Habs Draft Special, Bergevin Media Tour | Canadiens Connection ep 104

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 104 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin, Cole Caufield, Alexander Romanov, Michael McNiven, Jayden Struble

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Jerome Miron / USA Today 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 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 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

Alexander Romanov has gotten married. Congratulations to he and his wife, Sofia.
Habs prospects Cole Caufield and Jayden Struble have been invited to Team USA Junior camp.
The Canadiens sign Jake Lucchini to a one-year, two-way contract.
The team also came to an agreement with Michael McNiven on a one-year, two-way contract.
They Said What? – Marc Bergevin was on TSN Montreal and touched on a variety of subjects including his thoughts on the 2019-20 season, Max Domi and Jonathan Drouin.
The Bergevin media tour was in full force. He also touched on Cole Caufield, the NHL Draft and Free Agency amongst other subjects.

Segment 2: The NHL Entry Draft

Rick and Joe turn their attention to the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Canadiens have the 16th overall pick, which is not where anyone expected them to be before their improbable playoff run. Who should the Canadiens select with that pick? Who might be available? The guys discuss some of the possibilities and who they would like to see the Canadiens select.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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

By Rocket — 5 years ago

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)

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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

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Western Trip, World Juniors, Predictions | Habs Unfiltered ep. 52

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Western Road Trip, Returns from Injury, World Juniors Prospects, Predictions

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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.

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Habs Unfiltered is hosted by Blain Potvin, Matt Smith and Trege Wilson, sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. 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.”

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: Canadiens Talk

In this segment, Matt, Trege and Blain discuss the Western road trip, injuries and returnees.

Segment 2: World Juniors

The guys discuss the kick off of the World Juniors and the Habs prospects playing in the Czech Republic.

Segment 3: Last Take

The show is wrapped with some final thoughts.

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Kinkaid, Poehling, WJC Camps | From The Press Box ep. 104

By Amy Johnson — 5 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game Reviews, AHL, AHL News, Keith Kinkaid, Cayden Primeau, Riley Barber, American Hockey League, Rocket Sports Media

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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: Weekly review, Kinkaid debut
Lehigh Valley Phantoms: Hershey showdown

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Player of the Week
Coaching moves
League standings

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

WJC roster previews for Canada and USA
Weekly coverage preview

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

By Amy Johnson — 5 years ago

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

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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

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Hudon, Evans, Belleville, Trois-Rivières | From The Press Box ep. 102

By Amy Johnson — 5 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game Reviews, AHL, Charles Hudon, Injury Report, Daniel Carr, Tom Parisi, Cole Caufield, Canadiens

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Laval Rocket: Roster movement, injury report, game review
Lehigh Valley Phantoms: Injury report, game review

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Player of the Week
Daniel Carr
Tom Parisi
Officiating development agreement

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

NCAA Update: Cole Caufield
ECHL affiliate rumblings
Weekly coverage preview

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Caufield, Gorniak, McNiven, Verbeek | From The Press Box ep. 100

By Amy Johnson — 5 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game Reviews, Montreal Canadiens Prospects Ryan Poehling, Cole Caufield, Jack Gorniak

Photo by Laval Rocket

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Laval Rocket: Home stand review, Ryan Poehling, injuries
Lehigh Valley Phantoms update

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Player of the Week / Players of the Month
Hockey Fights Cancer
Grand Rapids Griffins loss
Domingue traded to Devils
League standings

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

NCAA: Cole Caufield, Jack Gorniak
ECHL: Michael McNiven, Hayden Verbeek
Nikita Scherbak update
Weekly coverage preview

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Habs News, Gallagher’s Milestone, Caufield, Koivu | Canadiens Connection ep. 56

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 56 | Habs News, Brendan Gallagher’s Milestone, Cole Caufield, Saku Koivu, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Nikita Scherbak

Brendan Gallagher (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

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

Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens fared this week in their games against Toronto, Arizona and Vegas.
The guys chime in on the Nikita Scherbak situation in the KHL that had Habs fans on Twitter in a frenzy.
A story that concerned Craig Rivet and former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu was unearthed this past week. Rivet detailed the event in question, and Elliotte Friedman gave it more attention in his 31 Thoughts article.
A scary looking play involving Carey Price in the Coyotes game has led to a conversation about the NHL’s concussion protocol and its effectiveness.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi was held out of the game against Vegas due to injury.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

It’s time for some Winners and Losers!
Rick details his time spent on the road getting a closer look at prospects, including Cole Caufield.
Congratulations are in order for Brendan Gallagher, who reached his 500th career NHL game!
Is it time to start worrying about Keith Kinkaid?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you enjoy rollercoasters? (it’s looking like it will be that kind of season for the Habs)
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Start, Julien’s Changes, Caufield | Canadiens Connection ep. 53

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 53 | Habs Start to the Season, Claude Julien’s Changes to the Lineup, Nick Suzuki, Two Goals for Cole Caufield

Claude Julien, Canadiens bench (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, October 12th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 19th 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

Cole Caufield made his NCAA debut with the Wisconsin Badgers and it didn’t take him long to put some goals on the board. Rick and Joe discuss the young sniper’s debut.
The guys take a look around the league and see which teams have come out of the gate with something to prove.
An article in The Athletic looked at each team’s demographics in terms of age and size. The Canadiens came in as the second smallest team in the league.
Claude Julien had some interesting comments regarding Nick Suzuki’s compete level, saying that it hasn’t been where it was in the pre-season and training camp. Is this a fair criticism?
Which team is more desperate for help on the blueline, the Winnipeg Jets or the Canadiens? Rick and Joe weigh in.
It was announced that Noah Juulsen was given the green light to return to the ice. He was sent down to the Laval Rocket to get back in rhythm. The guys weigh in on the situation and discuss how this could impact the Canadiens going forward.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The Canadiens are four games into the 2019-2020 season. They have managed to pick up at least a point in three of those four games. There have been bright spots, but some weaknesses have also been prevalent through those four games. Rick and Joe discuss what they like and what they have not liked.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Given the Habs start (one win in four games), what would you change?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Caufield Debut, Rookie Showcase, McKenna Retirement | From The Press Box ep. 91

By Rocket — 6 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens Prospect Cole Caufield NCAA Debut, Rookie Showcase Preview, Goaltender Mike McKenna Retires

Photo by Rich Lam | UBC Athletics

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Cole Caufield’s opening NCAA weekend
Interview with Alex Belzile
Colin McDonald signs with Bridgeport
Flyers training camp featured on NHL Network
Rookie Showcase Preview

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Mike McKenna announces retirement
Mike Vellucci named GM
Hershey Bears add assistant coach

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

Connor Crisp’s call to action
This week’s RSM live coverage

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