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Habs Draft, Sign, Trade, Buyout | Canadiens Connection ep 105

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 105 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Max Domi, Kaiden Guhle, Victor Mete, Karl Alzner

Josh Anderson (Photo by Jason Mowry-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 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

  • The week started with the Canadiens qualifying RFAs: Max Domi,

    Charles Hudon, Victor Mete, Xavier Ouellet and Noah Juulsen.

  • The Canadiens placed Karl Alzner on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. 

  • The Canadiens sign Noah Juulsen to a one-year, two-way contract.

  • The team also came to an agreement on a one-year contract with Victor Mete. 
  • Xavier Ouellet is back in the fold, after he also signed a new two-year, two-way contract with the Habs.
  • Canadiens have signed Brandon Baddock to a one-year, two-way contract. 
  • The Canadiens traded Max Domi and a 3rd round pick to Columbus in exchange for Josh Anderson. The Habs then signed Anderson to a seven-year deal worth $38.5 million. 
  • They Said What – Domi and Anderson edition. Hearing from both parties involved in the trade between Montreal and Columbus. 

Segment 2: The NHL Entry Draft

  • Rick and Joe take a look at the Canadiens performance at the 2020 NHL Draft. Last week the guys each provided three players the Canadiens could target with the 16th pick, the Habs did not end up picking on of those players, instead selecting Kaiden Guhle. The later rounds saw the Canadiens select Luke Tuch, Jan Mysak, Jack Smith, Blake Biondi, Sean Farrell, Jakub Dobes and Alexander Gordin. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, October 10th starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 17th 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 Draft Special, Bergevin Media Tour | Canadiens Connection ep 104

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 104 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin, Cole Caufield, Alexander Romanov, Michael McNiven, Jayden Struble

Marc Bergevin (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 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

  • Alexander Romanov has gotten married. Congratulations to he and his wife, Sofia.
  • Habs prospects Cole Caufield and Jayden Struble have been invited to Team USA Junior camp.
  • The Canadiens sign Jake Lucchini to a one-year, two-way contract.
  • The team also came to an agreement with Michael McNiven on a one-year, two-way contract.
  • They Said What? – Marc Bergevin was on TSN Montreal and touched on a variety of subjects including his thoughts on the 2019-20 season, Max Domi and Jonathan Drouin.
  • The Bergevin media tour was in full force. He also touched on Cole Caufield, the NHL Draft and Free Agency amongst other subjects.

Segment 2: The NHL Entry Draft

  • Rick and Joe turn their attention to the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Canadiens have the 16th overall pick, which is not where anyone expected them to be before their improbable playoff run. Who should the Canadiens select with that pick? Who might be available? The guys discuss some of the possibilities and who they would like to see the Canadiens select.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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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, October 3rd starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 10th 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 Sign Petry, Evans, Listener Q&A | Canadiens Connection ep 103

By Rocket — 5 years ago

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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Habs Sign Edmundson, Bergevin’s Best, Worst Moves | Canadiens Connection ep 102

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 102 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal,  Marc Bergevin, Joel Edmundson, Shea Weber, P.K. Subban, Jonathan Drouin, Mikhail Sergachev

Joel Edmundson (Photo by Martin Chevalier / QMI Agence)

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

  • Victor Mete is engaged to be married! Rick and Joe send their congratulations to he and his soon-to-be wife.
  • The Habs have loaned Jesse Ylonen to Lahti Pelicans in Finland.
  • Some interesting news from Elliotte Friedman that the Canadiens considered Devan Dubnyk before acquiring Jake Allen.
  • After acquiring him last week in exchange for a 2020 5th round pick, the Canadiens agreed to terms on a four-year contract with defeceman, Joel Edmundson
  • They Said What? – Joel Edmundson edition. The guys react to Edmundson’s conference call following his contract signing.
  • St. Louis Blues hire Jim Montgomery as an assistant coach.
  • Toronto Maple Leafs hire Manny Malhotra as an assistant coach.
  • Florida Panthers name Rick Dudley as Senior Advisor to their new GM, Bill Zito.

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin’s Best and Worst

  • Following a couple of significant trades in recent weeks, the guys take a look back at Marc Bergevin’s entire tenure as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens and list their Top 5 best and worst transactions of his time in Montreal. Where will his most significant moves like Subban for Weber and Sergachev for Drouin land in their rankings?

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 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, September 19th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 26th 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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Domi, Danault’s Futures With Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 101

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 101 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal,  Marc Bergevin, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Taylor Hall, Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi 

Max Domi (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 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

  • The Laval Rocket sign Kevin Lynch to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Lynch appeared in 54 games for the Rocket last season. 
  • They Said What? – Darren Dreger said Montreal could be a possible destination for Taylor Hall. Is it actually possible the Canadiens net the biggest fish of 2020 Free Agency? Jesperi Kotkaniemi revisits the 2018 NHL Draft. 
  • Corey Pronman of The Athletic released his organizational rankings, ranking the young players of each NHL team. The Canadiens finished ninth in his ranking. 
  • Nick Bjugstad traded from Pittsburgh to Minnesota in exchange for a conditional pick.
  • A report indicated Robin Lehner signed a contract extension with Vegas, but Lehner denied. 
  • NHL Critical dates calendar update. The NHL Draft has been moved up to October 6th and 7th, while Free Agency will commence on the 9th. What happens after the Draft and Free Agency? When will the 2020-21 season start?

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin is Shopping

  • Elliotte Friedman reported that it could be Phillip Danault who might be traded by the Canadiens, instead of Max Domi who has been the source of speculation for the past few weeks. Friedman noted that he’s heard Danault’s name out there and the Habs are at least “testing the market” for him. Rick and Joe discuss this new development for the Montreal Canadiens. 
  • Rick is joined by special guest Sam Gerber of Rocket Sports. 

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 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, September 12th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 19th 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 Secure Backup in Allen | Canadiens Connection ep 100

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 100 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Marc Bergevin, Lukas Vejdemo, Guy Lafleur

Brendan Gallagher, Jake Allen (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

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: The Goaltending Episode

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

  • The Canadiens acquired goaltender Jake Allen and a 7th round pick in 2022 from St. Louis in exchange for 3rd and a 7th in the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Christian Folin had surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus injury.
  • Former Habs defenceman Josh Gorges has been named the new director of player development for the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL.
  • Canadiens sign Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year, two-way contract.
  • Max Domi changed representation this week when he fired his former agent Pat Brisson and hired Darren Ferris.
  • Guy Lafleur looking good at 3rd annual Jonathan Drouin golf tournament and spoke about how he’s been feeling after some health scares and about the loss of Dale Hawerchuk.
  • They Said What? – The Jake Allen edition. Quotes from Pierre LeBrun and Jamie McClennan on the acquisition for the Canadiens and from Allen himself on how he views this opportunity.

Segment 2: Bergevin has found his backup

  • Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the trade between the Canadiens and Blues and whether or not Jake Allen will be able to bring enough consistency to provide the rest for Carey Price that both Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien have said is going to be integral to the success of the Habs.
  • Rick speaks with special guest Michael Augello who shares his thoughts on the acquisition.

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 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, September 5th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 12th 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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Kotkaniemi, Petry, Julien on Habs Season | Canadiens Connection ep 99

By Rocket — 5 years ago

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 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, 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 Upbeat in End of Season Review | Canadiens Connection ep 98

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 98 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Philadelphia Flyers, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Nick Suzuki (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.

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 Going Home!

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

  • The Flyers won the first round series against the Canadiens in six games. Joe recaps the series. 
  • In the midst of the series against the Flyers, there were two major incidents that took place in Game 5. Jesperi Kotkaniemi was ejected early in the 2nd period of that game for boarding Travis Sanheim. Later on, Matt Niskanen cross-checked Brendan Gallagher in the face that went unpenalized. The Canadiens tweeted a closeup angle of the hit on Twitter to put pressure on the league to suspend Niskanen, especially with Gallagher suffering a broken jaw. But Alain Vigneault created controversy by questioning the severity of the injury. 
  • They Said What? Marc Bergevin and Alain Vigneault comment on the Gallagher injury before Game 6. Reactions from Price, Weber, Hart, Vigneault and Muller after the series wrapped up. Price gives Muller credit for his job as interim head coach. 
  • Dale Hawerchuk passed away this week at the age of 57 after a battle with stomach cancer. Rick and Joe pay tribute to the legend. 

Segment 2: Bergevin’s End of Season Review

  • Following the Canadiens being eliminated on Friday night, the Canadiens GM, Marc Bergevin, spoke with the media on Saturday. He talked about a wide range of topics including the experience this run gave to the Habs young players, an update on Gallagher’s injury, Price and Weber’s phenomenal play and much more! Rick and Joe react to his press conference. 
  • Chuck Fletcher gave credit to the Canadiens for their play in the Playoffs and shared a different view of this off-season than Marc Bergevin did. 

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 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, August 22nd starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 29th 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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Muller Has Habs Believing | Canadiens Connection ep 97

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 97 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Kirk Muller (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: Playoff Hockey!

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

  • The Habs-Flyers series is tied up at one game apiece. Joe recaps the first two games of the series. 
  • The Florida Panthers have been granted permission to speak to Scott Mellanby regarding their vacant GM position. 
  • Claude Julien has returned to Montreal following a medical procedure.
  • They Said What? Featuring quotes following games one and two of the series and Marc Bergevin’s comments on Claude Julien. 

Segment 2: Kirk Muller

  • Kirk Muller is now the interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs got off to a good start with him being the lead man behind the bench with a 5-0 win in Game 2. Rick and Joe take a look at Muller’s qualifications to be a head coach in this league and talk about what Muller can bring to the Canadiens playoff run. Could Kirk Muller be the permanent head coach in Montreal?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions Claude Julien, Muller and the Habs win in Game 2. 
  • Joe’s series prediction. 
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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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:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, August 15th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 22th 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 Advance to the NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep 96

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 96 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Pittsburgh Penguins, Qualifying Series, Playoffs, Carey Price, Shea Weber

Shea Weber, Carey Price (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: Game action!

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

  • Following the Canadiens 3-1 series win over the Penguins, the guys review two of the biggest questions that were posed in last week’s episode. Can Carey Price steal the series? Who will be the difference maker for the Canadiens?
  • They said what? Quotes from players and coaches including Carey Price, Shea Weber, and Sidney Crosby on the series.
  • Impact of the Coronavirus. The guys share their thoughts on the other qualifying series and round robin, the NHL’s effort to localize the arenas, and the upcoming draft lottery.

Segment 2: Reviewing Pens / Habs series

  • Chris and Rick review the Habs qualification round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and look at the big questions that faced the Canadiens . Can the Canadiens defend two elite centres? Will the Canadiens’ special teams be a difference in the series? The guys also tackle new questions coming out of the series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
  • Social media reactions to the Canadiens win.
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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, August 8th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, August 15th 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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