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Habs Fans, Transparency, Shaw, Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep. 20

Canadiens Connection Podcast | Fanatical Fans, Data, NHL Player Tracking and Transparency, Return of Habs Shaw, Deadline Moves, Playoffs

 

Andrew Shaw (Photo by TVA Sports)

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, February 2nd at 12 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 9th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Review, Winners and Losers

  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of what has happened during the Canadiens bye week. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Let’s Talk and fanatical fans make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: Big Topic

  • We talk about transparency and the collection and dissemination of information.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • What will the Canadiens have to do to compete for a playoff spot?
  • Reading your responses to the Question of the Week: When Andrew Shaw returns to the roster, who should be and who will be the odd man out?
  • 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 

Habs Unfiltered Podcast [S2/E12] | Trade Deadline, All-Stars, Report Cards

Habs Unfiltered Podcast | Bergevin’s Trade Deadline, All-Stars, Canadiens Report Cards, Hockey Movies

Shea Weber, Carey Price (Photo by TVA Sports)

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

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

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

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

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

On Air

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

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

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Current Habs issues

  • What is Marc Bergevin’s approach to the NHL trade deadline and who are possible trade targets?

Segment 2: Potpourri

  • Mid-season report cards for Canadiens players.
  • NHL All-Star Game performances.
  • Favourite hockey movies.

Segment 3: Last Take

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

Get Habs Unfiltered!

Be sure to follow @HabsUnfiltered and @AllHabs on Twitter

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 

All-Star Weekend, Price, Weber, Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep. 19

Carey Price, Shea Weber (Photo by TVA Sports)

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, January 26th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 2nd at 12 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) 

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Winners and Losers

  • Winners and losers of the week first 51 games: Shea Weber, Jonathan Drouin, Marc Bergevin and Carey Price make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: Big Topic

  • In the spirit of All-Star weekend, we share our ‘Brushes With Greatness.’

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Question of the Week: Will Marc Bergevin make a deadline move to help the Habs with a playoff drive? If he does, who should he target?
  • 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 

 

Habs Unfiltered Podcast [S2/E11] | Byron, Canadiens Power-Play, Bell Centre Visit

Habs Unfiltered Podcast | Byron’s Suspension, Fixing the Canadiens Power-Play, First Visit to the Bell Centre, Let’s Talk

Paul Byron (Photo by TVA Sports)

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

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

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

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

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

On Air

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

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

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Current Habs issues

  • Paul Byron‘s three-game suspension.
  • Possible solutions for the Canadiens struggling power-play.

Segment 2: Under the Rocket’s Glare

  • Special guest Caitlyn Golem, staff writer for All Habs Hockey Magazine, joins us to talk about her first visit to Montreal (documented in her article Going Home, My Personal Trek to the Bell Centre) and the upcoming Let’s Talk campaign.
  • We also dive into a variety of Habs topics including Paul Byron and Charles Hudon.

Segment 3: Last Take

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

Get Habs Unfiltered!

Be sure to follow @HabsUnfiltered and @AllHabs on Twitter

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 

Hab A Listen Podcast | Danault Streak, Laval Prospects, Around NHL [S3/E16]

Hab A Listen Podcast | Danault’s Point Streak, Laval Recall, Canadiens Prospects, Duchene Contract, Nylander’s Struggles, Around the NHL

Phillip Danault (Photo by TVA Sports)

TORONTO, ON. — Welcome to Hab A Listen via Rocket Sports Radio. This weekly podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine provides listeners with raw, authentic sports information.

Hab A Listen on Rocket Sports Radio

Hab A Listen is hosted by Lewis & Gibby, two high-energy, amusing podcasters. Joining the guys is Lizzy a knowledgeable and passionate Habs fan who brings that extra flare to an already fiery podcast.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Tuesday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: News

  • What has happened since we’ve been gone?
  • (Michael Phelps) Deep Dive Topic
  • Current Habs news

Segment 2: Less sticks, more chicks with Lizzy

  • Phillip Danault – strengths and weaknesses in his play, his potential and the improvement in his game.
  • Call-up from Laval Rocket – prospect we would like to see called up to the big club this season.

Segment 3: Around the league

  • Matt Duchene contract – is he worth the rumoured number? Should Ottawa deal him?
  • William Nylander – why is he struggling? Should the Maple Leafs be shopping him for a top four defenceman?
  • Winnipeg Jets – should they make a deal to put them over the top?
  • Calgary Flames – should they upgrade their goaltending by aqcuiring Sergei Bobrovsky?
  • Edmonton Oilers – should they trade picks to fill voids at winger?
  • Vancouver Canucks – what is their stance come trade deadline?

Segment 4: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Goat and Donkey of the week
  • Fantasy Hockey update
  • Weekly sports picks

Get Hab A Listen!

Be sure to follow @HabAListen and @AllHabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Hab A Listen on All Habs Hockey Magazine HERE.

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

Price, Kotkaniemi, Gorges | Canadiens Connection ep. 18

Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by TVA Sports)

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, January 19th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, January 26th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Winners and Losers

  • Winners and losers of the week. Josh Gorges, Marc Bergevin, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Carey Price make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: Big Topic

  • We delve into the difficult area of concussions in hockey and how it relates to the Montreal Canadiens.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Question of the Week: What do you think of Paul Byron’s suspension?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection right HERE.

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 

 

Hab A Listen Podcast | 50 Shades of Last Season, Kotkaniemi, Drouin [S3/E15]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by TVA Sports)

TORONTO, ON. — Welcome to Hab A Listen via Rocket Sports Radio. This weekly podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine provides listeners with raw, authentic sports information.

Hab A Listen on Rocket Sports Radio

Hab A Listen is hosted by Lewis & Gibby, two high-energy, amusing podcasters. Joining the guys is Lizzy a knowledgeable and passionate Habs fan who brings that extra flare to an already fiery podcast.

On Air

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Tuesday via All Habs Hockey Magazine for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: News

  • What has happened since we’ve been gone?
  • (Michael Phelps) Deep Dive Topic
  • Current Habs news

Segment 2: Round Table Talk with Gibby & Lewis

  • Lewis & Gibby chat with special guest Kamal Rehman from the “Habs vs Leafs Podcast.”
  • 50 Shades of last season – a sign of things to come or just a bump in the road?
  • Habs players to sell high, players around the league to buy low.
  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi – advice to give to the struggling young man.
  • Jonathan Drouin – is given a longer leash even with his inconsistent play. 

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Goat and Donkey of the week
  • Fantasy Hockey update
  • Weekly sports picks

Get Hab A Listen!

Be sure to follow @HabAListen and @AllHabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Hab A Listen right HERE.

Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn.

Listen Here 

Canadiens Connection Podcast | Price, Kotkaniemi, Winners & Losers, more [S1/E14]

Carey Price (Photo by TVA Sports)

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, December 22nd at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 29th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Winners and Losers

  • Winners and losers of the week. Carey Price, Artturi Lehkonen, Victor Mete, Max Domi, Jonathan Drouin, and left-handed defencemen make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: Big Topic

  • Everything you need to know about usage of Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Question of the Week: If you could, what would you give the Montreal Canadiens for Christmas?
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection right HERE.

You can listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. 

Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

Listen Here 

Hab A Listen Podcast | Scherbak, Kotkaniemi, Kulak, more [S3/E12]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by PIerre-Paul Poulin / JdeM)

TORONTO, ON. — Welcome to Hab A Listen via Rocket Sports Radio. This podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine provides listeners with raw, authentic sports information.

Hab A Listen is hosted by Lewis & Gibby, two high-energy, amusing podcasters. Joining the guys is Lizzy a knowledgeable and passionate Habs fan who brings that extra flare to an already fiery podcast.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1: News

  • What’s happened since we’ve been gone?
  • Michael Phelps Deep Dive – Newest segment, discussing thoughts on topics around the sporting world.
  • Habs News

Segment 2: Cross Table Talk with Lewis & Gibby

  • The story of Nikita Scherbak, management make a mistake? Expectations moving forward?
  • Kotkaniemi, what do you see in his game? Is the NHL right for his development? If you’re Bergevin, do you allow him to go to World Juniors?
  • Brett Kulak experiment – Is he Shea Weber’s full time partner? What is his ceiling?
  • Bell Centre – has it lost its home ice advantage atmosphere?
  • All Star Vote – Who should represent the Habs?

Segment 3: Quick Thoughts, Goat & Donkey of the Week

  • Child of Elite Professional athlete expectations- living up to the legacy
  • Should the NHL have home and home game series throughout the season?

Segment 4: Weekly Sports Picks & Fantasy Hockey Update

  • New Picks and how Lewis, Gibby & Lizzy faired last week
  • Last week’s Fantasy Hockey matchup results and updates.

Check out a new episode of Hab A Listen every Wednesday for everything Habs, NHL news and sports information.

Be sure to follow @HabAListen and @AllHabs on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn.

Canadiens Connection Podcast | Weber, Mete, Scherbak, Winners & Losers, more [S1/E11]

Shea Weber (Photo by Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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.

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.

Listen LIVE below on Saturday, December 1st at 1 pm. ET or anytime at your convenience.

This week’s topics:

Segment 1:

  • Winners and losers of the week. Karl Alzner, Shea Weber, Jonathan Drouin and Nicolas Deslauriers make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: 

  • Victor Mete has been sent to Laval. What does this mean for Mete and the Canadiens?
  • The hard-to-fill slot next to Shea Weber
  • What is going on with Nikita Scherbak?

Segment 3:

  • The weeks completed and ahead for the Canadiens
  • Bad tweet of the week

The next episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 8th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) 

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

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