(Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required
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 discuss the results of last week’s three home games for the Laval Rocket and explore solutions for the team’s January slump. They’ll also preview the week ahead as the Rocket head back out on the road.
Fresh off a trip to the AHL All-Star Classic the pair will dish out a recap of all the action, including audio clips from interviews with Laval All-Stars Matt Taormina and Chris Terry.
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Rick and Amy attended AHL President Dave Andrews’ State of the League address during the All-Star weekend and they’ll highlight some of the hot topics discussed. They’ll also talk about how the AHL got on board with the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week, with a very unique holiday upcoming, Amy & Rick break down their five favorite fun facts about Groundhog Day.
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, Canadiens RFAs, Bergevin | Canadiens Connection ep. 36
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Memorial Cup, Kirk Muller, RFAs, Marc Bergevin, Joel Armia, Artturi Lehkonen
Joel Armia (Photo courtesy of Canadiens.com)
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.
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, May 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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: Review, Winners and Losers
- This week, Joseph is joined by Gibby of Hab-A-Listen, another great podcast from Rocket Sports Radio.
- The guys check in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues meeting in the Stanley Cup final.
- A pending UFA is off the board with the New York Islanders signing centre Brock Nelson to a six-year, $36 million contract extension.
- They will get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Alex Belzile signs a one-year deal, Joel Teasdale heads to the the Memorial Cup final, Kirk Muller’s power-play has been excellent at the World Championships, David Sklenicka will be in the lineup for the Czech Republic as they face Canada in one of the World Championship Semi-finals and the Canadiens announce new weeknight start times for next season.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- Who are the Canadiens pending restricted free agents in Montreal and Laval and who should be re-signed? Joseph and Gibby compare their lists of players who should be a priority for Marc Bergevin.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens/Rocket RFAs should be top priorities for Marc Bergevin to re-sign? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
Get the Canadiens Connection!
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Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:
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Habs Playoffs, Fighting Code, Tatar, Drouin | Canadiens Connection Podcast ep. 28
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Playoff Hopes, Byron Fighting Code, Tomas Tatar, Jonathan Drouin’s Lack of Effort
Tomas Tatar (Photo by TVA Sports)
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.
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, March 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 6th 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: Review, Winners and Losers
- Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including wins over the Sabres and Panthers while suffering tough losses against the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
- Winners and losers of the week: Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- We discuss all aspects of fighting including payback fights, answering the bell, staged fights, fights after legal checks, league imposed discipline vs on-ice justice.
- Blain Potvin, All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer and host of the Habs Unfiltered podcast joins us. Regular contributor Chris G also chimes in.
- For further reading check out this recent piece titled “The Decline of Fighting In Hockey” by All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer Cate Racher.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Brendan Gallagher says, “We’ve never lost belief.” Regarding playoffs, do you still believe?
- 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 “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!
Listen Here
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Bold Habs Predictions | Canadiens Connection ep 117
Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 117 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Alexander Romanov, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry, Michael Frolik, Cole Caufield, Kaiden Guhle, Jan Mysak
Alexander Romanov (photo by Montreal Canadiens)
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
- The Canadiens terminated the contract of forward Alexandre Alain by mutual agreement.
- The Canadiens signed forward Corey Perry to a one-year contract worth $750,000. This comes a week after the Habs signed Michael Frolik to an identical contract.
- The roster for Canadiens training camp has been released, camp is set to open Sunday.
- World Junior Championship report – With group play having come to an end, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the tournament and players who have stood out to them. They take a deeper look at the play of the three Canadiens prospects involved in the tournament, Kaiden Guhle, Cole Caufield and Jan Mysak.
- They Said What? – Michael Frolik and Corey Perry spoke to the media this week after the veteran forwards both signed one-year deals with the Canadiens.
- Hockey notes – AHL Board of Governors approve framework for season to begin on February 5th. The Washington Capitals signed Zdeno Chara to a one-year contract. Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Pierre-Luc Dubois to 2-year contract. NHL will play two outdoor games in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in February, February 20: Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights and February 21: Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers. P.K. Subban and Lindsay Vonn break up after three years.
Segment 2: Joe’s Big Bold Predictions
- With the season right around the corner, Joe provides five bold predictions for the Canadiens 2020-2021 season. After all the change we have seen this past off-season, what does Joe predict for the Canadiens 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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And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!
On Air
Listen in the player below on Saturday, January 2nd starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.
Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, January 9th 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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