Luke Richardson (Photo by TVA Sports)
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 kick things off with a deep dive into the Canadiens’ most recent coaching announcements in Laval and Montreal. Who are the new faces behind the bench?
Then the pair will review some noteworthy free agency signings, before talking about this year’s AHL Team Business Services award winners from around the league. And which team is sporting an updated logo this fall? Listen in to find out!
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.
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Canadiens News, Trade Deadline, Prospects, Draft
Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens vs Contenders, Power-play, Trade Deadline, Prospect Review, First Look at 2019 NHL Draft ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | HALIFAX, NS. — Welcome to Habs Unfiltered via Rocket Sports Radio. This podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine discusses topics that are important to Habs fans. Habs Unfiltered […]
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Habs News, Weber, Julien, NHL Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep 91
Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 91 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Shea Weber, Claude Julien, Mock Draft, Alexis Lafreniere
Claude Julien (Photo by Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press)
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 just that – 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: CC Season 3 Opener
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- The Laval Rocket made a pair of signings this week, signing defenceman Corey Schueneman and forward Samuel Vigneault to one-year AHL contracts for the 2020-21 season.
- The Canadiens have reached out to projected #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafrenière, after Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery revealed the Canadiens have an opportunity to win the first overall pick and select Lafrenière.
- This past Monday marked four years since the Canadiens and Predators swapped P.K. Subban and Shea Weber.
- Mike Ribeiro gave his thoughts on the Subban-Weber trade, while also saying he would like to get into coaching.
- We heard from Canadiens’ coach Claude Julien this week and he gave his thoughts on the return to play and more.
- Marc Bergevin also spoke this week, in an interview with RDS.
- Impact of Coronavirus: Edmonton and Toronto will be announced as Hub cities. NHL/NHLPA continue to discuss CBA extension, escrow, salary deferral and cap. NHL will return to Olympics in 2022 and 2026. No compliance buyouts. The St. Louis Blues close training camp due to positive tests. The Toronto Blue Jays return to Canada.
Segment 2: The Big Topic – 2020 NHL Mock Draft
- With Phase 1 of the Draft Lottery in the books, and the shock of a placeholder team winning the No. 1 overall pick having faded a little bit, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on how they see the Top 10 picks playing out in the 2020 NHL Draft. They also take a look at who the Canadiens might pick if they do not win the first overall pick and the right to draft Alexis Lafrenière. Who might be a nice consolation prize for the Montreal Canadiens?
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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On Air
Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 4th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.
Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 11th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
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Habs News, Weber, Price, Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep. 68
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 68 | Habs News, Shea Weber, All-Star, Carey Price, NHL Players Poll, ECHL Affiliate, Cole Caufield, Laval Rocket
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.
Shea Weber (Photo by Canadiens.com)
CC 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 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, January 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 1st 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’ve just about made it through the bye week and Joe is back from his week of shovelling snow in Newfoundland!
- The Habs played one game before their bye week against the Golden Knights and got the win over former captain Max Pacioretty and friends in overtime.
- The Athletic’s Player Poll has given Habs fans and media a lot to talk about. Carey Price placed first in “Game 7 Goalie” as the goalie most players would want backstopping their team in Game 7. Shea Weber finished second in best defenceman behind Victor Hedman. Rick and Joe discuss the poll results.
- Shea Weber appeared in the hardest shot competition at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. Gary Bettman says player and puck tracking is just around the corner.
Shea Weber with two absolute bombs to win Hardest Shot pic.twitter.com/fEGSTZLS8O
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) January 25, 2020- Laval Rocket Vice President Mark Weightman is stepping away from the organization.
- Revisiting the situation in Trois-Rivières regarding the Canadiens hopes of getting their own ECHL club in the city.
- Cole Caufield scored a hat-trick in Wisconsin’s 6-4 win over Notre Dame.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- Taking a look at the standings at the All-Star break and what they mean for the Habs playoff chances and their situation. We discuss players that could be changing teams as we get closer to the NHL trade deadline.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs players will likely be moved before the NHL trade deadline?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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