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Heads Held High | Canadiens Connection ep 144

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 144 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Corey Perry, Ben Chiarot, Marc Bergevin

Carey Price (Photo by Bruce Bennett/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Now that the Canadiens playoff run has concluded we learned of injuries players were playing through, with Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Jeff Petry, Eric Staal and Tyler Toffoli all playing through the pain. Pierre Allard has resigned and will leave the team at the end of the month.
  • Habs prospect report – Trois-Rivieres Lions announce signings of forwards Alexis D’Aoust and Olivier Archambault, and defencemen Guillaume Beaudoin, Mathieu Brodeur and Mathieu Gagnon. Anaheim Ducks name Joel Bouchard as the head coach of the San Diego Gulls. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Stanley Cup Finals review – Hearing from Gallagher, Weber and Price with their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final.

  • NHL news and notes – NHL critical dates calendar is filled with events.

Segment 2:  Thoughts on Season & What’s ahead!

  • Rick and Joe react to quotes from the Canadiens end of season media availabilities, featuring quotes from Corey Perry, Paul Byron, Ben Chiarot and Marc Bergevin. The guys also give their thoughts on what’s ahead for the Habs.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 10th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 17th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Playing With Urgency | Canadiens Connection ep 133

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 133 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Ben Chiarot, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Cayden Primeau

(Photo by Andy Devlin/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Carey Price returned this week but was injured by Alex Chiasson on Monday and is suffering from a concussion. Cayden Primeau was recalled to the active roster on an emergency basis. Cole Caufield travelled with the team on the western road trip. John Merrill and Erik Gustafsson made their Habs debuts.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket back in action this week with three games against Belleville. Who is the leading scorer for the Rocket? Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Ice Tips with Coach C. (Ben Chiarot)
  • NHL News – Patrick Marleau set the NHL record for games played with 1,768.

Segment 2: Accountability and Leadership

  • In the midst of a a stretch in which the Canadiens have only won three out of their last ten games, the words of the players from media availabilities take on much more importance. The guys react to some of the quotes that came out of the last week from Habs players.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week:
  • 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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 24th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 1st at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Shoring Up Habs Defence | Canadiens Connection ep 132

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 132 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Joel Armia, Ben Chiarot, Jon Merrill, Erik Gustafsson, Victor Mete

(Photo by Francois Lacasse/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • With Joseph off this week, Rick and guest host Amy Johnson briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Corey Perry chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Brendan Gallagher was re-evaluated this week. Carey Price returned to practice. Joel Armia returned to the lineup this week after recovering from COVID. Ben Chiarot returned to the lineup on Friday after recovering from fractured hand. Victor Mete was placed on waivers and was claimed by the Ottawa Senators. Marc Bergevin acquired defenceman Jon Merrill from the Detroit Red Wings and defenceman Erik Gustafsson from the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket light schedule in April and game postponements.  Joel Bouchard discussed a plan for Cole Caufield. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • NHL News – The NHL announced that the regular season has been extended to May 19th.

Segment 2: Shoring Up the Canadiens Defence

  • Defence has been an issue all season long for the Canadiens. Management is not confident in internal solutions.
  • Marc Bergevin acquired Erik Gustafsson and Jon Merrill at the trade deadline. Who are they and what can be expected from these two defencemen. Amy and Rick will discuss.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week: Are you happy to see Cole Caufield recalled to the taxi squad?
  • 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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 17th starting at 1:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, April 24th 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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