Coaching Carousel, Laval Update | Press Zone Montreal ep. 164

By Rocket — 4 years ago

The Press Zone Montreal ep 164 | Laval Rocket, AHL, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, WHL, Rocket Sports Media, hockey, prospects

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

Our podcast 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

Stephane Waite out, Sean Burke in
What is Marco Marciano‘s background?
Isaac Ratcliffe talks about his friendship with Nick Suzuki

Segment 2: Laval Rocket

Maxime Vaillancourt to join on interim basis
Rocket add three defensemen
First road trip of the season

Segment 3: Around the AHL

CCM/AHL Player of the Week: Cooper Marody
AHL standings update
Feel Good Finale: We’re Growing!

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Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

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Habs Reach for the Top | Canadiens Connection ep 122

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 122 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Victor Mete, Shea Weber, Nick Suzuki, Claude Julien

Shea Weber (Photo by Francois Lacasse/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.

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 went 2-2 this week, the guys pick out some memorable moments from each of the four games.
Carey Price named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Laval Rocket season start is on hold. Check out daily reports including audio from players and coach Joel Bouchard at AHLReport.com. Cole Caufield named Big10 Hockey first star of the week. Josh Anderson experienced flu-like symptoms during the game against the Flames. Alexander Romanov injured in practice Friday. Victor Mete trade request denied by Bergevin.
Canadiens home stand – Thoughts on Dillon Dube’s hit on Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shea Weber‘s 1000th game, the debut of the Habs reverse retro sweater and more!
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from media availabilities this week, including Weber on his 1000th game and more!
Hockey notes – NHL postpones more games and expands their COVID protocols. A pair of former Canadiens prospects, Nikita Scherbak and Noah Juulsen make their debuts for new teams.

Segment 2: A Brief Visit to the Penthouse

The Canadiens found themselves occupying the top spot in the North division for a short time this week. Rick and Joe take a look back at the long journey for the Habs to get to that spot after finishing 24th last season and how they were quickly displaced following a disappointing effort against the last place Ottawa Senators.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the week: Now that you have seen them on the ice, what do you think about the Canadiens retro reverse jerseys?
New partnership: The Hockey Podcast Network
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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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.

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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

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.

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, January 16th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, January 23rd 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 Most Pressing Issues | Canadiens Connection ep 109

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 109 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Nick Suzuki, Alexander Romanov, Phillip Danault, Jake Evans

Phillip Danault (Photo by Ben Pelosse / JdeM)

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 Mattias Norlinder left a game due to an apparent shoulder injury.
Montreal has loaned defenceman Josh Brook to Krefeld Pinguine in the German Hockey League.
Canadiens former first round pick David Fischer was in the news this week. He offered some thoughts on why things did not go his way after being the 20th selection in the 2006 draft.
André Tourigny, who will be the head coach of Team Canada at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships, took the opportunity to heap some praise on the Canadiens first round selection Kaiden Guhle.
Corey Pronman of The Athletic ranked the top 155 NHL players under the age of 23. The Canadiens feature six players in his ranking, the highest being Nick Suzuki at #27.

Segment 2: Most Pressing Issues About the Montreal Canadiens

Rick and Joe take a look at 12 of the most pressing issues that face the Montreal Canadiens entering the 2020-21 season. The guys tackle the big questions. What will this season look like? Did Marc Bergevin do enough to make the Canadiens cup contenders? Will Claude Julien accept the youth movement? All these questions and more!
We take a look back at the most pressing questions we had entering last season and compare.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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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)

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

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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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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Habs Talk, Bergevin’s Plan | Habs Unfiltered ep. 51

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Nick Suzuki, NHL Trade Talk, Marc Bergevin’s Future Plan

Marc Bergevin (Photo by TVA Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | 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, Matt Smith and Trege Wilson, sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. 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.”

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: Canadiens Talk

In this segment, Matt and Blain discuss Marc Bergevin’s plan, Nick Suzuki, the offense and the future.

Segment 2: Last Take

The show is wrapped with some final thoughts.

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Habs Start, Julien’s Changes, Caufield | Canadiens Connection ep. 53

By Joseph Whalen — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 53 | Habs Start to the Season, Claude Julien’s Changes to the Lineup, Nick Suzuki, Two Goals for Cole Caufield

Claude Julien, Canadiens bench (Photo by TVA Sports)

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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, October 12th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, October 19th 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, Habs News, League News

Cole Caufield made his NCAA debut with the Wisconsin Badgers and it didn’t take him long to put some goals on the board. Rick and Joe discuss the young sniper’s debut.
The guys take a look around the league and see which teams have come out of the gate with something to prove.
An article in The Athletic looked at each team’s demographics in terms of age and size. The Canadiens came in as the second smallest team in the league.
Claude Julien had some interesting comments regarding Nick Suzuki’s compete level, saying that it hasn’t been where it was in the pre-season and training camp. Is this a fair criticism?
Which team is more desperate for help on the blueline, the Winnipeg Jets or the Canadiens? Rick and Joe weigh in.
It was announced that Noah Juulsen was given the green light to return to the ice. He was sent down to the Laval Rocket to get back in rhythm. The guys weigh in on the situation and discuss how this could impact the Canadiens going forward.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The Canadiens are four games into the 2019-2020 season. They have managed to pick up at least a point in three of those four games. There have been bright spots, but some weaknesses have also been prevalent through those four games. Rick and Joe discuss what they like and what they have not liked.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Given the Habs start (one win in four games), what would you change?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Canadiens Rookie Showcase Review, Flyers Rookie Camp | From The Press Box ep. 92

By Rocket — 6 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Rookie Showcase, Prospects Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki, Cale Fleury, Philadelphia Flyers Rookie Camp

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — 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: Montreal Canadiens Rookie Showcase

Game analysis
Scouting reports

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers Rookie Camp

Standouts in Rookie Camp
Preview Rookie Game vs Islanders

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.

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Memorial Cup, Kelly Cup, AHL Conference Finals | From The Press Box ep. 78

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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.

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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: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. 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!