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)

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, 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)

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.

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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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:

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Leskinen, New Coaches, Crunch GM, Penguins Extend Lease | From The Press Box ep. 76

By Rocket — 6 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Playoffs Division Finals, Montreal Canadiens Prospect Otto Leskinen, Flyers Add Michel Therrien, Mike Yeo, Scott Gordon to Phantoms

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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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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: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Otto Leskinen signing
Flyers finalize new coaching staff
Scott Gordon, Kerry Huffman return to Phantoms

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Ephesus/AHL Graduate of the Month
WBS Penguins extend lease
Syracuse Crunch names new GM
Calder Cup Playoffs: Division Finals update

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

IIHF World Championships
Weekly Preview

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:

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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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AHL Playoffs Round Two, Luukkonen, Hart, Suzuki | From The Press Box ep. 75

By Rocket — 6 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Calder Cup Playoffs Division Finals, OHL Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Team Canada World Championships Roster

David Sklenicka (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Unauthorized use prohibited.

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Nate Thompson, Jordan Weal signings
Carter Hart at IIHF World Championship

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Coaching change – Rockford IceHogs
Calder Cup Playoffs: Division Finals

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

OHL Goaltender of the Year
Weekly Preview

Get From The Press Box!

Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.

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

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

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

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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

Nick Suzuki (Photo by Canadiens.com)

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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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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)

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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
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.

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

By Rocket — 6 years ago

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)

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

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!

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Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform including:

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