Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: Rising Star: The Evolution of Juraj Slafkovsky Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens signed Brandon Gignac to a two year contract. ⦁ Alex Newhook is expected to return to the lineup. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rimouski Oceanic goaltender Quentin Miller. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Martin St. Louis. Segment 2 | Has Juraj Slafkovsky Turned the Corner...

This Week’s Show - Montreal Canadiens: Who's Next On Hughes' Trade List? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens terminated the contract of defenseman Nicolas Beaudin. ⦁ Sean Monahan was traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a first round pick in 2024 and a conditional third round pick in 2027. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on ZSC Lions forward Vinzenz Rohrer. ⦁ Quotes of the W...

This Week’s Show: A Canadiens Stanley Cup Win Within Five Years: Is It Possible? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Arber Xhekaj was recalled by Canadiens and Justin Barron was sent to Laval. ⦁ Brendan Gallagher was suspended for five games by the Department of Player Safety. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on HC Ryazan forward Alexander Gordin. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Islander...

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Past, Present and Future Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Joshua Roy made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk defenseman Dmitri Kostenko. ⦁ Contributor Patrick Williams of AHL.com and NHL.com joins Rick to discuss the latest news from the Laval Rocket. Segment 2 | Mo...

This Week’s Show: Prospect Analyst Evaluates Top Canadiens Picks Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Raphael Harvey-Pinard was activated from injured reserve. Emil Heineman was loaned to Laval. ⦁ Gustave Lindstrom was placed on waivers and claimed by Anaheim. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on EHC Kloten defenseman David Reinbacher. ⦁ Logan Mailloux has been select...

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens: Injuries, Depth and Trade Possibilities Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Christian Dvorak had season-ending surgery. Emil Heineman was recalled from Laval. ⦁ Lane Hutson and Jacob Fowler were gold medalists at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal-born goaltender Devon Levi. ⦁ Canadiens capta...

This Week’s Show: Fans Demand Changes - Canadiens New Year's Resolutions Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris activated off IR. Emil Heineman returned to Laval. ⦁ Canadiens prospects shine at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quotes of the week from alternate captain Brendan Gallagher. ⦁ Former NHL goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin signed in the KHL. S...

This Week’s Show: Positive Perspectives of Canadiens Prospect Pipeline Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris ⦁ Emil Heineman made his NHL debut. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships start play on Boxing Day. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Rocket goaltender Kasimir K...

This Week’s Show: What's Wrong With Cole Caufield? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury updates: David Savard, Jordan Harris, Tanner Pearson ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Emmett Croteau and Florian Xhekaj. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships including Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Martin St. Louis and Cole Caufield...

This Week’s Show: Canadiens Top Trade Targets Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Aber Xhekaj, David Savard ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Daniil Sobolev and Rhett Pitlick. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quote of the week from Josh Anderson. Segment 2 | Which Canadiens players are being targeted for a trade?...

This Week’s Show: Thrills and Disappointments of the Canadiens First Quarter Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Alex Newhook ⦁ Canadiens recalled forward Mitchell Stephens from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ Canadiens recalled signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year contract extension. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. ⦁ Recogni...

This Week’s Show: Time to Deal? Habs Fielding Trade Calls Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ Canadiens recalled Jayden Struble, Mattias Norlinder and Joel Armia from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ This week we shine spotlights on Canadiens prospects on Luke Tuch, Filip Mesar, Owen Beck and Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quote of the week f...

This Week’s Show: Habs Vibe Check: Who's Thriving, Who's Surviving? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens recalled Gustav Lindstrom from Laval, assigned Joel Armia to Laval. ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yevgeni Volokhin. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Brendan Gallagher, Marty St. Louis, Cayden Primeau and...

This Week’s Show: A New Blueprint for Habs Development Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard returns to the lineup after a three-game absence. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Filip Mesar. ⦁ Lane Hutson was named Hockey East Player of the Week for the second time this season. ⦁ Trois-Rivières Lions are the...

This Week’s Show - Slafkovsky's Development: Crucial Crossroads for the Habs Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Roster news: Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Kirby Dach underwent successful knee surgery. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is listed as day-to-day. Christian Dvorak returns to the lineup. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight o...

This Week’s Show: Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens announced that defenseman David Savard will miss six to eight weeks. Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, Joel Armia makes his season debut. ⦁ Pierre Turgeon to be honored prior to Canadiens game on Nov. 14. ⦁ Former Canadiens Tomas Plekanec has retired from hockey. ⦁ Owen Beck is in the prospect spotlight this wee...

This Week’s Show: Inside the Injury - Examining Dach's Road to Recovery (and the Canadiens Ability to Rally) Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ This week: Connor Bedard and Marc-Andre Fleury were in Montreal. Canadiens fans very unhappy with the team's season opening ceremony. ⦁ Kirby Dach will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. ⦁ Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with...

This Week’s Show: Finding Hidden Gems - Your Guide to Enjoying Habs Hockey Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens announced their 23-man roster ⦁ Canadiens announced that Mike Matheson is the recipient of the Jean Béliveau Trophy. ⦁ Prospect Jacob Fowler was name Goaltender of the Week in Hockey East. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj. Segment 2 | O...

This Week’s Show: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Season Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens training camp update ⦁ Final decisions on 23-man roster ahead of opening night ⦁ Canadiens prospect profile this week is Quentin Miller playing in the QMJHL. ⦁ Laval Rocket training camp is underway. Preseason game review. ⦁ Quotes of the week by Marty Biron on Cayde...

This Week’s Show: Ten Burning Questions About the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Review of training camp and Habs preseason action. ⦁ Jeff Gorton shares his insight on state of the Canadiens. ⦁ Habs prospect spotlight on forward Alexander Gordin. ⦁ Quotes of the week come from Logan Mailloux, Cayden Primeau and John-Parker Jones. ⦁ Chris Nilan has joined a...

This Week’s Show: Full Camp, Few Chairs, Big Decisions Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ 72 players are participating at Canadiens training camp. Standouts so far have included Jared Davidson, Logan Mailloux, Josh Anderson, Emil Heineman, and Mike Matheson. ⦁ Jake Allen is looking for an increased workload this season. ⦁ Paul Byron has retired as an NHL player and was named a pl...

This Week’s Show: Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens rookies are taking part in the 2023 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. ⦁ Mike Matheson was announced as an alternate captain. ⦁ A mentoring program for Habs young prospects. ⦁ Quote of the week from Carey Price. ⦁ Will the Colorado Avalanche be in the market for a goaltender? Segment 2 | Your Guide to Evaluating Montreal...

This Week’s Show: Rating the Summer of Hughes Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Ice has been installed at the Bell Centre. On-ice activity has increased at Brossard. ⦁ Canadiens have announced the 2023 Rookie Camp roster. ⦁ Montreal Canadiens annual golf tournament takes place on Monday. ⦁ Alex Kovalev reflects on his time in Montreal. Segment 2 | Evaluating the Canadiens Off-se...

This Week’s Show | Sparks Fly: Skill or Stats? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Report: Jake Allen has been told that he won't be traded. ⦁ Lane Hutson and Justin Barron at Biosteel NHL camp. Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, and Filip Mesar will participate in NHLPA Rookie Showcase. ⦁ Dream of Quebec Nordiques returning to the NHL is over? ⦁ Athletic | 2023 NHL front-office confidence...

This Week’s Show: Reigniting the Habs - Leafs Rivalry Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ According to reports, Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has been cleared to play in the NHL. ⦁ Mattias Norlinder's player agent crushed rumors that his client will not be returning to the Canadiens. ⦁ Canadiens prospects rank sixth on the Athletic's 2023 NHL Pipeline Rankings. ⦁ Quotes of the...