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Karlsson, Duchene, Habs News, Growlers | Canadiens Connection ep. 38

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Erik Karlsson, Matt Duchene, Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Newfoundland Growlers

Erik Karlsson (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 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 8th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 15th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

  • With the Blues up 3-2 in the Stanley Cup final, the Bruins are, predictably, whining about officiating. Rick and Joseph provide a SCF update and weigh in on the controversy.  
  • The Newfoundland Growlers are Kelly Cup champions of the ECHL. Our resident Newfoundlander raises a glass to their impressive win! 
  • The guys will highlight the latest Canadiens news: Trevor Timmins questions prospects at the combine, Nick Suzuki accepted the William Hanley Trophy, Victor Mete took an F1 ride, Antti Niemi signed a contract, Habs lost rights to prospects Jarret Tyszka and Scott Walford, Rocket signed Joe Cox and Morgan Adams-Moisan and social media reaction to the possible return of Andrei Markov to the NHL. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The 2019 unrestricted free agent class is a strong one. Could UFA’s like Erik Karlsson or Matt Duchene be on the radar of Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should the Montreal Canadiens go all-in to sign a top UFA like Erik Karlsson or Matt Duchene this summer? If yes, who? If no, why not? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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!

Listen Here 

 

Culkin, Hayes, Calder Cup Final, Colorado Eagles | From The Press Box ep. 80

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Final, Montreal Canadiens Affiliate Signs Ryan Culkin, Philadelphia Flyers Acquire Kevin Hayes, NHL Draft Ticket Contest

(Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Unauthorized use prohibited.

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • New contract for Ryan Culkin
  • Flyers trade for Kevin Hayes
  • Chuck Fletcher in the off-season

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Calder Cup Final update
  • Matteau, Tokarski making an impact
  • Suspensions
  • NHL Network coverage

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • Kelly Cup final update
  • Colorado Eagles
  • Rocket Sports Draft Ticket contest

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.

Follow all the action on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

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!

Listen Here

Bergevin’s Legacy, Habs News, Ouellet | Canadiens Connection ep. 37

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Marc Bergevin’s Legacy, Andrei Markov, Xavier Ouellet 

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / 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.

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 1st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 8th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

  • Rick and Joseph welcome June by checking in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues tied one-game each in the Stanley Cup final. 
  • In NHL headlines, Nikita Zaitsev has asked for a trade and the Jets are shopping Jacob Trouba.
  • The guys will highlight the latest Canadiens news: Joel Teasdale was named MVP of the the Memorial Cup, Nick Suzuki was named to the OHL’s 3rd All-Star team, the Canadiens / Rocket signed Xavier Ouellet, Nikita Jevpalovs and Ryan Culkin, a deadline is looming for prospects Jarret Tyszka and Scott Walford, and Andrei Markov eyes a return to the NHL. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • On May 2nd, Marc Bergevin began his eighth year as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. What have been his best and worst moves? Does he have a plan? What will Bergevin’s legacy be? 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How would you assess the job that Marc Bergevin has done over his first 7 years as GM of the Habs? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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!

Listen Here 

Contracts for Belzile, Kulak, Ouellet, NHL Draft Contest | From The Press Box ep. 79

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Playoffs Conference Finals, Montreal Canadiens Contract Brett Kulak, Xavier Ouellet, Alex Belzile, NHL Draft Ticket Contest

Alex Belzile (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Unauthorized use prohibited.

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • New contracts for Alex Belzile, Brett Kulak, Xavier Ouellet
  • Habs and Flyers prospects contribute at World Championships

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Calder Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals update
  • Toronto Marlies extend Sheldon Keefe’s contract

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • Kelly Cup final update
  • Memorial Cup results
  • Rocket Sports Draft Ticket contest

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.

Follow all the action on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

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!

Listen Here

Habs News, Canadiens RFAs, Bergevin | Canadiens Connection ep. 36

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Memorial Cup, Kirk Muller, RFAs, Marc Bergevin, Joel Armia, Artturi Lehkonen

Joel Armia (Photo courtesy of 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.

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 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • This week, Joseph is joined by Gibby of Hab-A-Listen, another great podcast from Rocket Sports Radio.
  • The guys check in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues meeting in the Stanley Cup final. 
  • A pending UFA is off the board with the New York Islanders signing centre Brock Nelson to a six-year, $36 million contract extension.
  • They will get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Alex Belzile signs a one-year deal,  Joel Teasdale heads to the the Memorial Cup final, Kirk Muller’s power-play has been excellent at the World Championships, David Sklenicka will be in the lineup for the Czech Republic as they face Canada in one of the World Championship Semi-finals and the Canadiens announce new weeknight start times for next season. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Who are the Canadiens pending restricted free agents in Montreal and Laval and who should be re-signed? Joseph and Gibby compare their lists of players who should be a priority for Marc Bergevin. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens/Rocket RFAs should be top priorities for Marc Bergevin to re-sign? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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!

Listen Here 

Memorial Cup, Kelly Cup, AHL Conference Finals | From The Press Box ep. 78

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Playoffs Conference Finals, Montreal Canadiens Prospect Nick Suzuki, Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Isaac Ratcliffe, Memorial Cup

Photo by Terry Wilson | OHL Images

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Memorial Cup updates: Nick Suzuki, Joel Teasdale, Cole Fonstad, Isaac Ratcliffe

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Calder Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals update

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • IIHF World Championships update
  • Newfoundland Growlers advance to Kelly Cup final
  • Rocket Sports Draft Ticket contest

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. Follow all the action on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagram. 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!

Listen Here

Habs News, Bruins, Prospects at Memorial Cup | Canadiens Connection ep. 35

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL, Boston Bruins, Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki, Joel Teasdale, Cole Fonstad, Memorial Cup

Cole Fonstad (Prince Albert Raiders), Nick Suzuki (Guelph Storm), Joël Teasdale (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies) (Photo collage courtesy of 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.

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 18th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 25th 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes and are off to the Stanley Cup final. The Sharks and Blues are tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Final.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: prospects Nick Suzuki, Cam Hillis (injured- collarbone), Cole Fonstad and Joel Teasdale in the Memorial Cup, Tomas Tatar, David Sklenicka, Kirk Muller at the World Championships, new teams for former Habs Antti Niemi, Dustin Tokarski and Sven Andrighetto.  

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The Boston Bruins will appear in their third Stanley Cup final in nine years. Joe and Rick uncomfortably explore the possibility of the Bruins winning their seventh Stanley Cup and its possible effect on the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • Five years ago, Rick penned an article that still has relevance today titled What if the Boston Bruins had Won the Stanley Cup?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do the Habs need to beat the Bruins in a future 7-game playoff series? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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!

Listen Here 

Suzuki, Ratcliffe Advance to Memorial Cup, Dave Andrews, AHL Playoffs | From The Press Box ep. 77

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Playoffs Division Finals, Montreal Canadiens Prospect Nick Suzuki, Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Isaac Ratcliffe, Memorial Cup, AHL President Dave Andrews Retiring

(Photo by Rick Stephens | © Rocket Sports Media) Unauthorized use prohibited.

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Canadiens prospect update: Nick Suzuki
  • Flyers prospect update: Isaac Ratcliffe

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Dave Andrews announces retirement
  • Calder Cup Playoffs: Division Finals update

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • IIHF World Championships
  • Weekly 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.

Follow all the action on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

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!

Listen Here

Habs News, Coaching, Leskinen, Suzuki, Subban | Canadiens Connection ep. 34

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Nick Suzuki, Tomas Tatar, Claude Julien, Otto Leskinen, P.K. Subban

Claude Julien (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, May 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 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: Review, Winners and Losers

  • We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins took advantage of Hurricanes’ penalties to win Game 1. The Sharks host the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Saturday.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: a milestone for Nick Suzuki, Habs sign Otto Leskinen, Tomas Tatar shines at the World Championships, new jobs for Michel Therrien and Mathieu Darche, and is P.K. Subban on the move?  

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Joe and Rick will look at Claude Julien and the complete complement of coaching staff in the Canadiens organization. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Rumours suggest that PK Subban may be on the move. Would you like to see him back in Montreal? Responses: Twitter | Facebook  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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!

Listen Here 

 

Hab A Listen Podcast ep. 72 | Canadiens News, Round 2 Review, Conference Finals

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, Nick Suzuki, Around the League, NHL Playoffs Update

Nick Suzuki (Photo via Canadiens.com)

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. Joining the guys is Lizzy a knowledgeable and passionate Habs fan who brings that extra flare to an already fiery podcast.

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?
  • Habs news: Jordan Weal, Otto Leskinen, 
  • Nick Suzuki: OHL playoff run; can he crack the Habs lineup next season?
  • Around the League Talk: Brad Marchand’s antics, Don Cherry’s comments, Ken Holland’s  hiring.

Segment 2: Playoff Round 2 Review, Conference Finals Preview

  • Lewis & Gibby review the second round playoff results and score their picks prior to the start of round two.
  • Lewis & Gibby review the conference finals match-ups and provide their predictions on the winners and leading scorers.

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts.
  • Goat and Donkey of the second round of playoffs.

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!

Listen Here

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