Ryan Poehling (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required
Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!
In our premiere episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson break down the action from the Montreal Canadiens Training Camp and first exhibition game of the season, in relation to the young players battling for a roster spot in the NHL. They also discuss the general AHL news, such as some signings of note and one particular team’s unexpected goaltending tandem, they preview USA Hockey’s All American Prospects Game, and single out their Top 5 prospects of the summer from the World Junior Summer Showcase and the Toronto Rookie Tournament.
Check out a new episode of From the Press Box every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick will talk about the Montreal Canadiens prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.
Check out daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report. Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!
And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.
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Habs News, Price, Bergevin, When Will Sports Return? | Canadiens Connection ep. 78
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 78 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Carey Price, Laurent Dauphin, Ken Dryden, Marc Bergevin
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.
Carey Price (Photo by Martin Chevalier / Journal de Montreal)
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 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.
- 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.
- 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!Listen Here
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Habs News, Rocket Prospects, NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep. 31
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!
Listen Here
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NHL Draft, Free Agency, Offer Sheet, Hall Of Famers | Habs Unfiltered ep. 38
Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, NHL Draft, Free Agency, Offer Sheet, Hall Of Famers
Ben Chiarot (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | Halifax, NS. — Welcome to Habs Unfiltered via Rocket Sports Radio. This podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine discusses topics that are important to Habs fans.
Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio
Habs Unfiltered is hosted by Blain Potvin and Trege Wilson, two sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. Fellow co-host Matt Smith is currently deployed. All three are active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces and staff writers for All Habs Hockey Magazine.
Our motto is, “If you’re talking about it, so are we.”
While Matt is deployed overseas with the RCAF, he will make occasional appearances on the show to share his hockey thoughts and flights of fancy.
On Air
Check out a new episode of Habs Unfiltered every Friday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.
Missed an episode? You can find every episode of Habs Unfiltered HERE.
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: NHL Draft Notes
- In this segment, we welcome Trege back from deployment.
- We discuss the NHL Entry Draft and prospects.
Segment 2: Free Agency
- Blain and Trege talk free agency, Habs transactions and an offer sheet.
Segment 3: Hall of Fame
- We discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame pending inductions, particularly Guy Carbonneau.
- A contest winner is chosen and our new contest is announced!
Segment 4: Last Take
- We wrap up today’s show with some final thoughts.
Get Habs Unfiltered!
Be sure to follow @HabsUnfiltered and @AllHabs on Twitter
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
