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.
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Bergevin’s Legacy, Habs News, Ouellet | Canadiens Connection ep. 37

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Marc Bergevin’s Legacy, Andrei Markov, Xavier Ouellet 

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / Journal de Montreal)

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, June 1st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 8th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

  • Rick and Joseph welcome June by checking in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues tied one-game each in the Stanley Cup final. 
  • In NHL headlines, Nikita Zaitsev has asked for a trade and the Jets are shopping Jacob Trouba.
  • The guys will highlight the latest Canadiens news: Joel Teasdale was named MVP of the the Memorial Cup, Nick Suzuki was named to the OHL’s 3rd All-Star team, the Canadiens / Rocket signed Xavier Ouellet, Nikita Jevpalovs and Ryan Culkin, a deadline is looming for prospects Jarret Tyszka and Scott Walford, and Andrei Markov eyes a return to the NHL. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • On May 2nd, Marc Bergevin began his eighth year as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. What have been his best and worst moves? Does he have a plan? What will Bergevin’s legacy be? 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How would you assess the job that Marc Bergevin has done over his first 7 years as GM of the Habs? 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:

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Habs News, Canadiens RFAs, Bergevin | Canadiens Connection ep. 36

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Memorial Cup, Kirk Muller, RFAs, Marc Bergevin, Joel Armia, Artturi Lehkonen

Joel Armia (Photo courtesy of Canadiens.com)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

CC on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 1st at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • This week, Joseph is joined by Gibby of Hab-A-Listen, another great podcast from Rocket Sports Radio.
  • The guys check in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues meeting in the Stanley Cup final. 
  • A pending UFA is off the board with the New York Islanders signing centre Brock Nelson to a six-year, $36 million contract extension.
  • They will get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Alex Belzile signs a one-year deal,  Joel Teasdale heads to the the Memorial Cup final, Kirk Muller’s power-play has been excellent at the World Championships, David Sklenicka will be in the lineup for the Czech Republic as they face Canada in one of the World Championship Semi-finals and the Canadiens announce new weeknight start times for next season. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Who are the Canadiens pending restricted free agents in Montreal and Laval and who should be re-signed? Joseph and Gibby compare their lists of players who should be a priority for Marc Bergevin. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens/Rocket RFAs should be top priorities for Marc Bergevin to re-sign? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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 News, Bruins, Prospects at Memorial Cup | Canadiens Connection ep. 35

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL, Boston Bruins, Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki, Joel Teasdale, Cole Fonstad, Memorial Cup

Cole Fonstad (Prince Albert Raiders), Nick Suzuki (Guelph Storm), Joël Teasdale (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies) (Photo collage courtesy of Canadiens.com)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

CC on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 18th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 25th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes and are off to the Stanley Cup final. The Sharks and Blues are tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Final.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: prospects Nick Suzuki, Cam Hillis (injured- collarbone), Cole Fonstad and Joel Teasdale in the Memorial Cup, Tomas Tatar, David Sklenicka, Kirk Muller at the World Championships, new teams for former Habs Antti Niemi, Dustin Tokarski and Sven Andrighetto.  

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The Boston Bruins will appear in their third Stanley Cup final in nine years. Joe and Rick uncomfortably explore the possibility of the Bruins winning their seventh Stanley Cup and its possible effect on the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • Five years ago, Rick penned an article that still has relevance today titled What if the Boston Bruins had Won the Stanley Cup?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do the Habs need to beat the Bruins in a future 7-game playoff series? 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!

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Habs News, Coaching, Leskinen, Suzuki, Subban | Canadiens Connection ep. 34

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Nick Suzuki, Tomas Tatar, Claude Julien, Otto Leskinen, P.K. Subban

Claude Julien (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, May 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins took advantage of Hurricanes’ penalties to win Game 1. The Sharks host the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Saturday.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: a milestone for Nick Suzuki, Habs sign Otto Leskinen, Tomas Tatar shines at the World Championships, new jobs for Michel Therrien and Mathieu Darche, and is P.K. Subban on the move?  

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Joe and Rick will look at Claude Julien and the complete complement of coaching staff in the Canadiens organization. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Rumours suggest that PK Subban may be on the move. Would you like to see him back in Montreal? 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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Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Canadiens Prospects | Canadiens Connection ep. 33

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Prospects, Jonathan Drouin, Carey Price, Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki

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, May 4th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the second round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. There’s a new general manager in Vegas, a Canadiens legend is making a big impact in the Mound City, and more. 
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: an award for Nick Suzuki, Jonathan Drouin has surgery, analyst argues Carey Price should have been Vezina nominee, Max Pacioretty praises Vegas and Max Friberg leads team to gold.  

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Since being given full control of the reins, Trevor Timmins and his scouting staff have done an excellent job of adding to the Canadiens draftee pool. Joe and Rick will name their top five Habs prospects and discuss the next generation of talent. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who are the Canadiens top 5 prospects?  Do you expect to see Ryan Poehling and/or Nick Suzuki in the Habs lineup next 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!

Listen Here 

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Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Thompson, Weal, Suzuki | Canadiens Connection ep. 32

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Nate Thompson, Jordan Weal, Nick Suzuki

Nick Suzuki (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 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, April 27th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the NHL playoffs, with the second round now underway. With the path to the Stanley Cup wide open, Habs fans continue to grumble about missed opportunities at the trade deadline.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Nick Suzuki continues to shine, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has surgery, Carey Price gets ink and two more player signings by Marc Bergevin. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With Marc Bergevin focusing his effort on solidifying the Canadiens fourth line for 2019-20, we decided to skip ahead to discuss the more important moves he will need to make in the off-season.
  • Let’s imagine what the Canadiens roster might look like this October.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Marc Bergevin wasted no time locking up Folin, Thompson and Weal. What’s next? 
  • 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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Habs News, Rocket Prospects, NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep. 31

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, Rocket Prospects, NHL Playoffs, Max Domi, Christian Folin, Cayden Primeau

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 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, April 20th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 27th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • Joe is back from a week of exams. He and Rick deliver all of the information you need to know as we settle into the Habs off-season.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: a nomination for Max Domi, the announcement of a special pre-season game, a Habs goalie representing his country and a player signing by Marc Bergevin. 
  • We check in on the first round of the NHL playoffs.
  • Winners and losers of the week : Some former Habs make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With so much of a focus on the future of the Montreal Canadiens, we have invited Amy Johnson, lead correspondent for AHL Report, to join us to discuss the Laval Rocket. Amy will highlight the Rocket’s season along with a look at first year head coach Joel Bouchard. 
  • How did the season end in Laval and who were the standouts?
  • Who are the best candidates from Laval to graduate to the Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With Christian Folin re-signing this week, who are your six starting defencemen on #Habs opening night for the 2019-20 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 End of Year Awards, Off-season Changes | Canadiens Connection ep. 30

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs End of Year Awards, Off-season Changes, Ryan Poehling, Carey Price, Max Domi, Tomas Tatar

(Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

CC on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 20th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’re getting the band back together. Chris G and Rick, hosts of the Habs360 podcast reunite for this edition of the Canadiens Connection.
  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including a dazzling debut by Ryan Poehling in the final game of the season. 
  • Winners and losers of the week season : This episode, we will name our MVP of the season, the disappointment, and the surprise impact player of the year. Carey Price, Tomas Tatar, Max Domi, the Canadiens power-play and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With the season ending for the Montreal Canadiens last weekend, the players spoke to the media after cleaning out their lockers and Marc Bergevin held his final presser of the campaign. We will discuss the highlights.
  • With the Canadiens missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, we take an early look at some of the changes that can be expected. Who are the Habs restricted and unrestricted free agents that will be retained? 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With respect to the Canadiens restricted and unrestricted free agents, who should be re-signed and who should be bid adieu?  
  • 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 Miss Playoffs, Petry, Lehkonen | Canadiens Connection ep. 29

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Miss Playoffs, Jeff Petry’s Urgency, Artturi Lehkonen is Top Six

(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, April 6th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including wins over the Jets and Lightning while suffering a devastating loss against the Capitals. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Jeff Petry, Artturi Lehkonen and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With the Montreal Canadiens being eliminated from the playoffs following the Blue Jackets overtime win over the Rangers on Friday night, we discuss Habs missed opportunities throughout the season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • What do you predict will happen in Montreal’s final game of the season?
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: The Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the third time in the past four years. What went wrong?  
  • 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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Habs Playoffs, Fighting Code, Tatar, Drouin | Canadiens Connection Podcast ep. 28

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Playoff Hopes, Byron Fighting Code, Tomas Tatar, Jonathan Drouin’s Lack of Effort

Tomas Tatar (Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

CC on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, March 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 6th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including wins over the Sabres and Panthers while suffering tough losses against the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • We discuss all aspects of fighting including payback fights, answering the bell, staged fights, fights after legal checks, league imposed discipline vs on-ice justice.
  • Blain Potvin, All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer and host of the Habs Unfiltered podcast joins us. Regular contributor Chris G also chimes in.
  • For further reading check out this recent piece titled “The Decline of Fighting In Hockey” by All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer Cate Racher. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Brendan Gallagher says, “We’ve never lost belief.” Regarding playoffs, do you still believe?  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:

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

Listen Here 

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