Habs CRUSH Florida With Texier's Hat Trick! Can Canadiens Find Other Reclamation Projects? + Mailbag

Less than two months ago, Alexandre Texier had his contract terminated. On Thursday, he scored is first NHL hat trick on the Montreal Canadiens' top line.

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba revel in the Habs 7th straight win over the Florida Panthers thanks to stellar nights from Texier and Oliver Kapanen, who picked up three points of his own. Sam Montembeault continues to take some cautious steps in the right direction but the power play needs to find ways to execute again. In the mailbag, you asked about roster decisions once the team is fully healthy, other reclamation projects, and how the Habs can find another Alexandre to save their season.

00:00 Canadiens Beat Panthers AGAIN

06:11 Power Plays and Winning Strategies

13:00 Habs Lineup Changes & Trade Options

16:51 Veleno's Role in Fourth Line

24:45 Montreal's Alexander Dilemma

28:27 Will Habs Trade for Robert Thomas?

30:07 Habs' Roster Assessment Challenges

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