Podcast
Melnick in the Afternoon
There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.
- Sports News chart
- #179
- Episodes
- 193
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 23 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 3 hours ago
Episodes
193 episodes, newest first
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50 min
Habs vs Jets with Aaron Ward and Pierre McGuire | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 3rd - Hour 4
Show notes
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward joined to talk about the struggles of the Winnipeg Jets, the Canadiens being a model team, the uniqueness of Montreal and much more.
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Pierre McGuire joins as the Canadiens try to sort out their powerplay, Slafkovsky looks to turn around his slow start and star players leaving Tampa Bay.
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19 min
McGuire: The Canadiens need to simplify their powerplay
Show notes
Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire, joined to talk about the Montreal Canadiens struggles on the powerplay and what they need to do to find success, the history of star players leaving Tampa Bay, the Winnipeg Jets on a downward spiral and much more.
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23 min
Ward: The Canadiens are a model for many teams
Show notes
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward, joined to talk about the Jets rough stretch of games as of late, why many around the league look at what the Canadiens have built and are continuing to build, the latest with Nikita Kucherov and much more.
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41 min
Will the Lightning trade Kucherov or let him go in free agency? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 3rd - Hour 3
Show notes
TSN analyst Frankie Corrado joined to talk about the latest with Nikita Kucherov, why it's likely not realistic for the Canadiens to keep getting players on team friendly contracts, not being able to let an MVP caliber player to go for nothing and much more.
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20 min
Corrado: I think Montreal and Utah are the best fits for Kucherov
Show notes
TSN analyst and former NHL defenceman Frankie Corrado, joined to talk about why the Lightning can't let Nikita Kucherov walk away for nothing, why he thinks Utah and Montreal are the best fits, the Canadiens finding success without Nick Suzuki and much more.
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56 min
Are the Chicago Bears Super Bowl favourites? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 3rd - Hour 2
Show notes
The Chicago Bears impress in their win over the Seattle Seahawks, the instant impact Jeffrey Simmons has had on the Bears, is Caleb Williams already one of the top tier QB's in the league and much more.
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53 min
Will the Canadiens sort out their powerplay? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 3rd - Hour 1
Show notes
Nick Suzuki remains out for the Montreal Canadiens as they take on the Winnipeg Jets, is there any concern for Juraj Slafkovsky's slow start? How long will it take for the powerplay to get going and much more.
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Musician Shane Murphy joins to preview some new music he has on the way and his creative process when making music.
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47 min
Hour 4 - Monday 11/02/26
Show notes
There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.
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22 min
McGuire: It's a PLAYERS league
Show notes
Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire, joined to talk about how the league has changed with the amount of players demanding trades, what kind of package it would take to acquire Kucherov, how business has been done in Tampa Bay, Michael Hage's hot start and much more.
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19 min
Ward: Is Kucherov bigger than the direction of an organization?
Show notes
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward, joined to talk about Kucherov wanting a trade out of Tampa Bay, why he would be hesitant about giving him a long-term contract, what teams would have to give up for him and much more.
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51 min
Florian Xhekaj gets his 1st career NHL goal | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 2nd - Hour 3
Show notes
Michael Farber joins to talk about Florian Xhekaj getting his 1st goal, Josh Anderson's importance, Nikita Kucherov wanting out and much more.
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Yahoo.com's Eric Edholm joins to talk a wild NFL Sunday, including the Bucs winning a game without throwing a pass, the future of Saquon Barkley and Lamar Jackson, the Steelers moving to 6-2 and much more.
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17 min
Farber: Josh Anderson is important for what the Canadiens are trying to do
Show notes
Award-winning writer Michael Farber, joined to talk about his favorite moment for the Canadiens since Nick Suzuki has been out of the lineup, Josh Anderson's impact on the team, Nikita Kucherov's trade request and much more.
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22 min
Edholm: We don't know if Lamar played his LAST game with the Ravens
Show notes
Yahoo.com's Eric Edholm, joined to talk about Lamar Jackson's unfortunate injury against the Bills, what Lamar's future holds, the Dallas Cowboys comical loss to the Arizona Cardinals, a potential NFC Championship preview between the Bears and Seahawks and much more.
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48 min
Nick Suzuki's imminent return | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 2nd - Hour 1
Show notes
With Nick Suzuki returning to practice, it looks increasingly likely that we will see him play at some point this week, the team needing to iron out issues on the powerplay.
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The Montreal Alouettes prepare for the Blue Bombers ahead of the East Final on Saturday. FC Supra and the Montreal Roses successful weekend and much more.
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48 min
Where will Nikita Kucherov end up? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Nov 2nd - Hour 1
Show notes
Star forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov requesting a trade, the lack of communication between he and Julien BriseBois, whether or not the Canadiens will make a move to acquire him and much more.
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The Dallas Cowboys lose in typical Dallas Cowboys fashion.
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45 min
Hour 4 - Friday 10/30/26
Show notes
There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.
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15 min
McGuire: The Canadiens are FORREAL
Show notes
Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire, joined to talk about the Canadiens showcasing their speed against the Stars, the team winning despite key injuries, the latest with Russia and the IIHF and much more.
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22 min
Ward: It was a GOOD road trip for the Canadiens
Show notes
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward, joined to talk about how impressed he was with the Canadiens dictating play against the Stars, players stepping up and he answers your questions on Ask Aaron Anything Friday.
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48 min
Adam Engstrom's improvement + Packers beat the Panthers | Melnick in the Afternoon: Oct 30th - Hour 3
Show notes
Yahoo.com's Eric Edholm joined to talk about how the Bears acquiring Jeffrey Simmons changes things, the Bills suspect defense, questions about the Lions and much more.
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RDS analyst Bruno Gervais joined to talk about the good problem the Canadiens have with Jacob Fowler's great play and Adam Engstrom getting into a rhythm.
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14 min
Gervais: Fowler is showing he can do it on the HIGHEST level
Show notes
RDS analyst and former NHL defenceman Bruno Gervais, joined to talk about the Canadiens having a good problem with Jacob Fowler's success so far, Adam Engstrom getting more comfortable by the game, the team playing more collectively and much more.
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