Hab A Listen Podcast ep. 73 | Canadiens News, NHL Draft Preview, Trade Targets

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, NHL Draft Preview, Habs Trade Targets, Contract Signings, Transactions

Nick Suzuki (Photo via Canadiens.com)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | 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?
Habs news
Trades & Signings

Segment 2: Canadian Team’s Draft Preview

Lewis & Gibby review all Canadian teams trades, draft needs, and who needs/should be re-signed
Lewis & Gibby give an in depth Canadiens Draft Preview, who they should target, which position should be targeted, potential players they should acquire via trade.

Segment 3: Last takes

Quick thoughts.
Hab A Prediction- Lewis & Gibby give a prediction related to the Habs

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Draft Preview, Bergevin’s Options, Habs News | Canadiens Connection ep. 39

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Marc Bergevin’s Options at NHL Entry Draft, Latest Habs News, Gustav Olofsson, Toronto Raptors NBA Champs

Marc Bergevin (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 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 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, June 15th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 29th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup champions for 2018-19! Rick and Joe give their thoughts on the SCF series and how the Blues beat the Bruins.
The guys give a stick tap to the Charlotte Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, this year’s Calder Cup winning team.
Jordan Eberle has re-signed with the Islanders for five years and the Flyers and Capitals swapped defencemen.
The Toronto Raptors captured the NBA Championship. Rick and Joe discuss the landmark moment for the franchise, and discuss what the Habs could learn from the Raptors front office.
Then it is time to highlight the latest Canadiens news: Gustav Olofsson signed a two-way contract, Brendan Gallagher gave a thumbs down to World Cup celebrations, the NHL buyout period opened on Saturday and there’s a new addition to the pre-season schedule.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is nearly upon us. Rick and Joe identify prospects who are on their radar and discuss what Marc Bergevin’s strategy should be.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think that the Canadiens should select with the 15th pick of the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Karlsson, Duchene, Habs News, Growlers | Canadiens Connection ep. 38

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Erik Karlsson, Matt Duchene, Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Newfoundland Growlers

Erik Karlsson (Photo by Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, June 8th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 15th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

With the Blues up 3-2 in the Stanley Cup final, the Bruins are, predictably, whining about officiating. Rick and Joseph provide a SCF update and weigh in on the controversy.
The Newfoundland Growlers are Kelly Cup champions of the ECHL. Our resident Newfoundlander raises a glass to their impressive win!
The guys will highlight the latest Canadiens news: Trevor Timmins questions prospects at the combine, Nick Suzuki accepted the William Hanley Trophy, Victor Mete took an F1 ride, Antti Niemi signed a contract, Habs lost rights to prospects Jarret Tyszka and Scott Walford, Rocket signed Joe Cox and Morgan Adams-Moisan and social media reaction to the possible return of Andrei Markov to the NHL.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The 2019 unrestricted free agent class is a strong one. Could UFA’s like Erik Karlsson or Matt Duchene be on the radar of Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should the Montreal Canadiens go all-in to sign a top UFA like Erik Karlsson or Matt Duchene this summer? If yes, who? If no, why not? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Bergevin’s Legacy, Habs News, Ouellet | Canadiens Connection ep. 37

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Marc Bergevin’s Legacy, Andrei Markov, Xavier Ouellet

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / Journal de Montreal)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, June 1st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 8th 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, NHL Playoffs, Habs News

Rick and Joseph welcome June by checking in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues tied one-game each in the Stanley Cup final.
In NHL headlines, Nikita Zaitsev has asked for a trade and the Jets are shopping Jacob Trouba.
The guys will highlight the latest Canadiens news: Joel Teasdale was named MVP of the the Memorial Cup, Nick Suzuki was named to the OHL’s 3rd All-Star team, the Canadiens / Rocket signed Xavier Ouellet, Nikita Jevpalovs and Ryan Culkin, a deadline is looming for prospects Jarret Tyszka and Scott Walford, and Andrei Markov eyes a return to the NHL.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

On May 2nd, Marc Bergevin began his eighth year as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. What have been his best and worst moves? Does he have a plan? What will Bergevin’s legacy be?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How would you assess the job that Marc Bergevin has done over his first 7 years as GM of the Habs? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs News, Canadiens RFAs, Bergevin | Canadiens Connection ep. 36

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Memorial Cup, Kirk Muller, RFAs, Marc Bergevin, Joel Armia, Artturi Lehkonen

Joel Armia (Photo courtesy of Canadiens.com)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 1st 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

This week, Joseph is joined by Gibby of Hab-A-Listen, another great podcast from Rocket Sports Radio.
The guys check in on the NHL playoffs with the Bruins and the Blues meeting in the Stanley Cup final.
A pending UFA is off the board with the New York Islanders signing centre Brock Nelson to a six-year, $36 million contract extension.
They will get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Alex Belzile signs a one-year deal, Joel Teasdale heads to the the Memorial Cup final, Kirk Muller’s power-play has been excellent at the World Championships, David Sklenicka will be in the lineup for the Czech Republic as they face Canada in one of the World Championship Semi-finals and the Canadiens announce new weeknight start times for next season.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Who are the Canadiens pending restricted free agents in Montreal and Laval and who should be re-signed? Joseph and Gibby compare their lists of players who should be a priority for Marc Bergevin.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens/Rocket RFAs should be top priorities for Marc Bergevin to re-sign? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs News, Bruins, Prospects at Memorial Cup | Canadiens Connection ep. 35

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL, Boston Bruins, Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki, Joel Teasdale, Cole Fonstad, Memorial Cup

Cole Fonstad (Prince Albert Raiders), Nick Suzuki (Guelph Storm), Joël Teasdale (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies) (Photo collage courtesy of Canadiens.com)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 18th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 25th 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

We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes and are off to the Stanley Cup final. The Sharks and Blues are tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Final.
Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: prospects Nick Suzuki, Cam Hillis (injured- collarbone), Cole Fonstad and Joel Teasdale in the Memorial Cup, Tomas Tatar, David Sklenicka, Kirk Muller at the World Championships, new teams for former Habs Antti Niemi, Dustin Tokarski and Sven Andrighetto.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

The Boston Bruins will appear in their third Stanley Cup final in nine years. Joe and Rick uncomfortably explore the possibility of the Bruins winning their seventh Stanley Cup and its possible effect on the Montreal Canadiens.
Five years ago, Rick penned an article that still has relevance today titled What if the Boston Bruins had Won the Stanley Cup?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do the Habs need to beat the Bruins in a future 7-game playoff series? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs News, Coaching, Leskinen, Suzuki, Subban | Canadiens Connection ep. 34

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Nick Suzuki, Tomas Tatar, Claude Julien, Otto Leskinen, P.K. Subban

Claude Julien (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 18th 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

We’ll check on the third round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. The Bruins took advantage of Hurricanes’ penalties to win Game 1. The Sharks host the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Saturday.
Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: a milestone for Nick Suzuki, Habs sign Otto Leskinen, Tomas Tatar shines at the World Championships, new jobs for Michel Therrien and Mathieu Darche, and is P.K. Subban on the move?

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Joe and Rick will look at Claude Julien and the complete complement of coaching staff in the Canadiens organization.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Rumours suggest that PK Subban may be on the move. Would you like to see him back in Montreal? Responses: Twitter | Facebook
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Hab A Listen Podcast ep. 72 | Canadiens News, Round 2 Review, Conference Finals

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, Nick Suzuki, Around the League, NHL Playoffs Update

Nick Suzuki (Photo via Canadiens.com)

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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?
Habs news: Jordan Weal, Otto Leskinen,
Nick Suzuki: OHL playoff run; can he crack the Habs lineup next season?
Around the League Talk: Brad Marchand’s antics, Don Cherry’s comments, Ken Holland’s hiring.

Segment 2: Playoff Round 2 Review, Conference Finals Preview

Lewis & Gibby review the second round playoff results and score their picks prior to the start of round two.
Lewis & Gibby review the conference finals match-ups and provide their predictions on the winners and leading scorers.

Segment 3: Last takes

Quick thoughts.
Goat and Donkey of the second round of playoffs.

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Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Canadiens Prospects | Canadiens Connection ep. 33

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Prospects, Jonathan Drouin, Carey Price, Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki

Jonathan Drouin (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, May 4th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 11th 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

We’ll check on the second round of the playoffs and discuss NHL news. There’s a new general manager in Vegas, a Canadiens legend is making a big impact in the Mound City, and more.
Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: an award for Nick Suzuki, Jonathan Drouin has surgery, analyst argues Carey Price should have been Vezina nominee, Max Pacioretty praises Vegas and Max Friberg leads team to gold.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Since being given full control of the reins, Trevor Timmins and his scouting staff have done an excellent job of adding to the Canadiens draftee pool. Joe and Rick will name their top five Habs prospects and discuss the next generation of talent.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who are the Canadiens top 5 prospects? Do you expect to see Ryan Poehling and/or Nick Suzuki in the Habs lineup next season?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Habs Unfiltered Podcast ep. 37 | Under the Rockets Glare, Canadiens Off-Season

By Rocket — 6 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Injury, Player Development, Off-season Signings, Under the Rocket’s Glare

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Graham Hughes/CP)

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.

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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: Editor’s Notes

In this segment, we are joined by All Habs Hockey Magazine editor-in-chief Rick Stephens.
We discuss Jesperi Kotkaniemi‘s injury, a lack of moves at the trade deadline, off-season signings, Habs cap management, player development and minor pro affiliates.

Segment 2: Under the Rocket’s Glare

All Habs staff writer, Elias Laradi joins us to talk about Habs news and the summer ahead for Marc Bergevin.

Segment 3: Desert Heat

Our co-host Matt Smith calls in from Kuwait to tell us about his new role overseas as well as his thoughts on the Canadiens off-season.

Segment 4: Last Take

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

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