Semifinal Showdown | Canadiens Connection ep 140

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 140 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Max Pacioretty, Shea Weber (Photo by Canadiens.com)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a 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 – Jeff Petry suffered a hand injury, Dominique Ducharme was not clear about when we will see him. Jake Evans training in the gym. Alexander Romanov made his playoff debut.
Habs prospect report – AHL schedule and division realignment. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières will be called the Lions. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Habs Playoffs News and Notes – CN Tower lit in red, white and blue to honour the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup semi-finals. Mayor John Tory flew a Canadiens flag at Toronto City Hall. Jets fan assaulted by Canadiens fans after series win in Montreal. Legendary Canadien Bob Gainey spoke to players on Wednesday. Will spectators be an advantage for teams in the semi-finals? Montreal journalists supporting Vegas because they have more Quebeckers. NHL announces who will compete for the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence Campbell Bowl.

Segment 2: Breaking Down VGK vs MTL

Two teams that have not played each other this season get set for a best-of-seven series with a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. Rick and Joe break down the matchup between Vegas and Montreal and some interesting storylines that surround the series.
Who are the Vegas Golden Knights? How do the teams matchup? Who will be the keys to victory?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the Week: What is your prediction?
Listener’s texts and emails.

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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)

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.
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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)

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

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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.

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Playing With Urgency | Canadiens Connection ep 133

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 133 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Ben Chiarot, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Cayden Primeau

(Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

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.
Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Carey Price returned this week but was injured by Alex Chiasson on Monday and is suffering from a concussion. Cayden Primeau was recalled to the active roster on an emergency basis. Cole Caufield travelled with the team on the western road trip. John Merrill and Erik Gustafsson made their Habs debuts.
Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket back in action this week with three games against Belleville. Who is the leading scorer for the Rocket? Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Ice Tips with Coach C. (Ben Chiarot)
NHL News – Patrick Marleau set the NHL record for games played with 1,768.

Segment 2: Accountability and Leadership

In the midst of a a stretch in which the Canadiens have only won three out of their last ten games, the words of the players from media availabilities take on much more importance. The guys react to some of the quotes that came out of the last week from Habs players.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
CC Question of the week:
Listener’s calls and text

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 24th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 1st 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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Shoring Up Habs Defence | Canadiens Connection ep 132

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 132 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Joel Armia, Ben Chiarot, Jon Merrill, Erik Gustafsson, Victor Mete

(Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

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

With Joseph off this week, Rick and guest host Amy Johnson briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Corey Perry chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Brendan Gallagher was re-evaluated this week. Carey Price returned to practice. Joel Armia returned to the lineup this week after recovering from COVID. Ben Chiarot returned to the lineup on Friday after recovering from fractured hand. Victor Mete was placed on waivers and was claimed by the Ottawa Senators. Marc Bergevin acquired defenceman Jon Merrill from the Detroit Red Wings and defenceman Erik Gustafsson from the Philadelphia Flyers.
Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket light schedule in April and game postponements. Joel Bouchard discussed a plan for Cole Caufield. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
NHL News – The NHL announced that the regular season has been extended to May 19th.

Segment 2: Shoring Up the Canadiens Defence

Defence has been an issue all season long for the Canadiens. Management is not confident in internal solutions.
Marc Bergevin acquired Erik Gustafsson and Jon Merrill at the trade deadline. Who are they and what can be expected from these two defencemen. Amy and Rick will discuss.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
CC Question of the week: Are you happy to see Cole Caufield recalled to the taxi squad?
Listener’s calls and text

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A New Chapter | Canadiens Connection ep 129

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 129 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Jordan Harris, Marc Bergevin, Eric Staal, Joel Armia, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Sean Burke

Cole Caufield

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.
Josh Anderson named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Tyler Toffoli out with a lower body injury, was not scheduled to play all three games against Edmonton. Joel Armia and Jesperi Kotkaniemi on the NHL’s COVID protocol list. The Canadiens have acquired Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a third and a fifth round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Habs prospect report – Jordan Harris has chosen to return to Northeastern for his senior year. NCAA Regional tournaments began on Friday with Habs prospects participating: Cole Caufield, Jack Gorniak, Blake Biondi, Arvid Henrikson, Luke Tuch. Bemidji State upset Wisconsin 6-3 on Friday to end the tournament for Caufield and Gorniak and coach Tony Granato. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Marc Bergevin media availability this week regarding the COVID situation and game postponements.
NHL News – Referee Tim Peel will no longer work games now or in the future. NHL players moving from the United States to Canada will now be required to only quarantine for seven days, down from 14.
Sean Burke, Director of Goaltending, has his first media availability.

Segment 2: Eric Staal is a Canadien

Rick and Joe discuss the Eric Staal trade and whether they expected the Canadiens to make the move for the veteran forward. Joe Yerdon joins the show to give the Buffalo side of this trade and give his thoughts on the move.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Tribute to Shannon Coady
All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, March 27th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, April 3rd 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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Chiarot, Armia, Markov, Scherbak, McCarron | Canadiens Connection ep. 44

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Ben Chiarot, Joel Armia, Andrei Markov, Nikita Scherbak, Michael McCarron, Jayden Struble, Tomas Plekanec, ESPN Habs Prediction

Ben Chiarot (Photo by TVA Sports)

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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

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, August 3rd 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

Joel Armia had some interesting regarding the French media in Montreal that drew the ire of some Habs fans and others.
A video of Andrei Markov skating made the rounds on social media. Following his agents comments regarding a potential return to the Canadiens, the video got Habs fans talking.
Following the arrival of Keith Kinkaid last week, another Canadiens signing, Ben Chiarot, arrived in Montreal for the first time to meet with the media and wear the jersey for the first time.
Tomas Plekanec signed with HC Kometa Brno of the Czech Extraliga.
The Canadiens last remaining RFA, Michael McCarron, signed a one-year, two-way contract.
ESPN has predicted where the Canadiens will finish in the standings this season and the Vegas oddsmakers have weighed in.
TVA speculated on the return that the Jets are expecting from Patrik Laine and the price is steep.
Second round pick Jayden Struble confirmed his commitment to Northeastern this week on Instagram.
The World Junior Summer Showcase is underway in Plymouth, MI. and four Canadiens prospects are participating.

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

Comments from former Canadiens forward Nikita Scherbak about the way Russians are treated by the Canadiens organization sparked outrage on social media. Rick and Joe dissect Scherbak’s comments and wonder if the negative response is justified.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: If the season started today, what are your forward lines for the Habs? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Improved? Lehkonen, Armia, Aho Fallout | Canadiens Connection ep. 42

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Are the Habs Improved After Marc Bergevin’s Free Agency, Armia and Lehkonen Signings, Aho Fallout

Joel Armia (Photo by Martin Chevalier / Journal de Montreal)

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, July 20th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

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

The Canadiens avoided arbitration with their two highest profile RFA’s, Arturri Lehkonen and Joel Armia. Rick and Joe discuss their contracts and how Marc Bergevin did.
It was reported by Steve Simmons that Don Cherry would not be returning to Hockey Night in Canada for the upcoming season. This was later denied by Cherry. The guys take a look at both the Simmons’ article and Cherry’s response.
J.J. Daigneault was introduced as head coach and had some interesting comments regarding Karl Alzner.
The Laval Rocket’s 2019-2020 schedule has been released!

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

The fallout from the Sebastian Aho offer sheet continues! This week we got statements from all parties involved: Aho, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. Rick and Joe react to each of these statements, and those made by Elliotte Friedman on the 31 Thoughts Podcast.
The guys look at what is being speculated on social media about this offer sheet, in comparison to how it is actually being perceived throughout the league.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With Marc Bergevin adding Chiarot, Cousins, Kinkaid and trading Shaw, are the Montreal Canadiens a better team than last season? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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)

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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

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Armia, Kotkaniemi, Habs Rebuilding or Contenders? | Canadiens Connection ep. 21

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Breaking News, Joel Armia, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Habs Fourth Line, Contenders or Rebuilding

Artturi Lehkonen, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Joel Armia (Photo by Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)

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

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Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 16th 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: Breaking trade news + A quick review of Canadiens successful week.
Winners and losers of the week: Joel Armia, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Habs fourth line make an appearance on our list.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

After defeating one the the NHL’s top teams, we discuss whether the Canadiens are still rebuilding or can be considered a contender?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Question of the Week: Following Montreal’s impressive win over the Jets, should the Habs now be considered contenders?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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