap up, he answers some listener voicemails. Have a question for the show? Leave a VM: 646-847-9404 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more...
Published 04/03/23
Devant les caméras à tout le moins, ce fut une semaine différente pour Martin St-Louis dans sa dynamique avec Kent Hughes, car elle a illustré des contrastes dans leur façon respective d'atteindre des objectifs qu'ils ont en commun. Marc Antoine et Arpon expliquent ce qui en retourne. Ils commentent également la signature du gardien Jakub Dobeš, l'évolution de Michael Pezzetta, et répondent aux questions de deux auditeurs. Vous avez une question ? Appelez la boîte vocale du Support Athlétique...
Published 03/31/23
Marc Antoine and Arpon discuss finding the Habs' hockey identity as the season winds down, and Nick Suzuki's ceiling. Also, the arrival of Sean Farrell as he signs his ELC as his college season comes to a close and more. Have a question for the show? You can leave a voicemail @ 646-847-9404! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/27/23
À voir le Canadien être aussi compétitif face aux puissants Bruins, jeudi à Boston, après avoir profité du retour en santé de trois de ses attaquants, on peut se demander quel rendement il aurait offert sur une saison complète s’il n’avait pas été aussi hypothéqué par les blessures. Arpon et Marc Antoine constatent que le CH en retire assurément des bénéfices au classement. Il est également question de Lane Hutson, un bel espoir en défense pour lequel il est difficile de ne pas...
Published 03/24/23
Marc Antoine and Arpon discuss the Canadiens' Florida trip, including that 9-5 loss to the Panthers, and Jonathan Drouin sitting out for the game on Saturday. Also with a dozen games left, what should this team play for? To wrap up, the duo answer some listener voicemails. Have a question for Arpon and Marc Antoine? Leave a VM at 646-847-9404! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at...
Published 03/20/23
Le Canadien a encaissé sept buts dans une même période pour la première fois en plus de 35 ans, jeudi soir en Floride, et il est en voie de glisser dans la même fâcheuse position dans laquelle il était durant le temps des Fêtes. C'est un moment clé pour Martin St-Louis dans son effort de rescaper ses troupes, mais Jonathan Drouin lui a fait faux bond en ratant une rencontre d'équipe, vendredi matin. Marc Antoine et Arpon se penchent sur 24 heures hautes en couleurs. Learn more about your ad...
Published 03/17/23
Checking in before the Canadiens-Avalanche game Monday night, Marc Antoine and Arpon discuss the different kind of feeling in the locker room from losing streaks past, competitive losing, and establishing a team culture to live on beyond this roster and season, and more. Have a question for the show? Leave a VM at (646) 847-9404 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/13/23