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.

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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.

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

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Hogberg, Demchenko, Ylonen, World Juniors | Press Zone ep. 141

By Rocket — 5 years ago

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 141 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, World Juniors, IIHF, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

From L-R: Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Joel Hanley (Photos by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Unauthorized use prohibited.

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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.

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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: Montreal Canadiens & Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers sign Nicolas Aube-Kubel
Flyers loan Linus Hogberg
Habs prospect Vasili Demchenko
Habs loan Jesse Ylonen
Stanley Cup Round 3 results / SCF predictions

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Seattle Kraken announce new plans for AHL arena
Joel Hanley scores first NHL goal in a big way

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

IIHF cancels all U20 tournaments except WJC
IIHF announces bubble plan for WJC
David Vallorani announces retirement
Feel Good Finale: International Inspiration!

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Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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.

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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)

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

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

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 19th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

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Roster Moves, AHL Affiliates, NCAA Update | Press Zone ep. 140

By Rocket — 5 years ago

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 140 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, NCAA, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Laval Rocket

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Philadelphia Flyers

Canadiens acquire Joel Edmundson’s signing rights
Laval Rocket signs Kevin Lynch, Pascal Aquin, and Tobie Brisson
Hayden Verbeek on loan
Sean Couturier wins the Selke…and it’s not even close
Fletcher, Vigneault post-season media appearances

Segment 2: Around the AHL

WBS Penguins: New Head Coach
Chicago Wolves and Charlotte Checkers announce new NHL affiliations
Adam Cracknell signs new contract

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

Mark Barberio signs with Lausanne
Hayden Hawkey signs with Greenville
College Division 1 hockey to be delayed
Feel Good Finale: A Real Willy Wonka?

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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)

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 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

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Flyers Review, Habs Roster, AHL News | Press Zone ep. 139

By Rocket — 5 years ago

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 139 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photos by Philadelphia Flyers and Laval Rocket

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens acquire Jake Allen, what does that mean for the depth charts?
Canadiens extend Lukas Vejdemo

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ playoffs: what worked, what didn’t?
Oskar Lindblom returns to play
Rick and Amy’s Round 2 prediction results, Round 3 predictions

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

Penguins promote Mike Vellucci
Daniel Carr signs in Europe
2020 NHL Draft dates moved up
Canadiens Connection 100th episode
Feel Good Finale: Puppy Power and Melon Magic!

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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)

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: 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

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On Air

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Habs/Flyers Updates, New Coaches, WJC | Press Zone ep. 138

By Rocket — 5 years ago

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 138 | Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Nikita Jevpalovs (L) and Maxim Lamarch (R) | Photos by Laval Rocket

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens end-of season outlook: Who stays? Who goes?
Two former Laval players sign overseas

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Round 2 review
Playoff prediction update

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

Henderson Silver Knights name first head coach
Rochester names new Dir. of Player Development
USA Hockey names new coaches
IIHF update on spectators at World Junior Championship
Feel Good Finale: Driveway Daredevil!

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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)

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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

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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 Review, Brian Propp, AHL News | Press Zone ep. 137

By Rocket — 5 years ago

The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 137 | Interview with Brian Propp, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL, Rocket Sports Media

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens postseason review
Trade rumors swirling already

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers advance, Round 2 expectations
Guest interview: Former NHL forward Brian Propp (BrianPropp.com)

Segment 3: Beyond the Playoffs

Dale Hawerchuk remembered
Flyers loan German Rubtsov
New head coaches named in AHL: Ontario Reign, Rochester American
Zach Fucale signs new NHL contract
Feel Good Finale: Welcome to the Family!

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