Habs Playoff Push | Canadiens Connection ep 134

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 134 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Jake Evans

Artturi Lehkonen (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 break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Josh Anderson chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Carey Price continues to recover from a concussion and may return to the ice in the coming days. Brendan Gallagher has started to skate on his own. Cole Caufield made his NHL debut this week. Jonathan Drouin has taken an indefinite leave from the team.
Habs prospect report – There will be no playoffs for the Laval Rocket this season. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
They Said What? – Mix of veterans and young players discuss what it takes to contribute down the stretch towards a playoff berth.
NHL News – Seattle Kraken made the final payment of their $650M franchise fee on Friday. Patrick Roy hired a new agent to facilitate a return to the NHL in coaching or management.

Segment 2: Negative Effects of Habs Success

The Canadiens are currently holding onto the fourth and final playoff spot in the North division and the third spot is within reach given the struggles of the Winnipeg Jets, but Habs fans are in a difficult spot. Of course, they want to see their team make the playoffs, but would losing out on that bring about some necessary change? Rick and Joe discuss this dilemma facing Canadiens fans.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
CC Question of the week:
Listener’s calls and text

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Habs Fighting Through Adversity | Canadiens Connection ep 123

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 123 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher

Tomas Tatar, Joel Armia (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

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 had a rough week with back-to-back losses against the Leafs and Oilers.
Shea Weber named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Joel Armia returned to the Canadiens lineup against the Leafs. Corey Perry sent to the taxi squad. Line juggling for the Habs, Tatar with Kotkaniemi and Toffoli with Danault. Charlie Lindgren “injured” by Carey Price.
Habs Prospect report – Sean Farrell recorded his fourth straight three-point game Thursday night. Kaiden Guhle left practice early on Thursday with a minor injury. Laval Rocket season is underway. Check out daily reports at AHLReport.com.
Rejean Tremblay column in Le Journal de Montreal. Political Science student says Canadiens core should speak French.
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from media availabilities this week, including Weber on his 1000th game and more!
Hockey notes – NHL expands their COVID protocols. Edmonton forward Jesse Puljujarvi tests positive, which resulted in Oilers-Habs game being delayed an hour.
We remember former Canadiens forward Ralph Backstrom who passed away on Sunday.

Segment 2: What’s wrong with the Montreal Canadiens?

It’s the question that all Habs fans are asking right now: What has happened to the Montreal Canadiens? Where have the goals gone? More importantly where have the wins gone? Rick and Joe take a look at the Canadiens recent games and discuss what has been going on with the Habs.
Also, should fans be panicking about the goaltending situation? And what is the Canadiens identity?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
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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Listen in the player below on Saturday, February 13th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, February 20th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Habs Darkest Day | Canadiens Connection ep 113

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 113 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Patrick Roy, Serge Savard, Alexander Romanov, Cole Caufield, Luke Richardson

Patrick Roy (Photo by Journal de Montreal)

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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

Former member of the Laval Rocket, Antoine Waked, signed a deal with the Indy Fuel of the ECHL.
Canadiens prospect report – Habs prospect Cole Caufield is headed to the American World Junior camp after an up and down week with the Wisconsin Badgers. While 2020 second round pick Jan Mysak is headed to World Junior camp for the Czech Republic. Scoring highlights of the week.
They Said What? – Habs assistant coaches Dominic Ducharme and Luke Richardson spoke to the media this week, while development coach Francis Bouillon also had an availability.
Around the Hockey World – Gary Bettman says the NHL is “taking their time” planning for a new season. A new proposal of a 56-game season that would start January 15th came to light. With the ongoing disputes between the NHL and NHLPA, fans are assigning blame.

Segment 2: 25th Anniversary of the Patrick Roy Trade

December 6th marks the 25th anniversary of the infamous Patrick Roy trade that saw the Canadiens trade their franchise goaltender to the Colorado Avalanche that saw the Canadiens net a rather underwhelming package of players. Rick and Joe take a look back at the circumstances surrounding the deal as we approach the 25th anniversary of the transaction.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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Habs Winds of Change | Canadiens Connection ep 112

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 112 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Marc Bergevin, Kirk Muller, Cole Caufield, Phillip Danault, Annakin Slayd, ECHL

Cole Caufield (Photo by Amber Arnold / State Journal)

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This Week’s Show

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

Shane Churla has left the Canadiens organization to take on the role of Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers. Former Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations, Larry Carriere has also left the organization.
Canadiens forward Phillip Danault has been named the recipient of the Jean Beliveau trophy for community involvement.
Deacon Sports and Entertainment announced the appointment of three senior leaders for their new ECHL franchise in Trois-Rivères
Canadiens prospect report – Hockey Canada shuts down their National Junior selection camp in Red Deer. Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s loan with Pori Assat has come to an end. Cole Caufield netted a hat-trick against Penn State. Jordan Harris and Jayden Struble are in quarantine with the rest of their team at Northeastern University.
They Said What? – Kirk Muller spoke with the media this week, touching on a variety of subjects, including training camp, the Canadiens power play, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and much more.
Looking back on the 2009-2010 season: Rick and Joe share their memories of a season that was full of celebration and optimism.

Segment 2: Feels Like 2010: Interview with Annakin Slayd

Rick and Joe are joined by Montreal hip-hop artist and sports fan, Annakin Slayd. Slayd touched on all of the optimism that surrounded the 2009-10 season, punctuated by his song “Feels like ’93“. Slayd also touches on the return of that optimism following the Canadiens improbable playoff run in the bubble.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, November 28th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, December 5th 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)

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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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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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Domi, Danault, Price, Romanov | Canadiens Connection ep 94

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 94 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Training Camp, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Xavier Ouellet, Brett Kulak, Seattle Kraken

Phillip Danault (Photo by QMI Agency)

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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.

This Week’s Show: Game action next week!

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

After taking some time to think about it, Max Domi joined the Canadiens in Phase 3.
Alexander Romanov had an interesting week travelling, Rick and Joe discuss his confusing journey to North America.
Michael McNiven had a scare early this week when he was struck in the mask by a Shea Weber slapshot.
Phillip Danault, Ryan Poehling, Victor Mete, Cale Fleury and Cayden Primeau rejoined the main group. While Brett Kulak and Xavier Ouellet also returned to practice after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Who’s in and who’s out? Taking a look around the NHL at players who joined their team after an absence and who’s out.
In an article from The Athletic, the Canadiens were ranked the 24th team out of 24. While their coach Claude Julien fared a little bit better in a ranking of coaches on NHL.com.
They said what? Carey Price had the quote of the week when asked how to slow down Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. While his backup Charlie Lindgren is garnering praise for his play in camp.
The Seattle Kraken have been revealed as the 32nd NHL franchise.
Impact of the Coronavirus. The Blue Jays are no longer homeless. The CFL headed to Winnipeg?

Segment 2: The Case for Phillip Danault

NHL Award Nominations. The guys run down the nominees for each NHL Award.
After the announcement of the nominees for the Selke trophy, there was a debate on social media regarding the case for Phillip Danault. Rick and Joe take a look at the case for Danault.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

It’s Quiz time!
Bracket Challenge
Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where does Max Domi slot into the #Habs lineup?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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.

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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.

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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

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 134 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Jake Evans

This Week’s Show

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

Segment 2: Negative Effects of Habs Success

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 123 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher

This Week’s Show

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

Segment 2: What’s wrong with the Montreal Canadiens?

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 113 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Patrick Roy, Serge Savard, Alexander Romanov, Cole Caufield, Luke Richardson

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This Week’s Show

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

Segment 2: 25th Anniversary of the Patrick Roy Trade

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 112 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Marc Bergevin, Kirk Muller, Cole Caufield, Phillip Danault, Annakin Slayd, ECHL

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This Week’s Show

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

Segment 2: Feels Like 2010: Interview with Annakin Slayd

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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This Week’s Show

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

Segment 2: Most Pressing Issues About the Montreal Canadiens

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin is Shopping

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 94 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Training Camp, Max Domi, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Xavier Ouellet, Brett Kulak, Seattle Kraken

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This Week’s Show: Game action next week!

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

Segment 2: The Case for Phillip Danault

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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