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Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from experts around the league and comments from passionate Habs fans. Canadiens Connection is brought to you by the talented Rocket Sports Media team. For more than a decade Rocket Sports has been a truste...

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Making The Grade | Canadiens Connection ep 157 02.10.2021 1:27:26

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Canadiens announce 22 players cut from training camp on Friday plus two players on Saturday. Canadiens injury list grows: Sami Niku, Cedric Paquette, Mattias Norlinder, Joel Edmundson, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Mike Hoffman, Paul Byron, Shea Weber....

Solving the Puzzle | Canadiens Connection ep 156 25.09.2021 1:47:45

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Canadiens announced that five players failed their medical exams including Mike Hoffman, Josh Brook, Joel Teasdale, Paul Byron and Carey Price . Joel Edmundson is day-to-day and Brendan Gallagher was absent for family reasons. Jesse Ylonen reversed h...

Camp Contenders | Canadiens Connection ep 155 18.09.2021 1:39:16

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Carey Price has returned to the ice as he continues his rehab from knee surgery. Nick Suzuki says it was tough to see a good friend like Jesperi Kotkaniemi leave the organization. Dominique Ducharme says Alexander Romanov will play on the left side a...

Moving Forward | Canadiens Connection ep 154 11.09.2021 1:45:40

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net . Roster news - The Canadiens will not have an on-ice captain in 2021-22. The GM is comfortable with his centres to start the season. Jonathan Drouin will speak to RDS on September 20th. Canadiens season ticket holders advised of 7,500 person limit at the Bell Centre. Hab...

Aftermath: Habs Lose KK, Add Dvorak | Canadiens Connection BONUS 05.09.2021 44:25

Bonus Edition Special Show: Habs Lose Kotkaniemi to Carolina, Trade for Dvorak In this special bonus edition of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson discuss a momentous day for the Montreal Canadiens. Marc Bergevin  announced the team's decision not to match the offer sheet tendered by the Carolina Hurricanes to restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi. As a result...

The Offer Sheet | Canadiens Connection ep 153 04.09.2021 1:37:43

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to a one-year $6.1M contract. Jonathan Drouin told 91.9 Sports that he is ready to play centre this season. Cole Caufield will be honoured during Wisconsin Badgers football game on Saturday. Red v...

Confident and Determined | Canadiens Connection ep 152 28.08.2021 1:34:13

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Canadiens signed forward Ryan Poehling. Canadiens training camp dates and pre-season schedule have been announced. Habs prospect report - Habs rookie camp and rookie games are scheduled. What changes can be expected to the CHL- NHL agreement? Be sure...

Habs Goal Setting | Canadiens Connection ep 151 21.08.2021 1:26:38

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.  Roster news - Get to know Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman. Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher and his good friend Ty Smith of the NJ Devils are set to do battle this season. Habs prospect report - Sean Farrell was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year. Mat...

Best on Best | Canadiens Connection ep 150 14.08.2021 1:18:15

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Ryan Poehling is recovering from off-season wrist surgery. Canadiens appointed Adam Douglas as Director of Sports Science and Performance. Kraken signed defenceman Cale Fleury to a one-year, two-way contract. Habs prospect report - Mattias Norlinder began...

Gauging the Gains | Canadiens Connection ep 149 07.08.2021 1:22:55

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Difficult time for the Kotkaniemi family. Canadiens signed forward Artturi Lehkonen to a one-year contract extension. Canadiens signed forward Michael Pezzetta to a one-year contract extension. Canadiens signed forward Michael McNiven to a one-year contra...

Rapid Transformation | Canadiens Connection ep 148 31.07.2021 1:45:17

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net.  Roster news - Paul Byron underwent hip surgery earlier this week, recovery time expected to be five months. Qualifying offers for restricted free agents: Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Artturi Lehkonen, Michael Pezzetta, Ryan Poehling, Otto Leskinen, Michael McNiven. Habs prospect...

Habs Draft Firestorm | Canadiens Connection ep 147 25.07.2021 1:42:10

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Marc Bergevin presser on Shea Weber. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net.  Roster news - Carey Price saw a specialist in New York regarding his hip and knee; had knee surgery on Friday with recovery of 10-12 weeks.  NHL Trades - Seth Jones to Chicago, Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia. Canadiens expre...

Managing the Risk | Canadiens Connection ep 146 22.07.2021 1:35:35

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Some off-season targets for the Canadiens. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net Carey Price chosen as first star of the season by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - Carey Price with hip and knee injury concerns, seeing a specialist. Canadiens announce Trevor Letowski as an assistant coach. Report: Phillip Danault will...

Strength and Sacrifice | Canadiens Connection ep 145 17.07.2021 1:33:24

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Connor McDavid and Jon Cooper praise the Habs. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net.  Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - Shea Weber future in question with lingering knee, ankle and thumb injuries. Canadiens announce Dominique Ducharme has been named head coach, sign...

Heads Held High | Canadiens Connection ep 144 10.07.2021 2:05:31

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 Sh...

Last Stand | Canadiens Connection ep 143 03.07.2021 1:45:12

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 - Other than Jonathan Drouin, no Canadiens on the injured list. Dominique Ducharme returned behind the Canadien...

Battle of the Best | Canadiens Connection ep 142 26.06.2021 1:52:47

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...

Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141 19.06.2021 1:51:17

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 th...

Semifinal Showdown | Canadiens Connection ep 140 12.06.2021 1:44:20

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 tr...

Habs Riding Momentum | Canadiens Connection ep 139 05.06.2021 1:58:10

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 Canadi...

Playoff Pressure | Canadiens Connection ep 138 29.05.2021 1:37:41

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. Habs fans return to the Bell Centre for game six. Habs pr...

Habs Playoff Warriors | Canadiens Connection ep 137 22.05.2021 1:41:29

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. Artturi Lehkonen chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - All players who were sidelined by injury have returned to the Canadiens lineup. Jonathan Drouin not expe...

Playoff Rivalry Renewed | Canadiens Connection ep 136 15.05.2021 1:54:47

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. Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - First COVID vaccinations for Canadiens players and staff. Injury update: Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher,...

Habs Playoff Lineup | Canadiens Connection ep 135 08.05.2021 1:49:36

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. Nick Suzuki chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen. Roster news - Injury update: Paul Byron, Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher, Shea Weber, Carey Price. Tomas Tatar has retur...

Habs Playoff Push | Canadiens Connection ep 134 01.05.2021 1:28:33

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 Ga...