Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: What Does A Younger Habs Roster Mean for 2023-24? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick. Montreal retains 50 per cent of Petry's remaining salary. ⦁ In his media availability this week, Kent Hughes revealed that Paul Byron's playing days are...

This Week’s Show: Is Fighting Still A Necessary Part of the Game? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens traded forwards Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick in a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks. Montreal received Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legare and Pittsburgh's 2025 second-round draft pick. ⦁ QMJHL will officially ban fighting in 2023...

This Week’s Show: Five Questions With NHL Goaltender Charlie Lindgren Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Alex Newhook made his first visit to the Bell Centre as a Canadien. ⦁ Canadiens sign forward Jesse Ylönen to a a one-year contract. ⦁ David Reinbacher was named the "Youngster of the Year" by the Swiss National League. ⦁ Laval Rocket signed forward Nolan Yaremko to a one-year...

This Week’s Show: Goaltending Scout Evaluates Habs Prospects Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky will return to Montreal this week. ⦁ Nick Suzuki participated in a question and answer session. ⦁ Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL. Kent Hughes had kind words. ⦁ Former Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec will continue his hockey career. Segment 2 |...

This Week’s Show: Marty Biron Breaks Down Habs Goaltending Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ What we know (and don't know) about the David Reinbacher story. ⦁ Michael Pezzetta received an on-ice fighting lesson. ⦁ Canadiens prospects will participate in a rookie tournament in September. ⦁ Newly-drafted goaltender Jacob Fowler shares his draft experience in new NHL video. ⦁ Montr...

This Week’s Show: Preparing for the Flood of Habs Prospects Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lucas Condotta, Mitchell Stephens and defenseman Nicolas Beaudin to two-way contracts. ⦁ Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract. ⦁ Laval Rocket signed forwards Gabriel Bourque and Alex-Olivier Voyer to one-year contracts. Segment...

This Week’s Show: Midsummer Mailbag - Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov & More! Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lias Andersson, Philippe Maillet and defenseman Brady Keeper to one-year contracts. Canadiens signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year contract extension. Montreal signed defenseman David Reinbacher to a three-year, entry-leve...

This Week’s Show: Habs Draft Extravaganza Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News Kent Hughes acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Montreal's 31st (FLA) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother . Canadiens made qualifying offers to six restricted free agents. Canadiens have invited 37 players to their annual deve...

This Week’s Show - Final Countdown: Draft, Deals & Dubois Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News Sean Monahan signed a one-year contract extension with the Canadiens. Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) announced that they appointed Pascal Rheaume as general manager and head coach. Former Canadiens forward Pierre Turgeon was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Segment 2 | Will We See Draft...

This Week’s Show: Draft Buzz: Habs Movin' On Up! Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News Canadiens dismissed Head Athletic Therapist, Graham Rynbend and Head Physiotherapist, Donald Balmforth. Canadiens forward Alex Belzile is looking for a two-year, one-way contract. Laval Rocket signed forward Riley McKay and forward/defenseman John Parker-Jones each to one-year, one-way AHL contracts...

This Week’s Show: Hughes Hints at Habs Draft Strategy? Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to win their 24th Stanley Cup.. Canadiens signed forward Cole Caufield to an eight-year contract extension worth $62.8 million. Laval Rocket signed defenseman Olivier Galipeau to a one-year AHL cont...

This Week’s Show: Targeting Michkov, Smith or Benson Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Canadiens decline to offer a contract to goaltender Frederik Dichow; retain rights to Joe Vrbetic. Prospect Jack Gorniak has been removed from the Canadiens reserve list. Canadiens have signed forward Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract extension. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and...

This Week’s Show: Sportsnet - Smith, Leonard or Reinbacher? Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky are progressing well in their injury recovery. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone . Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson has been turning heads at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. Canadiens prospects Owen Beck and Jared Davi...

This Week’s Show: Dvorsky in the Mix for the Habs? Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Nick Suzuki received the 2023 Sakura Award at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone . Montreal Canadiens have seven players participating in the 2023 IIHF World Championship. Canadiens prospect Jared Davidson is going to the Me...

This Week’s Show: First Round Gems Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Frederic Allard has signed with Lulea of the SHL and Otto Leskinen has returned Tappara in the Liiga. For his leadership and community involvement, Jordan Harris is the Canadiens candidate for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone . Following the NH...

This Week’s Show: Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Canadiens prospects Sean Farrell, Lane Hutson and Luke Tuch have been named to Team USA for the 2023 IIHF World Championship. Justin Barron and Sam Montembeault have been named to Team Canada. Lucas Condotta was named the Laval Rocket winner of the AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Laval community....

This Week’s Show: Habs Off-season Priorities Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Autoroute 50 will be renamed in honour of Guy Lafleur. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone . Five Canadiens prospects are playing in the semi-final round of the CHL playoffs. Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness delivered a blunt message to his players following the Je...

This Week’s Show: Vinzenz Rohrer Interview Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Rocket have signed defenseman Miguel Tourigny to a one-year AHL contract. The Canadiens are one of 15 teams who will incur a bonus overage cap charge. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal . Laval Rocket playoff update. Canadiens prospects thriving in CHL playoff...

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Injury updates for all players. David Savard was named winner of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy. Nick Suzuki has been named the Molson Cup Player of the Year.  Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal . Laval Rocket have qualified for the AHL playoffs. Anaheim, Pittsburgh, Washingt...

This Week’s Show: Auditing our Bold Predictions Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Injury news regarding Sean Monahan.  Goaltender Cayden Primeau and defenseman Corey Schueneman shuttled between Laval and Montreal and back. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal . Quote of the week from Michael Pezzetta. The Chicago Wolves of the AHL p...

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Injury news regarding Kirby Dach, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and David Savard. Joel Armia will return to the lineup. Canadiens signed Sean Farrell and Jakub Dobes to a entry-level contracts. Rafael Harvey-Pinard is the Molson Cup recipient for the month of March. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Mo...

This Week’s Show: Habs Fans Demand Answers Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Injury news regarding Kaiden Guhle and Josh Anderson. Kirby Dach, Brendan Gallagher, Jordan Harris and Jake Evans returned to the lineup. The Canadiens assigned forward Emil Heineman to the Laval Rocket. Sean Farrell signing watch is on as his NCAA seas...

This Week’s Show: Who Stays? Who Goes? Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Injury news regarding Christian Dvorak. Justin Barron returned to the lineup. Canadiens signed defenseman Jayden Struble to an entry-level contract. Sean Farrell is the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year and top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out...

This Week’s Show: Top Priorities for Habs Hockey Ops Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Injury news regarding Brendan Gallagher, Kirby Dach and Arber Xhekaj. Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Jake Allen and Mike Matheson earned Molson Cup honors. Historic regular season in the books for Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Pr...

This Week’s Show: Trade Deadline Fizzle Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Injury news regarding Joel Armia, Kirby Dach and Arber Xhekaj. Joel Edmundson and  Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup.  Canadiens acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov.  Be sure to rea...