Episode 1078 - World Championships decided without the Big Four countries | What's the latest on the Laval Rocket coaching situation? | Is NHL playoff officiating as bad as it seems?

Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens

Inside the latest Locked on Canadiens

Czechia emerged from the 2024 World Championship as the victors, claiming a gold medal on their home ice, even more shocking is that they beat the Swiss for it as well. It's another reminder of how quickly the international scene is changing, and that smaller hockey nations are coming in and upsetting the usual giants with relative ease. Scott looks at the results, and why the Big Four nations not winning all the time, is actually great for hockey.

The Laval Rocket have been extremely quiet so far this off-season with the lingering discussion over whether or not JF Houle will be back behind the bench. Scott discusses the only real update the team has had, with coach Kelly Buchberger stepping away to coach in the AJHL next year instead.

Finally, is the officiating in the Stanley Cup playoffs really that bad this year, or are fans and coaches just complaining more than ever?

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