Ward: There's reason to be optimistic when talking about the Canadiens

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Joel Waterman, Central Defender for CF Montreal and Team Canada. We’ll explore Joel’s thought’s on the new 15 second rule, CF Montreal’s start to the season so far and excitement for the Copa America compared to the World Cup. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the results for the Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, PSG and Bayern Munich moving onto the semi-finals, Chelsea beating Everton 6-0, Wrexham getting another league promotion and more. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire makes his playoff pics and how tough it is for the star players come playoff time with all the pressure to perform on their shoulders

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the car crash that was a meet the media session with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo and also takes your questions for Ask Aaron Anything Friday

Campbell vs Gallo get you NBA playoff ready with Pete Yannopoulos of RDS

Campbell vs Gallo on Habs Lunch get you ready for the Laval Rocket final playoff push, JF Houle joins the show

Campbell vs Gallo along with The Fourth Period's Dennis Bernstein make their NHL playoff picks official

Amy Walsh ahead of CF Mtl's game against Orlando City takes a look at how CFM can win back to back at home

The Morning Show talks with TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger about the end ot the Arizona Coyotes, the pressure on the Oilers in the playoffs and some playoff series picks too!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire on what went wrong in Phoenix and why it will be a challenge to attract free agent to Montreal

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the move of the Coyotes and what the thinks the Habs should focus on in the off season