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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Muller Has Habs Believing | Canadiens Connection ep 97

By Rocket — 5 years ago

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

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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 Advance to the NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep 96

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 96 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Shea Weber, Carey Price (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: Game action!

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

  • Following the Canadiens 3-1 series win over the Penguins, the guys review two of the biggest questions that were posed in last week’s episode. Can Carey Price steal the series? Who will be the difference maker for the Canadiens?
  • They said what? Quotes from players and coaches including Carey Price, Shea Weber, and Sidney Crosby on the series.
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on the other qualifying series and round robin, the NHL’s effort to localize the arenas, and the upcoming draft lottery.

Segment 2: Reviewing Pens / Habs series

  • Chris and Rick review the Habs qualification round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions that faced the Canadiens . Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys also tackle new questions coming out of the series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
  • Social media reactions to the Canadiens win.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 8th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 15th 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 – Penguins Qualifier, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 95

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 95 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Carey Price, Alexander Romanov, Jonathan Drouin

Tomas Tatar (Photo by Joe Sargent/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: Game action!

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

  • With hockey back, the guys briefly take you back to Episode 75 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, the episode that took place after the NHL’s announcement to pause the season. 
  • Alexander Romanov has concluded his quarantine period and was finally able to join his teammates and hit the ice for a practice with his new club. 
  • Dale Weise heading to Switzerland? Amid rumours of an agreement with Lausanne HC of the National League in Switzerland, the forward denied that he has signed a contract and claimed his focus is on earning another contract with the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • 0 out of 16 NHL.com writers picked the Habs to beat the Penguins, but former Canadiens defenceman, P.K. Subban, said he believes Carey Price can steal the series. 
  • They said what? Jonathan Drouin describes the in-arena atmosphere, Shea Weber discusses the team’s enthusiasm, Claude Julien talks defence and Alexander Romanov expresses happiness and describes his role. 
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on NHL games without fans. The MLB is predictably in a tough spot after an outbreak of positive tests in the Miami Marlins organization. 

Segment 2: Things to watch in Pens / Habs series

  • Rick and Joe discuss the Habs upcoming qualification round series against the high-powered Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions facing the Canadiens in this series. Can Carey Price steal the series? Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys tackle those questions and more!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Bracket Challenge Winners. 
  • 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 “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 1st starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 8th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Domi, Danault, Price, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 94

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 94 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Training Camp, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Xavier Ouellet, Brett Kulak, Seattle Kraken

Phillip Danault (Photo by QMI Agency)

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: Game action next week!

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

  • After taking some time to think about it, Max Domi joined the Canadiens in Phase 3.  
  • Alexander Romanov had an interesting week travelling, Rick and Joe discuss his confusing journey to North America. 
  • Michael McNiven had a scare early this week when he was struck in the mask by a Shea Weber slapshot.  
  • Phillip Danault, Ryan Poehling, Victor Mete, Cale Fleury and Cayden Primeau rejoined the main group. While Brett Kulak and Xavier Ouellet also returned to practice after testing positive for the coronavirus. 
  • Who’s in and who’s out? Taking a look around the NHL at players who joined their team after an absence and who’s out. 
  • In an article from The Athletic, the Canadiens were ranked the 24th team out of 24. While their coach Claude Julien fared a little bit better in a ranking of coaches on NHL.com. 
  • They said what? Carey Price had the quote of the week when asked how to slow down Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. While his backup Charlie Lindgren is garnering praise for his play in camp. 
  • The Seattle Kraken have been revealed as the 32nd NHL franchise. 
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The Blue Jays are no longer homeless. The CFL headed to Winnipeg?

Segment 2: The Case for Phillip Danault

  • NHL Award Nominations. The guys run down the nominees for each NHL Award.
  • After the announcement of the nominees for the Selke trophy, there was a debate on social media regarding the case for Phillip Danault. Rick and Joe take a look at the case for Danault.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • It’s Quiz time!
  • Bracket Challenge
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where does Max Domi slot into the #Habs lineup?
  • 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 “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, July 25th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 1st at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs News, Kotkaniemi, Training Camp | Canadiens Connection ep 93

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 93 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Noah Juulsen, Cale Fleury, Marc Bergevin, Training Camp, CBA

Tomas Tatar, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / QMI Agency)

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: 

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

  • The Canadiens and Alexander Romanov agreed to terms on a three-year entry level contract, which will see the Russian defenceman join the club in Phase 3 of the NHL’s return to play after quarantining.  
  • Karl Alzner opts out of the return to play, while Max Domi and the Canadiens are taking their time before deciding whether he will participate.
  • The Athletic reports positive tests in the Canadiens organization. Brett Kulak and Xavier Ouellet “unfit” to practice, while Paul Byron is missing. 
  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi has drawn praise from many, including his coach, for the way he looks on the ice.
  • They said what? Ilya Kovalchuk hoping to meet the Canadiens in the conference finals. Cale Fleury said he didn’t get communication from Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien before he was sent down to Laval. Bergevin looking forward to young players gaining experience in the Playoffs. 
  • Impact of Coronavirus: Flooding at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Blue Jays get government approval to play their home games at Rogers Centre in Toronto. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Are Habs Committed to Play?

  • The NHL is scheduled to restart on August 1st, how exactly did we get to this point? Rick and Joe discuss the NHL’s imminent Return to Play, which once seemed like something that was so far away. In the midst of all of this chaos, Elliotte Friedman dropped a rather significant piece of news that the Canadiens are “a team that doesn’t really want to play”.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Habs hockey is back on August 1st as the Canadiens meet the Penguins in a best-of-five qualifying series. Will you be watching summer NHL hockey?
  • 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 “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, July 18th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 25th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs News, NHL Returns Aug 1 | Canadiens Connection ep 92

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 92 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Bell Centre, NHLPA, Return to Play, CBA Extension, ECHL, Trois-Rivieres, Training Camp

Carey Price, Shea Weber, Evgeni Malkin (Photo by Martin Chevalier / QMI Agency)

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: NHL returns August 1st

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

  • The Laval Rocket signing defenceman Nathanel Halbert to one-year, two-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season.
  • The city of Trois-Rivieres announced reaching a deal with Deacon Sports to host ECHL team starting in 2021-22 season.
  • Bell Centre ranked second best NHL arena by The Athletic.
  • Impact of Coronavirus: 25 Canadiens players on the ice in Brossard for Return-to-Play Phase 2, Bell Sports Complex in Brossard available to the public, and updates from other North American sports leagues.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension

  • The NHL and NHLPA ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and the return to play plan. Chris and Rick discuss the details of the agreement and how it affects the Canadiens. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Habs hockey is back on August 1st as the Canadiens meet the Penguins in a best-of-five qualifying series. Will you be watching summer NHL hockey?
  • 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 “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, July 11th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 18th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs News, Weber, Julien, NHL Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep 91

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 91 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Shea Weber, Claude Julien, Mock Draft, Alexis Lafreniere

Claude Julien (Photo by 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: CC Season 3 Opener

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

  • The Laval Rocket made a pair of signings this week, signing defenceman Corey Schueneman and forward Samuel Vigneault to one-year AHL contracts for the 2020-21 season.
  • The Canadiens have reached out to projected #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafrenière, after Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery revealed the Canadiens have an opportunity to win the first overall pick and select Lafrenière.
  • This past Monday marked four years since the Canadiens and Predators swapped P.K. Subban and Shea Weber.
  • Mike Ribeiro gave his thoughts on the Subban-Weber trade, while also saying he would like to get into coaching.
  • We heard from Canadiens’ coach Claude Julien this week and he gave his thoughts on the return to play and more.
  • Marc Bergevin also spoke this week, in an interview with RDS.
  • Impact of Coronavirus: Edmonton and Toronto will be announced as Hub cities. NHL/NHLPA continue to discuss CBA extension, escrow, salary deferral and cap. NHL will return to Olympics in 2022 and 2026. No compliance buyouts. The St. Louis Blues close training camp due to positive tests. The Toronto Blue Jays return to Canada.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – 2020 NHL Mock Draft

  • With Phase 1 of the Draft Lottery in the books, and the shock of a placeholder team winning the No. 1 overall pick having faded a little bit, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on how they see the Top 10 picks playing out in the 2020 NHL Draft. They also take a look at who the Canadiens might pick if they do not win the first overall pick and the right to draft Alexis Lafrenière. Who might be a nice consolation prize for the Montreal Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week
  • 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 “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, July 4th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 11th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs News, Price, Kotkaniemi, Lafreniere | Canadiens Connection ep 90

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 90 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Alexis Lafreniere, Draft, Lottery

Alexis Lafreniere (Photo by Ryan Remiorz / 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 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 in the player below on Saturday, June 27th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will air on Saturday, July 4th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 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 Hockey Hall of Fame announced the inductees of 2020. Getting the call this year was Marian Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Kim St. Pierre, Doug Wilson and Ken Holland. The guys ask: Who got snubbed this year?
  • Arpon Basu reported that Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be travelling to attend the Canadiens’ training camp and that he is “coming as a player who is available to play”. Adding some more intrigue to the Canadiens potential return to play. 
  • Carey Price won the Molson Cup for the 2019-2020 season, picking up the award for the 9th time. Price also spoke to the media via conference call this week, touching his desire to play but also voicing concerns over health and safety. 
  • Impact of Coronavirus. An update on Hub cities in consideration, the NHL/NHLPA discussing a CBA extension, Artemi Panarin and Ryan Kesler shared their thoughts on the CBA & escrow, more positive tests for the coronavirus and the MLB announces they will play a 60 game season. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic – NHL Draft Lottery

  • Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery went last night and it did not take long to grab the attention of the hockey world. It was determined that a mystery team will be selecting first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Not the historically bad Detroit Red Wings, or the Ottawa Senators with two first round picks, but a placeholder team that will be determined following the qualification round in Phase 2 of the lottery. 
  • What does this mean for the Montreal Canadiens? After taking a look at SBD’s betting news section, things are not looking pretty for the Canadiens as recent analysis gave them just a 36 percent chance to move past the Penguins in the qualifying round. So will Habs fans be supporting a ‘tank movement’ to have an opportunity to select Alexis Lafreniere?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • 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 “Canadiens Connection” on Rocket Sports Radio and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:

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Habs Phase 2, Drouin Ready, Bergevin’s Plan | Canadiens Connection ep 89

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 89 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Marc Bergevin, Jonathan Drouin, Paul Byron, Covid-19

Paul Byron (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / QMI Agency)

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

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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: Week in Review, Habs News, League News 

  • Cristobal Huet gave his thoughts on playing with Carey Price in his rookie season.
  • Jonathan Drouin claims that he is ready for playoff hockey and that he plays his best hockey in the playoffs. 
  • Rick and Joe give their thoughts on what was an eventful day in the world of sports. The continuing impact of the coronavirus was certainly seen on Friday. Bob McKenzie reported the Tampa Bay Lightning are temporarily closing their training facilities after multiple positive tests, Steve Simmons reported Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has tested positive for the virus, three MLB teams have shut down their training facilities in Florida and the University of Clemson has announced 28 athletes have tested positive for the virus. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Grading NHL GMs

  • Following the rather shocking events that transpired in Buffalo this week with the Sabres clearing house, firing GM Jason Botterill and many more, the guys take a look at how General Managers and front offices should be evaluated. With the comments from Geoff Molson last week, declaring the Canadiens’ progress a success, Rick and Joe look back on Marc Bergevin’s tenure and wonder if he did indeed have a five-year plan when he took over in 2012. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • 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, Molson, Price, Weber | Canadiens Connection ep. 88

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 88 | Habs News, NHL,  Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Geoff Molson, Shea Weber, Marc Bergevin

Geoff Molson (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, June 13th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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: Week in Review, Habs News, League News 

  • Alexis Lafrenière has been named the CHL’s Player of the Year. This comes after Lafrenière was named the CHL’s Top Prospect of the Year last week. 
  • Canadiens’ captain, Shea Weber, was named the Canadiens nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy. 
  • Carey and Angela Price announced they are currently expecting their third child. 
  • It was reported this week that Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is expected to play in the qualification series against the Habs. 
  • After last week when it was announced that a Penguins player had tested positive for the coronavirus, this week a member of the Boston Bruins tested positive for the virus. The player has since tested negative in two tests. 
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. Phase 2 of the NHL’s Return to Play commenced this week, while it was announced that Phase 3 will start July 10th. The MLB Draft was this week, which perhaps provides the NHL with another template for this year’s draft. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Media

  • Geoff Molson spoke to the media via conference call this week and touched on a variety of subjects, including the report from Rejean Tremblay. suggesting the Canadiens would be appointing a President of Hockey Operations and that it would be Vincent Damphousse. Molson denied the rumour, praised Marc Bergevin for his work and the plan that is currently in place for the Canadiens going forward. 
  • Molson also gave his thoughts on the season that was for the Habs, Phase 2 of the Return to Play plan and Group CH requesting financial support from the Quebec government.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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