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Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!
In this week’s episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson review the Laval Rocket’s latest series of games and talk about some bright spots hidden amongst the losses. They’ll also catch you up on the latest signings and roster moves, as well as preview the week ahead.
Rick and Amy will take a moment to discuss their thoughts on the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
Then it’s on to some AHL news where they’ll talk about the league’s Player of the Week and Coach of the Year before dipping into some playoff talk with the postseason less than a week away.
Finally, Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode the pair make their Stanley Cup Playoff predictions as the NHL prepares for its run for the Cup.
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.
Don’t miss daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report. Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!
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Draft Preview, Bergevin’s Options, Habs News | Canadiens Connection ep. 39
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Marc Bergevin’s Options at NHL Entry Draft, Latest Habs News, Gustav Olofsson, Toronto Raptors NBA Champs
Marc Bergevin (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.
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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, June 15th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 29th 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
- Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup champions for 2018-19! Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the SCF series and how the Blues beat the Bruins.
- The guys give a stick tap to the Charlotte Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, this year’s Calder Cup winning team.
- Jordan Eberle has re-signed with the Islanders for five years and the Flyers and Capitals swapped defencemen.
- The Toronto Raptors captured the NBA Championship. Rick and Joe discuss the landmark moment for the franchise, and discuss what the Habs could learn from the Raptors front office.
- Then it is time to highlight the latest Canadiens news: Gustav Olofsson signed a two-way contract, Brendan Gallagher gave a thumbs down to World Cup celebrations, the NHL buyout period opened on Saturday and there’s a new addition to the pre-season schedule.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is nearly upon us. Rick and Joe identify prospects who are on their radar and discuss what Marc Bergevin’s strategy should be.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think that the Canadiens should select with the 15th pick of the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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Habs Draft List, Drouin, Domi, Julien | Canadiens Connection ep. 47
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 47 | Habs Draft List, Drouin Watches Video, Max Domi on Fans, Claude Julien Says Montreal Not Done
(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, August 31st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, September 7th 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 owner Geoff Molson spoke to the media this week, saying that he is excited about the next “three to eight years”. Rick and Joe take a look at his comments and wonder what to make of them.
- Max Domi also spoke to the media this week, and perhaps reignited a major rivalry in the process.
- Jonathan Drouin revealed that he has been spending time watching film with Habs assitant coach Dominique Ducharme, who coached Drouin in junior.
- Former Canadiens defenceman, Andrei Markov, was in the news again this week. He hired agent Allan Walsh to help him get back to the NHL.
- Elliotte Friedman made some interesting comments on Tim & Sid Thursday. Bringing up the idea that Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens are still “looking at moves to add to their team”. He also added that the Canadiens were interested in Jake Gardiner earlier this summer, but their interest was not reciprocated.
- Sportsnet let some familiar names go from their hockey coverage including Nick Kypreos, Doug MacLean and John Shannon.
Segment 2: The Big Topic.
- What looked to be the Canadiens draft list was leaked on TVA and made the rounds on social media. The Canadiens official Twitter account denied that this was used by the team at the NHL draft in Vancouver. Rick and Joe discuss what this means and take a deeper look at Montreal’s lack of transparency.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will Jonathan Drouin have a breakout year after watching video this summer?
? 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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Roster Speculation, Max Domi, Victor Mete | Habs Unfiltered ep. 42
Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | A Review of Montreal Canadiens Pre-season Games, Opening Night Roster, Will Max Domi Move to the Wing? Can Victor Mete Score?
Claude Julien (Photo by TVA Sports)
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.”
Blain will miss a few weeks while he is deployed in the North Atlantic with the RCN, and
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: Pre-season Habs Action
- In this segment, Trege reviews Canadiens pre-season games against the New Jersey Devils and the Hockeyville game in Bathurst against the Florida Panthers.
- Who is in? Who is out? Trege gives his thoughts on who will claim a spot on Claude Julien’s roster?
Segment 2: Interview
- In pre-season interviews, Marc Bergevin has stated that Max Domi is a prime candidate to move to the wing this season. Trege offers his opinion as the Canadiens clear a path for their talented group of young centres.
- Where does Victor Mete fit in the Canadiens defence corps? Trege offers his thoughts.
Segment 3: Last Take
- The show is wrapped 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!
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