Carey Price

Kotkaniemi, Petry, Julien on Habs Season | Canadiens Connection ep 99

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 99 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Max Domi, Claude Julien, Jeff Petry, Tomas Tatar

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/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.

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 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: Habs Begin Off-Season

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

  • Taking a look at the Habs exciting prospect defenceman, Mattias Norlinder.
  • Max Domi removed references to the Montreal Canadiens from his bios on social media. What role did Marc Bergevin’s comments about Domi’s uncertain future have in that?
  • They Said What? Hearing from a handful of Habs players talking about the Playoffs, Brett Kulak, Jeff Petry, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Tomas Tatar. While Phillip Danault voiced some displeasure with his role.  
  • Arizona Coyotes get penalized.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs make a deal centred around Kasperi Kapanen. 
  • Allan Walsh put his client Marc-Andre Fleury in a difficult situation with a social media post that had the hockey world talking. 

Segment 2: Claude Julien Press Conference

  • Claude Julien spoke to the media for the first time since his medical procedure after he experienced chest pains in the Toronto bubble. He updated his status going forward and gave his thoughts on what he saw from his team. Rick and Joe share their thoughts on what we heard from the Habs bench boss. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 29th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 5th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Upbeat in End of Season Review | Canadiens Connection ep 98

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 98 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Philadelphia Flyers, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Nick Suzuki (Photo by Mark Blinch/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.

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 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: Habs Going Home!

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

  • The Flyers won the first round series against the Canadiens in six games. Joe recaps the series. 
  • In the midst of the series against the Flyers, there were two major incidents that took place in Game 5. Jesperi Kotkaniemi was ejected early in the 2nd period of that game for boarding Travis Sanheim. Later on, Matt Niskanen cross-checked Brendan Gallagher in the face that went unpenalized. The Canadiens tweeted a closeup angle of the hit on Twitter to put pressure on the league to suspend Niskanen, especially with Gallagher suffering a broken jaw. But Alain Vigneault created controversy by questioning the severity of the injury. 
  • They Said What? Marc Bergevin and Alain Vigneault comment on the Gallagher injury before Game 6. Reactions from Price, Weber, Hart, Vigneault and Muller after the series wrapped up. Price gives Muller credit for his job as interim head coach. 
  • Dale Hawerchuk passed away this week at the age of 57 after a battle with stomach cancer. Rick and Joe pay tribute to the legend. 

Segment 2: Bergevin’s End of Season Review

  • Following the Canadiens being eliminated on Friday night, the Canadiens GM, Marc Bergevin, spoke with the media on Saturday. He talked about a wide range of topics including the experience this run gave to the Habs young players, an update on Gallagher’s injury, Price and Weber’s phenomenal play and much more! Rick and Joe react to his press conference. 
  • Chuck Fletcher gave credit to the Canadiens for their play in the Playoffs and shared a different view of this off-season than Marc Bergevin did. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 22nd starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 29th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Muller Has Habs Believing | Canadiens Connection ep 97

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 97 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Kirk Muller (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/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.

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 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: Playoff Hockey!

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

  • The Habs-Flyers series is tied up at one game apiece. Joe recaps the first two games of the series. 
  • The Florida Panthers have been granted permission to speak to Scott Mellanby regarding their vacant GM position. 
  • Claude Julien has returned to Montreal following a medical procedure.
  • They Said What? Featuring quotes following games one and two of the series and Marc Bergevin’s comments on Claude Julien. 

Segment 2: Kirk Muller

  • Kirk Muller is now the interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs got off to a good start with him being the lead man behind the bench with a 5-0 win in Game 2. Rick and Joe take a look at Muller’s qualifications to be a head coach in this league and talk about what Muller can bring to the Canadiens playoff run. Could Kirk Muller be the permanent head coach in Montreal?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions Claude Julien, Muller and the Habs win in Game 2. 
  • Joe’s series prediction. 
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 15th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 22th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Advance to the NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep 96

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 96 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Shea Weber, Carey Price (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/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.

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 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: Game action!

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

  • Following the Canadiens 3-1 series win over the Penguins, the guys review two of the biggest questions that were posed in last week’s episode. Can Carey Price steal the series? Who will be the difference maker for the Canadiens?
  • They said what? Quotes from players and coaches including Carey Price, Shea Weber, and Sidney Crosby on the series.
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on the other qualifying series and round robin, the NHL’s effort to localize the arenas, and the upcoming draft lottery.

Segment 2: Reviewing Pens / Habs series

  • Chris and Rick review the Habs qualification round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions that faced the Canadiens . Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys also tackle new questions coming out of the series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
  • Social media reactions to the Canadiens win.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 8th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 15th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs – Penguins Qualifier, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 95

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 95 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Carey Price, Alexander Romanov, Jonathan Drouin

Tomas Tatar (Photo by Joe Sargent/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.

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 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: Game action!

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

  • With hockey back, the guys briefly take you back to Episode 75 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, the episode that took place after the NHL’s announcement to pause the season. 
  • Alexander Romanov has concluded his quarantine period and was finally able to join his teammates and hit the ice for a practice with his new club. 
  • Dale Weise heading to Switzerland? Amid rumours of an agreement with Lausanne HC of the National League in Switzerland, the forward denied that he has signed a contract and claimed his focus is on earning another contract with the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • 0 out of 16 NHL.com writers picked the Habs to beat the Penguins, but former Canadiens defenceman, P.K. Subban, said he believes Carey Price can steal the series. 
  • They said what? Jonathan Drouin describes the in-arena atmosphere, Shea Weber discusses the team’s enthusiasm, Claude Julien talks defence and Alexander Romanov expresses happiness and describes his role. 
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on NHL games without fans. The MLB is predictably in a tough spot after an outbreak of positive tests in the Miami Marlins organization. 

Segment 2: Things to watch in Pens / Habs series

  • Rick and Joe discuss the Habs upcoming qualification round series against the high-powered Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions facing the Canadiens in this series. Can Carey Price steal the series? Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys tackle those questions and more!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Bracket Challenge Winners. 
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 1st starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 8th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Domi, Danault, Price, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 94

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 94 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Training Camp, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Xavier Ouellet, Brett Kulak, Seattle Kraken

Phillip Danault (Photo by 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.

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 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: Game action next week!

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

  • After taking some time to think about it, Max Domi joined the Canadiens in Phase 3.  
  • Alexander Romanov had an interesting week travelling, Rick and Joe discuss his confusing journey to North America. 
  • Michael McNiven had a scare early this week when he was struck in the mask by a Shea Weber slapshot.  
  • Phillip Danault, Ryan Poehling, Victor Mete, Cale Fleury and Cayden Primeau rejoined the main group. While Brett Kulak and Xavier Ouellet also returned to practice after testing positive for the coronavirus. 
  • Who’s in and who’s out? Taking a look around the NHL at players who joined their team after an absence and who’s out. 
  • In an article from The Athletic, the Canadiens were ranked the 24th team out of 24. While their coach Claude Julien fared a little bit better in a ranking of coaches on NHL.com. 
  • They said what? Carey Price had the quote of the week when asked how to slow down Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. While his backup Charlie Lindgren is garnering praise for his play in camp. 
  • The Seattle Kraken have been revealed as the 32nd NHL franchise. 
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The Blue Jays are no longer homeless. The CFL headed to Winnipeg?

Segment 2: The Case for Phillip Danault

  • NHL Award Nominations. The guys run down the nominees for each NHL Award.
  • After the announcement of the nominees for the Selke trophy, there was a debate on social media regarding the case for Phillip Danault. Rick and Joe take a look at the case for Danault.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • It’s Quiz time!
  • Bracket Challenge
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where does Max Domi slot into the #Habs lineup?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 25th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 1st at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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

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)

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 in the player below on Saturday, June 27th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

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

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

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)

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, June 20th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 27th 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 

  • 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

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

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

Geoff Molson (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, June 13th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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 

  • 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

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

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

Carey Price, Sidney Crosby (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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, June 6th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 13th 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 

  • 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

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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