Habs Hit Reset | Canadiens Connection ep 125

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 125 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Carey Price, Jeff Petry, Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson, Jake Allen, Nick Suzuki

(Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via 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 briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
Artturi Lehkonen named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Taxi squad: Byron, Fleury, Frolik, Belzile, McNiven. Lindgren sent to Laval for conditioning. Kaiden Guhle and Gianni Fairbrother returned to their junior hockey teams. Former GM Irving Grundman died at the age of 93.
They Said What? – Brendan Gallagher’s thoughts on the disallowed goal, Claude Julien’s last presser as head coach of the Canadiens and Marc Bergevin’s press conference after firing Claude Julien and Kirk Muller.

Segment 2: A New Era

The Canadiens promoted Dominique Ducharme as and interim head coach and added Alexandre Burrows as an assistant after firing Claude Julien and Kirk Muller on Wednesday. Rick and Joe are joined by Simon Servant of the Canadian Press to discuss Ducharme’s track record and then give their thoughts on the events of Wednesday.

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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Habs Fighting Through Adversity | Canadiens Connection ep 123

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 123 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Shea Weber, Phillip Danault, Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher

Tomas Tatar, Joel Armia (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 for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs had a rough week with back-to-back losses against the Leafs and Oilers.
Shea Weber named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Joel Armia returned to the Canadiens lineup against the Leafs. Corey Perry sent to the taxi squad. Line juggling for the Habs, Tatar with Kotkaniemi and Toffoli with Danault. Charlie Lindgren “injured” by Carey Price.
Habs Prospect report – Sean Farrell recorded his fourth straight three-point game Thursday night. Kaiden Guhle left practice early on Thursday with a minor injury. Laval Rocket season is underway. Check out daily reports at AHLReport.com.
Rejean Tremblay column in Le Journal de Montreal. Political Science student says Canadiens core should speak French.
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from media availabilities this week, including Weber on his 1000th game and more!
Hockey notes – NHL expands their COVID protocols. Edmonton forward Jesse Puljujarvi tests positive, which resulted in Oilers-Habs game being delayed an hour.
We remember former Canadiens forward Ralph Backstrom who passed away on Sunday.

Segment 2: What’s wrong with the Montreal Canadiens?

It’s the question that all Habs fans are asking right now: What has happened to the Montreal Canadiens? Where have the goals gone? More importantly where have the wins gone? Rick and Joe take a look at the Canadiens recent games and discuss what has been going on with the Habs.
Also, should fans be panicking about the goaltending situation? And what is the Canadiens identity?

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 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, February 13th starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, February 20th 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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Habs Reach for the Top | Canadiens Connection ep 122

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 122 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Victor Mete, Shea Weber, Nick Suzuki, Claude Julien

Shea Weber (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 for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs went 2-2 this week, the guys pick out some memorable moments from each of the four games.
Carey Price named 1st star of the week by Joe in his weekly column.
Roster news – Laval Rocket season start is on hold. Check out daily reports including audio from players and coach Joel Bouchard at AHLReport.com. Cole Caufield named Big10 Hockey first star of the week. Josh Anderson experienced flu-like symptoms during the game against the Flames. Alexander Romanov injured in practice Friday. Victor Mete trade request denied by Bergevin.
Canadiens home stand – Thoughts on Dillon Dube’s hit on Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shea Weber‘s 1000th game, the debut of the Habs reverse retro sweater and more!
They Said What? – Our favourite clips from media availabilities this week, including Weber on his 1000th game and more!
Hockey notes – NHL postpones more games and expands their COVID protocols. A pair of former Canadiens prospects, Nikita Scherbak and Noah Juulsen make their debuts for new teams.

Segment 2: A Brief Visit to the Penthouse

The Canadiens found themselves occupying the top spot in the North division for a short time this week. Rick and Joe take a look back at the long journey for the Habs to get to that spot after finishing 24th last season and how they were quickly displaced following a disappointing effort against the last place Ottawa Senators.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

CC Question of the week: Now that you have seen them on the ice, what do you think about the Canadiens retro reverse jerseys?
New partnership: The Hockey Podcast Network
Social media reactions
Listener’s calls and text

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, February 6th starting at 12:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, February 13th 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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Habs Fans Brimming With Confidence | Canadiens Connection ep 111

By Rocket — 4 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 111 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Marc Bergevin, Shea Weber, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Cole Caufield, Phillip Danault, ECHL

(Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

This Week’s Show

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

There’s a report that Canadiens 2018 2nd round pick, Jacob Olofsson, will sign a two-year contract with Timra IK of the Allsvenskan.
Canadiens prospect report. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first two goals since returning to Finland and Cole Caufield is fine after taking a big hit in last Saturday’s game against Notre Dame.
They Said What – Habs strength and conditioning coordinator Patrick Delisle-Houde spoke to the media this week. He touched on Shea Weber, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, changes to his role during the pandemic and more!
NHL reveals reverse-retro jerseys for all 31 teams.
NHL and NHLPA have been in the news this week after the NHL asked for some tweaks to the CBA agreement agreed to early in the pandemic
ECHL announced all teams in the North division will suspend play for the 2020-21 season.
Marc Bergevin interview with TVA, touching on ECHL plans, Phillip Danault contract negotiations and his prediction for the all-Canadian division.

Segment 2: All-Canadian or Atlantic division?

With the uncertainty surrounding how the upcoming season will unfold, Rick and Joe ask the question: Would the Canadiens have a better chance of making the Playoffs in the Atlantic division, or the Canadian division that has been talked about as a possibility for this season?
A survey from The Athletic shows that Canadiens fans have very high hopes with regards to making the Playoffs this season.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Social media reactions.
Listener’s calls and texts
Bad tweet of the week

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Listen in the player below on Saturday, November 21st starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, November 28th 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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Habs News, Weber, Julien, NHL Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep 91

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 91 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Shea Weber, Claude Julien, Mock Draft, Alexis Lafreniere

Claude Julien (Photo by Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press)

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

This Week’s Show: CC Season 3 Opener

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

The Laval Rocket made a pair of signings this week, signing defenceman Corey Schueneman and forward Samuel Vigneault to one-year AHL contracts for the 2020-21 season.
The Canadiens have reached out to projected #1 overall pick, Alexis Lafrenière, after Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery revealed the Canadiens have an opportunity to win the first overall pick and select Lafrenière.
This past Monday marked four years since the Canadiens and Predators swapped P.K. Subban and Shea Weber.
Mike Ribeiro gave his thoughts on the Subban-Weber trade, while also saying he would like to get into coaching.
We heard from Canadiens’ coach Claude Julien this week and he gave his thoughts on the return to play and more.
Marc Bergevin also spoke this week, in an interview with RDS.
Impact of Coronavirus: Edmonton and Toronto will be announced as Hub cities. NHL/NHLPA continue to discuss CBA extension, escrow, salary deferral and cap. NHL will return to Olympics in 2022 and 2026. No compliance buyouts. The St. Louis Blues close training camp due to positive tests. The Toronto Blue Jays return to Canada.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – 2020 NHL Mock Draft

With Phase 1 of the Draft Lottery in the books, and the shock of a placeholder team winning the No. 1 overall pick having faded a little bit, Rick and Joe give their thoughts on how they see the Top 10 picks playing out in the 2020 NHL Draft. They also take a look at who the Canadiens might pick if they do not win the first overall pick and the right to draft Alexis Lafrenière. Who might be a nice consolation prize for the Montreal Canadiens?

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

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

By Rocket — 5 years ago

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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Habs News, Molson, Price, Weber | Canadiens Connection ep. 88

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 88 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, NHLPA, Return to Play, Carey Price, Geoff Molson, Shea Weber, Marc Bergevin

Geoff Molson (Photo by TVA Sports)

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On Air

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

Alexis Lafrenière has been named the CHL’s Player of the Year. This comes after Lafrenière was named the CHL’s Top Prospect of the Year last week.
Canadiens’ captain, Shea Weber, was named the Canadiens nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy.
Carey and Angela Price announced they are currently expecting their third child.
It was reported this week that Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is expected to play in the qualification series against the Habs.
After last week when it was announced that a Penguins player had tested positive for the coronavirus, this week a member of the Boston Bruins tested positive for the virus. The player has since tested negative in two tests.
Impact of the Coronavirus. Phase 2 of the NHL’s Return to Play commenced this week, while it was announced that Phase 3 will start July 10th. The MLB Draft was this week, which perhaps provides the NHL with another template for this year’s draft.

Segment 2: The Big Topic – Media

Geoff Molson spoke to the media via conference call this week and touched on a variety of subjects, including the report from Rejean Tremblay. suggesting the Canadiens would be appointing a President of Hockey Operations and that it would be Vincent Damphousse. Molson denied the rumour, praised Marc Bergevin for his work and the plan that is currently in place for the Canadiens going forward.
Molson also gave his thoughts on the season that was for the Habs, Phase 2 of the Return to Play plan and Group CH requesting financial support from the Quebec government.

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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Habs News, Weber, Price, Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep. 68

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 68 | Habs News, Shea Weber, All-Star, Carey Price, NHL Players Poll, ECHL Affiliate, Cole Caufield, Laval Rocket

Shea Weber (Photo by Canadiens.com)

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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, January 25th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand. Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 1st 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’ve just about made it through the bye week and Joe is back from his week of shovelling snow in Newfoundland!
The Habs played one game before their bye week against the Golden Knights and got the win over former captain Max Pacioretty and friends in overtime.
The Athletic’s Player Poll has given Habs fans and media a lot to talk about. Carey Price placed first in “Game 7 Goalie” as the goalie most players would want backstopping their team in Game 7. Shea Weber finished second in best defenceman behind Victor Hedman. Rick and Joe discuss the poll results.
Shea Weber appeared in the hardest shot competition at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. Gary Bettman says player and puck tracking is just around the corner.

Shea Weber with two absolute bombs to win Hardest Shot pic.twitter.com/fEGSTZLS8O
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) January 25, 2020

Laval Rocket Vice President Mark Weightman is stepping away from the organization.
Revisiting the situation in Trois-Rivières regarding the Canadiens hopes of getting their own ECHL club in the city.
Cole Caufield scored a hat-trick in Wisconsin’s 6-4 win over Notre Dame.

Segment 2: The Big Topic

Taking a look at the standings at the All-Star break and what they mean for the Habs playoff chances and their situation. We discuss players that could be changing teams as we get closer to the NHL trade 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

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Western Trip, World Juniors, Predictions | Habs Unfiltered ep. 52

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Western Road Trip, Returns from Injury, World Juniors Prospects, Predictions

(Photo by TVA 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, Matt Smith and Trege Wilson, sarcastic, goofy, sports-savvy characters. 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.”

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: Canadiens Talk

In this segment, Matt, Trege and Blain discuss the Western road trip, injuries and returnees.

Segment 2: World Juniors

The guys discuss the kick off of the World Juniors and the Habs prospects playing in the Czech Republic.

Segment 3: Last Take

The show is wrapped with some final thoughts.

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Weber, Norris, Trade Talk, Bergevin | Habs Unfiltered ep. 50

By Rocket — 5 years ago

Habs Unfiltered Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio | Montreal Canadiens Ryan Poehling, Shea Weber, Norris Trophy, NHL Trade Talk, Marc Bergevin’s Time Is Up?

Shea Weber (Photo by TVA Sports)

Habs Unfiltered on Rocket Sports Radio

Our motto is, “If you’re talking about it, so are we.”

On Air

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Canadiens Talk

In this segment, Trege and Blain discuss Ryan Poehling’s call-up and return to Laval, Shea Weber’s resurgence and streaks.

Segment 2: Bergevin’s Job Security

In this segment, Trege and Blain discuss if Marc Bergevin will make a move in season, and his job security, will he be around by the summer without the playoffs?

Segment 3: Last Take

The show is wrapped with some final thoughts.

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