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

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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)

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

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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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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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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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Habs Five Burning Questions | Canadiens Connection ep 116

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 116 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, NHLPA, Cole Caufield, Kaiden Guhle, Jan Mysak

Brendan Gallagher (Photo by TVASports.ca)

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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

The Canadiens signed forward Michael Frolik earlier this week to a one-year contract worth $750,000.
Canadiens prospect report – Charles Hudon scored 5th goal of the season for Lausanne.
What can we expect from Jonathan Drouin this season? After an article from our colleague Chris G sparked some debate on the All Habs Fan Page on Facebook, Rick and Joe weigh in on what we might see from Drouin this season.
World Junior Championship report – Habs 2020 2nd round pick, Jan Mysak, was named captain of the Czech Republic. Two other Canadiens prospects Kaiden Guhle for Canada and Cole Caufield for the United States. First games played on Christmas Day, Canada opens against Germany, Czech Republic vs Sweden, United States vs Austria. Rocket Sports granted credentials for tournament.
They Said What? – Elliotte Friedman on whether or not one more shoe is about to drop for the Habs.
NHL is Back! – The 2020-21 NHL season will begin on January 13th, with teams playing a 56-game schedule. Rick and Joe run down all the key information you need to know heading into the season.

Segment 2: Five Burning Questions Facing Canadiens

The NHL’s 56-game regular season is set to kick off on January 13th. This is great news for players, media, hockey fans and affiliated staff. The Canadiens have experienced a significant makeover in the off-season and now they will have to come together in a very short period of time. As training camp approaches, what are the five burning questions facing the Montreal Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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

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Habs – Penguins Qualifier, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 95

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 95 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Carey Price, Alexander Romanov, Jonathan Drouin

Tomas Tatar (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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: Game action!

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

With hockey back, the guys briefly take you back to Episode 75 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, the episode that took place after the NHL’s announcement to pause the season.
Alexander Romanov has concluded his quarantine period and was finally able to join his teammates and hit the ice for a practice with his new club.
Dale Weise heading to Switzerland? Amid rumours of an agreement with Lausanne HC of the National League in Switzerland, the forward denied that he has signed a contract and claimed his focus is on earning another contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
0 out of 16 NHL.com writers picked the Habs to beat the Penguins, but former Canadiens defenceman, P.K. Subban, said he believes Carey Price can steal the series.
They said what? Jonathan Drouin describes the in-arena atmosphere, Shea Weber discusses the team’s enthusiasm, Claude Julien talks defence and Alexander Romanov expresses happiness and describes his role.
Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on NHL games without fans. The MLB is predictably in a tough spot after an outbreak of positive tests in the Miami Marlins organization.

Segment 2: Things to watch in Pens / Habs series

Rick and Joe discuss the Habs upcoming qualification round series against the high-powered Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions facing the Canadiens in this series. Can Carey Price steal the series? Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys tackle those questions and more!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Bracket Challenge Winners.
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Final Cuts, Predictions, Drouin, Weber, Lafleur | Canadiens Connection ep. 51

By Joseph Whalen — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 51 | Habs Final Roster Cuts, Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki, Guy Lafleur, Shea Weber, Jonathan Drouin

Jonathan Drouin (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, September 28th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 5th 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 have dropped two straight contests in preseason play, being shut out twice by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joe and Rick discuss the highlights.
Habs legend Guy Lafleur underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery on Thursday.
Canadiens captain Shea Weber has been named the winner of the Jean Beliveau Trophy for 2018-19.
Five players cleared waivers and were assigned to the Laval Rocket: Karl Alzner, Xavier Ouellet, Matthew Peca, Phil Varone and Dale Weise. Do they all deserve to be there?
Rick and Joe preview the final pre-season game. Will Carey Price play? How about Ryan Poehling?
Who will be on the Canadiens opening night roster? The guys put on their GM hats and make their final cuts from camp.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

In episode 49 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Joe and Rick outlined the 12 most pressing questions about the Montreal Canadiens. The guys will revisit that list and take a stab at answering some of the most concerning issues.
Then Rick and Joe will provide their predictions for the upcoming season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Jonathan Drouin has played 5 years, 322 games in the NHL. Will he finally fulfill his potential this season?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Training Camp, Youthful Expectations, Drouin | Habs Unfiltered ep. 43

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Training Camp, Jonathan Drouin, Youthful Expectations, Roster

Jonathan Drouin. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | Halifax, NS. — Welcome to Habs Unfiltered via Rocket Sports Radio. This podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine discusses topics that are important to Habs fans.

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

Habs Unfiltered is hosted by Blain Potvin and Trege Wilson, two sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. Fellow co-host Matt Smith is currently deployed. All three are active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces and staff writers for All Habs Hockey Magazine.

Our motto is, “If you’re talking about it, so are we.”

Matt is deployed overseas with the RCAF, he will make occasional appearances on the show to share his hockey thoughts and flights of fancy.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Habs Unfiltered every Friday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information. Missed an episode? You can find every episode of Habs Unfiltered HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Training Camp

In this segment, Trege and Blain discuss the progress at training camp. They cover topics such as special teams, the youth pushing their way onto the roster and cuts.

Segment 2: Jonathan Drouin

Trege and Blain discuss trade rumours as well as Drouin’s sub-par training camp.

Segment 3: Last Take

The show is wrapped with some final thoughts.

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Habs Draft List, Drouin, Domi, Julien | Canadiens Connection ep. 47

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 47 | Habs Draft List, Drouin Watches Video, Max Domi on Fans, Claude Julien Says Montreal Not Done

(Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, August 31st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, September 7th 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

Canadiens owner Geoff Molson spoke to the media this week, saying that he is excited about the next “three to eight years”. Rick and Joe take a look at his comments and wonder what to make of them.
Max Domi also spoke to the media this week, and perhaps reignited a major rivalry in the process.
Jonathan Drouin revealed that he has been spending time watching film with Habs assitant coach Dominique Ducharme, who coached Drouin in junior.
Former Canadiens defenceman, Andrei Markov, was in the news again this week. He hired agent Allan Walsh to help him get back to the NHL.
Elliotte Friedman made some interesting comments on Tim & Sid Thursday. Bringing up the idea that Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens are still “looking at moves to add to their team”. He also added that the Canadiens were interested in Jake Gardiner earlier this summer, but their interest was not reciprocated.
Sportsnet let some familiar names go from their hockey coverage including Nick Kypreos, Doug MacLean and John Shannon.

Segment 2: The Big Topic.

What looked to be the Canadiens draft list was leaked on TVA and made the rounds on social media. The Canadiens official Twitter account denied that this was used by the team at the NHL draft in Vancouver. Rick and Joe discuss what this means and take a deeper look at Montreal’s lack of transparency.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will Jonathan Drouin have a breakout year after watching video this summer?
? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Playoffs, Fighting Code, Tatar, Drouin | Canadiens Connection Podcast ep. 28

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Playoff Hopes, Byron Fighting Code, Tomas Tatar, Jonathan Drouin’s Lack of Effort

Tomas Tatar (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, March 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 6th 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 Sabres and Panthers while suffering tough losses against the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
Winners and losers of the week: Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

We discuss all aspects of fighting including payback fights, answering the bell, staged fights, fights after legal checks, league imposed discipline vs on-ice justice.
Blain Potvin, All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer and host of the Habs Unfiltered podcast joins us. Regular contributor Chris G also chimes in.
For further reading check out this recent piece titled “The Decline of Fighting In Hockey” by All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer Cate Racher.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Brendan Gallagher says, “We’ve never lost belief.” Regarding playoffs, do you still believe?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Unfiltered Podcast [S2/E19] | Drouin, Byron, Playoffs, Contest Winner

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Jonathan Drouin’s Troubles, Paul Byron’s Injury, Potential Playoff Matchups, Contest Winner

Paul Byron (Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC. — Welcome to Habs Unfiltered via Rocket Sports Radio. This podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine discusses topics that are important to Habs fans.

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

Habs Unfiltered is hosted by Blain Potvin and Matt Smith, two sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. Founding host Trege Wilson is currently deployed. All three are active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces and staff writers for All Habs Hockey Magazine.

Our motto is, “If you’re talking about it, so are we.”

While Trege is deployed overseas with the HMCS Toronto, he will make occasional appearances on the show to share his hockey thoughts and salty stories.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Habs Unfiltered every Friday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of Habs Unfiltered HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Grab Bag

Members of the Rocket Sports team from outside Montreal were at the Bell Centre this week.
We discuss the inconsistency and effort level of Jonathan Drouin.
We review Paul Byron‘s fight with MacKenzie Weegar and his resulting injury.
What’s ahead for the remainder of the regular season and potential playoff matchups?

Segment 2: Where is Trege?

Trege joins us to talk Habs and to announce the first winner of the #ShowYourHabs #WhereIsTrege contest.

Segment 3: Last Take

We wrap up today’s show with some final thoughts.

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