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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Habs News, Price, Lafrenière, Media | Canadiens Connection ep. 87

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 87 | Habs News, NHL,  Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Penguins, Carey Price, Chris Cuthbert, Alexis Lafrenière, Group CH

Carey Price, Sidney Crosby (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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 6th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • Alexis Lafrenière has been named the CHL’s Top Prospect of the Year. He tallied 112 points in 52 games played and has been viewed as the consensus number one pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
  • Stephane Waite provided a status report on Carey Price.
  • Rumours have been swirling that former Canadiens’ captain Vincent Damphousse could be appointed President of Hockey Operations next fall.
  • The Impact of the Coronavirus. Discussing the Canadiens joining the “All In Challenge”, more on the NHL’s Return-to-Play plan, a Pittsburgh Penguin testing positive for the virus and the NBA’s return. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Media

  • After last week when Group CH requested financial assistance from the Quebec government, this week there were significant layoffs in the company. 
  • Sportsnet made a major addition to their hockey broadcast, signing Chris Cuthbert to do play-by-play for their broadcasts, which means Cuthbert will be bringing his recognizable voice and catchphrases back to Hockey Night in Canada. Rick and Joe react to this news.
  • The Athletic and SB Nation made layoffs Friday.
  • Max Kellerman, co-host of First Take on ESPN, made some comments this week that had hockey fans up in arms. Kellerman argued that hockey is “not one of the four major team sports” citing the American television ratings. The guys discuss these comments and the reactions from the likes of Claude Giroux and Mike Milbury. 

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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Habs vs Penguins, Return to Play | Canadiens Connection ep. 86

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 86 | Habs News, NHL,  Montreal, NHLPA, Gary Bettman, Return to Play, Marc Bergevin, Penguins, Qualifying Round

Canadiens vs Penguins (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 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • The Laval Rocket have signed forward Raphael Harvey-Pinard to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Harvey-Pinard was a 7th round pick in 2019 by the Canadiens and is coming off a productive season with Chicoutimi of the QMJHL.
  • 2018 Draft Picks Allan McShane, Cole Fonstad and Samuel Houde will not be getting contract offers from the Canadiens. They will therefore be available for the next draft.
  • The case of Alexander Romanov is a curious one, will the newly signed defenceman be able to join the Canadiens in the qualifying round?
  • Veteran forwards Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron spoke about the potential return to play and are understandably relishing the opportunity to compete for a Stanley Cup.
  • Top 2020 NHL Draft prospect, Marco Rossi has been named the CHL’s Top Scorer of the Year. Rossi compiled 120 points for the Ottawa 67’s this past season.
  • The Impact of the Coronavirus. Discussing Group CH requesting financial assistance from the Government of Quebec and the ongoing labour disputes of the MLB.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Gary Bettman spoke this week detailing the NHL’s plans for a resumption of play, the NHL Draft Lottery and much more. Rick and Joe take a look at his comments and give their thoughts on the Phases of the potential return and the format the NHL has decided to go with for both the return to play and the Draft Lottery.
  • Marc Bergevin also spoke with the media this week via conference call. The Canadiens’ General Manager gave his thoughts on the return to play and a potential showdown with the Pittsburgh Penguins, provided some updates on players that were dealing with injuries when the season was paused and how he will construct the roster for a return to play.

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:

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Habs News, Price, NHL Return to Play | Canadiens Connection ep. 85

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 85 | Habs News, NHL,  Montreal, NHLPA, Carey Price, Return to Play, Marco Rossi, Noah Juulsen, Cayden Primeau

Carey Price (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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 23rd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

This Week’s Show

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

  • The Laval Rocket have signed forward Yannick Veilleux to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Veilleux had a productive season, picking up 20 points in 26 games for the Rocket. 
  • Cayden Primeau was named to the AHL’s All-Rookie team. Primeau posted a record of 17-11-3 with four shutouts in his rookie campaign. 
  • Noah Juulsen spoke with the media via a conference call this week, providing an update on his status in the process and how the current pandemic has impacted his training. 
  • Top 2020 NHL Draft prospect, Marco Rossi, won the OHL’s most outstanding player award. Rossi compiled 120 points in just 56 games played for the Ottawa 67’s. 
  • The Impact of the Coronavirus on the sporting world. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The NHL have been adamant that they are leaving nothing off the table as it pertains to a resumption of play for this NHL season. This week, the 24-team format gained significant traction and the NHL and NHLPA have been working on that format for a potential return to play. This format would see the top four teams in each conference get byes through the play-in tournament, while teams who would traditionally be on the outside looking in, like Montreal, would get an opportunity to participate. 
  • The Habs inclusion in this format has some NHLers concerned about the prospect of playing a fresher Carey Price in a best-of-three games series, as Larry Brooks of the New York Post pointed out that Price’s reputation has rival teams hoping for the play-in round to be a best-of-five to “temper the impact of a hot goaltender”. 
  • What hurdles remain for a return to play after the executive board of the NHLPA voted to authorize more negotiations on this format? Rick and Joe discuss what issues still need to be negotiated and what they think of the format.

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:

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Habs News, Domi, Price, Caufield, AHL | Canadiens Connection ep. 84

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 84 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Max Domi, Cam Hillis, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Shea Weber, AHL Season

Max Domi (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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 16th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 23rd at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

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

  • The Canadiens signed another of their prospects this week. They agreed to terms with Cam Hillis on a three-year entry level contract. Hillis, 19, was a 3rd round pick in 2018 who played alongside Nick Suzuki with the Guelph Storm.
  • The Habs will be losing rights to unsigned prospects June 1st, including Allan McShane, Cole Fonstad, Samuel Houde, Arvid Henrikson and Max Friberg.
  • Former Canadiens forward, Ales Hemsky, announced his retirement this week. Hemsky, who will be 37 in August, played 15 seasons in the NHL, most of which were with the Edmonton Oilers.
  • Mark Weightman former VP of the Laval Rocket, has joined Dean McDonald’s group as a consultant.
  • Max Domi spoke to the media via a conference call this week and the forward touched on a variety of topics, including contract negotiations with the Canadiens.
  • P.K. Subban was in the headlines this week, after he claimed this week that he believes he is one of the top defencemen in the NHL.
  • One of the Habs top prospects Cole Caufield was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
  • TSN selected an All-Time Team Canada which included Carey Price and Shea Weber alongside the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, Bobby Orr and Martin Brodeur.
  • Carey and Angela Price once again showed their tremendous generosity, donating to The Hero Project, an initiative that helps feed frontline workers at Jewish General Hospital.
  • Impact of the Coronavirus.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • The AHL cancelled the remainder of their season this week due to the ongoing pandemic, as announced by AHL President Dave Andrews, earlier this week. With that, the season has ended for all 31 AHL clubs, including the Laval Rocket. Rick and Joe discuss the cancellation of the AHL season and the season that was for the Laval Rocket.
  • In spite of the AHL cancelling their season, Gary Bettman said this week that the prospect of cancelling the remainder of the season and not rewarding the Stanley Cup is “not something I’m even contemplating.” If the Canadiens are to return this year, the guys who would comprise the Canadiens Black Aces.

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, Price, Romanov, Kotkaniemi | Canadiens Connection Podcast ep. 83

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 83 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Alexander Romanov, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Charlie Lindgren, Jordan Harris

Alexander Romanov (Darryl Dyck/CP)

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 9th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 16th 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

  • After being the focal point of Habs fans since the NHL season was paused, Alexander Romanov has signed his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Another defenceman is making the trip to North America after playing overseas. Mikko Lehtonen, regarded as being one of the best defencemen outside the NHL, signed a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Alexei Marchenko, a former teammate of Alexander Romanov, is staying in the KHL signing with Lokomotiv.
  • Habs prospect defenceman, Jordan Harris, is returning to the Northeastern Huskies for the 2020-21 season.
  • The Rocket have signed centre Liam Hawel to a one-year, one-way AHL contract.
  • There was an update on Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s spleen injury that he suffered before the season was paused.
  • Charlie Lindgren believes that he is ready for a full-time job in the NHL.
  • Gerry Cheevers was in the headlines this week and as you might expect it was because of his comments about the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price.
  • Carey Price showed his class once again by sending a video message to two boys who lost their parents in the Nova Scotia tragedy.
  • The continued impact of Coronavirus on the sporting world.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • After the long-awaited signing of Alexander Romanov, Rick and Joe take a look at the Canadiens’ blueline and where Romanov might be best suited to play. They also discuss what to expect out of Romanov as comparisons and expectations have already began to run a little wild.
  • After missing out on Mikko Lehtonen, who could have been an impactful addition for a team looking for puck movers on the left side, the guys discuss the defenceman’s decision to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs where he will likely get less opportunity to play his natural side and perhaps less playing time in general.

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, Danault, All-Time 7, Khisamutdinov | Canadiens Connection ep. 82

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 82 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Arsen Khisamutdinov, Kirk Muller, Phillip Danault, All-Time Lineup

Jean Beliveau with Conn Smythe Trophy (Photo by NHL.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 2nd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 9th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

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

  • The Canadiens have come to terms on an entry-level deal with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov. Khisamutdinov was a sixth-round selection by the Habs in the 2019 NHL Draft.
  • The Habs top prospect on the backend, Alexander Romanov, has signed a long-term contract of sorts, getting engaged to his girlfriend.
  • The Bruins came to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Jaroslav Halak.
  • The Blackhawks have fired their long-time President and CEO, John McDonough, after thirteen years and three Stanley Cups. The guys ponder who could possibly replace an executive with such pedigree.
  • Tomas Plekanec did an interview with Louis Jean in which he shared that he would like to get into coaching, while also using two of his former coaches as his sources of inspiration and one coach that he said he would not emulate.
  • Former Montreal Canadiens tough guy, Georges Laraque tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
  • Kirk Muller’s mother, Annette went viral this week with a photo of her holding up a sign that said “Need More Wine” against her window.
  • The NHL and NHLPA released a joint statement detailing their plans for “Phase 2” in which players could return to small group activities in the “mid-to-later” part of May, while also saying that the Return to Play Committee will continue to meet on a regular basis.
  • Phillip Danault believes it would be “inhumane” to ask players to be separated from their families for two-to-three months, should the NHL season resume.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • TSN composed an All-Time Montreal Canadiens team in a project they have dubbed the “All-Time 7 Project” in which they will do the same for each Canadian team. Given the Canadiens illustrious history, it is a tall order to pick just 21 players, but they did. Of course, their selections have led to some Canadiens fans asking why certain players were omitted. Rick and Joe take a look at the team and ask who should be added that is not present and which players should not have made the cut.

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, Gallagher, Hub City, Draft | Canadiens Connection ep. 81

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 81 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Brendan Gallagher, Hub City, Entry Draft

Brendan Gallagher (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

This Week’s Show

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

  • The Canadiens have signed goaltender Vasily Demchenko to a one-year, two-way contract.
  • Defenceman Alexei Marchenko is not going to sign an extension with his KHL club, CSKA Moscow. The Canadiens are reportedly a team that are interested in his services.
  • Eric Engels said based on his information that it is “all but assured” Ilya Kovalchuk will be back with the Habs next season. The guys discuss the possibility of the 37-year-old returning to the club.
  • In a conference call, Brendan Gallagher touched on the idea of signing a contract extension with the Canadiens, also saying that he didn’t believe that negotiations would become a distraction.
  • The NHL has floated around the idea of holding the Draft before awarding the Stanley Cup. After the NFL draft this week, Rick and Joe discuss what the NHL could have learned from how the NFL handled their draft.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • As the NHL has insisted over the last few weeks, they are looking at all possible options for resumption of play. One of the options that was discussed this week was Hub Cities where games would be played in NHL cities that have not been hit too hard by the Coronavirus. The desire for games to be played in NHL arenas is what makes this idea more intriguing than some of the neutral sites that have been discussed in previous weeks.

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, Markov, Tatar, Norlinder | Canadiens Connection ep. 80

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 80 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Andrei Markov, Mattias Norlinder, Tomas Tatar

Andrei Markov (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin)

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 18th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • Canadiens prospect defenceman, Mattias Norlinder, signed a two-year contract with Frolunda of the SHL. 
  • Forwards Konstantin Okulov and Dmitrij Jaskin signed extensions with their respective KHL clubs, Okulov with CSKA Moscow and Jaskin with Dynamo Moscow. Okulov and Jaskin were players that the Habs had some interest in. 
  • The Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien came to a mutual agreement to terminate the defenceman’s contract on Friday. 
  • Former Habs defenceman, Marco Scandella, signed a four-year extension with the St. Louis Blues. 
  • Gary Bettman said the NHL is looking to be “flexible and agile” in their attempt to complete the 2019-2020 season. Bettman also noted they were looking for a way that would be fair to teams that were on the bubble. 
  • If the NHL season were to return, Tomas Tatar said in a conference call that he has recovered from the upper-body injury that he suffered before the NHL season was paused. 
  • Former Habs defenceman Andrei Markov announced his retirement from professional hockey earlier this week. This came after last week when it was revealed he would not be signing an extension with Lokomotiv of the KHL. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Rick and Joe take a look back at the questions they asked at the beginning of the season that focused on the major concerns heading into the season. With the 71 games the Canadiens played this season, the guys look back on how pertinent those questions and concerns were for this year’s team. 

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, Romanov, Caufield, Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep. 79

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 79 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Alexander Romanov, Paul Byron, Cole Caufield, Entry Draft

Alexander Romanov (Photo by Yury Kuzmin)

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 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • Former Habs defenceman Andrei Markov is not expected to return to his current KHL club Lokomotiv for next season. Will the 41-year-old be headed for retirement.
  • Habs forward Charles Hudon has some clubs in the NLA and KHL interested in his services, according to his agent Allain Roy. Roy believes the time could be right for the soon-to-be 26-year-old to make the jump overseas.
  • The Canadiens’ top defensive prospect, Alexander Romanov, could be on his way to Montreal soon and Trevor Timmins provided some insight on both Romanov’s game and his personality.
  • In interviews this week, NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly asserted that the NHL is still hopeful to “salvage the season.” In an appearance on Tim & Sid, Daly said the NHL has yet to establish a “drop-dead date” where the 2019-20 season must be cancelled.
  • One of the avenues that has been considered for a potential resumption of play is neutral sites for games. without fans. Sites that have been discussed are Grand Forks, North Dakota, Manchester, New Hampshire and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Daly added that no neutral site has been vetted by the NHL.
  • Habs coach Claude Julien is preparing for the resumption of play. In an article in the Athletic, Julien discussed how the prospect of a March Madness style tournament for the Playoffs, in which the Canadiens would be included.
  • Paul Byron gave his thoughts on Marc Bergevin in a Q&A with Sportsnet.
  • Cole Caufield is looking forward to his next season at Wisconsin and being “dominant” at the collegiate level.
  • TSN’s Craig Button did a simulated lottery in which the Canadiens’ won big in the lottery and moved up six slots to the second overall pick and snagged Quinton Byfield.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The guys take a look at the NHL Broadcast Rankings that considered the thoughts of both the opinions of locals and non-locals and give their thoughts on the poll that had the Canadiens finish in the top ten for having a well-regarded broadcast team doing their regional games on TSN.
  • In response to this poll, Rick and Joe talk about their personal favourite broadcasters in hockey and across the sporting world.

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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Habs News, Price, Bergevin, When Will Sports Return? | Canadiens Connection ep. 78

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Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 78 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Carey Price, Laurent Dauphin, Ken Dryden, Marc Bergevin

Carey Price (Photo by Martin Chevalier / 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.

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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 4th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 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: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

  • The Canadiens made another signing this week, agreeing to terms with recently acquired forward, Laurent Dauphin, on a one-year, two-way contract.
  • Results of the 2019-2020 NHLPA Player Poll were released earlier this week. Carey Price was voted as the best goaltender in the league, receiving 41% of the vote, Tomas “Tuna” Tatar was voted for best nickname and the Bell Centre was voted as having the best ice in the league.
  • The Coronavirus continues to impact the world and the NHL is no different. It was revealed this week that four additional members of the Ottawa Senators have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing their total to six.
  • P.K. Subban and Brian Burke gave their thoughts on a revised Playoff format and draft lottery.
  • When will pro sports return? Rick and Joe ask the question on every sports fan’s mind.
  • The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has announced donations of $1.1 million to help 73 orgnaizations that work for the well-being of underprivileged children in Quebec.
  • Ken Dryden wrote a poem about COVID-19.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • Who will be the fall guy for this season should there be one, since Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien will both be back? Could it be Trevor Timmins or Kirk Muller shouldering the blame for this season’s shortcomings? Will the change come in the form of a trade? The guys discuss.
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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