This Week’s Show: A New Blueprint for Habs DevelopmentSegment 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 best team in the ECHL. Joe Vrbetic has been outstanding.

⦁ Dr. David Mulder has the Quote of the Week.

⦁ Edmonton Oilers are looking for goaltending help. Can the Canadiens benefit?

Segment 2 | Canadiens Employing Multiple Paths for Prospect Development

Two development paths are open for the Canadiens to use to guide Juraj Slafkovsky. So far, they have preferred to keep the 19-year-old in the NHL.

Special guest Patrick Williams joins the podcast to outline the positive track record of the American Hockey League as a premiere development tool.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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