Jeff Petry

Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141

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

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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

  • 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.

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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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Trade Deadline Needs | Canadiens Connection ep 128

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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Mid-Season Adjustments | Canadiens Connection ep 127

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 127 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Stephane Waite, Alex Burrows, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (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. 
  • Brendan Gallagher named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
  • Roster news – Ben Chiarot suffered a fracture in his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in the coming days. March 11th marked the 25th anniversary of the closing of the Montreal Forum. 
  • Habs prospect report – Cole Caufield has been nominated for Big Ten Player of the Year. Rocket in action Friday against the Toronto Marlies. Be sure to listen and subscribe to the Press Zone – Montreal
  • Former Canadiens goaltending coach Stephane Waite continued his media tour, sharing some additional information. Shea Weber gives his thoughts on why Carey Price is having more success. 
  • Interim head coach Dominique Ducharme unveiled a new second line this week, with Tyler Toffoli, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Brendan Gallagher lining up together. 
  • NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expects a “fully normal” season for 2021-2022 that will start on time. He also expects fans to return in greater numbers towards the playoffs. The divisions will return to the standard alignment for next season. The NHL signed a seven-year broadcast and streaming agreement with ESPN. 
  • The NHL paused the 2019-2020 season on March 12, 2020. A year later, we take a look back. 

Segment 2: Let’s Talk Special Teams and OT!

  • Canadiens assistant coach Alex Burrows had his first media availability this week. Last week we spoke to Isha and Dylan of the Hockey Podcast network about Alex Burrows, this week we hear from Burrows discussing finding out he was going to be an assistant coach of the Canadiens and some insight into the importance of Shea Weber on the Canadiens power play.  
  • What’s wrong with the Canadiens in extra time? The Habs are now 0-7 in overtime and the shootout. Last week we heard from Jeff Petry about the Canadiens defensive zone coverage in three-on-three overtime, this week the defenceman spoke about the possession plan in OT. 

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 13th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, March 20th 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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Grading the Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 124

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 124 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Carey Price, Jeff Petry, Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson, Jake Allen, Nick Suzuki

(Photo by 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 for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs picked up a win last week against the Leafs, in what was their only game of the week. 
  • Carey Price named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
  • Roster news – Paul Byron was waived, cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad. Tomas Tatar was a healthy scratch against Toronto, returned to practice with Kotkaniemi and Armia. Michael Frolik sent to Laval on a conditioning stint. Former Canadien Alex Galchenyuk traded twice this week, lands with the Maple Leafs. 
  • Habs Prospect report – Ryan Poehling with his first goal of the season on Friday night. Gianni Fairbrother with an assist in his first pro hockey game. Jan Mysak played his first game as a pro. Jesse Ylonen picked up two assists in Laval’s 5-2 over Belleville. Check out daily reports at AHLReport.com.
  • They Said What? – Our favourite clips from the week from Tomas Tatar, Paul Byron and Claude Julien. Marc Bergevin had a press conference this week, Rick and Joe take a look at what was said by the Canadiens GM.
  • Hockey notes – NHL COVID protocols. Outdoor games at Lake Tahoe. Sidney Crosby says that he wants to stay with the Pittsburgh Penguins his entire career.

Segment 2: Player Grades at Quarter Mark

  • The Montreal Canadiens have played 15 games of 56. At just past the quarter point in the season, Rick and Joe go through the Canadiens roster handing out player grades. Who will receive the highest grade? Who is underperforming? The guys discuss that and more in this quarter season review!

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 20th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, February 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 Sign Petry, Evans, Listener Q&A | Canadiens Connection ep 103

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 103 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Jeff Petry, Nick Suzuki, Jake Evans, Max Domi, Taylor Hall, Ilya Kovalchuk

Jeff Petry (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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is 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

  • Nick Suzuki was named to the 2019-2020 All-Rookie team this week. 
  • Canadiens have signed Joseph Blandisi to a one-year contract.
  • Dale Weise will not be returning to the Canadiens next season, but he is still looking to find a spot in the NHL. 
  • Will one of the Habs top prospects, Cole Caufield, be playing in Europe next season? 
  • Canadiens have signed Jeff Petry to a four-year contract extension, with an annual average value of $6.25 million. 
  • The Canadiens also signed Jake Evans to a two-year contract extension. 
  • They Said What? – Jake Evans and Jeff Petry edition. The guys react to quotes from Evans and Petry following the extensions they signed. 

Segment 2: Answering Listener Questions

  • Rick and Joe respond to listener questions they received via text and social media. The guys weigh in on questions about re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk, Bobby Ryan’s buyout in Ottawa, the goaltending situation throughout the Canadiens organization and much, much more from our loyal listeners!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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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:

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 26th starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 3rd 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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Kotkaniemi, Petry, Julien on Habs Season | Canadiens Connection ep 99

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

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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

This Week’s Show: Habs Begin Off-Season

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

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

Segment 2: Claude Julien Press Conference

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

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

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, August 29th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

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

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Habs Miss Playoffs, Petry, Lehkonen | Canadiens Connection ep. 29

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Miss Playoffs, Jeff Petry’s Urgency, Artturi Lehkonen is Top Six

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

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 13th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including wins over the Jets and Lightning while suffering a devastating loss against the Capitals. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Jeff Petry, Artturi Lehkonen and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With the Montreal Canadiens being eliminated from the playoffs following the Blue Jackets overtime win over the Rangers on Friday night, we discuss Habs missed opportunities throughout the season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • What do you predict will happen in Montreal’s final game of the season?
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: The Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the third time in the past four years. What went wrong?  
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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Hab A Listen Podcast | Petry, Hudon, WJC, Mid-Season Review [S3/E14]

Jeff Petry (Photo by Martin Chevalier / Journal de Montreal)

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 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.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1: News

  • What has happened since we’ve been gone?
  • Michael Phelps Deep Dive Topic- NFL Playoffs
  • Habs News

Segment 2: Less Sticks, More Chicks with Lizzy

  • World Junior Championship breakdown
  • Charles Hudon’s future
  • Jeff Petry – to trade or not to trade
  • Mid-Season review
  • Hab it or trash it?
  • Weekly sports picks

Segment 3: Goat / Donkey

  • Goat and Donkey of the week
  • Fantasy Hockey update

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Tuesday for everything HabsNHL news and sports information.

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

Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn.

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