Heads Held High | Canadiens Connection ep 144

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 144 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Corey Perry, Ben Chiarot, Marc Bergevin

Carey Price (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Now that the Canadiens playoff run has concluded we learned of injuries players were playing through, with Shea Weber, Brendan Gallagher, Jeff Petry, Eric Staal and Tyler Toffoli all playing through the pain. Pierre Allard has resigned and will leave the team at the end of the month.
Habs prospect report – Trois-Rivieres Lions announce signings of forwards Alexis D’Aoust and Olivier Archambault, and defencemen Guillaume Beaudoin, Mathieu Brodeur and Mathieu Gagnon. Anaheim Ducks name Joel Bouchard as the head coach of the San Diego Gulls. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Stanley Cup Finals review – Hearing from Gallagher, Weber and Price with their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final.
NHL news and notes – NHL critical dates calendar is filled with events.

Segment 2: Thoughts on Season & What’s ahead!

Rick and Joe react to quotes from the Canadiens end of season media availabilities, featuring quotes from Corey Perry, Paul Byron, Ben Chiarot and Marc Bergevin. The guys also give their thoughts on what’s ahead for the Habs.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Listener’s texts and emails.

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Battle of the Best | Canadiens Connection ep 142

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 142 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Luke Richardson, Artturi Lehkonen, Stanley Cup, Final, Marc Bergevin, Tampa Bay Lightning

Carey Price, Artturi Lehkonen (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Jake Evans cleared to play. Dominique Ducharme self isolating at home. Canadiens signed VP John Sedgwick to a three-year contract extension.
Habs prospect report – Forward Yannick Veilleux has reportedly signed a two-year contract with Eisbaren Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Canadiens signed Laurent Dauphin to a one-year, two-way contract. Reports state that Joel Bouchard is unlikely to return as head coach of the Laval Rocket next season. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Marc Bergevin lost out to Lou Lamoriello for the Jim Gregory Award for GM of the Year. Bergevin raised expectations for this team heading into the season and it came to fruition with the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Capacity at the Bell Centre currently at 3,500, while Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay at 14,800. Officiating in the playoffs by Chris Lee and Dan O’Rourke has been heavily scrutinized in games three and four of the semi-finals.

Segment 2: Stanley Cup Final

A magical playoff run from the Montreal Canadiens culminates in a Stanley Cup Final appearance. Four wins away from a Stanley Cup championship, Rick and Joe break down the improbable match up for the Stanley Cup.
“To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.” — Artturi Lehkonen

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Listener’s texts and emails.

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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 a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 26th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 3rd at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 141 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Eric Staal, Luke Richardson, Jeff Petry, Dominique Ducharme

(Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Amy Johnson from The Press Zone podcast sits in for a vacationing Joseph Whalen.
Rick and Amy break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Jon Merrill returned to the lineup for Game 2 sending Alexander Romanov once again to the press box. Jeff Petry returned to the lineup for Game 2 after suffering a hand injury.
Habs prospect report -Canadiens signed Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year contract. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières has a new head coach. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Dominique Ducharme is isolating from the Canadiens and Luke Richardson took over as acting head coach.
Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health ministry increased the maximum attendance to 3,500 for Bell Centre. NHLPA player’s poll is released. GM of the year finalists announced and Luke Richardson’s foundation gets some attention.

Segment 2: Unlikely, Magical Playoff Run

What have been the keys to the Canadiens playoff run? We hear from the players and coach and offer our own thoughts. What conclusions can we draw?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Listener’s texts and emails.

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 19th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, June 26th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Semifinal Showdown | Canadiens Connection ep 140

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 140 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Max Pacioretty, Shea Weber (Photo by Canadiens.com)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Jeff Petry suffered a hand injury, Dominique Ducharme was not clear about when we will see him. Jake Evans training in the gym. Alexander Romanov made his playoff debut.
Habs prospect report – AHL schedule and division realignment. The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières will be called the Lions. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Habs Playoffs News and Notes – CN Tower lit in red, white and blue to honour the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup semi-finals. Mayor John Tory flew a Canadiens flag at Toronto City Hall. Jets fan assaulted by Canadiens fans after series win in Montreal. Legendary Canadien Bob Gainey spoke to players on Wednesday. Will spectators be an advantage for teams in the semi-finals? Montreal journalists supporting Vegas because they have more Quebeckers. NHL announces who will compete for the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence Campbell Bowl.

Segment 2: Breaking Down VGK vs MTL

Two teams that have not played each other this season get set for a best-of-seven series with a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. Rick and Joe break down the matchup between Vegas and Montreal and some interesting storylines that surround the series.
Who are the Vegas Golden Knights? How do the teams matchup? Who will be the keys to victory?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the Week: What is your prediction?
Listener’s texts and emails.

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 12th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

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Riding Momentum | Canadiens Connection ep 139

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 139 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Joel Armia, Jake Evans, Mark Scheifele, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme

Carey Price, Corey Perry (Photo by David Lipnowski/Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Injury updates for Jake Evans and Artturi Lehkonen. Alexander Romanov remains in the press box for the Canadiens.
Habs prospect report – Canadiens allowed the June 1st deadline to pass without signing any of these three prospects to NHL contracts: Joni Ikonen, Jacob Leguerrier, Kieran Ruscheinski. Canadiens sign Mattias Norlinder to three-year entry-level contract. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Taking a look at the Mark Scheifele hit on Jake Evans that resulted in Evans suffering a concussion and all the fallout from the incident.
Hockey News – Buffalo Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. Jordan Staal and Max Pacioretty making an impact in the NHL Playoffs.

Segment 2: How have the Canadiens turned it around?

The Canadiens have now won five consecutive games. This team did not have a win streak longer than three games in the regular season, so what has happened that they have been able to find this level of success at the most important time? Rick and Joe take a look at how the Canadiens turned it around to eliminate the Leafs and how they took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Jets.
Who has stood out? Who has disappointed? What is fact and what is fiction?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the Week: Was the four games imposed by the DoPS to Mark Scheifele enough?
Listener’s texts and emails.
Dynasty By Decade podcast: Montreal Canadiens of the 1970s

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, June 5th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

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Habs Playoff Push | Canadiens Connection ep 134

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 134 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Jake Evans

Artturi Lehkonen (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Josh Anderson chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Carey Price continues to recover from a concussion and may return to the ice in the coming days. Brendan Gallagher has started to skate on his own. Cole Caufield made his NHL debut this week. Jonathan Drouin has taken an indefinite leave from the team.
Habs prospect report – There will be no playoffs for the Laval Rocket this season. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
They Said What? – Mix of veterans and young players discuss what it takes to contribute down the stretch towards a playoff berth.
NHL News – Seattle Kraken made the final payment of their $650M franchise fee on Friday. Patrick Roy hired a new agent to facilitate a return to the NHL in coaching or management.

Segment 2: Negative Effects of Habs Success

The Canadiens are currently holding onto the fourth and final playoff spot in the North division and the third spot is within reach given the struggles of the Winnipeg Jets, but Habs fans are in a difficult spot. Of course, they want to see their team make the playoffs, but would losing out on that bring about some necessary change? Rick and Joe discuss this dilemma facing Canadiens fans.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
CC Question of the week:
Listener’s calls and text

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Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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Playing With Urgency | Canadiens Connection ep 133

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 133 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Ben Chiarot, Shea Weber, Josh Anderson, Jonathan Drouin, Cayden Primeau

(Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Carey Price returned this week but was injured by Alex Chiasson on Monday and is suffering from a concussion. Cayden Primeau was recalled to the active roster on an emergency basis. Cole Caufield travelled with the team on the western road trip. John Merrill and Erik Gustafsson made their Habs debuts.
Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket back in action this week with three games against Belleville. Who is the leading scorer for the Rocket? Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Ice Tips with Coach C. (Ben Chiarot)
NHL News – Patrick Marleau set the NHL record for games played with 1,768.

Segment 2: Accountability and Leadership

In the midst of a a stretch in which the Canadiens have only won three out of their last ten games, the words of the players from media availabilities take on much more importance. The guys react to some of the quotes that came out of the last week from Habs players.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
CC Question of the week:
Listener’s calls and text

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 24th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, May 1st at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Rookies and Legends | Canadiens Connection ep 131

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 131 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Eric Staal, Corey Perry, Shea Weber, Theo Fleury

Cole Caufield (Photo by Christian Bonin / Toronto Marlies)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Brendan Gallagher chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
Roster news – Joel Armia remains on the NHL’s COVID protocol list but is out of quarantine. Ben Chiarot is skating on his own recovering from a fractured hand. Brendan Gallagher suffered a fractured thumb and will be out a minimum of six weeks. Gallagher has been placed on LTIR. Carey Price is out of the lineup with a lower-body injury, should return next week. Paul Byron was placed on waivers Friday.
Habs prospect report – Canadiens signed forward Jan Mysak to a three-year, entry-level contract. Blake Biondi’s UMD Bulldogs lost in semifinal to UMass, out of Frozen Four. Cole Caufield was named winner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Cole Caufield made his pro debut for Laval in Toronto on Friday. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
NHL News – Canucks announce that they expect to resume their season and play full 56-game schedule.
With Monday’s NHL trade deadline, what is the current state of the Habs? What are the Canadiens needs/issues?

Segment 2: Theo Fleury: We’re All A Little ‘Crazy’

Rick and Amy Johnson have a special interview with Theo Fleury, NHL legend and Eric Kussin, sports executive. Along with Darren Rovell, sports business insider, they are hosts of We’re All A Little “Crazy” presented by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement and The Hockey Podcast Network.
Former Calgary Flames forward Theo Fleury describes the incredible experience of winning a Stanley Cup in 1989 on Montreal Forum ice beating the Canadiens 4-2. Who was his family cheering for?
We only just scratched the surface of this topic with Theo and Eric. This compelling conversation continues in a special bonus episode of the Canadiens Connection due out on Monday! Watch for it!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
Special guest host next week: Amy Johnson
Listener’s calls and text

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 10th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, April 17th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Trade Deadline Needs | Canadiens Connection ep 128

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 128 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Alexander Romanov, Cole Caufield, Jordan Harris, Marc Bergevin, Dominique Ducharme

Jeff Petry (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Carey Price named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Ben Chiarot had surgery on his right hand on Monday, he will miss 6-8 weeks. Paul Byron cleared waivers on Wednesday. Sean Burke participated in his first practice in his new role on Friday. Habs equipment manager Pierre Gervais recognized for 3000 games.
Habs prospect report – Cole Caufield has been named Big Ten Player of the Year. Caufield scored game tying and game winning goals in semi-finals, but his Badgers lost to the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten championship on Tuesday. Frozen Four Regional participants to be selected on Sunday. Jordan Harris considering joining the Canadiens now that his NCAA season is done. Ryan Poehling is heating up for the Rocket. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
There have been new members of the Canadiens who have been key additions on the ice and as leaders, the guys react to comments from newcomers Corey Perry and Josh Anderson.
With Ben Chiarot out of the lineup, the Canadiens have been forced to reconfigure their defensive pairings. Rick and Joe discuss how the new look pairings have performed and react to a clip from Shea Weber discussing the adjustments of playing with a new partner. Could the Habs make a move for some help on the blueline?
Overtime losses continue to pile up for the Canadiens, with two more this week they are now 0-9 in extra time. The guys take a look at Dominique Ducharme’s strategy for overtime and discuss slow starts.

Segment 2: GM: Stay the course!

Marc Bergevin spoke to the media this week in his mid-season media availability. He discussed Chiarot’s injury and whether he envisions making a trade to get a replacement for Chiarot, the cap, the team’s prospects, playoffs and the changes to the team under Ducharme. Rick and Joe react to this media availability from the Habs GM.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, March 20th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, March 27th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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Mid-Season Adjustments | Canadiens Connection ep 127

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 127 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Jeff Petry, Stephane Waite, Alex Burrows, Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Rick and Joe briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Brendan Gallagher named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Ben Chiarot suffered a fracture in his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in the coming days. March 11th marked the 25th anniversary of the closing of the Montreal Forum.
Habs prospect report – Cole Caufield has been nominated for Big Ten Player of the Year. Rocket in action Friday against the Toronto Marlies. Be sure to listen and subscribe to the Press Zone – Montreal.
Former Canadiens goaltending coach Stephane Waite continued his media tour, sharing some additional information. Shea Weber gives his thoughts on why Carey Price is having more success.
Interim head coach Dominique Ducharme unveiled a new second line this week, with Tyler Toffoli, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Brendan Gallagher lining up together.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expects a “fully normal” season for 2021-2022 that will start on time. He also expects fans to return in greater numbers towards the playoffs. The divisions will return to the standard alignment for next season. The NHL signed a seven-year broadcast and streaming agreement with ESPN.
The NHL paused the 2019-2020 season on March 12, 2020. A year later, we take a look back.

Segment 2: Let’s Talk Special Teams and OT!

Canadiens assistant coach Alex Burrows had his first media availability this week. Last week we spoke to Isha and Dylan of the Hockey Podcast network about Alex Burrows, this week we hear from Burrows discussing finding out he was going to be an assistant coach of the Canadiens and some insight into the importance of Shea Weber on the Canadiens power play.
What’s wrong with the Canadiens in extra time? The Habs are now 0-7 in overtime and the shootout. Last week we heard from Jeff Petry about the Canadiens defensive zone coverage in three-on-three overtime, this week the defenceman spoke about the possession plan in OT.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, March 13th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, March 20th at 3:00 pm. ET. (1:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.