Habs Playoff Warriors | Canadiens Connection ep 137

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 137 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry

Carey Price, Josh Anderson (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.
Artturi Lehkonen chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – All players who were sidelined by injury have returned to the Canadiens lineup. Jonathan Drouin not expected to return. Jake Evans is listed as day-to-day and will not play in game two, Jesperi Kotkaniemi draws in. John Tavares is out for a minimum of two weeks.
Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket season is over but not before Brendan Gallagher and Carey Price paid a visit. Jordan Weal, Vasily Demchenko to KHL. Gustav Olofsson looking for a new opportunity. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Step aside Coach C, it’s time for GM JJ. The guys take a look at some roster decisions that were made ahead of Game 1 for the Canadiens and the conversation that surrounded them.
Hockey News – Nazem Kadri suspended eight games by the Department of Player Safety. Latvia shocks Canada in the World Hockey Championships with a 2-0 win.

Segment 2: Winners and Losers of the Week

Rick and Joe look take a look at Game 1 against the Leafs and who caught their eye for both good and bad reasons. Find out who stood out to the guys with the return of Winners and Losers!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the Week: What did you think of Nick Foligno initiating a fight with Corey Perry after the accident to John Tavares?
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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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

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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Grading the Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 124

By Rocket — 4 years ago

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)

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

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Habs Seek to Rule the North | Canadiens Connection ep 121

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 121 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Romanov, Jake Allen, Joel Edmundson

(Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

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

Rick and Joe briefly recap the two games the Canadiens played this past week, the finale of their three-game set in Vancouver and their home opener Thursday against the Flames.
Tyler Toffoli named 1st star of the week by the NHL.
Joel Armia in concussion protocol, he skated on his own this week.
Laval Rocket training camp underway. Check out daily reports including audio from players and coach Joel Bouchard at AHLReport.com. Claude Julien says that Ryan Poehling and Cale Fleury will not attend Rocket camp.
Marc Bergevin says that Cole Caufield will turn pro following the conclusion of his season at Wisconsin.
Canadiens have signed Martin Lapointe to a three-year contract extension.
Rick and Joe make observations about the Canadiens returning to the Bell Centre in their home opener Thursday.
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from media availabilities this week.
Hockey notes – Wayne Gretzky celebrated his 60th birthday this past Tuesday. Pierre Luc-Dubois in quarantine in Winnipeg. Patrik Laine expected to make Columbus debut Tuesday. Jack Roslovic was in CBJ lineup on Thursday. Josh Anderson spoke about his relationship with John Tortorella. Elliotte Friedman confirmed that Marc Bergevin had a deal in place to move up in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft to select Dubois. What if?

Segment 2: King of the North

Following a much-too-early review of the Canadiens new additions last week, the guys continue with a much-too-early review of the North Division. The Canadiens find themselves in possession of second place in the North behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, but have played two less games to this point. Can the Canadiens compete for a division title? Rick and Joe take a look around the North.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy hockey – update
CC Question of the week: What did you think of Ben Chiarot’s take down of Matthew Tkachuk?
Social media reactions
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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Habs Shining New Additions | Canadiens Connection ep 120

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 120 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Romanov, Jake Allen, Joel Edmundson

(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

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

Rick and Joe take a look back at the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs picked up three wins this week and currently occupy the top spot in the North division alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Joel Armia was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit from Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers. He will not play Saturday night against Vancouver. Myers avoided supplementary discipline for the questionable hit and will be available to the Canucks.
Paul Byron is game-time decision for Saturday’s game after taking a Shea Weber slapshot on Thursday night.
Corey Perry and Michael Frolik slid into the top-12 at practice on Friday, given the injuries to Armia and Byron, which has cap implications for the Canadiens. Jake Evans reaction to being placed on the taxi squad.
The Laval Rocket opened camp with 32 players in attendance. The Canadiens announced affiliation with the new ECHL franchise in Trois-Rivières.
Canadiens announce hiring of Ben Shutron as an amateur scout.
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from Canadiens media availability this week.
Hockey notes – Pierre Luc-Dubois drama escalates after benching, comes to a close with trade to Winnipeg. Report: Phillip Danault rejected $30 million contract extension offered by Marc Bergevin.

Segment 2: Habs Newcomers Impress

After our Big Topic segment two weeks ago in which Rick and Joe gave their predictions for which Habs newcomer would make the biggest impact with the club, the guys take an early look at the newbies after five games. We’ve seen Jake Allen between the pipes, we’ve seen Tyler Toffoli and Josh Anderson up front and we’ve seen Joel Edmundson and Alexander Romanov on the back end. Who has impressed the most?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy hockey – update
CC Question of the week: Are you relieved after the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade to Winnipeg?
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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Habs Emerging Stars | Canadiens Connection ep 119

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 119 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Nick Suzuki, Alexander Romanov

Nick Suzuki (Photo by Canadiens.com)

This Week’s Show

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

The Canadiens opened their season Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, losing 5-4 in overtime.
Noah Juulsen was claimed on waivers earlier this week by the Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, all other Canadiens players who were put through waivers cleared.
The Habs announced five members of their six player taxi squad, which includes Michael Frolik, Corey Perry, Ryan Poehling, Cale Fleury and Charlie Lindgren. Jake Evans was assigned to the taxi squad after the first game for cap reasons.
Rick and Joe share their thoughts on the Habs opening night performance. Who impressed? Who disappointed? How did the newcomers perform? The guys give their thoughts on all of those questions.
Player agent Jeff Jackson tweeted that the NHL doesn’t do enough to protect star players.
They Said What? – Alexander Romanov’s first media availability.
Hockey notes – 27 players test positive for the coronavirus as the season opens. The 2020-21 season is underway, what’s different? NHL opened the season to record TV ratings.

Segment 2: To Dubois or not to Dubois?

This week Columbus Blue Jackets head coach confirmed the reports that centre Pierre-Luc Dubois wants out of Columbus. This alone would be quite enough for Habs fans to start connecting the Quebec-born centre to the Canadiens, but Nick Kypreos poured some gasoline on the fire with his report that the Habs are Dubois’ preferred destination. Blue Jackets ask is now focused around Nick Suzuki plus additional pieces, Alexander Romanov has been deemed untouchable.
We take a look back to the 2016 NHL Draft, the roots of Marc Bergevin’s interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois.
Should the Canadiens trade Suzuki plus additional pieces for Dubois? Jesperi Kotkaniemi? Would Romanov be a better alternative for the Habs to deal?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy hockey draft.
Revisiting episode 75 of the Canadiens Connection podcast.
CC Question of the week: Would you make the trade with the Blue Jackets for Pierre-Luc Dubois if it meant sending Nick Suzuki to Columbus?
Social media reactions
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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Habs Impact Players | Canadiens Connection ep 118

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 118 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry, Jake Allen, Brendan Gallagher

Josh Anderson (photo by Montreal Canadiens)

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

Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylonen will make his way to Montreal soon.
World Juniors Report – Rick and Joe react to the Gold Medal game between Canada and USA, touch on tournament standouts and how Canadiens prospects performed.
Canadiens training camp has opened, we got our first look at what the team might look like when play begins.
They Said What? – This week, the guys react to audio from Marc Bergevin, Jake Allen, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry and Brendan Gallagher.
Hockey notes – Dallas Stars postponed first two games of the season as six players and two staff tested positive for COVID-19. 19 Columbus Blue Jackets players missed practice Friday in accordance with NHL COVID-19 protocols. Pittsburgh Penguins cancel practice and scrimmage. Laval Rocket will play its home games at the Bell Centre. Carey Price will wear a mask designed to look like a biomechanical skull this season.

Segment 2: Rate the Habs newbies!

Rick and Joe take a look at the Habs newcomers and discuss who they believe will make the biggest impact with the Canadiens. Marc Bergevin provided a lot of options to choose from, but who do Rick and Joe think will be the most impactful additions for the Habs?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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Bold Habs Predictions | Canadiens Connection ep 117

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 117 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Alexander Romanov, Josh Anderson, Corey Perry, Michael Frolik, Cole Caufield, Kaiden Guhle, Jan Mysak

Alexander Romanov (photo by Montreal Canadiens)

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 terminated the contract of forward Alexandre Alain by mutual agreement.
The Canadiens signed forward Corey Perry to a one-year contract worth $750,000. This comes a week after the Habs signed Michael Frolik to an identical contract.
The roster for Canadiens training camp has been released, camp is set to open Sunday.
World Junior Championship report – With group play having come to an end, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the tournament and players who have stood out to them. They take a deeper look at the play of the three Canadiens prospects involved in the tournament, Kaiden Guhle, Cole Caufield and Jan Mysak.
They Said What? – Michael Frolik and Corey Perry spoke to the media this week after the veteran forwards both signed one-year deals with the Canadiens.
Hockey notes – AHL Board of Governors approve framework for season to begin on February 5th. The Washington Capitals signed Zdeno Chara to a one-year contract. Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Pierre-Luc Dubois to 2-year contract. NHL will play two outdoor games in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in February, February 20: Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights and February 21: Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers. P.K. Subban and Lindsay Vonn break up after three years.

Segment 2: Joe’s Big Bold Predictions

With the season right around the corner, Joe provides five bold predictions for the Canadiens 2020-2021 season. After all the change we have seen this past off-season, what does Joe predict for the Canadiens this season?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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Julien Boasts Improved Habs Lineup | Canadiens Connection ep 107

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 107 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Marc Bergevin, Claude Julien, Josh Anderson, Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Romanov, Jake Allen

Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Tomas Tatar (Photo by TVA Sports)

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 have signed their 2020 first round pick, Kaiden Guhle, to a three-year entry-level contract.
They Said What? – We heard from Claude Julien this week as he gave his thoughts on the changes we have seen Marc Bergevin make this off-season. He also touched on the Max Domi situation, what to expect from Alexander Romanov and what the line combinations might look like this season.
Corey Pronman posted an updated ranking of NHL prospect systems in The Athletic following the 2020 NHL Draft. The latest ranking has them falling two spots to #11, with the Flames and Kings leapfrogging them into the top 10.
With the NHL still targeting a January 1 start date for the 2020-21 season, news came down that the league has cancelled the 2021 Winter Classic and 2021 All-Star Game.

Segment 2: Canadiens 2020-21 Lineup

After the roster changes we have seen so far in the off-season for the Canadiens, Rick and Joe take a look at what the forward lines and defence pairings might look like heading into the 2020-21 season. Where will new acquisitions Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli slot into the lineup? Have Nick Suzuki and Jesperi Kotkaniemi passed Phillip Danault on the depth chart? The guys discuss that and more!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 31st at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.