Montreal Canadiens Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield win Selke, Lady Byng | Matthew Knies non-trade fallout
From Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens by Scott Matla, Locked On Podcast Network, Laura Saba
June 8, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 1639
About this episode
The episode discusses Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield's recent awards and the implications for the Montreal Canadiens' future.
Montreal Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki captures the Selke Trophy in a decisive landslide while Cole Caufield surprisingly secures the Lady Byng. Can these award-winning performances fuel the Habs’ push toward true contender status? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the Canadiens’ rising stars, the fallout from the failed Matthew Knies trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and mounting tensions between the rival front offices. Key segments spotlight the evolving meaning of the Selke, the Lady Byng snub controversy, and whether the Habs’ trade approach signals a shift to “win soon” mode. The mailbag tackles bold trade proposals, offer sheet possibilities, and which player’s development could define Montreal’s Stanley Cup window. Are blockbuster moves or internal growth the key to the Canadiens' next step? Don’t miss this must-listen analysis of hockey’s hottest headlines and heated rivalries.
People in this episode
Host: Laura Saba
Guest: Ian Boisvert
Topics covered
- Montreal Canadiens
- NHL Awards
- Trade Analysis
- Player Development
- Rivalry
- Contender Status
Keywords
- Nick Suzuki
- Cole Caufield
- Selke Trophy
- Lady Byng
- Matthew Knies
- Montreal Canadiens
- NHL
- trade proposals
- Stanley Cup window
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs
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