The best Quebec hockey podcasts

Analysis, fans or interviews: the formats of the genre

Quebec hockey podcasts mostly come as analysis, fan discussions and interviews. The right choice usually depends on what you are looking for: understanding a game, reacting in the heat of the moment or hearing from the people in the game.

• Analysis shows, which break down systems, lineups and statistics.
• Fan shows, more emotional, which react to wins as well as losses.
• Interviews with players, coaches or journalists.
• History shows, which look back at memorable games and careers.

Keeping up with the season

Several hockey shows publish on the schedule’s rhythm: an episode after each game, a weekly recap or a special show at the trade deadline and during the playoffs. In the off-season, some slow down, while others use the summer to talk about the draft, free agents or history.

This ranking takes publishing consistency into account, which naturally favours shows that are active all year. For broader coverage, the hockey category brings together all the shows devoted to the sport.

Beyond the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens take up a lot of space in local hockey podcasts, but the discussions often go beyond the NHL. Depending on the show, they extend to junior hockey, international hockey or news about other teams, which lets you follow the sport from several angles.

Sports fans in general can explore the sports category and sports news. Those who enjoy stories from the past will also find something in the history podcast ranking, and the most curious, in the overall ranking.