Canadiens Connection

Alzner, Teasdale, Subban, Habs News | Canadiens Connection ep. 46

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Karl Alzner Not Returning to Laval?, Joel Teasdale Injury, P.K. Subban Gets Engaged, Jeff Petry, Artturi Lehkonen

Karl Alzner (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 24th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, August 31st 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

  • Habs prospect Joel Teasdale sufferred a serious knee injury while training, tearing ligaments in both his ACL and MCL. He is expected to be out of action for seven months. 
  • Jeff and Julie Petry welcomed their third son, Bowen, to the world on Thursday. 
  • Former Canadien P.K. Subban and American skier Lindsey Vonn are engaged!
  • The Canadiens rights to Nikolas Koberstein have expired. 
  • Former teammates Artturi Lehkonen and Tomas Plekanec went head-to-head in tennis match with bragging rights on the line!

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

  • Karl Alzner had some interesting comments regarding his current status within the Montreal Canadiens organization. The veteran defenceman is not interested in returning to the Laval Rocket and has hopes of a return to the NHL, saying he does not have much time left in his career. Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the comments from Marc Bergevin’s big signing of 2017 Free Agency. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Alzner doesn’t seem interested in playing in Laval. How should MB solve the problem he created?  Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Unfiltered Podcast ep. 36 | Under the Rockets Glare, Canadiens News, Jackets Insider

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | NHL Playoffs, Under the Rockets Glare, Canadiens News, Christian Folin, Columbus Blue Jackets Insider

Sergei Bobrovsky, Paul Byron (Photo by Eric Bolte-USA TODAY 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 Matt Smith, two sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. Founding host Trege Wilson 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 Trege is deployed overseas with the HMCS Toronto, he will make occasional appearances on the show to share his hockey thoughts and salty stories.

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: Under the Rocket’s Glare

  • In this segment, we are joined by our Rocket Sports colleague and Canadiens Connection co-host Joe Whalen.
  • We discuss current Canadiens news.
  • What about Christian Folin’s signing and it’s possible impact on development?
  • We look at the summer ahead for Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens.

Segment 2: Jackets Insider

  • Jeff Svoboda is a Jackets insider, a reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets at NHL.com. Jeff joins us to discuss Columbus and their run to the playoffs, their sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning and why the Blue Jackets aren’t a surprise.

Segment 3: Last Take

  • We wrap up today’s show with some final thoughts.

Get Habs Unfiltered!

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Canadiens Connection Podcast | Defence, Playoffs, Price, Winners & Losers, more [S1/E10]

Max Domi (Photo by TVA Sports)

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.

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.

Listen LIVE below on Saturday, November 24th at 1 pm. ET or anytime at your convenience.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1:

  • Winners and losers of the week. Jeff Petry, Noah Juulsen, Claude Julien and Marc Bergevin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: 

  • Carey Price spectacular against Calgary, Vancouver and Washington and receives his due from Alex Ovechkin
  • Max Domi hits milestone
  • Habs in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving
  • Where does Karl Alzner fit in to the lineup?
  • Laval Rocket call-ups: Agostino, Chaput, Kulak
  • Teams interested in Charlie Lindgren, Bergevin trying to move a defencemen.

Segment 3:

  • Bruins vs Canadiens, Rask vs Price
  • Bad tweet of the week

The next episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 1st at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

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You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

Canadiens Connection Podcast | Price, Weber, Defence, Winners & Losers, more [S1/E9]

Shea Weber (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / Le Journal de Montréal)

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.

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.

Listen LIVE below on Saturday, November 17th at 1 pm. ET or anytime at your convenience.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1:

  • Winners and losers of the week. Carey Price, Claude Julien, and Jordie Benn make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: Team defence

  • Who are the defence pairings once Shea Weber returns?
  • Can anyone from the Laval Rocket help on defence?
  • Who are the weakest forwards contributing to defensive lapses?
  • What should be done to limit scoring chances by the opposition?

Segment 3:

  • Carey Price returns home to BC.
  • Finn vs. Swede: Jesperi Kotkaniemi (“I hate Swedes!”) and Elias Pettersson meet for the first time.
  • Your responses to question of the week: Who are your defence pairings once Shea Weber returns?
  • Bad tweet of the week

The next episode will air LIVE on Saturday, November 24th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

Canadiens Connection Podcast | Habs With Strong Start to the Season [S1/E5]

Tomas Tatar (Photo by Joel Lemay / Journal de Montreal)

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.

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.

Listen LIVE below on Saturday, October 20th at 1 pm. ET or anytime at your convenience.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1:

  • Winners and losers of the week. Max Pacioretty, Jacob De La Rose, the Tomas’ and Charles Hudon make an appearance.

Segment 2:

  • Claude Julien says his team is “in the entertainment business.” Do our hosts agree? 
  • Roster decisions

Segment 3:

  • Canadiens unexpected strong start
  • Your responses to question of the week: What is your priority? That your team is entertaining regardless of outcome or resolutely focused on winning a Cup? 
  • Bad tweet of the week

The next episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 20th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

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