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Habs Draft, Sign, Trade, Buyout | Canadiens Connection ep 105

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 105 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin, Josh Anderson, Max Domi, Kaiden Guhle, Victor Mete, Karl Alzner

Josh Anderson (Photo by Jason Mowry-USA TODAY 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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection 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 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

  • The week started with the Canadiens qualifying RFAs: Max Domi,

    Charles Hudon, Victor Mete, Xavier Ouellet and Noah Juulsen.

  • The Canadiens placed Karl Alzner on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buying out the remaining two years of his contract. 
  • The Canadiens sign Noah Juulsen to a one-year, two-way contract.

  • The team also came to an agreement on a one-year contract with Victor Mete. 
  • Xavier Ouellet is back in the fold, after he also signed a new two-year, two-way contract with the Habs.
  • Canadiens have signed Brandon Baddock to a one-year, two-way contract. 
  • The Canadiens traded Max Domi and a 3rd round pick to Columbus in exchange for Josh Anderson. The Habs then signed Anderson to a seven-year deal worth $38.5 million. 
  • They Said What – Domi and Anderson edition. Hearing from both parties involved in the trade between Montreal and Columbus. 

Segment 2: The NHL Entry Draft

  • Rick and Joe take a look at the Canadiens performance at the 2020 NHL Draft. Last week the guys each provided three players the Canadiens could target with the 16th pick, the Habs did not end up picking on of those players, instead selecting Kaiden Guhle. The later rounds saw the Canadiens select Luke Tuch, Jan Mysak, Jack Smith, Blake Biondi, Sean Farrell, Jakub Dobes and Alexander Gordin. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

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On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, October 10th starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 17th 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 Draft Special, Bergevin Media Tour | Canadiens Connection ep 104

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 104 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Entry Draft, Marc Bergevin, Cole Caufield, Alexander Romanov, Michael McNiven, Jayden Struble

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Jerome Miron / USA Today 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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection 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 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

  • Alexander Romanov has gotten married. Congratulations to he and his wife, Sofia.
  • Habs prospects Cole Caufield and Jayden Struble have been invited to Team USA Junior camp.
  • The Canadiens sign Jake Lucchini to a one-year, two-way contract.
  • The team also came to an agreement with Michael McNiven on a one-year, two-way contract.
  • They Said What? – Marc Bergevin was on TSN Montreal and touched on a variety of subjects including his thoughts on the 2019-20 season, Max Domi and Jonathan Drouin.
  • The Bergevin media tour was in full force. He also touched on Cole Caufield, the NHL Draft and Free Agency amongst other subjects.

Segment 2: The NHL Entry Draft

  • Rick and Joe turn their attention to the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Canadiens have the 16th overall pick, which is not where anyone expected them to be before their improbable playoff run. Who should the Canadiens select with that pick? Who might be available? The guys discuss some of the possibilities and who they would like to see the Canadiens select.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 10th 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 Sign Petry, Evans, Listener Q&A | Canadiens Connection ep 103

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 103 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal, Jeff Petry, Nick Suzuki, Jake Evans, Max Domi, Taylor Hall, Ilya Kovalchuk

Jeff Petry (Photo by Martin Chevalier / JDEM)

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.

Canadiens Connection 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 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

  • Nick Suzuki was named to the 2019-2020 All-Rookie team this week. 
  • Canadiens have signed Joseph Blandisi to a one-year contract.
  • Dale Weise will not be returning to the Canadiens next season, but he is still looking to find a spot in the NHL. 
  • Will one of the Habs top prospects, Cole Caufield, be playing in Europe next season? 
  • Canadiens have signed Jeff Petry to a four-year contract extension, with an annual average value of $6.25 million. 
  • The Canadiens also signed Jake Evans to a two-year contract extension. 
  • They Said What? – Jake Evans and Jeff Petry edition. The guys react to quotes from Evans and Petry following the extensions they signed. 

Segment 2: Answering Listener Questions

  • Rick and Joe respond to listener questions they received via text and social media. The guys weigh in on questions about re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk, Bobby Ryan’s buyout in Ottawa, the goaltending situation throughout the Canadiens organization and much, much more from our loyal listeners!

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 26th starting at 3:00 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, October 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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Habs Sign Edmundson, Bergevin’s Best, Worst Moves | Canadiens Connection ep 102

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 102 | Habs News, NHL, Montreal,  Marc Bergevin, Joel Edmundson, Shea Weber, P.K. Subban, Jonathan Drouin, Mikhail Sergachev

Joel Edmundson (Photo by Martin Chevalier / QMI Agence)

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.

Canadiens Connection 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 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

  • Victor Mete is engaged to be married! Rick and Joe send their congratulations to he and his soon-to-be wife.
  • The Habs have loaned Jesse Ylonen to Lahti Pelicans in Finland.
  • Some interesting news from Elliotte Friedman that the Canadiens considered Devan Dubnyk before acquiring Jake Allen.
  • After acquiring him last week in exchange for a 2020 5th round pick, the Canadiens agreed to terms on a four-year contract with defeceman, Joel Edmundson
  • They Said What? – Joel Edmundson edition. The guys react to Edmundson’s conference call following his contract signing.
  • St. Louis Blues hire Jim Montgomery as an assistant coach.
  • Toronto Maple Leafs hire Manny Malhotra as an assistant coach.
  • Florida Panthers name Rick Dudley as Senior Advisor to their new GM, Bill Zito.

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin’s Best and Worst

  • Following a couple of significant trades in recent weeks, the guys take a look back at Marc Bergevin’s entire tenure as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens and list their Top 5 best and worst transactions of his time in Montreal. Where will his most significant moves like Subban for Weber and Sergachev for Drouin land in their rankings?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on TwitterFacebookInstagram

Search for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:

And don’t be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, September 19th starting at 2:30 pm. ET or ANYTIME on demand.

Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, September 26th at 2:30 pm. ET. (4:00 pm. NT.)  Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Listen and Subscribe Here

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