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Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Thompson, Weal, Suzuki | Canadiens Connection ep. 32

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, NHL Playoffs, Nate Thompson, Jordan Weal, Nick Suzuki

Nick Suzuki (Photo by Canadiens.com)

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.

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, April 27th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, May 4th 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 NHL playoffs, with the second round now underway. With the path to the Stanley Cup wide open, Habs fans continue to grumble about missed opportunities at the trade deadline.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: Nick Suzuki continues to shine, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has surgery, Carey Price gets ink and two more player signings by Marc Bergevin. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With Marc Bergevin focusing his effort on solidifying the Canadiens fourth line for 2019-20, we decided to skip ahead to discuss the more important moves he will need to make in the off-season.
  • Let’s imagine what the Canadiens roster might look like this October.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Marc Bergevin wasted no time locking up Folin, Thompson and Weal. What’s next? 
  • Listener’s calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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Hab A Listen Podcast ep. 71 | Canadiens News, NHL Playoffs Updates

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Canadiens News, Noah Juulsen, Christian Folin, Alexander Romanov, NHL Playoffs Update

Noah Juulsen (Photo by Jean-Yves Ahern/USA TODAY Sports)

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.

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?
  • Habs News
  • Noah Juulsen – Can he regain his play to become a mainstay on the Habs roster?
  • Christian Folin – Is this a good signing for the Habs? Did they make the right decision with potentially choosing Folin over Jordie Benn?
  • Alexander Romanov – With one year left on his KHL contract, will the extra year overseas hinder his development to become an NHL player?

Segment 2: Playoff Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview

  • Lewis & Gibby review the NHL playoffs round 1 results and their picks prior to the playoffs.
  • Lewis & Gibby review the new round 2 matchups and give predictions on matchup winners and leading scorers.

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Goat & Donkey of the 1st round of Playoffs

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!

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Habs Unfiltered Podcast ep. 36 | Under the Rockets Glare, Canadiens News, Jackets Insider

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | NHL Playoffs, Under the Rockets Glare, Canadiens News, Christian Folin, Columbus Blue Jackets Insider

Sergei Bobrovsky, Paul Byron (Photo by Eric Bolte-USA TODAY 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 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: Under the Rocket’s Glare

  • In this segment, we are joined by our Rocket Sports colleague and Canadiens Connection co-host Joe Whalen.
  • We discuss current Canadiens news.
  • What about Christian Folin’s signing and it’s possible impact on development?
  • We look at the summer ahead for Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens.

Segment 2: Jackets Insider

  • Jeff Svoboda is a Jackets insider, a reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets at NHL.com. Jeff joins us to discuss Columbus and their run to the playoffs, their sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning and why the Blue Jackets aren’t a surprise.

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!

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Habs News, Rocket Prospects, NHL Playoffs | Canadiens Connection ep. 31

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs News, Rocket Prospects, NHL Playoffs, Max Domi, Christian Folin, Cayden Primeau

Max Domi (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.

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, April 20th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 27th 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

  • Joe is back from a week of exams. He and Rick deliver all of the information you need to know as we settle into the Habs off-season.
  • Let’s get you up to speed with Canadiens news: a nomination for Max Domi, the announcement of a special pre-season game, a Habs goalie representing his country and a player signing by Marc Bergevin. 
  • We check in on the first round of the NHL playoffs.
  • Winners and losers of the week : Some former Habs make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With so much of a focus on the future of the Montreal Canadiens, we have invited Amy Johnson, lead correspondent for AHL Report, to join us to discuss the Laval Rocket. Amy will highlight the Rocket’s season along with a look at first year head coach Joel Bouchard. 
  • How did the season end in Laval and who were the standouts?
  • Who are the best candidates from Laval to graduate to the Canadiens?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With Christian Folin re-signing this week, who are your six starting defencemen on #Habs opening night for the 2019-20 season? 
  • 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!

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Habs End of Year Awards, Off-season Changes | Canadiens Connection ep. 30

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs End of Year Awards, Off-season Changes, Ryan Poehling, Carey Price, Max Domi, Tomas Tatar

(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.

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, April 13th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 20th 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’re getting the band back together. Chris G and Rick, hosts of the Habs360 podcast reunite for this edition of the Canadiens Connection.
  • Let’s get you up to speed: A quick review of the Canadiens week including a dazzling debut by Ryan Poehling in the final game of the season. 
  • Winners and losers of the week season : This episode, we will name our MVP of the season, the disappointment, and the surprise impact player of the year. Carey Price, Tomas Tatar, Max Domi, the Canadiens power-play and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With the season ending for the Montreal Canadiens last weekend, the players spoke to the media after cleaning out their lockers and Marc Bergevin held his final presser of the campaign. We will discuss the highlights.
  • With the Canadiens missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons, we take an early look at some of the changes that can be expected. Who are the Habs restricted and unrestricted free agents that will be retained? 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: With respect to the Canadiens restricted and unrestricted free agents, who should be re-signed and who should be bid adieu?  
  • 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!

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Habs Unfiltered Podcast [S2/E21] | Canadiens Future, Under Rocket’s Glare, Who to Keep?

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Under the Rocket’s Glare, Looking at Canadiens Future, Home Grown Unrestricted Free Agents

Jordan Weal (Photo by Martin Chevalier / Agence QMI)

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 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: Under the Rocket’s Glare

  • In this regular segment, we feature members of the Rocket Sports Media discussing issues regarding the Montreal Canadiens. This week we are joined by Lewis from our sister podcast HabAListen.
  • Ryan Poehling impressed the panel with his debut.
  • We take a look at the future of the Habs.
  • Bob Cole’s last game.

Segment 2: Got ‘Em, Keep ‘Em, Leave ‘Em

  • Our illustrious hosts talk about the Canadiens roster, centre depth and the team’s free agents that could be re-signed.

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 [S3/E25] | Poehling Dazzles, Habs Season Review, Playoff Preview

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Ryan Poehling’s Dazzling Debut, Canadiens Season Review, NHL Playoff Preview

Ryan Poehling, Jordan Weal (Photo by TVA Sports)

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.

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?
  • Deep Dive Topic
  • Current Habs news

Segment 2: Round Table Talk with Gibby, Lewis & Lizzy

  • Ryan Poehling’s NHL debut – What did you see in his first NHL game? Have your expectations changed for him? Would you consider moving him to the wing to move him up higher in the lineup?
  • Habs Season Review – Habs MVP of the season, Habs most improved player, Habs biggest disappointment, honorable mentions.
  • Playoff Matchup Preview – Discussing the upcoming NHL playoff matchups, giving predictions on each matchup and the leading scorer of each series.
  • Gibby Your Best Shot
  • Weekly Sports Picks – The winner has been chosen!

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Everyone Has a Plan, Until They Get Punched In The Face

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

Habs Miss Playoffs, Petry, Lehkonen | Canadiens Connection ep. 29

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Miss Playoffs, Jeff Petry’s Urgency, Artturi Lehkonen is Top Six

(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.

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, April 6th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 13th 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 the Canadiens week including wins over the Jets and Lightning while suffering a devastating loss against the Capitals. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Jeff Petry, Artturi Lehkonen and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • With the Montreal Canadiens being eliminated from the playoffs following the Blue Jackets overtime win over the Rangers on Friday night, we discuss Habs missed opportunities throughout the season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • What do you predict will happen in Montreal’s final game of the season?
  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: The Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the third time in the past four years. What went wrong?  
  • 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 

Hab A Listen Podcast [S3/E24] | NHL Fighting, Byron, Kotkaniemi, Poehling

Hab A Listen Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | NHL Fighting, Paul Byron, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Ryan Poehling Signs Canadiens Contract, Our Predictions

Paul Byron (Photo by TVA Sports)

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.

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?
  • Deep Dive Topic
  • Current Habs news

Segment 2: Table Talk with Gibby & Lewis

  • Paul Byron accepted a fight with Florida’s Mackenzie Weegar and suffered a concussion. Lewis & Gibby give their thoughts on the fight, the NHL code, and if fighting will be  weeded out of hockey.
  • Jesperi Kotkaniemi was a healthy scratch for the third game of season. Lewis & Gibby discuss Julien’s decision to sit the young centre and what the future holds this season. 
  • Ryan Poehling signed an entry-level contract. Lewis & Gibby discuss what kind of player he can become and look ahead to next season.

Segment 3: Last takes

  • Quick thoughts
  • Everyone Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Face
  • Hab A Prediction Review and New!
  • 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

Habs Playoffs, Fighting Code, Tatar, Drouin | Canadiens Connection Podcast ep. 28

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Habs Playoff Hopes, Byron Fighting Code, Tomas Tatar, Jonathan Drouin’s Lack of Effort

Tomas Tatar (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.

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, March 30th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 6th 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 the Canadiens week including wins over the Sabres and Panthers while suffering tough losses against the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets. 
  • Winners and losers of the week: Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin make an appearance on our lists.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • We discuss all aspects of fighting including payback fights, answering the bell, staged fights, fights after legal checks, league imposed discipline vs on-ice justice.
  • Blain Potvin, All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer and host of the Habs Unfiltered podcast joins us. Regular contributor Chris G also chimes in.
  • For further reading check out this recent piece titled “The Decline of Fighting In Hockey” by All Habs Hockey Magazine staff writer Cate Racher. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Brendan Gallagher says, “We’ve never lost belief.” Regarding playoffs, do you still believe?  
  • 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 

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