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

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

Canadiens vs Penguins (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.

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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.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • 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

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

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

Carey Price (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, May 23rd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 30th 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 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

  • 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

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Habs News, Danault, All-Time 7, Khisamutdinov | Canadiens Connection ep. 82

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 82 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Arsen Khisamutdinov, Kirk Muller, Phillip Danault, All-Time Lineup

Jean Beliveau with Conn Smythe Trophy (Photo by NHL.com)

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.

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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.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 2nd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 9th 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 have come to terms on an entry-level deal with forward Arsen Khisamutdinov. Khisamutdinov was a sixth-round selection by the Habs in the 2019 NHL Draft.
  • The Habs top prospect on the backend, Alexander Romanov, has signed a long-term contract of sorts, getting engaged to his girlfriend.
  • The Bruins came to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Jaroslav Halak.
  • The Blackhawks have fired their long-time President and CEO, John McDonough, after thirteen years and three Stanley Cups. The guys ponder who could possibly replace an executive with such pedigree.
  • Tomas Plekanec did an interview with Louis Jean in which he shared that he would like to get into coaching, while also using two of his former coaches as his sources of inspiration and one coach that he said he would not emulate.
  • Former Montreal Canadiens tough guy, Georges Laraque tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
  • Kirk Muller’s mother, Annette went viral this week with a photo of her holding up a sign that said “Need More Wine” against her window.
  • The NHL and NHLPA released a joint statement detailing their plans for “Phase 2” in which players could return to small group activities in the “mid-to-later” part of May, while also saying that the Return to Play Committee will continue to meet on a regular basis.
  • Phillip Danault believes it would be “inhumane” to ask players to be separated from their families for two-to-three months, should the NHL season resume.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • TSN composed an All-Time Montreal Canadiens team in a project they have dubbed the “All-Time 7 Project” in which they will do the same for each Canadian team. Given the Canadiens illustrious history, it is a tall order to pick just 21 players, but they did. Of course, their selections have led to some Canadiens fans asking why certain players were omitted. Rick and Joe take a look at the team and ask who should be added that is not present and which players should not have made the cut.

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, Romanov, Caufield, Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep. 79

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 79 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Alexander Romanov, Paul Byron, Cole Caufield, Entry Draft

Alexander Romanov (Photo by Yury Kuzmin)

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.

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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.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, April 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 18th 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 Habs defenceman Andrei Markov is not expected to return to his current KHL club Lokomotiv for next season. Will the 41-year-old be headed for retirement.
  • Habs forward Charles Hudon has some clubs in the NLA and KHL interested in his services, according to his agent Allain Roy. Roy believes the time could be right for the soon-to-be 26-year-old to make the jump overseas.
  • The Canadiens’ top defensive prospect, Alexander Romanov, could be on his way to Montreal soon and Trevor Timmins provided some insight on both Romanov’s game and his personality.
  • In interviews this week, NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly asserted that the NHL is still hopeful to “salvage the season.” In an appearance on Tim & Sid, Daly said the NHL has yet to establish a “drop-dead date” where the 2019-20 season must be cancelled.
  • One of the avenues that has been considered for a potential resumption of play is neutral sites for games. without fans. Sites that have been discussed are Grand Forks, North Dakota, Manchester, New Hampshire and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Daly added that no neutral site has been vetted by the NHL.
  • Habs coach Claude Julien is preparing for the resumption of play. In an article in the Athletic, Julien discussed how the prospect of a March Madness style tournament for the Playoffs, in which the Canadiens would be included.
  • Paul Byron gave his thoughts on Marc Bergevin in a Q&A with Sportsnet.
  • Cole Caufield is looking forward to his next season at Wisconsin and being “dominant” at the collegiate level.
  • TSN’s Craig Button did a simulated lottery in which the Canadiens’ won big in the lottery and moved up six slots to the second overall pick and snagged Quinton Byfield.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The guys take a look at the NHL Broadcast Rankings that considered the thoughts of both the opinions of locals and non-locals and give their thoughts on the poll that had the Canadiens finish in the top ten for having a well-regarded broadcast team doing their regional games on TSN.
  • In response to this poll, Rick and Joe talk about their personal favourite broadcasters in hockey and across the sporting world.

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, Bergevin, When Will Sports Return? | Canadiens Connection ep. 78

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 78 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Carey Price, Laurent Dauphin, Ken Dryden, Marc Bergevin

Carey Price (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.

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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.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, April 4th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 11th 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 made another signing this week, agreeing to terms with recently acquired forward, Laurent Dauphin, on a one-year, two-way contract.
  • Results of the 2019-2020 NHLPA Player Poll were released earlier this week. Carey Price was voted as the best goaltender in the league, receiving 41% of the vote, Tomas “Tuna” Tatar was voted for best nickname and the Bell Centre was voted as having the best ice in the league.
  • The Coronavirus continues to impact the world and the NHL is no different. It was revealed this week that four additional members of the Ottawa Senators have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing their total to six.
  • P.K. Subban and Brian Burke gave their thoughts on a revised Playoff format and draft lottery.
  • When will pro sports return? Rick and Joe ask the question on every sports fan’s mind.
  • The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has announced donations of $1.1 million to help 73 orgnaizations that work for the well-being of underprivileged children in Quebec.
  • Ken Dryden wrote a poem about COVID-19.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
  • Who will be the fall guy for this season should there be one, since Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien will both be back? Could it be Trevor Timmins or Kirk Muller shouldering the blame for this season’s shortcomings? Will the change come in the form of a trade? The guys discuss.
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, Weber, Price, Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep. 68

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 68 | Habs News, Shea Weber, All-Star, Carey Price, NHL Players Poll, ECHL Affiliate, Cole Caufield, Laval Rocket

Shea Weber (Photo by Canadiens.com)

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.

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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.

On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, January 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 1st 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

  • We’ve just about made it through the bye week and Joe is back from his week of shovelling snow in Newfoundland!
  • The Habs played one game before their bye week against the Golden Knights and got the win over former captain Max Pacioretty and friends in overtime.
  • The Athletic’s Player Poll has given Habs fans and media a lot to talk about. Carey Price placed first in “Game 7 Goalie” as the goalie most players would want backstopping their team in Game 7. Shea Weber finished second in best defenceman behind Victor Hedman. Rick and Joe discuss the poll results.
  • Shea Weber appeared in the hardest shot competition at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. Gary Bettman says player and puck tracking is just around the corner.
  • Laval Rocket Vice President Mark Weightman is stepping away from the organization.
  • Revisiting the situation in Trois-Rivières regarding the Canadiens hopes of getting their own ECHL club in the city.
  • Cole Caufield scored a hat-trick in Wisconsin’s 6-4 win over Notre Dame.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Taking a look at the standings at the All-Star break and what they mean for the Habs playoff chances and their situation. We discuss players that could be changing teams as we get closer to the NHL trade deadline.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs players will likely be moved before the NHL trade deadline?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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Habs Goaltending, Hershey Teddy Bears | From The Press Box ep. 103

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game Reviews, AHL, Charlie Lindgren, Keith Kinkaid, Cayden Primeau, Hershey Bears

Photo by Laval Rocket

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

  • Laval Rocket: Road trip review, goaltending update
  • Lehigh Valley Phantoms: Injury report, Scott Gordon

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • AHL Player of the Week/Month
  • Greg Moore named Marlies Head Coach
  • World Record Teddy Bear Toss with guest Zack Fisch: Hershey Bears Broadcaster

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Weekly coverage preview

Get From The Press Box!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

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.

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Preseason Standouts, Canadiens Concerns, Camp Issues | Hab A Listen ep. 77

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens Preseason  Standouts From Game 1, Training Camp Issues,  Reason For Concern? Around the NHL

Cale Fleury (Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | TORONTO, ON. — Welcome to Hab A Listen via Rocket Sports Radio. This weekly podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine provides listeners with raw, authentic sports information.

Hab A Listen on Rocket Sports Radio

Hab A Listen is hosted by Lewis & Gibby, two high-energy, amusing podcasters.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Wednesday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: News

  • What has happened since we’ve been gone?
  • (Michael Phelps) Deep Dive Topic
  • Habs news

Segment 2: Habs Talk With Gibby & Lewis

  • Habs preseason game vs New Jersey Devils – game review, standouts and disappointments.
  • Training Camp – top three things that need to be addressed.
  • Habs Concerns – top concern going into the season.

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Gotta Hab it or Trash it
  • Around The League – most improved teams in each division
  • Quick thoughts
  • Goat/Donkey of the Week

Get Hab A Listen!

Be sure to follow @HabAListen and @AllHabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Hab A Listen on All Habs Hockey Magazine HERE.

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!

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Canadiens Power-play, Bergevin vs Price, Gardiner | Hab A Listen ep. 76

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens Power-play, Claude Julien, Marc Bergevin vs Carey Price, Jake Gardiner

Claude Julien, Marc Bergevin (Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | TORONTO, ON. — Welcome to Hab A Listen via Rocket Sports Radio. This weekly podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine provides listeners with raw, authentic sports information.

Hab A Listen on Rocket Sports Radio

Hab A Listen is hosted by Lewis & Gibby, two high-energy, amusing podcasters.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Tuesday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: News

  • What has happened since we’ve been gone?
  • (Michael Phelps) Deep Dive Topic
  • Habs news

Segment 2: Lewis & Gibby Table Talk

  • No partner for Shea Weber, not much movement by Marc Bergevin. Is this off-season a fail once again for the Canadiens?
  • Jake Gardiner signed a contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, turning down a more lucrative contract offered by Montreal.
  • Claude Julien confirms that he will move Shea Weber to the “Ovechkin” position on the power-play. Each unit will have four forward and one defenceman.
  • Have Marc Bergevin and Carey Price had a falling out?

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Goat/Donkey of the Week

Get Hab A Listen!

Be sure to follow @HabAListen and @AllHabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Hab A Listen on All Habs Hockey Magazine HERE.

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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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:

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