Habs News, Kotkaniemi, Training Camp | Canadiens Connection ep 93

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 93 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Noah Juulsen, Cale Fleury, Marc Bergevin, Training Camp, CBA

Tomas Tatar, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / QMI Agency)

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.

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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.

This Week’s Show:

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

The Canadiens and Alexander Romanov agreed to terms on a three-year entry level contract, which will see the Russian defenceman join the club in Phase 3 of the NHL’s return to play after quarantining.
Karl Alzner opts out of the return to play, while Max Domi and the Canadiens are taking their time before deciding whether he will participate.
The Athletic reports positive tests in the Canadiens organization. Brett Kulak and Xavier Ouellet “unfit” to practice, while Paul Byron is missing.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has drawn praise from many, including his coach, for the way he looks on the ice.
They said what? Ilya Kovalchuk hoping to meet the Canadiens in the conference finals. Cale Fleury said he didn’t get communication from Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien before he was sent down to Laval. Bergevin looking forward to young players gaining experience in the Playoffs.
Impact of Coronavirus: Flooding at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Blue Jays get government approval to play their home games at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Are Habs Committed to Play?

The NHL is scheduled to restart on August 1st, how exactly did we get to this point? Rick and Joe discuss the NHL’s imminent Return to Play, which once seemed like something that was so far away. In the midst of all of this chaos, Elliotte Friedman dropped a rather significant piece of news that the Canadiens are “a team that doesn’t really want to play”.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, NHL Returns Aug 1 | Canadiens Connection ep 92

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 92 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Bell Centre, NHLPA, Return to Play, CBA Extension, ECHL, Trois-Rivieres, Training Camp

Carey Price, Shea Weber, Evgeni Malkin (Photo by Martin Chevalier / QMI Agency)

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This Week’s Show: NHL returns August 1st

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

The Laval Rocket signing defenceman Nathanel Halbert to one-year, two-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season.
The city of Trois-Rivieres announced reaching a deal with Deacon Sports to host ECHL team starting in 2021-22 season.
Bell Centre ranked second best NHL arena by The Athletic.
Impact of Coronavirus: 25 Canadiens players on the ice in Brossard for Return-to-Play Phase 2, Bell Sports Complex in Brossard available to the public, and updates from other North American sports leagues.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension

The NHL and NHLPA ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and the return to play plan. Chris and Rick discuss the details of the agreement and how it affects the Canadiens.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Habs hockey is back on August 1st as the Canadiens meet the Penguins in a best-of-five qualifying series. Will you be watching summer NHL hockey?
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Habs News, Weber, Julien, NHL Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep 91

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 91 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Shea Weber, Claude Julien, Mock Draft, Alexis Lafreniere

Claude Julien (Photo by Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press)

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This Week’s Show: CC Season 3 Opener

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

The Laval Rocket made a pair of signings this week, signing defenceman Corey Schueneman and forward Samuel Vigneault to one-year AHL contracts for the 2020-21 season.
The Canadiens have reached out to projected #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafrenière, after Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery revealed the Canadiens have an opportunity to win the first overall pick and select Lafrenière.
This past Monday marked four years since the Canadiens and Predators swapped P.K. Subban and Shea Weber.
Mike Ribeiro gave his thoughts on the Subban-Weber trade, while also saying he would like to get into coaching.
We heard from Canadiens’ coach Claude Julien this week and he gave his thoughts on the return to play and more.
Marc Bergevin also spoke this week, in an interview with RDS.
Impact of Coronavirus: Edmonton and Toronto will be announced as Hub cities. NHL/NHLPA continue to discuss CBA extension, escrow, salary deferral and cap. NHL will return to Olympics in 2022 and 2026. No compliance buyouts. The St. Louis Blues close training camp due to positive tests. The Toronto Blue Jays return to Canada.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – 2020 NHL Mock Draft

With Phase 1 of the Draft Lottery in the books, and the shock of a placeholder team winning the No. 1 overall pick having faded a little bit, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on how they see the Top 10 picks playing out in the 2020 NHL Draft. They also take a look at who the Canadiens might pick if they do not win the first overall pick and the right to draft Alexis Lafrenière. Who might be a nice consolation prize for the Montreal Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Price, Kotkaniemi, Lafreniere | Canadiens Connection ep 90

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 90 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Alexis Lafreniere, Draft, Lottery

Alexis Lafreniere (Photo by Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press)

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Next week’s episode will air on Saturday, July 4th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 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 Hockey Hall of Fame announced the inductees of 2020. Getting the call this year was Marian Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Kim St. Pierre, Doug Wilson and Ken Holland. The guys ask: Who got snubbed this year?
Arpon Basu reported that Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be travelling to attend the Canadiens’ training camp and that he is “coming as a player who is available to play”. Adding some more intrigue to the Canadiens potential return to play.
Carey Price won the Molson Cup for the 2019-2020 season, picking up the award for the 9th time. Price also spoke to the media via conference call this week, touching his desire to play but also voicing concerns over health and safety.
Impact of Coronavirus. An update on Hub cities in consideration, the NHL/NHLPA discussing a CBA extension, Artemi Panarin and Ryan Kesler shared their thoughts on the CBA & escrow, more positive tests for the coronavirus and the MLB announces they will play a 60 game season.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – NHL Draft Lottery

Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery went last night and it did not take long to grab the attention of the hockey world. It was determined that a mystery team will be selecting first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Not the historically bad Detroit Red Wings, or the Ottawa Senators with two first round picks, but a placeholder team that will be determined following the qualification round in Phase 2 of the lottery.
What does this mean for the Montreal Canadiens? After taking a look at SBD’s betting news section, things are not looking pretty for the Canadiens as recent analysis gave them just a 36 percent chance to move past the Penguins in the qualifying round. So will Habs fans be supporting a ‘tank movement’ to have an opportunity to select Alexis Lafreniere?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs Phase 2, Drouin Ready, Bergevin’s Plan | Canadiens Connection ep 89

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 89 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Marc Bergevin, Jonathan Drouin, Paul Byron, Covid-19

Paul Byron (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / QMI Agency)

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This Week’s Show

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

Cristobal Huet gave his thoughts on playing with Carey Price in his rookie season.
Jonathan Drouin claims that he is ready for playoff hockey and that he plays his best hockey in the playoffs.
Rick and Joe give their thoughts on what was an eventful day in the world of sports. The continuing impact of the coronavirus was certainly seen on Friday. Bob McKenzie reported the Tampa Bay Lightning are temporarily closing their training facilities after multiple positive tests, Steve Simmons reported Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has tested positive for the virus, three MLB teams have shut down their training facilities in Florida and the University of Clemson has announced 28 athletes have tested positive for the virus.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Grading NHL GMs

Following the rather shocking events that transpired in Buffalo this week with the Sabres clearing house, firing GM Jason Botterill and many more, the guys take a look at how General Managers and front offices should be evaluated. With the comments from Geoff Molson last week, declaring the Canadiens’ progress a success, Rick and Joe look back on Marc Bergevin’s tenure and wonder if he did indeed have a five-year plan when he took over in 2012.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Molson, Price, Weber | Canadiens Connection ep. 88

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 88 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Geoff Molson, Shea Weber, Marc Bergevin

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This Week’s Show

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

Alexis Lafrenière has been named the CHL’s Player of the Year. This comes after Lafrenière was named the CHL’s Top Prospect of the Year last week.
Canadiens’ captain, Shea Weber, was named the Canadiens nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy.
Carey and Angela Price announced they are currently expecting their third child.
It was reported this week that Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is expected to play in the qualification series against the Habs.
After last week when it was announced that a Penguins player had tested positive for the coronavirus, this week a member of the Boston Bruins tested positive for the virus. The player has since tested negative in two tests.
Impact of the Coronavirus. Phase 2 of the NHL’s Return to Play commenced this week, while it was announced that Phase 3 will start July 10th. The MLB Draft was this week, which perhaps provides the NHL with another template for this year’s draft.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Media

Geoff Molson spoke to the media via conference call this week and touched on a variety of subjects, including the report from Rejean Tremblay. suggesting the Canadiens would be appointing a President of Hockey Operations and that it would be Vincent Damphousse. Molson denied the rumour, praised Marc Bergevin for his work and the plan that is currently in place for the Canadiens going forward.
Molson also gave his thoughts on the season that was for the Habs, Phase 2 of the Return to Play plan and Group CH requesting financial support from the Quebec government.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs News, Price, Lafrenière, Media | Canadiens Connection ep. 87

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 87 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Penguins, Carey Price, Chris Cuthbert, Alexis Lafrenière, Group CH

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This Week’s Show

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

Alexis Lafrenière has been named the CHL’s Top Prospect of the Year. He tallied 112 points in 52 games played and has been viewed as the consensus number one pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Stephane Waite provided a status report on Carey Price.
Rumours have been swirling that former Canadiens’ captain Vincent Damphousse could be appointed President of Hockey Operations next fall.
The Impact of the Coronavirus. Discussing the Canadiens joining the “All In Challenge”, more on the NHL’s Return-to-Play plan, a Pittsburgh Penguin testing positive for the virus and the NBA’s return.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Media

After last week when Group CH requested financial assistance from the Quebec government, this week there were significant layoffs in the company.
Sportsnet made a major addition to their hockey broadcast, signing Chris Cuthbert to do play-by-play for their broadcasts, which means Cuthbert will be bringing his recognizable voice and catchphrases back to Hockey Night in Canada. Rick and Joe react to this news.
The Athletic and SB Nation made layoffs Friday.
Max Kellerman, co-host of First Take on ESPN, made some comments this week that had hockey fans up in arms. Kellerman argued that hockey is “not one of the four major team sports” citing the American television ratings. The guys discuss these comments and the reactions from the likes of Claude Giroux and Mike Milbury.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Habs vs Penguins, Return to Play | Canadiens Connection ep. 86

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Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 86 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Gary Bettman, Return to Play, Marc Bergevin, Penguins, Qualifying Round

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 6th 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 Laval Rocket have signed forward Raphael Harvey-Pinard to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Harvey-Pinard was a 7th round pick in 2019 by the Canadiens and is coming off a productive season with Chicoutimi of the QMJHL.
2018 Draft Picks Allan McShane, Cole Fonstad and Samuel Houde will not be getting contract offers from the Canadiens. They will therefore be available for the next draft.
The case of Alexander Romanov is a curious one, will the newly signed defenceman be able to join the Canadiens in the qualifying round?
Veteran forwards Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron spoke about the potential return to play and are understandably relishing the opportunity to compete for a Stanley Cup.
Top 2020 NHL Draft prospect, Marco Rossi has been named the CHL’s Top Scorer of the Year. Rossi compiled 120 points for the Ottawa 67’s this past season.
The Impact of the Coronavirus. Discussing Group CH requesting financial assistance from the Government of Quebec and the ongoing labour disputes of the MLB.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Gary Bettman spoke this week detailing the NHL’s plans for a resumption of play, the NHL Draft Lottery and much more. Rick and Joe take a look at his comments and give their thoughts on the Phases of the potential return and the format the NHL has decided to go with for both the return to play and the Draft Lottery.
Marc Bergevin also spoke with the media this week via conference call. The Canadiens’ General Manager gave his thoughts on the return to play and a potential showdown with the Pittsburgh Penguins, provided some updates on players that were dealing with injuries when the season was paused and how he will construct the roster for a return to play.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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NHL Return To Play, Veilleux, Top Five | From The Press Box ep. 125

By Rocket — 5 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, NHL, AHL, Gary Bettman, Laval Rocket, Rocket Sports Media

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to From the Press Box on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast featured on The AHL Report provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Laval Rocket, Lehigh Valley Phantoms and teams all around the AHL.

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Hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Gary Bettman: NHL Playoff Format
Return To Play
Yannick Veilleux contract

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award winner
Fred T. Hunt Award winner

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

Martin Reway and Ty Dellendrea
Top Five: Board Games
Feel Good Finale: Memorial Day Captain Tom!

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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.

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Habs News, Price, NHL Return to Play | Canadiens Connection ep. 85

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Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 85 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Carey Price, Return to Play, Marco Rossi, Noah Juulsen, Cayden Primeau

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This Week’s Show

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

The Laval Rocket have signed forward Yannick Veilleux to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Veilleux had a productive season, picking up 20 points in 26 games for the Rocket.
Cayden Primeau was named to the AHL’s All-Rookie team. Primeau posted a record of 17-11-3 with four shutouts in his rookie campaign.
Noah Juulsen spoke with the media via a conference call this week, providing an update on his status in the process and how the current pandemic has impacted his training.
Top 2020 NHL Draft prospect, Marco Rossi, won the OHL’s most outstanding player award. Rossi compiled 120 points in just 56 games played for the Ottawa 67’s.
The Impact of the Coronavirus on the sporting world.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The NHL have been adamant that they are leaving nothing off the table as it pertains to a resumption of play for this NHL season. This week, the 24-team format gained significant traction and the NHL and NHLPA have been working on that format for a potential return to play. This format would see the top four teams in each conference get byes through the play-in tournament, while teams who would traditionally be on the outside looking in, like Montreal, would get an opportunity to participate.
The Habs inclusion in this format has some NHLers concerned about the prospect of playing a fresher Carey Price in a best-of-three games series, as Larry Brooks of the New York Post pointed out that Price’s reputation has rival teams hoping for the play-in round to be a best-of-five to “temper the impact of a hot goaltender”.
What hurdles remain for a return to play after the executive board of the NHLPA voted to authorize more negotiations on this format? Rick and Joe discuss what issues still need to be negotiated and what they think of the format.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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