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New Contracts, Russ Cohen, Private Sector Responds | From The Press Box ep. 117

From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, AHL, NHL, Russ Cohen, NCAA, Bauer, Fanatics, Coronavirus, Rocket Sports Media

Photos by Fanatics (left) and Bauer (right)

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Montreal contracts: Gustav Olofsson, Jesse Ylonen
  • Philadelphia contract: Wade Allison

Segment 2: Around the Hockey World

  • Coyotes sign Chaput
  • Eddie Lack retirement
  • Bauer / Fanatics stepping up

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Russ Cohen interview, book 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: 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 News, Ylonen, Olofsson, Draft | Canadiens Connection ep. 77

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 77 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Jesse Ylonen, Gustav Olofsson, Entry Draft

Jesse Ylonen (Photo by Rocket Laval)

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 28th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

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

  • It’s week two without NHL hockey and we are now carefully monitoring the sanity of our co-hosts Rick and Joe. 
  • The Canadiens made a pair of signings this week, re-signing Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract and signed Jesse Ylonen to his three-year entry-level contract. One has to wonder if Alexander Romanov may be the next one to sign a contract with the club.
  • There was a third positive test for the Coronavirus in the NHL this week, coming from the Colorado Avalanche. 
  • We have seen more and more cancellations and postponements across the sporting world this week that included the CHL cancelling the playoffs for their three leagues and the Memorial Cup, the IOC postponing this year’s summer Olympics and the postponement of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that was set to take place in Montreal. 
  • The ECHL and all leagues in the CHL are moving from being suspended to cancelled. Additionally, the IIHF 2020 Men’s World Championships that were set to take place in Switzerland have been cancelled. 
  • In NHL 20 simulation news, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-5, pouring some salt on the wound of Leafs fans. 
  • The hockey equipment company Bauer has received the green light to begin making protective medical gear for medical staff and first responders. 
  • Carey Price and his wife Angela made a $50,000 donation to the Breakfast Club of Canada. 
  • There were layoffs made by Group CH. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Who will be the fall guy for this season should there be one, since Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien will both be back? Could it be Trevor Timmins or Kirk Muller shouldering the blame for this season’s shortcomings? Will the change come in the form of a trade? The guys discuss. 

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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Laczynski, Belzile, League Cutbacks, Esports | From The Press Box ep. 116

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

Joni Ikonen (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Alex Belzile’s new contract, Jake Evans sent down
  • Tanner Laczynski signs ELC with Flyers
  • Canadiens, NHL announce cutbacks

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Thoughts on the Esports sims
  • Players and teams getting creative

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Joni Ikonen new contract
  • More sports postponements
  • COVID-19 needs serious steps

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: 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 News, Caufield, Timmins, Muller | Canadiens Connection ep. 76

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 76 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Montreal,  Cole Caufield, Trevor Timmins, Kirk Muller

Cole Caufield (Photo by Winslow Townson / AP)

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 21st at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, March 28th 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 

  • We’re through the first full week without NHL games, Rick and Joe discuss their week without NHL hockey or any sports.
  • Even without any games there was some roster movement for the Canadiens this week. Before NHL rosters were frozen, the club assigned Jake Evans to Laval. Nathaniel Halbert was released from his PTO and Alex Belzile signed a one-year, two-way extension with the club.
  • Cole Caufield will be returning the Wisconsin Badgers next season. After Alex Turcotte and K’Andre Miller signed their Entry Level Contracts, some wondered if Caufield would be headed to the pros as well, but Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens were clear in what they wanted. 
  • Of course, the Coronavirus continues to dominate the news cycle around the world, and by extension, the sporting world, including the first positive test in the NHL that came from the Ottawa Senators and led to concerns for their most recent opponents the Ducks and Kings. 
  • The ECHL and all leagues in the CHL are moving from being suspended to cancelled. Additionally, the IIHF 2020 Men’s World Championships that were set to take place in Switzerland have been cancelled. 
  • How organizations were approaching the payment of their part-time employees dominated social media this week, including the plan of the Montreal Canadiens.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Taking a look at some storylines that emerged out of this season, Rick and Joe discuss how the communications department for the Canadiens have been rather noticeably searching for a good news story for this season and have often exaggerated to do it. A recent example comparing the production of Phillip Danault to Connor McDavid is a prime example of this. They also look at Geoff Molson’s interactions with Montreal media on Twitter. 
  • Who will be the fall guy for this season should there be one, since Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien will both be back? Could it be Trevor Timmins or Kirk Muller shouldering the blame for this season’s shortcomings? The guys discuss. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Is it the right decision for Cole Caufield to return to the Wisconsin Badgers?
  • 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:

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COVID-19 Effects, Rocket Sports Continues Coverage | From The Press Box ep. 115

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

Photo by Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Coronavirus halts season
  • Laval’s final game
  • Communication breakdowns in Montreal

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Other leagues affected by COVID-19
  • How teams are dealing with the shutdown

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Rocket Sports Media coverage continues!

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: 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 News, Pandemic Halts Sports World | Canadiens Connection ep. 75

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 75 | Habs News, Gary Bettman, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Montreal, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Cole Caufield

(Photo by Vitor Munhoz / Montreal Canadiens)

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 14th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, March 21st 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 

  • The Canadiens played in a pair of games this week, they were both losing efforts to the Panthers and Predators. Rick and Joe briefly recap those games and discuss the scheduled game against Buffalo that was postponed on Thursday, along with the other 9 games scheduled for that night. 
  • Some news on the injury front, Jesperi Kotkaniemi suffered a spleen injury and is set to miss the remainder of this season. Tomas Tatar, who had been dealing with an uppe body injury was announced to be out indefinitely. Jonathan Drouin was prepared to return, which led to the re-assigning of Lukas Vejdemo to Laval. 
  • Cole Caufield’s season at Wisconsin has come to an end. With his Badger teammates K’Andre Miller and Alex Turcotte signing their Entry Level Contracts, the focus has shifted to Caufield and where he will head next season. 
  • Claude Julien noted that he believed rookie forward Nick Suzuki had hit a wall. The guys discuss another comment made by the coach towards his players.
  • The Coronavirus has obviously been at the forefront this week. Following the NBA suspending their season Wednesday night, after Utah Jazz center, Rudy Gobert, tested positive for Coronavirus, the NHL and just about every other sports league followed suit the following day in postponing, suspending or cancelling major sporting events. Rick and Joe discuss everything surrounding these shocking events. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Rick and Joe are joined by Mike who was in Vancouver this past June for the NHL Entry Draft with the Rocket Sports Media group, as one of the contest winners! The guys talk with Mike about the experience of the draft, his early hockey memories and much, much more. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: 
  • 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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Laval Update, Playoff Picture, Coronavirus Impact | From The Press Box ep. 114

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens, Springfield Thunderbirds, Coronavirus, Fort Wayne Komets, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Cleveland Monsters

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Success in Cleveland
  • Roster changes
  • Injury report

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • AHL Player of the Week – Ryan Schmelzer
  • New Springfield affiliation
  • Coronavirus impact

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Fort Wayne Komets controversy
  • Weekly coverage 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: 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 News, Bergevin-Julien Duo Staying Put | Canadiens Connection ep. 74

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 74 | Habs News, Claude Julien,  Marc Bergevin, Henri Richard, Alexander Romanov, Gary Bettman, NHL Rules, Salary Cap

Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

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 7th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, March 14th 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 

  • The Canadiens played three games this week, picking up a pair of wins against the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders, while dropping a game to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rick and Joe discuss the week that was for the Habs.
  • There was some sad news Friday morning regarding Habs legend Henri Richard. He passed away at the age of 84. The guys pay tribute to the Canadiens legend who holds the NHL record for most Stanley Cups won with 11. 
  • NHL Commisioner, Gary Bettman, met with the media to discuss a wide range of topics, including the NHL’s policy on the Coronavirus, the Salary Cap and some potential rule changes.
  • It was another eventful week on the injury front for the Canadiens. Forwards, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher did not take part in the Habs 4-0 loss to the Lightning, Gallagher suffering from the flu, while Tatar was sent back to Montreal to be evaluated. The Canadiens recalled Lukas Vejdemo from the Laval Rocket on an emergency basis due to the Tatar injury. Meanwhile, in Laval, Jesse Ylonen is not ready to play just yet, while Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Ryan Poehling are injured. 
  • Marc Bergevin has been making quite a few media appearances over the last week, giving his perspective on the rather disappointing season for his club. In an interview with Renaud Lavoie, it was announced that Claude Julien would be returning behind the bench next season. In his 31 Thoughts article, Eliotte Friedman shared quotes from an interview he had with Bergevin.

Henri Richard (Photo by Canadiens.com)

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • Who is responsible for this season’s shortcomings for the Montreal Canadiens? With the head coach and GM both returning next season, and placing a hefty amount of the blame on the players, Rick and Joe take a closer look at this season and what has let the Canadiens down this season. Some problem items have been the team’s propensity to give up leads late in games, their home record and backup goaltending, just to name a few. 
  • Who might be the fall guy for this season should there be one? Kirk Muller? Trevor Timmins? As Bergevin hinted last week perhaps it will be a player, most likely a forward, in an attempt to acquire help on the blueline. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs players will likely be moved before the NHL trade deadline?
  • 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:

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Ylonen, Penn State, Trois Rivieres | From The Press Box ep. 113

From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens, Keith Kinkaid, Jesse Ylonen, AHL Moving to Las Vegas, ECHL, Rocket Sports Media

Photo by Rochester Americans

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.

FTPB on Rocket Sports Radio

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

  • Keith Kinkaid to Charlotte
  • Jesse Ylonen arrives
  • Bergevin’s interview implications

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • AHL Player of the Week – Mackenzie Blackwood
  • AHL Player of the Month awards
  • AHL is heading to Vegas
  • Kale Kessy injury

Segment 3: Beyond the AHL

  • Penn State hockey feature
  • Trois Rivieres update
  • Weekly coverage 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: 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:

Habs News, What’s Bergevin’s Plan? | Canadiens Connection ep. 73

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 73 | Habs News, Claude Julien, NHL Trade Deadline, Marc Bergevin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Nate Thompson, Nick Cousins, Tomas Tatar, Jeff Petry

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.

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, February 29th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.

Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, March 7th 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 

  • The Canadiens were in action three times this week. They visited the Senators in Ottawa and picked up a 3-0 win, before dropping two games against the Canucks and Rangers, in which they jumped out to an early two-goal lead before allowing both teams to come from behind and win the game. 
  • There were some great good news stories that came out of this week around the NHL. David Ayres’ captivated the imaginations of people around the world with his performance as an emergency backup goaltender, Bobby Ryan scored a hat-trick in his first game back in Ottawa since he went to the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, and Jay Bouwmeester returned to St. Louis and received a lovely ovation following his cardiac episode in Anaheim. 
  • News on the injury front just keeps coming for the Montreal Canadiens. Victor Mete is out for the remainder of the season after suffering a foot fracture. Jonathan Drouin continues to deal with an ankle injury, while Xavier Ouellet is close to returning. 
  • The Canadiens recalled Charles Hudon on an emergency basis. Jake Evans was also recalled. Karl Alzner and Xavier Ouellet were sent down, but only as paper transactions to ensure their eligibilty for the AHL Playoffs, should Laval make it. Meanwhile, Canadiens prospect Jesse Ylonen is reportedly set to join the Laval Rocket. 
  • Claude Julien faced some criticism for the load Carey Price has carried this season. He was quick to dismiss the notion when asked about it following the Canadiens loss against the Rangers. He continued to show his frustration with the lack of success, while giving praise to Marc Bergevin, saying his decisions are “strategic”. 

Segment 2: The Big Topic

  • The Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Canadiens were relatively active. They traded Ilya Kovalchuk to Washington for a 3rd the night before the deadline, before trading both Nate Thompson and Nick Cousins on deadline day. 
  • The moves that weren’t made were perhaps more notable, the Canadiens opted to keep both Jeff Petry and Tomas Tatar. Rick and Joe take a look at how Marc Bergevin handled the deadline period and take a listen to some of his comments at his press conference following the deadline. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs players will likely be moved before the NHL trade deadline?
  • 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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