Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: Hits and Misses - Evaluating Our NHL Season Forecasts for the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens will be assessed a penalty against next season's salary cap.

⦁ Cole Caufield is one of the first 15 players added to the Team USA roster.

⦁ This week we update you on Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom and Vincenz Rohrer.

⦁ The Athletic released its rankings of first overall picks for the past 10 years.

Segment 2 | Auditing our Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Canadiens Season

How did our pre-season prognostications measure up to reality?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Are Playoffs On the Table for the Montreal Canadiens Next Season?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux made their NHL debuts.

⦁ The Canadiens signed Luke Tuch to a two-year entry-level contract.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Nick Suzuki, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes.

Segment 2 | Evaluating the 2023-24 Season: Making Strides Towards the Canadiens' Rebuild

It's our year end evaluation of the team, management and individual players. What do Habs fans have to look forward to next season?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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.

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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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Arber Xhekaj had season ending shoulder surgery this week.

⦁ The Canadiens signed Florian Xhekaj and Lane Hutson each to three-year entry-level contracts.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Boston College goaltender Jacob Fowler.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Nick Suzuki.

Segment 2 | Welcoming the Next Wave of Talent to the Montreal Canadiens

Top prospects have been added to the rosters of the Canadiens and the Laval Rocket as their seasons ended with their amateur clubs. We take a close look at the additions of Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Florian Xhekaj.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Eight Critical Factors To Track for the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj are day to day with upper body injuries.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on KalPa forward Oliver Kapanen.

⦁ Deacon Sports and Entertainment has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Trois-Rivières Lions.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Kaiden Guhle.

Segment 2 | Eight Key Things to Watch Over the Next Eight Weeks

Habs fans should know that there are eight items to track over the next eight weeks in the Canadiens organization.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Caufield and Slafkovsky - Decoding the Science of Their SuccessSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Trevor Letowski earned his first win as an NHL head coach. Martin St. Louis returned to the team.

⦁ Kaiden Guhle has been suspended for one game.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky.

Segment 2 | Impact of Off-Season Training and Injury Recovery on Performance

Rocket Sports medical consultant, Dr. Stephen Morris joined the show to explore the effects of Juraj Slafkovsky's off-season training regime on his performance and the impact of Cole Caufield's shoulder surgery on his ability to be a goal scoring sniper.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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.

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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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Habs Mailbag - Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, MathesonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Martin St. Louis left the team to attend to family matters; Trevor Letowski takes over as interim head coach.

⦁ Canadiens loaned David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket. Reinbacher made his AHL debut.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on KalPa (Liiga) forward Oliver Kapanen.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Trevor Letowski and Juraj Slafkovsky.

Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Spring Mailbag

The mailbag was jammed with questions about Cole Caufield, Arber Xhekaj, Marty St. Louis, Mike Matheson and next season's edition of the Montreal Canadiens.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Habs Forecast - Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Colin White returned to the lineup against the Bruins.

⦁ Canadiens acquired forward Arnaud Durandeau from the New Jersey Devils.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Mamonty Yugry goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin.

⦁ Patrick Williams joins us to discuss Laval Rocket's push for the playoffs, and the addition of David Reinbacher.

Segment 2 | A Way-Too-Early Look at the Habs Opening Night Roster for 2024-25

The Canadiens players have 16 games left to set individual milestones and solidify a spot on next season's roster. What could the opening night roster look like in October? Does it have the talent to compete for a playoff spot?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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.

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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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade DeadlineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Colin White is day-to-day with an upper body injury.

⦁ Canadiens acquired Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks.

⦁ Canadiens traded goaltender Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Saginaw Spirit forward Owen Beck.

Segment 2 | Grade the GM! Has Kent Hughes Advanced the Rebuild Enough?

We evaluate Kent Hughes on the moves he made and the ones he didn't. Did he fully take advantage of the trade market?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

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

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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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Trade Market Ripe for Canadiens MovesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard is practicing and should return to the lineup soon.

⦁ Nick Suzuki was named Molson Cup winner for the month of February.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Brantford Bulldogs forward Florian Xhekaj.

⦁ Quote of the Week from Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis.

Segment 2 | Kent Hughes' Trade Card

Kent Hughes has a handful of players who could be in demand in the days leading to March 8th. With the trades so far, is the market setting up perfectly for the Canadiens general manager?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline ScenariosSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens claimed forward Colin White from the Pittsburgh Penguins. They placed Brandon Gignac on waivers and sent him to Laval.

⦁ Jayden Struble was injured in Thursday night's game.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar.

⦁ Quote of the Week from Kirby Dach.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Scenarios

Who is likely to be moved by Kent Hughes by March 8th? Jake Allen, David Savard and Tanner Pearson have all appeared on trade bait boards. Will Hughes pursue offensive talent like Trevor Zegras? And will the Habs general manager be open to moving a young defenseman?

Michael and Rick outline all of the trade possibilities for the Montreal Canadiens.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.