Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show | Recipe for Success: Montreal Canadiens Establishing a Winning Identity Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens open the 2026-27 NHL season in much the same way that they advanced through the playoffs.

⦁ Prospect Michael Hage dazzles in his first NCAA game this season for Michigan.

⦁ Laval Rocket open their AHL season with a two-game home stand.

Segment 2 | Beyond the Top Six: How Can the Canadiens Improve their Depth by Building a Consistent Identity?

What is Marty St. Louis' vision for his forward lines and how will that translate into a winning identity for the Montreal Canadiens' in 2026-27?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: How can the Canadiens realistically improve their bottom six to consistently establish their identity across all four lines?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Predictions 2026-27: Can the Habs Match the Hype? Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Will performance in the preseason be much of a factor in selecting the 23-man roster?

⦁ Michigan coach pledges that Michael Hage will make an impact when he arrives in Montreal.

⦁ Former Canadiens owner George Gillet Jr. left a lasting legacy for fans in Montreal.

Segment 2 | Putting It on the Record: Our Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2026-27

It's the perfect time to make our prognostications for the new campaign. In this segment, we unveil our top-10 Montreal Canadiens predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: If you could make only ONE prediction about the Canadiens this season, what would it be?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Are the Canadiens Equipped to Manage the Weight of Higher Expectations?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens announce signings for four players and their head coach this week.

⦁ Montreal training camp opens with some answers about lines and defense pairings.

⦁ The team provides it's first medical update of the season and the news is not good.

Segment 2 | Canadiens Next Challenge: Facing the Pressure of Elevated Expectations

We're taking a close look at who is creating heightened expectations for the Montreal Canadiens this season, and whether this team is ready to deal with the added pressure that comes with being viewed as a contender.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What are your expectations for the Canadiens this season? Are you ready to say that the Canadiens are firmly among the NHL's elite?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam CosentinoSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ What is the health status of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle?

⦁ Canadiens associate coach Derek Lalonde participates in a Q & A session.

⦁ We review audio from Canadiens' players participating in Montreal's Rookie Camp.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino

Exclusive: Sam Cosentino, NHL analyst and draft analyst, joins the show to provide his expert perspective on the Montreal Canadiens outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Is internal growth enough for the Montreal Canadiens to compete at the top of the Atlantic division this season?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Measuring Up: Evaluating the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens’ RosterSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ A member of the Canadiens coaching staff is moving into a development role.

⦁ There's a Montreal rookie on the top-10 ranking of Calder Trophy candidates.

⦁ Watching Habs games this season just became much clearer.

Segment 2 | Where Do Montreal Canadiens’ Players Rank Among the NHL's Best?

The Montreal Canadiens placed several players in a comprehensive ranking of the NHL’s top-150 list. Who are they and where did they land?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Can the Montreal Canadiens win a Stanley Cup in the next few years without a Tier 1 – MVP rated player?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Everything You Need to Know Before Canadiens’ Training CampSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ The Bell Center ice surface has been installed for the season with a new design.

⦁ How do Montreal Canadiens' prospects fare in a 2022 NHL re-draft?

⦁ Who is on the Habs' alumni roster for the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic?

Segment 2 | Your Montreal Canadiens Training Camp Primer: 5 Dates, 5 Players, 5 Decisions

This week, we highlight some of the dates, players and storylines that we think deserve your attention as the Montreal Canadiens move from the offseason into training camp and, eventually, opening night.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What will be the biggest surprise at this year’s Canadiens training camp?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Canadiens Next Step: Maximizing the Potential of Their Young Talent Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Goaltender Carey Price to receive special Bell Centre honor in November.

⦁ Canadiens prospect puts his mark on the scoresheet in KHL preseason action.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens rookie camp will feature two undrafted players from the QMJHL.

Segment 2 | Unleashing the Montreal Canadiens' Pipeline Potential Into Success

The challenge for the Montreal Canadiens over the near future is to convert the potential of their highly-ranked young talent into success as a perennial contender.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will the Montreal Canadiens maximize the potential of their highly-ranked pipeline of young talent to drive their success?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Canadiens Checklist: Critical Decisions Before Training CampSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ A Canadiens legendary goaltender speaks out about Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler.

⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect forward to a one-year contract.

⦁ Which former Canadiens players were in Montreal this past week and why?

Segment 2 | Probability Game: Predicting the Montreal Canadiens' Final Moves Before Opening Night

We examine the Montreal Canadiens' offseason checklist and make our best projection on how they will be resolved by the NHL's opening night.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What is the percentage chance that something happens this month that no one expected and what’s your best guess at what it might be?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Contending Window is Opening: Is It Now?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ A Canadiens goaltender hopes to spend his entire NHL career playing in Montreal.

⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect defenseman to a one-year contract.

⦁ Which young forward chose to spend next season playing in Europe rather than Laval?

Segment 2 | Where Do the Montreal Canadiens Fit in the NHL’s Atlantic Division in 2026-27?

Has the Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup window already opened, or are we still a year or two away from that point? Where do they project to finish in the NHL regular season standings?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where do you expect the Canadiens to finish in the Atlantic Division this regular season? Which Atlantic Division team improved the most this offseason, and which one took the biggest step backward?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Sizing Up the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens: How Far Can This Roster Go?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Arber Xhekaj's agent is looking for a solution to keep his client in Montreal.

⦁ Canadiens prospects represent their country at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

⦁ Which Canadiens have the most efficient contracts? And who has the worst?

Segment 2 | How Far Can the Montreal Canadiens Go in 2026-27 with THIS Projected Lineup?

With Montreal Canadiens' training camp scheduled to start in short order, what does the projected lineup look like and what are fan's expectations for the season ahead?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will the 2026-27 Canadiens be better (as defined by you) than last season? If not, are you okay with that?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.