Habs Next Steps, Injuries, Julien, Winless Streak | Canadiens Connection ep. 66

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 66 | Habs News, Next Steps, Injuries, Brendan Gallagher, Ben Chiarot, Joel Armia, Jonathan Drouin, Claude Julien, Winless Streak

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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.

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, January 18th 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

The Montreal Canadiens have gone winless in their last eight games, for the second time this season. Last Saturday they suffered an OT loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins which accounts for the only point gained over the last eight games. They followed up that loss with losses to the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings (for the third time this season) and the Edmonton Oilers.
Brendan Gallagher returned to the lineup in the Habs second encounter with Connor McDavid and the Oilers, just nine days after suffering a concussion. The following day, Claude Julien told the media that Gallagher was dealing with headaches. It is yet to be determined whether they are linked to his concussion. Rick and Joe discuss the handling of Gallagher’s situation.
Comments from comedy icon, Larry David, regarding New York Rangers rookie Kaapo Kakko, which criticized Rangers coach David Quinn, also applies to Claude Julien’s handling of young players.
Taking a look at the standings and looking at how likely the playoffs are for the Montreal Canadiens.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Given the Montreal Canadiens currently find themselves winless in their last eight games (again), what are the biggest problems facing the Montreal Canadiens? Rick and Joe take a look at the organization and look at potential solutions for the problems we have seen this season and particularly over this eight-game stretch.
With the trade deadline just over a month away, who might be a good candidate for the Canadiens to sell, should they go that route?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Kovalchuk, Scandella, Gallagher | Canadiens Connection ep. 65

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 65 | Habs News, Habs Acquisitions by Marc Bergevin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Marco Scandella, Injuries, Brendan Gallagher

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, January 11th 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

After a successful trip out west, the Canadiens continued their road trip with two games in Florida against the Lightning and Panthers, before concluding their trip in Raleigh for a opening night rematch with the Hurricanes. They then returned home for a rematch with Tampa Bay. Montreal came out of those four games winless. Rick and Joe discuss the four-game losing streak.
When it rains it pours. The Montreal Canadiens lost Brendan Gallagher to a concussion this week in the game against Carolina. He joins Joel Armia, Paul Byron, Jonathan Drouin and Matthew Peca on IR.
Team USA was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the World Juniors by Finland, which means Habs prospects Cole Caufield and Jordan Harris are out.
Taking a look at the standings and looking at how likely the playoffs are for the Montreal Canadiens.
Michael McNiven’s journey of a season continues being recalled by the Laval Rocket but did not physically join the club as they are looking to assign him to another ECHL club. Charlie Lindgren looked very good in his first backup role of the season for the Canadiens.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Marc Bergevin was active this week with a pair of trades involving and a signing. Thursday night, he traded Mike Reilly to Ottawa for a 5th round pick and forward Andrew Sturtz, before trading a 4th round pick to Buffalo for Marco Scandella. He followed that up on Friday by signing 36-year-old forward Ilya Kovalchuk to a one-year, two-way deal.
With the moves made this week, where does Montreal stand with just over a month until the NHL Trade Deadline?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do you think about Bergevin’s acquisition of Ilya Kovalchuk and Marco Scandella?
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Habs News, Caufield, Koivu, Kotkaniemi | Canadiens Connection ep. 64

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 64 | Habs News, Western Road Trip, Laval Rocket, Keith Kinkaid, Injuries, Cole Caufield, Saku Koivu, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, December 28th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, January 4th 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

The Canadiens clued up their trip to Western Canada just before Christmas. Last week they lost 4-3 to Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, but they bounced back with a resounding 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Rick and Joe discuss the successful trip, players who impressed and things for the Canadiens to work on.
The injuries continue to mount with Joel Armia joining the injured list. Luckily, Victor Mete has returned to the lineup and Jesperi Kotkaniemi has been cleared for contact.
In a loss to the Toronto Marlies last night, Keith Kinkaid surrendered three goals in less than a minute of play and received some mock cheers from the Place Bell faithful for his efforts.
As we approach the end of the decade, Rick and Joe hit the rewind button and reminisce about their favourite moments from the 2010’s!

Segment 2: The Big Topic

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That means it’s time for the World Junior Hockey Championships! The Montreal Canadiens are well-represented at the tournament with big names like Cole Caufield and Alexander Romanov who have garnered a lot of attention from Habs fans, and lesser known players like Jordan Harris and Mattias Norlinder.
The guys point out prospects from other teams that have caught their attention in the early going of the tournament, particularly those who belong to division rivals of the Canadiens.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What was the most memorable Habs moment of the decade?
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Habs News, Road Warriors, Bergevin, Injuries | Canadiens Connection ep. 63

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 63 | Habs News, Marc Bergevin’s Press Conference, Road Warriors, Laval Rocket, Cayden Primeau, Michael McCarron, Injuries, Geoff Molson

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 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

After a tough loss to Detroit in the Habs final home game of 2019, the Montreal Canadiens headed out on the road for the Western Canadian road trip. They bounced back with a pair of wins over the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames. Rick and Joe discuss the “Road Warriors” Montreal Canadiens.
In a press conference this week, Marc Bergevin said he would not “mortgage the future” to make an improvement to this team.
Taylor Hall was dealt to Arizona this week for a package of picks and prospects that was headlined by prospect defenceman, Kevin Bahl. This was a trade that sparked a lot of debate on social media, including amongst Habs fans.
We check in with the Laval Rocket as they have dealt with some injuries to Alex Belzile and Charles Hudon.
Michael McCarron will most likely be facing some supplemental discipline for his actions against the Utica Comets.
After being sent down following his first career NHL win, Cayden Primeau’s struggles in the AHL have continued.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

“Culture” is a word thrown around quite a lot in professional sports. For a team to be successful for a prolonged period of time, the culture that surrounds that club needs to be a positive one. Rick and Joe take a look at the culture that has surrounded the Montreal Canadiens since Marc Bergevin has taken over as the General Manager of the organization.

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Habs News, Weber, Armia, Primeau, Poehling, ECHL | Canadiens Connection ep. 62

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 62 | Habs News, Carey Price, Keith Kinkaid, Charlie Lindgren, Cayden Primeau, Shea Weber, Joel Armia, Tomas Tatar, Nate Thompson, Ryan Poehling, ECHL Affiliate for Montreal

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 21th 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

The Montreal Canadiens are seemingly back on the right track. They have put together a three-game win streak, that included wins on back-to-back nights against Pittsburgh and Ottawa. Rick and Joe discuss the progression the Habs have made since their eight game losing streak.
News from Laval surrounding Charlie Lindgren has drawn the goaltending situation into question. Following Cayden Primeau’s first NHL win, the guys discuss what the best course of action might be for the organization.
Carey Price and Shea Weber had some praise for Primeau this week. The former even going out of his way to collect the puck for the young netminders first win from the fiery Brady Tkachuk.
Renaud Lavoie reported that the Canadiens have denied a strange report that suggested some Canadiens players were being spied on through their mobile devices.
Habs prospects, Cole Caufield and Jordan Harris have been named to USA’s preliminary roster for the World Junior Hockey Championship.
The Canadiens injury list is growing which has necessitated the need to recall players from Laval.
With all of the recalls from Laval, the Rocket have needed to bring in players from the ECHL. What is the latest on the Canadiens ECHL affiliate situation? The guys provide an update.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Winners & Losers is back!
Highlighting this segment, Rick and Joe take a look at Shea Weber, Joel Armia, Tomas Tatar and Nate Thompson and how they have performed in the last week as well as the first quarter of this NHL season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: At the quarter mark of the season, are the Canadiens a playoff-bound team or not?
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Habs News, Kinkaid, Primeau, Kotkaniemi | Canadiens Connection ep. 61

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 61 | Habs News, Carey Price, Keith Kinkaid, Charlie Lindgren, Cayden Primeau, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Saku Koivu, Alexander Romanov, Bob Hartley

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 14th 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

The Montreal Canadiens rollercoaster ride continues this week. They picked up two wins this week, against the Islanders and Rangers, while dropping contests to the Flyers, Bruins and Avalanche. Rick and Joe discuss the week that was for the Habs.
This past Tuesday, the Habs welcomed former captains to the Bell Centre to celebrate the 110th birthday of the club. Those in attendance included: Yvan Cournoyer, Bob Gainey, Guy Carbonneau, Chris Chelios and Saku Koivu, among others.
Marc Bergevin met with Habs prospect defenseman, Alexander Romanov, in Moscow earlier this week, in what was described as being a “positive meeting”.
There were reports earlier in the week that the Habs had interest in Bob Hartley to replace Claude Julien behind the Canadiens’ bench. This was later denied by the Habs vice-president of communications, Paul Wilson on Twitter.
Given the Habs recent struggles, the team is involved in a myriad of trade rumours. Hall, Gostisbehere and Martinez are a few names being suggested.
The Habs sent down Gustav Olofsson and recalled Otto Leskinen. The club also recalled Matthew Peca.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The Canadiens made a change after going winless in eight games, following their loss in Boston. The club sent Keith Kinkaid down to Laval, through waivers, recalling 20-year-old netminder, Cayden Primeau. Primeau made his NHL debut against the Avalanche, in a 3-2 loss. The guys discuss the decision to recall a goaltender who only had 12 pro games under his belt.
Carey Price won the Molson Cup for the month of November.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: At the quarter mark of the season, are the Canadiens a playoff-bound team or not?
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Habs Reeling, Julien, Bergevin, Kotkaniemi | Canadiens Connection ep. 60

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 60 | Habs News, Losing Skid, Claude Julien Solutions, Marc Bergevin Trades, Taylor Hall, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 7th 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

The Montreal Canadiens slump continues. Three games this week against the Rangers, Bruins and Devils, three disappointing results. Rick and Joe discuss what has gone wrong for the Habs the last couple weeks.
Darren Dreger added some fuel to fire with respect to the rumours about Taylor Hall potentially being a target for the Habs, adding that he could see Hall signinglong term with the club, should a deal come together.
Paul Byron was moved to the IR and the Canadiens recalled defenceman, Gustav Olofsson.
On December 3rd the Montreal Canadiens will celebrate the 110th birthday of the franchise, by welcoming former Canadiens Captains to the Bell Centre.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

It has not been a good stretch for the Montreal Canadiens. When that happens, fingers start pointing and they usually point in the direction of Carey Price. This week, Twitter was flooded with criticisms of Carey Price, even as the Canadiens gave up a myriad of high quality scoring chances in the games against Boston and New Jersey. Rick and Joe chime in on the criticism being hurled at the Canadiens’ franchise player.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Domi, Suzuki, Drouin, Byron | Canadiens Connection ep. 59

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 59 | Habs News, Max Domi, Nick Suzuki, Jonathan Drouin, Paul Byron, Cole Caufield, Playoff Team, Mike Babcock, Carey Price

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This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

The rollercoaster continues! The Habs had a rough week with some disappointing results against some beatable teams. Rick and Joe discuss.
The Canadiens have been bit by the injury bug. Jonathan Drouin and Paul Byron underwent successful surgeries this week.
Mike Babcock was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this week, replacing him with Sheldon Keefe. How might this effect the Canadiens?
The Habs have been trying to manage the cap space all season long. Can this be tied to discussions surrounding the Canadiens in trade speculation?
The weekly Cole Caufield update!

Segment 2: The Big Topic

What has been going on with Max Domi? After an impressive 72 point debut season with the Canadiens last season, the forward has just three points in his last 10 games and his poor discipline led to the tying goal against New Jersey. Is this just a slump, or was Domi’s debut season an anomaly?
Canadiens tinkering with the lineup, Nick Suzuki who was playing good at center, going back to the wing and Domi regaining his spot in the middle of the ice.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Suzuki, Price, Poehling | Canadiens Connection ep. 58

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 58 | Habs News, Nick Suzuki, Carey Price, Ryan Poehling, Cole Caufield, Taylor Hall, Keith Kinkaid

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, November 23rd 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

Rick and Joe take a look back at Montreal’s impressive 3-0 week which included an impressive Friday night performance over the Washington Capitals.
The weekly Cole Caufield update!
E.J. Hradek linked the Canadiens to New Jersey Devils sniper, Taylor Hall. The guys give their thoughts on the idea of Hall joining the Habs.
Taking a look at the goaltending depth chart in the Canadiens organization. Carey Price has found his Vezina form, Claude Julien may already be losing faith in Keith Kinkaid and Michael McNiven finds himself on a new ECHL club.
The Canadiens have three young centres to manage. Ryan Poehling is headed back to Laval, Nick Suzuki’s play may cause even more questions for the Habs when Jesperi Kotkaniemi is fit to return to action. Marc Bergevin’s press conference may have provided a bit of insight.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The guys weigh in on the controversial comments made by Don Cherry, which led to his dismissal at Hockey Night in Canada, and the response from Jessica Allen of The Social on CTV which has intensified the ongoing debate surrounding Cherry being let go.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who would you start in goal against the Devils: Keith Kinkaid or Carey Price?
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Habs News, NHL Officiating, Julien, Kotkaniemi | Canadiens Connection ep. 57

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 57 | Habs News, NHL Officiating, Claude Julien, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Carey Price

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, November 16th 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

Rick and Joe take a look back at the week for the Montreal Canadiens and see how they played in their games against Dallas, Boston and Philadelphia. Looking at some concerns following a 1-1-1 week.
After the Boston game, some suggested that, to a degree, Montreal was winning in spite of Carey Price. Price did his part to dispell that narrative with his outstanding performance in Philly.
The guys give their thoughts on the Red Wings trading former Hab, Jacob de la Rose, to the St. Louis Blues.
Elliotte Friedman touched on Ryan Poehling and linked Konstantin Okulov to the Canadiens in his most recent 31 Thoughts article.
The weekly Cole Caufield update!

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The officiating in Philadelphia on Thursday left a little to be desired, as far as the Montreal Canadiens were concerned. Rick and Joe take a look at what was called and what was missed in that game.
Montreal benefitted with some favourable calls in their win of the Boston Bruins as well.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who would you send to Laval when Jesperi Kotkaniemi is cleared to return to the lineup?
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