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Habs News, Gallagher’s Milestone, Caufield, Koivu | Canadiens Connection ep. 56

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 56 | Habs News, Brendan Gallagher’s Milestone, Cole Caufield, Saku Koivu, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Nikita Scherbak

Brendan Gallagher (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, November 2nd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, November 9th 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 at how the Canadiens fared this week in their games against Toronto, Arizona and Vegas. 
  • The guys chime in on the Nikita Scherbak situation in the KHL that had Habs fans on Twitter in a frenzy. 
  • A story that concerned Craig Rivet and former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu was unearthed this past week. Rivet detailed the event in question, and Elliotte Friedman gave it more attention in his 31 Thoughts article. 
  • A scary looking play involving Carey Price in the Coyotes game has led to a conversation about the NHL’s concussion protocol and its effectiveness. 
  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi was held out of the game against Vegas due to injury. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • It’s time for some Winners and Losers!
  • Rick details his time spent on the road getting a closer look at prospects, including Cole Caufield.
  • Congratulations are in order for Brendan Gallagher, who reached his 500th career NHL game!
  • Is it time to start worrying about Keith Kinkaid?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you enjoy rollercoasters? (it’s looking like it will be that kind of season for the Habs)
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Penalty-kill, Domi’s Launch, Team Slogan | Canadiens Connection ep. 55

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 55 | Habs Penalty-kill, Max Domi’s Launch, Team Slogan by Fans, 10 Game Evaluation

Phillip Danault (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, October 26th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, November 2nd 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 and recap the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens and talk about their three games against St. Louis, Minnesota and San Jose. 
  • Providing an update on Cole Caufield.
  • Max Domi announced the launch of the “Max Domi Fund for Type 1 Diabetes”. This comes just weeks before his book “No Days Off” which provides an insight into his life with Type 1 Diabetes. 
  • Taking a look at the Laval Rocket who had a familiar face on the blueline last night in Hartford. 
  • It’s been no secret that the left side of the defence is the Achilles heel of the Montreal Canadiens. Now Stephane Richer has joined the conversation saying the Habs “urgently need” a top-pairing LHD.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Rick and Joe take a deeper look at the Habs penalty kill that has been horrendous through the first 10 games of the season. Currently ranked 30th, after having a top 15 ranked penalty kill last season, what needs to happen for the Canadiens to regain their proficiency when down a man? 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What is the slogan that best describes the Montreal Canadiens this season?
  • 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!

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Habs Defence, Caufield, Poehling, Mete | Canadiens Connection ep. 54

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 54 | Habs Defence, Cole Caufield, Ryan Poehling, Victor Mete, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Victor Mete (Photo by Eric Bolte / USA Today 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, October 19th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 26th 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 hit the rewind button and look back to a special accomplishment from Maurice Richard on this day in hockey history. 
  • Providing an update on Cole Caufield and Ryan Poehling who both lit the lamp in their games Friday night. 
  • Rick and Joe take a look back and recap the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens and talk about their three games against St. Louis, Tampa and Minnesota. 
  • Brian Burke had some rather interesting comments about Jesperi Kotkaniemi when he appeared on Tim & Sid saying he is “resuscitating” the career of Jonathan Drouin. The guys weigh in on those comments.
  • The left side of the defence continues to be a question mark for the Canadiens. Claude Julien says they’re doing their best for now, but Elliotte Friedman reported the Canadiens “took a look” at Juuso Riikola of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and reports suggest the Canadiens have also had pro scouts at San Jose Sharks games.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Winners & Losers returns to the Canadiens Connection Podcast! Rick and Joe share their thoughts on what worked for the Canadiens this week and what didn’t. This week includes Victor Mete, Claude Julien and the Habs team defence/penalty kill! 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Previewing the Habs – Blues game.
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How many goals will Cole Caufield score this season for Wisconsin?
  • 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!

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Habs Start, Julien’s Changes, Caufield | Canadiens Connection ep. 53

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 53 | Habs Start to the Season, Claude Julien’s Changes to the Lineup, Nick Suzuki, Two Goals for Cole Caufield

Claude Julien, Canadiens bench (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, October 12th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 19th 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

  • Cole Caufield made his NCAA debut with the Wisconsin Badgers and it didn’t take him long to put some goals on the board. Rick and Joe discuss the young sniper’s debut. 
  • The guys take a look around the league and see which teams have come out of the gate with something to prove. 
  • An article in The Athletic looked at each team’s demographics in terms of age and size. The Canadiens came in as the second smallest team in the league. 
  • Claude Julien had some interesting comments regarding Nick Suzuki’s compete level, saying that it hasn’t been where it was in the pre-season and training camp. Is this a fair criticism?
  • Which team is more desperate for help on the blueline, the Winnipeg Jets or the Canadiens? Rick and Joe weigh in. 
  • It was announced that Noah Juulsen was given the green light to return to the ice. He was sent down to the Laval Rocket to get back in rhythm. The guys weigh in on the situation and discuss how this could impact the Canadiens going forward.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The Canadiens are four games into the 2019-2020 season. They have managed to pick up at least a point in three of those four games. There have been bright spots, but some weaknesses have also been prevalent through those four games. Rick and Joe discuss what they like and what they have not liked. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Given the Habs start (one win in four games), what would you change?
  • 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!

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Habs Season Underway, Price, Poehling | Canadiens Connection ep. 52

By Joseph Whalen — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 52 | Habs Season Underway, Carey Price’s Mask, Ryan Poehling Demoted, Francophone Quota

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (photo by James Guillory-USA TODAY 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, October 5th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 12th 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

  • Fantasy hockey leagues are underway. Joe and Rick give us a glimpse into the very competitive All Habs Fantasy Hockey League.
  • Winners & Losers makes a return to the podcast. We ease back into the season with an around the league edition.
  • Canadiens Carey Price has a new mask for this season and it is a look that directly reflects his personality.
  • Defenceman Jake Gardiner revealed this week why he chose the Hurricanes and not the Canadiens.
  • In a speech given to the Canadian Club, owner Geoff Molson discussed the importance of having Francophones on the Canadiens. Serge Savard and French media also weighed in.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The 2019-20 season is underway. Joe and Rick will discuss the final cuts, opening night roster and the Habs first game against the Carolina Hurricanes. They will also peek in on the first game of Ryan Poehling with the Laval Rocket. 
  • A preview of the Canadiens vs Maple Leafs.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where will the Habs finish in the regular season standings this year?
  • 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!

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Habs Final Cuts, Predictions, Drouin, Weber, Lafleur | Canadiens Connection ep. 51

By Joseph Whalen — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 51 | Habs Final Roster Cuts, Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki, Guy Lafleur, Shea Weber, Jonathan Drouin

Jonathan Drouin (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, September 28th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 5th 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 have dropped two straight contests in preseason play, being shut out twice by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joe and Rick discuss the highlights.
  • Habs legend Guy Lafleur underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery on Thursday.
  • Canadiens captain Shea Weber has been named the winner of the Jean Beliveau Trophy for 2018-19.
  • Five players cleared waivers and were assigned to the Laval Rocket: Karl Alzner, Xavier Ouellet, Matthew Peca, Phil Varone and Dale Weise. Do they all deserve to be there?
  • Rick and Joe preview the final pre-season game. Will Carey Price play? How about Ryan Poehling?
  • Who will be on the Canadiens opening night roster? The guys put on their GM hats and make their final cuts from camp.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • In episode 49 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Joe and Rick outlined the 12 most pressing questions about the Montreal Canadiens. The guys will revisit that list and take a stab at answering some of the most concerning issues.
  • Then Rick and Joe will provide their predictions for the upcoming season. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Jonathan Drouin has played 5 years, 322 games in the NHL. Will he finally fulfill his potential this season?
  • 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!

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Habs Camp Standouts, Roster Cuts, Injuries | Canadiens Connection ep. 50

By Joseph Whalen — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 50 | Habs Training Camp Standouts, RosterCuts, Ryan Poehling, Injuries, Concussions

Nick Suzuki (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, September 21st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • The Canadiens have started out red hot in preseason play, taking their opener against the New Jersey Devils and two consecutive from the Florida Panthers. Rick and Joe assess the performances they’ve seen to this point. 
  • Who has raised their stock in the three preseason games and who needs to step up?
  • Much has been made of the Canadiens prospect pool. Which youngsters, if any, will be there opening night in Raleigh? The guys discuss. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

  • The Canadiens have gotten off to a good start in preseason, but that’s been in spite of a rough start with injuries. Paul Byron and Ryan Poehling are the latest to be bit by the injury bug, joining a list that includes Karl Alzner, Noah Juulsen and prospects like Gustav Olofsson and Joni Ikonen. The Canadiens were relatively healthy last season, but will that luck be on their side this year? 
  • Poehling has been sidelined with a concussion and Juulsen has been dealing with some headaches that Claude Julien insists are not related to a concussion. Rick and Joe weigh in on comments made by Julien regarding concussions. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: After three pre-season games, which #Habs player has surprised you most in camp? Why?
  • 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!

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Alzner, Teasdale, Subban, Habs News | Canadiens Connection ep. 46

By Joseph Whalen — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Karl Alzner Not Returning to Laval?, Joel Teasdale Injury, P.K. Subban Gets Engaged, Jeff Petry, Artturi Lehkonen

Karl Alzner (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, August 24th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, August 31st 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

  • Habs prospect Joel Teasdale sufferred a serious knee injury while training, tearing ligaments in both his ACL and MCL. He is expected to be out of action for seven months. 
  • Jeff and Julie Petry welcomed their third son, Bowen, to the world on Thursday. 
  • Former Canadien P.K. Subban and American skier Lindsey Vonn are engaged!
  • The Canadiens rights to Nikolas Koberstein have expired. 
  • Former teammates Artturi Lehkonen and Tomas Plekanec went head-to-head in tennis match with bragging rights on the line!

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

  • Karl Alzner had some interesting comments regarding his current status within the Montreal Canadiens organization. The veteran defenceman is not interested in returning to the Laval Rocket and has hopes of a return to the NHL, saying he does not have much time left in his career. Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the comments from Marc Bergevin’s big signing of 2017 Free Agency. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Alzner doesn’t seem interested in playing in Laval. How should MB solve the problem he created?  Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • 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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