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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 look back at the ups and downs of the last week of games for the Laval Rocket, including some holes created by injuries and illnesses, and some players putting up big points.
In AHL news, the pair will talk about the upcoming winter Olympics and some different ways the American League will be represented in South Korea. Also, there’s league suspensions to announce and the Player of the Week! And where will Rick take us today on “Where Are They Now?”
Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week the duo dish on their favorite press boxes in the AHL.
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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Habs Rookies, No Markov, Rivalry With Canes | Canadiens Connection ep. 48
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 48 | Habs Rookie Tournament, Bergevin Says No to Markov, Rivalry With Carolina Hurricanes, Jake Gardiner
Ryan Poehling (Photo by QMI Agency)
(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, September 7th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, September 14th 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 Canadiens captain, Brian Gionta, will be inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Do the Habs have interest in signing veteran forward Jason Pominville to a PTO?
- Northeastern University officially welcomed one of the Canadiens newest prospects, Jayden Struble to the school.
- The Hockey News released it’s 2019-20 list of Top 50 players in the NHL: Carey Price is the only Canadien.
- Canadiens Rookie Camp is underway! This batch of Canadiens youngsters head to the CAA Arena in Belleville to face off against the prospects of the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets this weekend, where Rick and others from the Rocket Sports team will be providing coverage.
- Marc Bergevin says that he is not interested in bringing Andrei Markov back to the Habs.
- It was suggested by Elliotte Friedman last week that the Canadiens had interest in Jake Gardiner earlier in the summer. David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period added fuel to the fire when he suggested the Canadiens were willing to offer Gardiner a multi-year deal for his services. Gardiner signed with the Hurricanes on Friday on a team-friendly deal worth $16.2 million over four years.
Segment 2: The Big Topic.
- After Marc Bergevin badly mishandled the Sebastian Aho offer sheet, Canadiens fans developed a rivalry with Carolina Hurricanes fans. We were pleased to be joined by Patty, a founding member of Let’s Go Canes to discuss the events of the off-season from a very different perspective.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Claude Julien hinted that there may be changes before opening night. In your opinion, who is untouchable in the Habs organization?
Responses: Twitter | Facebook - Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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A New Chapter | Canadiens Connection ep 129
Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 129 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Jordan Harris, Marc Bergevin, Eric Staal, Joel Armia, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Sean Burke
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.
Cole Caufield
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
- Josh Anderson named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
- Roster news – Tyler Toffoli out with a lower body injury, was not scheduled to play all three games against Edmonton. Joel Armia and Jesperi Kotkaniemi on the NHL’s COVID protocol list. The Canadiens have acquired Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a third and a fifth round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
- Habs prospect report – Jordan Harris has chosen to return to Northeastern for his senior year. NCAA Regional tournaments began on Friday with Habs prospects participating: Cole Caufield, Jack Gorniak, Blake Biondi, Arvid Henrikson, Luke Tuch. Bemidji State upset Wisconsin 6-3 on Friday to end the tournament for Caufield and Gorniak and coach Tony Granato. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
- Marc Bergevin media availability this week regarding the COVID situation and game postponements.
- NHL News – Referee Tim Peel will no longer work games now or in the future. NHL players moving from the United States to Canada will now be required to only quarantine for seven days, down from 14.
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Sean Burke, Director of Goaltending, has his first media availability.
Segment 2: Eric Staal is a Canadien
- Rick and Joe discuss the Eric Staal trade and whether they expected the Canadiens to make the move for the veteran forward. Joe Yerdon joins the show to give the Buffalo side of this trade and give his thoughts on the move.
- Tribute to Shannon Coady
- All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
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Social media reactions
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Listener’s calls and text
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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.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:- Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
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On Air
Listen in the player below on Saturday, March 27th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, April 3rd at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Listen and Subscribe Here
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Habs Improved? Lehkonen, Armia, Aho Fallout | Canadiens Connection ep. 42
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Are the Habs Improved After Marc Bergevin’s Free Agency, Armia and Lehkonen Signings, Aho Fallout
Joel Armia (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.
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, July 13th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, July 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
- The Canadiens avoided arbitration with their two highest profile RFA’s, Arturri Lehkonen and Joel Armia. Rick and Joe discuss their contracts and how Marc Bergevin did.
- It was reported by Steve Simmons that Don Cherry would not be returning to Hockey Night in Canada for the upcoming season. This was later denied by Cherry. The guys take a look at both the Simmons’ article and Cherry’s response.
- J.J. Daigneault was introduced as head coach and had some interesting comments regarding Karl Alzner.
- The Laval Rocket’s 2019-2020 schedule has been released!
Segment 2: The Big Topic.
- The fallout from the Sebastian Aho offer sheet continues! This week we got statements from all parties involved: Aho, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. Rick and Joe react to each of these statements, and those made by Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast.
- The guys look at what is being speculated on social media about this offer sheet, in comparison to how it is actually being perceived throughout the league.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With Marc Bergevin adding Chiarot, Cousins, Kinkaid and trading Shaw, are the Montreal Canadiens a better team than last season? 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
