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Habs Last Stand | Canadiens Connection ep 143

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 143 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme, Josh Anderson, Stanley Cup, Final, Marc Bergevin, Tampa Bay Lightning

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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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Other than Jonathan Drouin, no Canadiens on the injured list. Dominique Ducharme returned behind the Canadiens bench in game three after self-isolating at home. 
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born defenceman Carl Neill to a one-year, two-way contract. Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born forrward Danick Martel to a one-year contract. Pascal Vincent, Sylvain Lefebvre to BlueJackets, Andre Tourigny to Coyotes. Coaching watch turns to Joel Bouchard. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Marc Bergevin lost out to Lou Lamoriello for the Jim Gregory Award for GM of the Year. Bergevin raised expectations for this team heading into the season and it came to fruition with the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. 

  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health department refused an increase in the maximum attendance at the Bell Centre. It remains at 3,500. Increased to 18,600 at Amalie Arena. 

Segment 2:  Reviewing the Stanley Cup Final

  • The Canadiens find themselves trailing 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. Rick and Joe revisit their conversation from last week discussing how the teams matchup and how the Lightning have taken such a stranglehold on this series. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 3rd starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 10th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 141 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Eric Staal, Luke Richardson, Jeff Petry, Dominique Ducharme

(Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Amy Johnson from The Press Zone podcast sits in for a vacationing Joseph Whalen.
  • Rick and Amy break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Jon Merrill returned to the lineup for Game 2 sending Alexander Romanov  once again to the press box. Jeff Petry returned to the lineup for Game 2 after suffering a hand injury.
  • Habs prospect report -Canadiens signed Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year contract. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières has a new head coach. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Dominique Ducharme is isolating from the Canadiens and Luke Richardson took over as acting head coach.

  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health ministry increased the maximum attendance to 3,500 for Bell Centre. NHLPA player’s poll is released. GM of the year finalists announced and Luke Richardson’s foundation gets some attention.

Segment 2: Unlikely, Magical Playoff Run

  • What have been the keys to the Canadiens playoff run? We hear from the players and coach and offer our own thoughts. What conclusions can we draw?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Listener’s texts and emails.

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 19th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 26th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Riding Momentum | Canadiens Connection ep 139

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 139 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Carey Price, Corey Perry (Photo by David Lipnowski/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury updates for Jake Evans and Artturi Lehkonen. Alexander Romanov remains in the press box for the Canadiens. 
  • Habs prospect report – Canadiens allowed the June 1st deadline to pass without signing any of these three prospects to NHL contracts: Joni Ikonen, Jacob Leguerrier, Kieran Ruscheinski. Canadiens sign Mattias Norlinder to three-year entry-level contract. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Taking a look at the Mark Scheifele hit on Jake Evans that resulted in Evans suffering a concussion and all the fallout from the incident. 

  • Hockey News – Buffalo Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. Jordan Staal and Max Pacioretty making an impact in the NHL Playoffs. 

Segment 2: How have the Canadiens turned it around?

  • The Canadiens have now won five consecutive games. This team did not have a win streak longer than three games in the regular season, so what has happened that they have been able to find this level of success at the most important time? Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens turned it around to eliminate the Leafs and how they took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Jets. 
  • Who has stood out? Who has disappointed? What is fact and what is fiction?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • CC Question of the Week: Was the four games imposed by the DoPS to Mark Scheifele enough?

  • Listener’s texts and emails. 

  • Dynasty By Decade podcast: Montreal Canadiens of the 1970s

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 5th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 12th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Playoff Pressure | Canadiens Connection ep 138

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 138 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Joel Edmundson, Alexander Romanov, Dominique Ducharme

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield (Photo by Claus Andersen/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury updates for Jake Evans and Artturi Lehkonen. Habs fans return to the Bell Centre for game six.
  • Habs prospect report – AHL announced that Cayden Primeau and Otto Leskinen were named to the 2020-21 Canadian Division All-Star Team. Laval Rocket signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux and defenseman Terrance Amorosa to one-year, two-way AHL contracts. Canadiens nearing June 1st deadline to sign three prospects to NHL contracts: Joni Ikonen, Jacob Leguerrier, Kieran Ruscheinski. Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell and the Chicago Steel won the USHL championship. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Taking a look at some of the roster decisions that have made to this point in the series. We have still yet to see Alexander Romanov appear in the series.

  • Hockey News – Owen Power is at the top of CSB draft rankings for North American skaters. Patrick Roy and Mario Tremblay renew acquaintances in commercial for Uber Eats.

Segment 2: Do the Canadiens Measure Up?

  • Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens have fared against a team that is believed to be a contender. Taking a look at all areas of the game, the guys discuss where the Canadiens have measured up and where they have fallen short to this point in the series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Happy Memorial Day weekend!

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 29th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 5th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Playoff Rivalry Renewed | Canadiens Connection ep 136

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 136 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Cayden Primeau, Marc Bergevin, Dominique Ducharme, Corey Perry

Brendan Gallagher versus the Toronto Maple Leafs

Brendan Gallagher (Photo by Claus Andersen/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – First COVID vaccinations for Canadiens players and staff. Injury update: Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Carey Price and Jonathan Drouin. Corey Perry nominated for Bill Masterton Trophy. Jesse Ylonen made his NHL debut this week. Canadiens sign Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year entry-level contract. Canadiens had no Quebeckers in their lineup on Monday for the first time ever.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket season winding down. Trois-Rivières to play their inaugural game on October 21st in Trois-Rivières. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Canadiens goaltending – Cayden Primeau made his fourth start of the season on Wednesday. Jake Allen awarded the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy.

  • “I Was Meant To Be A Hab” by Tyler Toffoli appearing in The Players’ Tribune.

  • NHL News – Canadiens open the playoffs in Toronto on Thursday May 20th.

Segment 2: Are the Habs a Team on the Rise?

  • With Marc Bergevin spending close to $90 million last off-season, how has the team progressed with this major investment in talent? In addition, Bergevin made a significant in-season change to the coaching staff. How have the changes improved the team? How did Bergevin’s moves at the trade deadline help/hamper the team? Canadiens enter the post-season with the fewest points of any playoff team. What are the excuses for not meeting expectations and finishing 18th in the NHL this season?

  • Elliotte Friedman reported that discussions have begun with Geoff Molson about Marc Bergevin’s future with the Canadiens. Should Bergevin’s contract be extended? Should the interim label be removed so Dom Ducharme becomes the head coach of the Canadiens?

  • Do the Canadiens have a chance against the Maple Leafs? Marc Bergevin claimed that he specifically built this team for the playoffs so a first round upset could affirm his case.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update – Final

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 15th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Playoff Lineup | Canadiens Connection ep 135

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 135 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Cayden Primeau, Dominique Ducharme

(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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Injury update: Paul Byron, Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Carey Price. Tomas Tatar has returned to the Habs lineup, Cole Caufield scored his first three goals in the NHL this week.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket clinched first place in the Canadian division. Ryan Poehling will have surgery and miss the rest of the season. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • Canadiens goaltending – Let’s take a look at the Canadiens goaltending situation since March 1st. Has Jake Allen been able to step up as a number one goaltender since Carey Price has been injured? Was Cayden Primeau the right choice to be promoted to the backup position?
  • NHL News – Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the Tom Wilson debacle, which led to a bizarre series of events in New York.

Segment 2: Canadiens bad starts, is it a coaching issue?

  • The Canadiens have regularly given up the first goal of the game, doing so in seven out of their last ten games, is it something that is on Dominique Ducharme’s radar to fix? We hear from the coach and some players on bad starts and issues in the Habs performance of late.

  • You be the head coach. What does your post-season lineup look like?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week: What does your post-season lineup look like?

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 8th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 15th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Playoff Push | Canadiens Connection ep 134

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 134 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Jake Evans

Artturi Lehkonen (Photo by Francois Lacasse/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Josh Anderson chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Carey Price continues to recover from a concussion and may return to the ice in the coming days. Brendan Gallagher has started to skate on his own. Cole Caufield made his NHL debut this week. Jonathan Drouin has taken an indefinite leave from the team. 
  • Habs prospect report – There will be no playoffs for the Laval Rocket this season. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • They Said What? – Mix of veterans and young players discuss what it takes to contribute down the stretch towards a playoff berth. 
  • NHL News – Seattle Kraken made the final payment of their $650M franchise fee on Friday. Patrick Roy hired a new agent to facilitate a return to the NHL in coaching or management.

Segment 2: Negative Effects of Habs Success

  • The Canadiens are currently holding onto the fourth and final playoff spot in the North division and the third spot is within reach given the struggles of the Winnipeg Jets, but Habs fans are in a difficult spot. Of course, they want to see their team make the playoffs, but would losing out on that bring about some necessary change? Rick and Joe discuss this dilemma facing Canadiens fans. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week:

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, May 1st starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 8th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Trade Deadline Needs | Canadiens Connection ep 128

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 128 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Alexander Romanov, Cole Caufield, Jordan Harris, Marc Bergevin, Dominique Ducharme

Jeff Petry (Photo by Francois Lacasse/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Carey Price named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
  • Roster news – Ben Chiarot had surgery on his right hand on Monday, he will miss 6-8 weeks. Paul Byron cleared waivers on Wednesday. Sean Burke participated in his first practice in his new role on Friday. Habs equipment manager Pierre Gervais recognized for 3000 games.
  • Habs prospect report – Cole Caufield has been named Big Ten Player of the Year. Caufield scored game tying and game winning goals in semi-finals, but his Badgers lost to the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten championship on Tuesday. Frozen Four Regional participants to be selected on Sunday. Jordan Harris considering joining the Canadiens now that his NCAA season is done. Ryan Poehling is heating up for the Rocket. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • There have been new members of the Canadiens who have been key additions on the ice and as leaders, the guys react to comments from newcomers Corey Perry and Josh Anderson.
  • With Ben Chiarot out of the lineup, the Canadiens have been forced to reconfigure their defensive pairings. Rick and Joe discuss how the new look pairings have performed and react to a clip from Shea Weber discussing the adjustments of playing with a new partner. Could the Habs make a move for some help on the blueline?
  • Overtime losses continue to pile up for the Canadiens, with two more this week they are now 0-9 in extra time. The guys take a look at Dominique Ducharme’s strategy for overtime and discuss slow starts.

Segment 2: GM: Stay the course!

  • Marc Bergevin spoke to the media this week in his mid-season media availability. He discussed Chiarot’s injury and whether he envisions making a trade to get a replacement for Chiarot, the cap, the team’s prospects, playoffs and the changes to the team under Ducharme. Rick and Joe react to this media availability from the Habs GM.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update

  • Social media reactions

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, March 20th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, March 27th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Hit Reset | Canadiens Connection ep 125

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 125 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Carey Price, Jeff Petry, Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson, Jake Allen, Nick Suzuki

(Photo by Jonathan Kozub/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.

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net. 
  • Artturi Lehkonen named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
  • Roster news – Taxi squad: Byron, Fleury, Frolik, Belzile, McNiven. Lindgren sent to Laval for conditioning. Kaiden Guhle and Gianni Fairbrother returned to their junior hockey teams. Former GM Irving Grundman died at the age of 93.
  • They Said What? – Brendan Gallagher’s thoughts on the disallowed goal, Claude Julien’s last presser as head coach of the Canadiens and Marc Bergevin’s press conference after firing Claude Julien and Kirk Muller. 

Segment 2: A New Era

  • The Canadiens promoted Dominique Ducharme as and interim head coach and added Alexandre Burrows as an assistant after firing Claude Julien and Kirk Muller on Wednesday. Rick and Joe are joined by Simon Servant of the Canadian Press to discuss Ducharme’s track record and then give their thoughts on the events of Wednesday.  

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update

  • Social media reactions

  • Listener’s calls and text

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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, February 27th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, March 6th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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