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Contract Signings, Coaching Changes, Trades, NHL Draft | From The Press Box ep. 82

From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens Prospect Gustav Olofsson, Dallas Eakins Named Anaheim Head Coach, AHL Player Signings, NHL Entry Draft

Photo courtesy of Sportsnet

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 Gustav Olofsson, Connor LaCouvee
  • Flyers continue to make big off-season moves
  • Canadiens and Flyers release pre-season schedules

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Ontario Reign arena changes names
  • AHL Business Meetings
  • Player trades and signings
  • Coaching changes and updates

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • 2019 NHL Entry Draft preview
  • Rocket Sports Media 2019 NHL Draft coverage

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!

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Draft Preview, Bergevin’s Options, Habs News | Canadiens Connection ep. 39

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Marc Bergevin’s Options at NHL Entry Draft, Latest Habs News, Gustav Olofsson, Toronto Raptors NBA Champs

Marc Bergevin (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, June 15th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 29th 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

  • Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup champions for 2018-19! Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the SCF series and how the Blues beat the Bruins.  
  • The guys give a stick tap to the Charlotte Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, this year’s Calder Cup winning team.
  • Jordan Eberle has re-signed with the Islanders for five years and the Flyers and Capitals swapped defencemen.
  • The Toronto Raptors captured the NBA Championship. Rick and Joe discuss the landmark moment for the franchise, and discuss what the Habs could learn from the Raptors front office.
  • Then it is time to highlight the latest Canadiens news: Gustav Olofsson signed a two-way contract, Brendan Gallagher gave a thumbs down to World Cup celebrations, the NHL buyout period opened on Saturday and there’s a new addition to the pre-season schedule. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is nearly upon us. Rick and Joe identify prospects who are on their radar and discuss what Marc Bergevin’s strategy should be.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think that the Canadiens should select with the 15th pick of the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft?  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!

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Laval Contracts, Flyers High on Hayes, Calder, Kelly Cup Winners | From The Press Box ep. 81

From The Press Box Podcast | New AHL Contract for Laval Rocket, Philadelphia Flyers High on Kevin Hayes, Charlotte Checkers, Newfoundland Growlers

Photo by Charlotte Checkers

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 Morgan Adams-Moisan, Joe Cox
  • Flyers high on Kevin Hayes

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Charlotte Checkers win Calder Cup
  • New York Rangers look to refocus AHL development model
  • AHL charitable donations league-wide

Segment 3:  Beyond the AHL

  • Newfoundland Growlers win Kelly Cup
  • Rocket Sports Media 2019 NHL Draft coverage

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

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 

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