Habs – Flyers Preview, Meltzer, Weaver | Press Zone ep. 135

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 135 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Bill Meltzer, Mike Weaver, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo: Carter Hart (L) (Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) and Mike Weaver (R) (Rick Osentoski | USA TODAY Sports)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly 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: Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers recap: Round Robin success, top seed in the East
Additional players loaned to European leagues
Lehigh Valley Phantoms sign two players
Guest interview: Bill Meltzer, Team Reporter for Flyers.NHL.com

Segment 2: Montreal Canadiens

Habs recap: Series victory over Pittsburgh
Guest interview: Mike Weaver, Former NHL Defenseman & CEO/Founder CoachThem and Defence First

Segment 3: Around the League

Rocket Sports Media Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage
Rick and Amy make their Round 1 predictions
Feel Good Finale: Summer Souvenir!

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Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects 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.

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Habs, Flyers Update, Dan Robertson, CHL | Press Zone ep. 134

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 134 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Dan Robertson, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Otto Leskinen (L) Photo by Laval Rocket / Philippe Myers (R) Photo by Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers recap: Game 1 success versus the Bruins, Philippe Myers
Michael Raffl out with injury, now what?
Habs update with special guest Dan Robertson, Canadiens play-by-play announcer (TSN 690)

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Board of Governors announce new target start date for 2020-21 season
AHL announces service and excellence awards
Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice gives nod to player development

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

European leagues continue to snap up players: Leskinen, Seider
CHL News: League to appoint Independent Review Panel
Feel Good Finale: Star Struck!

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NHL Hub Safety, Gelevan, Chaumont, Mingioni | Press Zone ep. 133

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 133 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photos by Montreal Canadiens (L) and Philadelphia Flyers (R)

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens

NHL teams announce rosters as teams head to hub cities
Safety inside the NHL bubble
Habs Preview with special guests Doug Gelevan, CBC Montreal and J-F Chaumont, Journal de Montreal

Segment 2: Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Preview with special guest Anthony Mingioni, Center Ice Philly & Off The Post Radio
Flyers offering local business free advertising
Rocket Sports Media coverage for NHL Return to Play

Segment 3: The AHL & Beyond

Media access inside the NHL bubble
AHL Business Awards announced
Oilers pay tribute to Colby Cave at training camp
CHL News: League to appoint Independent Review Panel
Feel Good Finale: Sports!

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Domi, NHL Nominees, World Juniors Update| Press Zone ep. 132

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 132 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Maksim Sushko, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Maksim Sushko, Mikhail Vorobyev (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Philadelphia Flyers

Training camps continue: Roster updates
Flyers with Jack Adams, Selke nominees
Flyers loan Sushko to KHL

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Remembering Jack McIlhargey
Sutter re-signs with Ontario Reign

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

OHL News: Hamilton to renovate arena
USA Hockey cancels World Junior Summer Showcase
Hockey Canada expands virtual development camp roster
Feel Good Finale: Captain Sir Thomas!

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NHL Training Camps, Romanov, Friedman | Press Zone ep. 131

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 131 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Alexander Romanov, Mark Friedman, Colby Cave, ECHL, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Just Sports Photography | Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Return to Play ratified, Phase 3 begins with Training Camps
Alexander Romanov signs ELC with the Canadiens
Mark Friedman signs contract extension with the Flyers

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Watch AHL stars shine in this summer’s NHL playoffs
Emily Cave reflects on Colby’s passing

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

NHL Prospects rankings
ECHL: Trois-Rivieres update
New ways to discover your favorite Rocket Sports Media podcasts
Feel Good Finale: Play Ball!

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Laval Signings, Hart Memorial Award, RTP | Press Zone ep. 130

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 130 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Laval Rocket, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Cleveland Monsters

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Get to know us!
Laval signs Samuel Vigneault and Corey Schueneman
Flyers name 2019-20 award winners
Flyers prospect Kalynuk to Chicago
Oskar Lindblom completes cancer treatment
NHL/NHLPA agree on next steps in Return To Play

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Penguins sign two forwards

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

Prospects still training
New ways to discover your favorite Rocket Sports Media podcasts
Feel Good Finale: Sushi Express!

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Vorobyev, Andrews, Syracuse Social | Press Box ep 129

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The Press Zone for Hockey Prospects (formerly From The Press Box) ep 129 | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Dave Andrews, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Gregg Forwerck | AHL

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Mikhail Vorobyev to sign in KHL
NHL Draft Lottery

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Dave Andrews’ retirement day
Interview with Megan Cahill: Syracruse Crunch awarded top social department

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

A new name for the podcast!
New ways to discover your favorite Rocket Sports Media podcasts
Feel Good Finale: Hugs and Bikes!

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Habs News, Price, Kotkaniemi, Lafreniere | Canadiens Connection ep 90

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 90 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Alexis Lafreniere, Draft, Lottery

Alexis Lafreniere (Photo by Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press)

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 in the player below on Saturday, June 27th starting at 2 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will air on Saturday, July 4th at 2 pm. ET. (3:30 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

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the inductees of 2020. Getting the call this year was Marian Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Kim St. Pierre, Doug Wilson and Ken Holland. The guys ask: Who got snubbed this year?
Arpon Basu reported that Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be travelling to attend the Canadiens’ training camp and that he is “coming as a player who is available to play”. Adding some more intrigue to the Canadiens potential return to play.
Carey Price won the Molson Cup for the 2019-2020 season, picking up the award for the 9th time. Price also spoke to the media via conference call this week, touching his desire to play but also voicing concerns over health and safety.
Impact of Coronavirus. An update on Hub cities in consideration, the NHL/NHLPA discussing a CBA extension, Artemi Panarin and Ryan Kesler shared their thoughts on the CBA & escrow, more positive tests for the coronavirus and the MLB announces they will play a 60 game season.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – NHL Draft Lottery

Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery went last night and it did not take long to grab the attention of the hockey world. It was determined that a mystery team will be selecting first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Not the historically bad Detroit Red Wings, or the Ottawa Senators with two first round picks, but a placeholder team that will be determined following the qualification round in Phase 2 of the lottery.
What does this mean for the Montreal Canadiens? After taking a look at SBD’s betting news section, things are not looking pretty for the Canadiens as recent analysis gave them just a 36 percent chance to move past the Penguins in the qualifying round. So will Habs fans be supporting a ‘tank movement’ to have an opportunity to select Alexis Lafreniere?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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AHL Players Return to Play, Joe Yerdon on Buffalo | From The Press Box ep. 128

By Rocket — 5 years ago

From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Laval Rocket, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Dave Andrews, NHL, AHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photos by Just Sports Photography/LV Phantoms and Laval Rocket

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.

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This Week’s Topics

Segment 1: Laval Rocket & Lehigh Valley Phantoms

COVID-19 cases already shutting down NHL facilities
AHL Return to Play Task Force
Carter Hart changes agents

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Interview with Joe Yerdon: Buffalo cleans house at NHL and AHL levels

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

Hockey Canada and USA Hockey Announce Summer Camp Rosters
OHL News: Eric Guest and the Kitchener Rangers
Feel Good Finale: Dad Race AND Help Wanted!

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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.

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Habs Phase 2, Drouin Ready, Bergevin’s Plan | Canadiens Connection ep 89

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Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 89 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Marc Bergevin, Jonathan Drouin, Paul Byron, Covid-19

Paul Byron (Photo by Pierre-Paul Poulin / QMI Agency)

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On Air

Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, June 20th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, June 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: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Cristobal Huet gave his thoughts on playing with Carey Price in his rookie season.
Jonathan Drouin claims that he is ready for playoff hockey and that he plays his best hockey in the playoffs.
Rick and Joe give their thoughts on what was an eventful day in the world of sports. The continuing impact of the coronavirus was certainly seen on Friday. Bob McKenzie reported the Tampa Bay Lightning are temporarily closing their training facilities after multiple positive tests, Steve Simmons reported Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has tested positive for the virus, three MLB teams have shut down their training facilities in Florida and the University of Clemson has announced 28 athletes have tested positive for the virus.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Grading NHL GMs

Following the rather shocking events that transpired in Buffalo this week with the Sabres clearing house, firing GM Jason Botterill and many more, the guys take a look at how General Managers and front offices should be evaluated. With the comments from Geoff Molson last week, declaring the Canadiens’ progress a success, Rick and Joe look back on Marc Bergevin’s tenure and wonder if he did indeed have a five-year plan when he took over in 2012.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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