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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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Trade Deadline Dilemma | Canadiens Connection ep 232 25.02.2023 1:29:32

This Week’s Show: Trade Deadline Dilemma Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Injury news regarding Chris Wideman, Kirby Dach, Joel Edmundson, Sean Monahan, Joel Armia, Kaiden Guhle. Chris Tierney was claimed off waivers from the Florida Panthers.  Joshua Roy was named QMJHL player of the week.  Be sure to read the conten...

Tortorella's Impact on St. Louis | Canadiens Connection ep 231 18.02.2023 1:52:59

This Week’s Show: John Tortorella's Impact on Marty St. Louis Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Sean Monahan practiced with teammates in a non-contact jersey. Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron were injured this past week. Sean Farrell was named the ECAC Forward of the Week. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out Th...

Goals: Setting & Scoring | Canadiens Connection ep 230 11.02.2023 1:29:55

This Week’s Show: Goal Setting & Goal Scoring Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  The Canadiens recalled Jesse Ylonen and Alex Belzile from Laval on an emergency basis. Jonathan Drouin practiced with his teammates in a regular jersey. Joel Armia skated with the team in a non-contact jersey. Joel Edmundson and Sean Monahan skat...

Trade Rumblings | Canadiens Connection ep 229 04.02.2023 1:32:53

This Week’s Show: Trade Rumblings Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Cole Caufield underwent shoulder surgery. Owen Beck made his NHL debut. No Canadiens medical update this week. Jesse Ylonen and Alex Belzile returned to the Laval Rocket. Habs prospect Riley Kidney was named forward of the month (January) by the QMJHL. Be sure t...

Trade Deadline Primer | Canadiens Connection ep 228 28.01.2023 1:30:26

This Week’s Show: Trade Deadline Primer Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Cole Caufield announced that he will undergo shoulder surgery. Canadiens recalled forward Owen Beck from the Peterborough Petes on an emergency basis. The Habs have hired a Mental Performance Coach. Cayden Primeau returned to the Laval Rocket. Habs prospec...

Balancing Wins, Development | Canadiens Connection ep 227 21.01.2023 1:44:15

This Week’s Show: Balancing Wins & Development Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Cole Caufield suffered a season-ending injury to his right shoulder and will undergo surgery. Joel Armia and Jonathan Drouin will be out until after the the All-Star break. Jake Evans will be out up to ten weeks. Juraj Slafkovsky will be out for...

Habs Mid-Season Report | Canadiens Connection ep 226 14.01.2023 1:45:23

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Canadiens announced that Brendan Gallagher will be out a minimum of six weeks. Canadiens recalled forward Jesse Ylonen from the Laval Rocket.  Canadiens prospect Jakub Dobes was named Big Ten Hockey first star of the week. Justin Barron and Anthony Richard will represent th...

Looking for Solutions | Canadiens Connection ep 225 07.01.2023 1:43:08

This Week’s Show: Looking for Solutions Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  David Savard returned to the lineup against the Predators. Kaiden Guhle will be out a minimum eight weeks with a lower-body injury. Mike Matheson, Sean Monahan and Brendan Gallagher will be out two weeks. Jake Allen was presented with the Molson Cup. Nick...

Fixing the Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 224 31.12.2022 1:23:53

This Week’s Show: Fixing the Habs Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Brendan Gallagher returned to the lineup against the Panthers. Kaiden Guhle left Thursday's game in the third period and did not practice on Friday. Notable Canadiens prospects at the 2023 World Junior Championship.  Be sure to read the content at AHL.repor...

Santa's Mailbag | Canadiens Connection ep 223 24.12.2022 1:27:15

This Week’s Show: Santa's Mailbag Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  David Savard was placed on IR. Anthony Richard was recalled from Laval. Rem Pitlick was assigned to the Rocket. 2023 World Junior Championship tournament begins on Boxing Day. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal . Qu...

Future Watch | Canadiens Connection ep 222 17.12.2022 1:26:20

This Week’s Show: Habs Future Watch Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  David Savard and Sean Monahan will be out two to three weeks. Mike Matheson returned to the lineup. Former Canadiens Yvon Lambert and Mike Keane have been named honorary captains for the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and...

Hot Topics: Change My Mind | Canadiens Connection ep 221 10.12.2022 1:25:44

This Week’s Show: Hot Topics - Change My Mind Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Brendan Gallagher will be out at least two weeks with a lower-body injury. Nick Suzuki was named the Molson Cup winner for the month of November. There will be a strong representation of Canadiens prospects at the World Junior Championships.&nbs...

Focus on Caufield, Monahan, Allen | Canadiens Connection ep 220 03.12.2022 1:40:05

This Week’s Show: Focus on Caufield, Monahan, Allen Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Brendan Gallagher is out with a lower-body injury. Canadiens placed Mike Hoffman on IR, recalled Rem Pitlick from Laval. The Canadiens have hired Teddy Purcell as a pro scout. Canadiens prospect update. The Rocket recalled goaltender Joe Vrbeti...

First Quarter Grades | Canadiens Connection ep 219 26.11.2022 1:56:38

This Week’s Show: First Quarter Grades Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Mike Matheson made his Canadiens debut. Mike Hoffman is out with a lower-body injury. Canadiens prospect update. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal . Quotes of the week from former Canadiens equipment manager P...

Won’t Back Down | Canadiens Connection ep 218 19.11.2022 1:37:22

This Week’s Show: Habs Won’t Back Down Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Jonathan Drouin out 4 to 6 weeks with an injury. Emil Heineman was loaned to Leksand (SHL). Mike Matheson will make his Canadiens debut. Canadiens wore their Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys for the first time on Tuesday. Jake Allen was awarded the Jean Béliv...

Habs Going Off Script | Canadiens Connection ep 217 12.11.2022 1:40:55

This Week’s Show: Habs Going Off Script Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Canadiens placed Rem Pitlick on waivers. Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky were each  suspended two games for boarding. Canadiens prospect update: Filip Mesar and Joshua Roy. Development happened this week in Laval when Canadiens development staff ra...

Special Guest: TSN's John Lu | Canadiens Connection ep 216 05.11.2022 1:28:43

This Week’s Show: Special Guest - TSN's John Lu Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki are the Molson Cup recipients for October. Joel Edmundson made his season debut in Winnipeg. Evgenii Dadonov was placed on injured reserve. Tough start to the season for the Laval Rocket. Canadiens prospect update...

Habs Goaltending Report | Canadiens Connection ep 215 29.10.2022 1:34:39

This Week’s Show: Habs Goaltending Report Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Canadiens acquired defenceman Nicolas Beaudin from Blackhawks for forward Cam Hillis. Canadiens prospect update. Laval Rocket acquired forward Riley McKay from the Rockford Icehogs for future considerations. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and...

Habs Mailbag: Goals for Caufield? | Canadiens Connection ep 214 22.10.2022 1:39:39

This Week’s Show: Habs Mailbag: Goals for Caufield? Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Jake and Shannon Allen welcomed a third child to their family. Juraj Slafkovsky is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Rem Pitlick will take his spot in the lineup. Joel Armia and Joel Edmundson are skating with the team in non-contact je...

Creating Habs Offense | Canadiens Connection ep 213 15.10.2022 1:40:59

This Week’s Show: Creating Habs Offense Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Defenseman Logan Mailloux was assigned to the London Knights (OHL.) Forward Filip Mesar was assigned to the Kitchener Rangers (OHL.) Mike Matheson was placed on injured reserve. Corey Schueneman was recalled from the Laval Rocket. Canadiens signed defensem...

10 Bold Predictions | Canadiens Connection ep 212 08.10.2022 1:33:57

This Week’s Show: 10 Bold Predictions Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Mike Matheson, Mike Hoffman and Christian Dvorak missed practice on Friday. Matheson took a therapy day, while Hoffman and Dvorak have been added to the injury list with upper-body injuries. Kent Hughes hinted that Paul Byron may be headed to LTIR. Canadiens...

Spotlight on Slafkovsky | Canadiens Connection ep 211 01.10.2022 1:40:32

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Nick Suzuki and Madison Bowey were full participants for Saturday's practice. Josh Anderson returned to practice after recovering from a hand injury. Twenty-three players were cut from Canadiens training camp on Friday. Laval Rocket training camp will open on Sunday. Canadiens s...

Most Pressing Questions | Canadiens Connection ep 210 24.09.2022 1:41:45

This Week’s Show: Most Pressing Questions Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Canadiens training camp opened with 74 players at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard. Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, Nick Suzuki and Joel Edmundson have been added to the injury list. The annual Canadiens Red - White intrasquad scrimmage takes place on Sund...

Next Generation Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 209 17.09.2022 2:03:52

This Week’s Show Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Juraj Slafkovsky made his debut in a Canadiens jersey, playing well in the rookie tournament. Roster news - Canadiens announced RBC as their official game jersey sponsor. Nick Suzuki was named the 31st captain in Canadiens history. Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher are t...

Habs Betting on Dach | Canadiens Connection ep 208 10.09.2022 1:47:07

This Week’s Show: Habs Betting on Kirby Dach Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net .  Roster news - Juraj Slafkovsky participated in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. Canadiens signed Kirby Dach to a four-year, $13.45 million contract. Kent Hughes confirmed that Carey Price will be placed on the offseason long-term injured reserve list. Canad...