McGuire: UFA vets will need to take hometown discounts

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to look ahead to the Montreal Canadiens offseason, how their run to the playoffs changed their perception around the league and answered your questions on AAA Friday Ask Aaron Anything!

Former NHL defenceman and RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to recap the Montreal Canadiens first round loss to the Washington Capitals, takeaways for the Habs, Kaiden Guhle and Juraj Slafkovsky, the importance of character, the Rocket and more!

Award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Stephen Brunt joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Montreal Canadiens season coming to an end, Martin St.Louis the Jack Adams trophy finalist, can the Leafs carry on past round two, the Canucks-coaster and more!

During Habs Lunch, Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo are live in Brossard for the Habs cleanup day as they talk with David Savard who played his last NHL game in game 5's loss against the Washington Capitals, what went through his thought process to retire this season and we also hear from Christian Dvorak who spoke to media.

Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard joins Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about some of the things that went towards his decision to retire, listening to his body, not being used to the spotlight, Lane Hutson's bright future and much more.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans joins Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about losing the series against the Washington Capitals, the team having a great learning experience from the playoffs, what it was like to play in the Bell Centre during the playoffs, dealing with the contract situation during the season and much more.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Montreal Canadiens season coming to an end last night, management's directives to the players, how the playoff rookies handled themselves, what was learned about the group and more!

Minnesota and Ottawa square off in the PWHL Walter Cup Finals. How did the Charge look so good against Montreal in the semis? Michaela and Vanessa zero in on the turning point in Ottawa’s season. The PWHL released its expansion draft rules – are they too harsh on the six inaugural teams? Caitlin Clark fouls Angel Reese and things devolve from there as WNBA fans show their ugly side. Michaela and Vanessa need your help! They're getting moving for a great cause! The Get Real Movement virtual 5K fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community! more info here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/shes-got-game

Mitch Gallo hosts The Play It Again Radio Show talking amateur hockey with Keith and Gerard

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Marco and Fred who are apart of the Satay Brothers family which has become a staple restaurant in Montreal. Marco and Fred have worked with owners/founders Alex and Mat Winnicki for many years and they talk about how they got into the restaurant industry, how they found their way to Satay, how both of them developed a love for football growing up, the European clubs they support, being able to watch the 2010 World Cup final, and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Tottenham beating Manchester United in the Europa League final to book their ticket to the Champions league and get their first title in 17 years and Fuego Fuego happening this weekend. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!