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Domi, Danault’s Futures With Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 101

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 101 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal,  Marc Bergevin, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Taylor Hall, Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi 

Max Domi (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 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 Laval Rocket sign Kevin Lynch to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Lynch appeared in 54 games for the Rocket last season. 
  • They Said What? – Darren Dreger said Montreal could be a possible destination for Taylor Hall. Is it actually possible the Canadiens net the biggest fish of 2020 Free Agency? Jesperi Kotkaniemi revisits the 2018 NHL Draft. 
  • Corey Pronman of The Athletic released his organizational rankings, ranking the young players of each NHL team. The Canadiens finished ninth in his ranking. 
  • Nick Bjugstad traded from Pittsburgh to Minnesota in exchange for a conditional pick.
  • A report indicated Robin Lehner signed a contract extension with Vegas, but Lehner denied. 
  • NHL Critical dates calendar update. The NHL Draft has been moved up to October 6th and 7th, while Free Agency will commence on the 9th. What happens after the Draft and Free Agency? When will the 2020-21 season start?

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin is Shopping

  • Elliotte Friedman reported that it could be Phillip Danault who might be traded by the Canadiens, instead of Max Domi who has been the source of speculation for the past few weeks. Friedman noted that he’s heard Danault’s name out there and the Habs are at least “testing the market” for him. Rick and Joe discuss this new development for the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • Rick is joined by special guest Sam Gerber of Rocket Sports. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 12th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 19th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Flyers Review, Habs Roster, AHL News | Press Zone ep. 139

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 139 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photos by Philadelphia Flyers and Laval Rocket

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Montreal Canadiens

  • Canadiens acquire Jake Allen, what does that mean for the depth charts?
  • Canadiens extend Lukas Vejdemo

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Flyers’ playoffs: what worked, what didn’t?
  • Oskar Lindblom returns to play
  • Rick and Amy’s Round 2 prediction results, Round 3 predictions

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

  • Penguins promote Mike Vellucci
  • Daniel Carr signs in Europe
  • 2020 NHL Draft dates moved up
  • Canadiens Connection 100th episode
  • Feel Good Finale: Puppy Power and Melon Magic!

Get The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

Search for “The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

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Habs Secure Backup in Allen | Canadiens Connection ep 100

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 100 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Marc Bergevin, Lukas Vejdemo, Guy Lafleur

Brendan Gallagher, Jake Allen (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: The Goaltending Episode

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

  • The Canadiens acquired goaltender Jake Allen and a 7th round pick in 2022 from St. Louis in exchange for 3rd and a 7th in the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Christian Folin had surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus injury.
  • Former Habs defenceman Josh Gorges has been named the new director of player development for the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL.
  • Canadiens sign Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year, two-way contract.
  • Max Domi changed representation this week when he fired his former agent Pat Brisson and hired Darren Ferris.
  • Guy Lafleur looking good at 3rd annual Jonathan Drouin golf tournament and spoke about how he’s been feeling after some health scares and about the loss of Dale Hawerchuk.
  • They Said What? – The Jake Allen edition. Quotes from Pierre LeBrun and Jamie McClennan on the acquisition for the Canadiens and from Allen himself on how he views this opportunity.

Segment 2: Bergevin has found his backup

  • Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the trade between the Canadiens and Blues and whether or not Jake Allen will be able to bring enough consistency to provide the rest for Carey Price that both Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien have said is going to be integral to the success of the Habs.
  • Rick speaks with special guest Michael Augello who shares his thoughts on the acquisition.

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 TwitterFacebookInstagram

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:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 5th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 12th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs/Flyers Updates, New Coaches, WJC | Press Zone ep. 138

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 138 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Nikita Jevpalovs (L) and Maxim Lamarch (R) | Photos by Laval Rocket

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Montreal Canadiens

  • Canadiens end-of season outlook: Who stays? Who goes?
  • Two former Laval players sign overseas

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Flyers Round 2 review
  • Playoff prediction update

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

  • Henderson Silver Knights name first head coach
  • Rochester names new Dir. of Player Development
  • USA Hockey names new coaches
  • IIHF update on spectators at World Junior Championship
  • Feel Good Finale: Driveway Daredevil!

Get The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

Search for “The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

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Kotkaniemi, Petry, Julien on Habs Season | Canadiens Connection ep 99

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 99 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Max Domi, Claude Julien, Jeff Petry, Tomas Tatar

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/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 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: Habs Begin Off-Season

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

  • Taking a look at the Habs exciting prospect defenceman, Mattias Norlinder.
  • Max Domi removed references to the Montreal Canadiens from his bios on social media. What role did Marc Bergevin’s comments about Domi’s uncertain future have in that?
  • They Said What? Hearing from a handful of Habs players talking about the Playoffs, Brett Kulak, Jeff Petry, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Tomas Tatar. While Phillip Danault voiced some displeasure with his role.  
  • Arizona Coyotes get penalized.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs make a deal centred around Kasperi Kapanen. 
  • Allan Walsh put his client Marc-Andre Fleury in a difficult situation with a social media post that had the hockey world talking. 

Segment 2: Claude Julien Press Conference

  • Claude Julien spoke to the media for the first time since his medical procedure after he experienced chest pains in the Toronto bubble. He updated his status going forward and gave his thoughts on what he saw from his team. Rick and Joe share their thoughts on what we heard from the Habs bench boss. 

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 TwitterFacebookInstagram

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:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 29th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 5th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Review, Brian Propp, AHL News | Press Zone ep. 137

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 137 | Interview with Brian Propp, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, Rocket Sports Media

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Montreal Canadiens

  • Canadiens postseason review
  • Trade rumors swirling already

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Flyers advance, Round 2 expectations
  • Guest interview: Former NHL forward Brian Propp (BrianPropp.com)

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

  • Dale Hawerchuk remembered
  • Flyers loan German Rubtsov
  • New head coaches named in AHL: Ontario Reign, Rochester American
  • Zach Fucale signs new NHL contract
  • Feel Good Finale: Welcome to the Family!

Get The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

Search for “The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

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Habs Upbeat in End of Season Review | Canadiens Connection ep 98

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 98 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Philadelphia Flyers, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Nick Suzuki (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 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: Habs Going Home!

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

  • The Flyers won the first round series against the Canadiens in six games. Joe recaps the series. 
  • In the midst of the series against the Flyers, there were two major incidents that took place in Game 5. Jesperi Kotkaniemi was ejected early in the 2nd period of that game for boarding Travis Sanheim. Later on, Matt Niskanen cross-checked Brendan Gallagher in the face that went unpenalized. The Canadiens tweeted a closeup angle of the hit on Twitter to put pressure on the league to suspend Niskanen, especially with Gallagher suffering a broken jaw. But Alain Vigneault created controversy by questioning the severity of the injury. 
  • They Said What? Marc Bergevin and Alain Vigneault comment on the Gallagher injury before Game 6. Reactions from Price, Weber, Hart, Vigneault and Muller after the series wrapped up. Price gives Muller credit for his job as interim head coach. 
  • Dale Hawerchuk passed away this week at the age of 57 after a battle with stomach cancer. Rick and Joe pay tribute to the legend. 

Segment 2: Bergevin’s End of Season Review

  • Following the Canadiens being eliminated on Friday night, the Canadiens GM, Marc Bergevin, spoke with the media on Saturday. He talked about a wide range of topics including the experience this run gave to the Habs young players, an update on Gallagher’s injury, Price and Weber’s phenomenal play and much more! Rick and Joe react to his press conference. 
  • Chuck Fletcher gave credit to the Canadiens for their play in the Playoffs and shared a different view of this off-season than Marc Bergevin did. 

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 TwitterFacebookInstagram

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:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 22nd starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 29th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Briere, Series Analysis, Muller, QMJHL | Press Zone ep. 136

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 136 | Interview with Danny Briere, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, Rocket Sports Media

Danny Briere (Photos by Ed Mulholland, Jean-Yves Ahern | USA TODAY Sports

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Montreal Canadiens

  • Canadiens recap: Habs digging deep
  • Kirk Muller takes over behind the bench

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Flyers recap: Round 1 – tougher than expected?
  • Oskar Lindblom returns to practice
  • Guest interview: Danny Briere, Former NHL forward, VP of Operations (Maine Mariners)

Segment 3: Beyond the League

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony postponed
  • QMJHL names start date for 2020-21 season
  • Feel Good Finale: Family First!

Get The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

Search for “The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

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Muller Has Habs Believing | Canadiens Connection ep 97

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 97 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Kirk Muller (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/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 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: Playoff Hockey!

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

  • The Habs-Flyers series is tied up at one game apiece. Joe recaps the first two games of the series. 
  • The Florida Panthers have been granted permission to speak to Scott Mellanby regarding their vacant GM position. 
  • Claude Julien has returned to Montreal following a medical procedure.
  • They Said What? Featuring quotes following games one and two of the series and Marc Bergevin’s comments on Claude Julien. 

Segment 2: Kirk Muller

  • Kirk Muller is now the interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs got off to a good start with him being the lead man behind the bench with a 5-0 win in Game 2. Rick and Joe take a look at Muller’s qualifications to be a head coach in this league and talk about what Muller can bring to the Canadiens playoff run. Could Kirk Muller be the permanent head coach in Montreal?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions Claude Julien, Muller and the Habs win in Game 2. 
  • Joe’s series prediction. 
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 15th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 22th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs – Flyers Preview, Meltzer, Weaver | Press Zone ep. 135

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 135 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Bill Meltzer, Mike Weaver, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo: Carter Hart (L) (Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) and Mike Weaver (R) (Rick Osentoski | USA TODAY Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Flyers recap: Round Robin success, top seed in the East
  • Additional players loaned to European leagues
  • Lehigh Valley Phantoms sign two players
  • Guest interview: Bill Meltzer, Team Reporter for Flyers.NHL.com

Segment 2: Montreal Canadiens

  • Habs recap: Series victory over Pittsburgh
  • Guest interview: Mike Weaver, Former NHL Defenseman & CEO/Founder CoachThem and Defence First

Segment 3: Around the League

  • Rocket Sports Media Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage
  • Rick and Amy make their Round 1 predictions
  • Feel Good Finale: Summer Souvenir!

Get The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

Search for “The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

Listen and Subscribe Here

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