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Shoring Up Habs Defence | Canadiens Connection ep 132

Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 132 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Cole Caufield, Joel Armia, Ben Chiarot, Jon Merrill, Erik Gustafsson, Victor Mete

(Photo by Francois Lacasse/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

  • With Joseph off this week, Rick and guest host Amy Johnson briefly recap the week of game action for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Corey Perry chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news – Brendan Gallagher was re-evaluated this week. Carey Price returned to practice. Joel Armia returned to the lineup this week after recovering from COVID. Ben Chiarot returned to the lineup on Friday after recovering from fractured hand. Victor Mete was placed on waivers and was claimed by the Ottawa Senators. Marc Bergevin acquired defenceman Jon Merrill from the Detroit Red Wings and defenceman Erik Gustafsson from the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket light schedule in April and game postponements.  Joel Bouchard discussed a plan for Cole Caufield. Check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
  • NHL News – The NHL announced that the regular season has been extended to May 19th.

Segment 2: Shoring Up the Canadiens Defence

  • Defence has been an issue all season long for the Canadiens. Management is not confident in internal solutions.
  • Marc Bergevin acquired Erik Gustafsson and Jon Merrill at the trade deadline. Who are they and what can be expected from these two defencemen. Amy and Rick will discuss.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week: Are you happy to see Cole Caufield recalled to the taxi squad?
  • Listener’s calls and text

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.

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Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 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: Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

On Air

Listen in the player below on Saturday, April 17th starting at 1:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand. Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, April 24th 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

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)

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 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

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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 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, 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 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

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 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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From The Press Box Podcast | Latest from Laval, Juulsen, Mete, Hart [S2/E13]

Carter Hart (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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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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

  • Rocket Review – Home games against Belleville and Syracuse
  • Roster moves – Mete, Juulsen

Segment 2: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

  • Flyers coaching shakeup
  • Carter Hart called up

Segment 3: AHL and Beyond

  • Player of the Week
  • World Juniors
  • Weekly Preview

Get From The Press Box!

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. You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

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From the Press Box | Final Week of Decisions [Podcast S1/E2]

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

Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!

In this week’s episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson break down the latest news regarding rookies and prospects from the Montreal Canadiens and Laval Rocket training camps, including roster cuts and callups, as the regular season rapidly approaches. They also recap the All-American Prospects Game held last week by USA Hockey, and provide some insight on the young talent showcased in advance of next summer’s NHL Entry Draft.  In AHL news, the pair discuss some notable events upcoming, as well as highlight another player in “Where Are They Now?“.  And, of course, no episode would be complete without the Top 5 – this week they each list their predictions on the top NHL teams heading into the 2017-18 season.

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.

Check out daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.  Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

From the Press Box | Podcast Pilot: Canadiens Rookie Tournament Recap

Thomas Ebbing (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!

In our pilot episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson break down the action from the Montreal Canadiens Rookie Tournament in Toronto.  They discuss the overall performance of the Habs team in the tournament, as well as shine a spotlight on the play of guys like Noah Juulsen, Victor Mete, Michael McNiven, Martin Reway, and James McEwan.  Included are audio clips from post-game scrums with the players and Acting Head Coach Martin Lapointe.

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.

Check out daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.  Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

Podcast | Canadiens Rookie Tournament

Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!

In our pilot episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson break down the action from the Montreal Canadiens Rookie Tournament in Toronto.  They discuss the overall performance of the Habs team in the tournament, as well as shine a spotlight on the play of guys like Noah Juulsen, Victor Mete, Michael McNiven, Martin Reway, and James McEwan.  Included are audio clips from post-game scrums with the players and Acting Head Coach Martin Lapointe.

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.

Check out daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.  Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

Interviews | Juulsen, Mete, Audette, McNiven, Addison at Rookie Camp

TORONTO, ON. — Lead reporter Amy Johnson provided a recap of the 2017 Rookie Tournament at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. Featured interviews include Montreal Canadiens prospects Noah Juulsen, Victor Mete, Daniel Audette, Michael McNiven, Jeremiah Addison and acting head coach Martin Lapointe.

Amy provides details of a new podcast announced by Rocket Sports Media which will feature the Laval Rocket, the Brampton Beast, AHL news and prospect reports.

Interviews | Poehling, Ikonen, Mete, Bitten at World Junior Showcase

PLYMOUTH, MI — Montreal Canadiens prospects Ryan Poehling, Joni Ikonen, Victor Mete and Will Bitten were invitees to the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Michigan. Watch our exclusive interviews with these talented young players conducted by Amy Johnson of AHL Report.

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