Canadiens Connection

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management to bring you an inside look at your favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
Available every SATURDAY afternoon.

Heads Held High | Canadiens Connection ep 144

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 144 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Corey Perry, Ben Chiarot, Marc Bergevin

Carey Price (Photo by Bruce Bennett/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Now that the Canadiens playoff run has concluded we learned of injuries players were playing through, with Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Jeff Petry, Eric Staal and Tyler Toffoli all playing through the pain. Pierre Allard has resigned and will leave the team at the end of the month.
  • Habs prospect report – Trois-Rivieres Lions announce signings of forwards Alexis D’Aoust and Olivier Archambault, and defencemen Guillaume Beaudoin, Mathieu Brodeur and Mathieu Gagnon. Anaheim Ducks name Joel Bouchard as the head coach of the San Diego Gulls. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Stanley Cup Finals review – Hearing from Gallagher, Weber and Price with their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final.

  • NHL news and notes – NHL critical dates calendar is filled with events.

Segment 2:  Thoughts on Season & What’s ahead!

  • Rick and Joe react to quotes from the Canadiens end of season media availabilities, featuring quotes from Corey Perry, Paul Byron, Ben Chiarot and Marc Bergevin. The guys also give their thoughts on what’s ahead for the Habs.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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.

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:

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 10th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 17th 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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Habs Last Stand | Canadiens Connection ep 143

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 143 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme, Josh Anderson, Stanley Cup, Final, Marc Bergevin, Tampa Bay Lightning

(Photo by Bruce Bennett/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Other than Jonathan Drouin, no Canadiens on the injured list. Dominique Ducharme returned behind the Canadiens bench in game three after self-isolating at home. 
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born defenceman Carl Neill to a one-year, two-way contract. Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born forrward Danick Martel to a one-year contract. Pascal Vincent, Sylvain Lefebvre to BlueJackets, Andre Tourigny to Coyotes. Coaching watch turns to Joel Bouchard. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Marc Bergevin lost out to Lou Lamoriello for the Jim Gregory Award for GM of the Year. Bergevin raised expectations for this team heading into the season and it came to fruition with the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. 
  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health department refused an increase in the maximum attendance at the Bell Centre. It remains at 3,500. Increased to 18,600 at Amalie Arena. 

Segment 2:  Reviewing the Stanley Cup Final

  • The Canadiens find themselves trailing 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. Rick and Joe revisit their conversation from last week discussing how the teams matchup and how the Lightning have taken such a stranglehold on this series. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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.

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:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 3rd starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 10th 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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Battle of the Best | Canadiens Connection ep 142

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 142 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Luke Richardson, Artturi Lehkonen, Stanley Cup, Final, Marc Bergevin, Tampa Bay Lightning

Carey Price, Artturi Lehkonen (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Jake Evans cleared to play. Dominique Ducharme self isolating at home. Canadiens signed VP John Sedgwick to a three-year contract extension.
  • Habs prospect report – Forward Yannick Veilleux has reportedly signed a two-year contract with Eisbaren Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Canadiens signed Laurent Dauphin to a one-year, two-way contract. Reports state that Joel Bouchard is unlikely to return as head coach of the Laval Rocket next season. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Marc Bergevin lost out to Lou Lamoriello for the Jim Gregory Award for GM of the Year. Bergevin raised expectations for this team heading into the season and it came to fruition with the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals.
  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Capacity at the Bell Centre currently at 3,500, while Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay at 14,800. Officiating in the playoffs by Chris Lee and Dan O’Rourke has been heavily scrutinized in games three and four of the semi-finals.

Segment 2: Stanley Cup Final

  • A magical playoff run from the Montreal Canadiens culminates in a Stanley Cup Final appearance. Four wins away from a Stanley Cup championship, Rick and Joe break down the improbable match up for the Stanley Cup.
  • “To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.” — Artturi Lehkonen

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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.

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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 26th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 3rd 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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Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 141 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Eric Staal, Luke Richardson, Jeff Petry, Dominique Ducharme

(Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Amy Johnson from The Press Zone podcast sits in for a vacationing Joseph Whalen.
  • Rick and Amy break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Jon Merrill returned to the lineup for Game 2 sending Alexander Romanov  once again to the press box. Jeff Petry returned to the lineup for Game 2 after suffering a hand injury.
  • Habs prospect report -Canadiens signed Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year contract. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières has a new head coach. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Dominique Ducharme is isolating from the Canadiens and Luke Richardson took over as acting head coach.
  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health ministry increased the maximum attendance to 3,500 for Bell Centre. NHLPA player’s poll is released. GM of the year finalists announced and Luke Richardson’s foundation gets some attention.

Segment 2: Unlikely, Magical Playoff Run

  • What have been the keys to the Canadiens playoff run? We hear from the players and coach and offer our own thoughts. What conclusions can we draw?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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.

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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 19th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 26th 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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Semifinal Showdown | Canadiens Connection ep 140

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 140 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Max Pacioretty, Shea Weber (Photo by 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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Jeff Petry suffered a hand injury, Dominique Ducharme was not clear about when we will see him. Jake Evans training in the gym. Alexander Romanov made his playoff debut. 
  • Habs prospect report – AHL schedule and division realignment. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières will be called the Lions. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – CN Tower lit in red, white and blue to honour the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup semi-finals. Mayor John Tory flew a Canadiens flag at Toronto City Hall. Jets fan assaulted by Canadiens fans after series win in Montreal. Legendary Canadien Bob Gainey spoke to players on Wednesday. Will spectators be an advantage for teams in the semi-finals? Montreal journalists supporting Vegas because they have more Quebeckers. NHL announces who will compete for the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence Campbell Bowl.

Segment 2: Breaking Down VGK vs MTL

  • Two teams that have not played each other this season get set for a best-of-seven series with a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. Rick and Joe break down the matchup between Vegas and Montreal and some interesting storylines that surround the series.
  • Who are the Vegas Golden Knights? How do the teams matchup? Who will be the keys to victory?  

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • CC Question of the Week: What is your prediction? 

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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.

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:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 12th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 19th 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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Riding Momentum | Canadiens Connection ep 139

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 139 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Carey Price, Corey Perry (Photo by David Lipnowski/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury updates for Jake Evans and Artturi Lehkonen. Alexander Romanov remains in the press box for the Canadiens. 
  • Habs prospect report – Canadiens allowed the June 1st deadline to pass without signing any of these three prospects to NHL contracts: Joni Ikonen, Jacob Leguerrier, Kieran Ruscheinski. Canadiens sign Mattias Norlinder to three-year entry-level contract. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Taking a look at the Mark Scheifele hit on Jake Evans that resulted in Evans suffering a concussion and all the fallout from the incident. 
  • Hockey News – Buffalo Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. Jordan Staal and Max Pacioretty making an impact in the NHL Playoffs. 

Segment 2: How have the Canadiens turned it around?

  • The Canadiens have now won five consecutive games. This team did not have a win streak longer than three games in the regular season, so what has happened that they have been able to find this level of success at the most important time? Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens turned it around to eliminate the Leafs and how they took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Jets. 
  • Who has stood out? Who has disappointed? What is fact and what is fiction?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • CC Question of the Week: Was the four games imposed by the DoPS to Mark Scheifele enough?

  • Listener’s texts and emails. 

  • Dynasty By Decade podcast: Montreal Canadiens of the 1970s

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.

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:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 5th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 12th 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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Playoff Pressure | Canadiens Connection ep 138

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 138 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Joel Edmundson, Alexander Romanov, Dominique Ducharme

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield (Photo by Claus Andersen/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury updates for Jake Evans and Artturi Lehkonen. Habs fans return to the Bell Centre for game six.
  • Habs prospect report – AHL announced that Cayden Primeau and Otto Leskinen were named to the 2020-21 Canadian Division All-Star Team. Laval Rocket signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux and defenseman Terrance Amorosa to one-year, two-way AHL contracts. Canadiens nearing June 1st deadline to sign three prospects to NHL contracts: Joni Ikonen, Jacob Leguerrier, Kieran Ruscheinski. Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell and the Chicago Steel won the USHL championship. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Taking a look at some of the roster decisions that have made to this point in the series. We have still yet to see Alexander Romanov appear in the series.
  • Hockey News – Owen Power is at the top of CSB draft rankings for North American skaters. Patrick Roy and Mario Tremblay renew acquaintances in commercial for Uber Eats.

Segment 2: Do the Canadiens Measure Up?

  • Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens have fared against a team that is believed to be a contender. Taking a look at all areas of the game, the guys discuss where the Canadiens have measured up and where they have fallen short to this point in the series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
  • Happy Memorial Day weekend!

  • Listener’s calls and text

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.

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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 29th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 5th 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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Habs Playoff Warriors | Canadiens Connection ep 137

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 137 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry

Carey Price, Josh Anderson (Photo by Claus Andersen/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Artturi Lehkonen chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – All players who were sidelined by injury have returned to the Canadiens lineup. Jonathan Drouin not expected to return. Jake Evans is listed as day-to-day and will not play in game two, Jesperi Kotkaniemi draws in. John Tavares is out for a minimum of two weeks.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket season is over but not before Brendan Gallagher and Carey Price paid a visit. Jordan Weal, Vasily Demchenko to KHL. Gustav Olofsson looking for a new opportunity. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Step aside Coach C, it’s time for GM JJ. The guys take a look at some roster decisions that were made ahead of Game 1 for the Canadiens and the conversation that surrounded them.
  • Hockey News – Nazem Kadri suspended eight games by the Department of Player Safety. Latvia shocks Canada in the World Hockey Championships with a 2-0 win.

Segment 2: Winners and Losers of the Week

  • Rick and Joe look take a look at Game 1 against the Leafs and who caught their eye for both good and bad reasons. Find out who stood out to the guys with the return of Winners and Losers!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • CC Question of the Week: What did you think of Nick Foligno initiating a fight with Corey Perry after the accident to John Tavares?
  • Listener’s calls and text

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.

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:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 22nd starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 29th 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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Playoff Rivalry Renewed | Canadiens Connection ep 136

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 136 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Cayden Primeau, Marc Bergevin, Dominique Ducharme, Corey Perry

Brendan Gallagher versus the Toronto Maple Leafs

Brendan Gallagher (Photo by Claus Andersen/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – First COVID vaccinations for Canadiens players and staff. Injury update: Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Carey Price and Jonathan Drouin. Corey Perry nominated for Bill Masterton Trophy. Jesse Ylonen made his NHL debut this week. Canadiens sign Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year entry-level contract. Canadiens had no Quebeckers in their lineup on Monday for the first time ever.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket season winding down. Trois-Rivières to play their inaugural game on October 21st in Trois-Rivières. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Canadiens goaltending – Cayden Primeau made his fourth start of the season on Wednesday. Jake Allen awarded the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy.
  • “I Was Meant To Be A Hab” by Tyler Toffoli appearing in The Players’ Tribune.

  • NHL News – Canadiens open the playoffs in Toronto on Thursday May 20th.

Segment 2: Are the Habs a Team on the Rise?

  • With Marc Bergevin spending close to $90 million last off-season, how has the team progressed with this major investment in talent? In addition, Bergevin made a significant in-season change to the coaching staff. How have the changes improved the team? How did Bergevin’s moves at the trade deadline help/hamper the team? Canadiens enter the post-season with the fewest points of any playoff team. What are the excuses for not meeting expectations and finishing 18th in the NHL this season?

  • Elliotte Friedman reported that discussions have begun with Geoff Molson about Marc Bergevin’s future with the Canadiens. Should Bergevin’s contract be extended? Should the interim label be removed so Dom Ducharme becomes the head coach of the Canadiens?

  • Do the Canadiens have a chance against the Maple Leafs? Marc Bergevin claimed that he specifically built this team for the playoffs so a first round upset could affirm his case.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update – Final
  • Listener’s calls and text

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.

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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 15th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 22nd 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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Habs Playoff Lineup | Canadiens Connection ep 135

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 135 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Cayden Primeau, Dominique Ducharme

(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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury update: Paul Byron, Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Carey Price. Tomas Tatar has returned to the Habs lineup, Cole Caufield scored his first three goals in the NHL this week.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket clinched first place in the Canadian division. Ryan Poehling will have surgery and miss the rest of the season. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Canadiens goaltending – Let’s take a look at the Canadiens goaltending situation since March 1st. Has Jake Allen been able to step up as a number one goaltender since Carey Price has been injured? Was Cayden Primeau the right choice to be promoted to the backup position?
  • NHL News – Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the Tom Wilson debacle, which led to a bizarre series of events in New York.

Segment 2: Canadiens bad starts, is it a coaching issue?

  • The Canadiens have regularly given up the first goal of the game, doing so in seven out of their last ten games, is it something that is on Dominique Ducharme’s radar to fix? We hear from the coach and some players on bad starts and issues in the Habs performance of late.
  • You be the head coach. What does your post-season lineup look like?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week: What does your post-season lineup look like?
  • Listener’s calls and text

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