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Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!
In this week’s episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson review the Laval Rocket’s latest games and shed some light on a few positives to take away from last weekend. They’ll also provide updates on injured players, roster adjustments, and preview the week ahead.
The pair also look at the AHL Player of the Week, review their takes from the NCAA Midwest Regional games and other matchups moving on to the Frozen Four, pay tribute to Dick Gamble, and introduce you to Mascot Madness!
Finally, Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode Rick and Amy dish the dirt on the worst rules in hockey. Does the goaltender interference rule make an appearance? Today, the NHL Board of Governors approved the new format of having the situation room in Toronto review all coach’s challenges for goaltender interference!
Check out a new episode of From the Press Box every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick will talk about the Montreal Canadiens prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.
Don’t miss daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report. Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!
And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.
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Habs News, Caufield, Timmins, Muller | Canadiens Connection ep. 76
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 76 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Montreal, Cole Caufield, Trevor Timmins, Kirk Muller
Cole Caufield (Photo by Winslow Townson / AP)
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.
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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
On Air
Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, March 21st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, March 28th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- We’re through the first full week without NHL games, Rick and Joe discuss their week without NHL hockey or any sports.
- Even without any games there was some roster movement for the Canadiens this week. Before NHL rosters were frozen, the club assigned Jake Evans to Laval. Nathaniel Halbert was released from his PTO and Alex Belzile signed a one-year, two-way extension with the club.
- Cole Caufield will be returning the Wisconsin Badgers next season. After Alex Turcotte and K’Andre Miller signed their Entry Level Contracts, some wondered if Caufield would be headed to the pros as well, but Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens were clear in what they wanted.
- Of course, the Coronavirus continues to dominate the news cycle around the world, and by extension, the sporting world, including the first positive test in the NHL that came from the Ottawa Senators and led to concerns for their most recent opponents the Ducks and Kings.
- The ECHL and all leagues in the CHL are moving from being suspended to cancelled. Additionally, the IIHF 2020 Men’s World Championships that were set to take place in Switzerland have been cancelled.
- How organizations were approaching the payment of their part-time employees dominated social media this week, including the plan of the Montreal Canadiens.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- Taking a look at some storylines that emerged out of this season, Rick and Joe discuss how the communications department for the Canadiens have been rather noticeably searching for a good news story for this season and have often exaggerated to do it. A recent example comparing the production of Phillip Danault to Connor McDavid is a prime example of this. They also look at Geoff Molson’s interactions with Montreal media on Twitter.
- Who will be the fall guy for this season should there be one, since Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien will both be back? Could it be Trevor Timmins or Kirk Muller shouldering the blame for this season’s shortcomings? The guys discuss.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Is it the right decision for Cole Caufield to return to the Wisconsin Badgers?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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Habs Fans Brimming With Confidence | Canadiens Connection ep 111
Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 111 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Marc Bergevin, Shea Weber, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Cole Caufield, Phillip Danault, ECHL
(Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- There’s a report that Canadiens 2018 2nd round pick, Jacob Olofsson, will sign a two-year contract with Timra IK of the Allsvenskan.
- Canadiens prospect report. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first two goals since returning to Finland and Cole Caufield is fine after taking a big hit in last Saturday’s game against Notre Dame.
- They Said What – Habs strength and conditioning coordinator Patrick Delisle-Houde spoke to the media this week. He touched on Shea Weber, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, changes to his role during the pandemic and more!
- NHL reveals reverse-retro jerseys for all 31 teams.
- NHL and NHLPA have been in the news this week after the NHL asked for some tweaks to the CBA agreement agreed to early in the pandemic
- ECHL announced all teams in the North division will suspend play for the 2020-21 season.
- Marc Bergevin interview with TVA, touching on ECHL plans, Phillip Danault contract negotiations and his prediction for the all-Canadian division.
Segment 2: All-Canadian or Atlantic division?
- With the uncertainty surrounding how the upcoming season will unfold, Rick and Joe ask the question: Would the Canadiens have a better chance of making the Playoffs in the Atlantic division, or the Canadian division that has been talked about as a possibility for this season?
- A survey from The Athletic shows that Canadiens fans have very high hopes with regards to making the Playoffs this season.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Social media reactions.
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
- Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
- Spotify
- Overcast
- Stitcher
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- Pocket Casts
- RadioPublic
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- Google Podcasts
And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!
On Air
Listen in the player below on Saturday, November 21st starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.
Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, November 28th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
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AHL Updates, All-Stars, Goaltending | From The Press Box ep. 106
From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game Reviews, AHL, AHL News, All-Star Classic, World Junior Championship, Rocket Sports Media
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ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to From the Press Box on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast featured on The AHL Report provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Laval Rocket, Lehigh Valley Phantoms and teams all around the AHL.
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Hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!
This Week’s Topics
Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Laval Rocket: New year, new faces – Andrew Sturtz, Christian Folin
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms: Struggling to get out of the basement
Segment 2: Around the AHL
- AHL Player of the Week/Month
- AHL All-Star rosters
- League standings
Segment 3: Beyond the AHL
- World Juniors lookback
- Weekly coverage preview
Get From The Press Box!
Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.
Check out a new episode of From the Press Box every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick will talk about the Montreal Canadiens prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.
Don’t miss daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.
Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:
And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!
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