Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show | Montreal’s Offseason Dilemma: Chasing Big Moves or Standing Pat? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens sign two players this week who are important for their future success. ⦁ Montreal Canadiens development camp features potential future stars. ⦁ A chaotic week of trades and signings in the NHL including an offer sheet bombshell. Segment 2 | Can You Get...

This Week’s Show | What the Montreal Canadiens Did, and Didn't Do, at the NHL Draft Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens select a power forward in the first round of the NHL Draft. ⦁ Hall of Fame, Order of Canada, and Citizen of Honor recognition for Canadiens. ⦁ A preview of free agent frenzy and the summer trade market for the Habs. Segment 2 | Did the Canadien...

This Week’s Show | NHL Draft Week: Habs Fans Have Trade Fever Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Latest mock draft has the Canadiens selecting a power forward in the first round. ⦁ A Canadiens prospect is named CHL defenseman of the year. ⦁ Which Canadiens players have the most inefficient contracts? Segment 2 | Is Montreal's First-Round Draft Pick Destined to be Traded? Is Canad...

This Week’s Show | Success Creates a New Problem for the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens players receive additional honors from the NHL this week. ⦁ A key prospect arrives in Montreal for a busy summer of training. ⦁ The AHL recognizes a Laval Rocket defenseman as a top prospect. Segment 2 | Replacing Pascal Vincent Is More Important to the Canadie...

This Week’s Show | How the Montreal Canadiens Pivot from Promise to Contention Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The details of the nixed deal at the NHL trade deadline are known. ⦁ Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield received special honors from the league this week. ⦁ Who is potentially available for the Habs this summer and who is not? Segment 2 | Reading Between the Lines in the M...

This Week’s Show | The Dream Ends: What Went Right and Wrong for the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ One Canadiens prospects has an opportunity to win the 2026 Memorial Cup. ⦁ The NHL has provided a lump sum to the Montreal Canadiens for reaching the third round. ⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the playoffs? Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Play...

This Week’s Show | Dare to Dream: Can the Montreal Canadiens Deliver an Upset? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Two Canadiens prospects participating in the 2026 Memorial Cup. ⦁ A mock draft suggests Montreal could add something different to their player pool. ⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the week? Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Face Their Biggest Test Yet Is...

This Week’s Show | Championship Habits: Learning to Close Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Beck, Xhekaj, Engstrom and Reinbacher were added to the Canadiens playoff roster. ⦁ A Montreal Canadiens prospect is heading to the CHL Memorial Cup. ⦁ Two Canadiens prospects are representing their countries at the IIHF World Championships. Segment 2 | The Canadiens’ Hardest Lesson: Lear...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens: 7 Keys to Winning the Series Against Buffalo Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal faces a whole new challenge in round 2 of the NHL playoffs. ⦁ Canadiens prospect wins two major awards in the WHL. ⦁ Laval Rocket on the brink in their Calder Cup playoff series. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Must Do These Things to Win Their Second Rou...

This Week’s Show | 10 Things We’ve Learned About the Montreal Canadiens in the Playoffs Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens unexpected difference-maker of the playoffs. ⦁ Which Montreal player is a finalist for a major NHL award? ⦁ Who have been key players for the Laval Rocket in their Calder Cup playoff series? Segment 2 | What Have We Learned About the Montreal Ca...

This Week’s Show | What’s Working — and What Isn’t — for the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Who was the Canadiens best player of the first three playoff games? ⦁ Which Habs prospects remain in the CHL playoffs? ⦁ Which player's Dad needed a wardrobe intervention by Youppi? Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens’ Keys to the Series: What’s Wo...

This Week’s Show | Can the Montreal Canadiens Solve the Lightning? Breaking Down the Playoff Series Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ What is the timeline for the return of the Canadiens second best defenseman? ⦁ Who is the top drafted NHL goaltending prospect? ⦁ Why did Michael Hage decide to return to the NCAA next season? Segment 2 | What It Will Take for the Montreal Canadie...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Playoff Path: How Far Can They Go? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ It's that time of year when nominees for NHL awards are announced. Who will represent the Canadiens? ⦁ When will Montreal's top prospect sign his entry-level contract? Will he join the Habs? ⦁ Two Canadiens named in a scout's list of top-5 prospects playing outside the NHL....

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Are Surging and Pursuing Milestones Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal lost a defenseman for the rest of the regular season necessitating a recall from Laval. ⦁ Honors continue to pile up for Canadiens rookie goaltender who is fueling the Habs success. ⦁ Maple Leafs executive calls the Habs one of the stealthiest trains in the NHL. S...

This Week’s Show | Youth Isn’t a Problem in Montreal — It’s the Canadiens’ Advantage Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Five Canadiens' under-23 skaters featured in prospect rankings. ⦁ Canadiens sign physical defenseman to three-year, entry-level contract. ⦁ Legendary goaltender Carey Price likes what he sees in the current Montreal crease. Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Are...

This Week’s Show | Are the Montreal Canadiens Built for the Playoffs? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ When will Kirby Dach return to the Canadiens lineup? ⦁ Laval Rocket clinch a Calder Cup playoff berth. ⦁ Alexander Zharovsky finishes his first KHL regular season in style. Segment 2 | Are the Canadiens Ready for NHL Playoff Hockey? Are the Montreal Canadiens actually built fo...

This Week’s Show | A New Era for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Jacob Fowler's second recall helps to stabilize Habs' goaltending. ⦁ GM Kent Hughes makes a trade to help Laval ahead of the AHL trade deadline. ⦁ Canadiens' goaltending prospect wins Ken Dryden award. Segment 2 | Dobes, Fowler, and the Montreal Canadiens’ New Reality in Net How did...

This Week’s Show | After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Head coach Marty St. Louis makes changes to most of his forward lines. ⦁ Montreal prospect is on a scoring tear, and he's a defenseman. ⦁ Canadiens' rivals bolster rosters at the NHL trade deadline. Segment 2 | Another Quiet Trade Deadline for Kent Hughes and...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Habs welcome Alex Newhook back to the lineup; move necessitates healthy scratches. ⦁ A familiar name returns to the weekly spotlight of Montreal Canadiens prospects. ⦁ Two Canadiens players return from the Winter Olympics with medals. Segment 2 | Montreal Can...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the Playoffs Begins Now Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Habs returned to practice this week welcoming players recovered from injury. ⦁ Three Montreal Canadiens are playing for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ⦁ Two Canadiens prospects have been nominated for goaltender of the year in the NCAA. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens:...

This Week’s Show | Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky is dominating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ⦁ Four Canadiens prospects have grabbed the spotlight this week in the NCAA and KHL. ⦁ Jacob Fowler and the Laval Rocket extend their winning streak. Segment 2 | Speculation Season: Reading the Trade...

This Week’s Show | Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens waive a forward and assign him to the Laval Rocket. ⦁ A new coach was added to the organization's staff. ⦁ Montreal will be well-represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Segment 2 | Between Now and the Trade Deadline: Mapping the Montreal Canadiens...

This Week’s Show | 'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens roster is getting healthy. What happens to the lineup? ⦁ Habs management makes a significant change to the coaching staff. ⦁ Montreal's successes from rink to rebuild. Checking the rankings. Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset:...

This Week’s Show | Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ How has Kirby Dach fit in after his long absence from the lineup? ⦁ Canadiens 2025 draft selections are making an impact. ⦁ Outside the crease: from goalie goals to goalie fights. Segment 2 | Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now From Sam Montembeault and the...

This Week’s Show | Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup Decisions Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens put an end to their three-goalie carousel. ⦁ A waiver claim signs a contract extension. Is this Paul Byron all over again? ⦁ Three Canadiens prospects have been named to the AHL All-Star roster. Segment 2 | The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficul...