Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show - Behind the Blueline: Canadiens Defense and GoaltendersSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be out 4 to 6 weeks with a lower body injury.

⦁ Jordan Harris is day-to-day with an upper body injury.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rogle defenseman Adam Engstrom.

⦁ Quote of the Week from Kent Hughes.

Segment 2 | Habs Defense and Goaltending Prospects in Laval with AHL expert Patrick Williams

Rick is joined by our regular Rocket Sports contributor, Patrick Williams, to examine Montreal Canadiens defense and goaltending prospects who are developing in the AHL with the Laval Rocket.

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: Rising Star: The Evolution of Juraj SlafkovskySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens signed Brandon Gignac to a two year contract.

⦁ Alex Newhook is expected to return to the lineup.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rimouski Oceanic goaltender Quentin Miller.

⦁ Quote of the Week from Martin St. Louis.

Segment 2 | Has Juraj Slafkovsky Turned the Corner in his Development?

Michael and Rick take a deep dive into the breakout performance of Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky and compare him to other players from the 2022 NHL Draft class.

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: Who's Next On Hughes' Trade List?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens terminated the contract of defenseman Nicolas Beaudin.

⦁ Sean Monahan was traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a first round pick in 2024 and a conditional third round pick in 2027.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on ZSC Lions forward Vinzenz Rohrer.

⦁ Quotes of the Week from Kent Hughes and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.

Segment 2 | Canadiens Catch-Up: Monahan, Mailbag, and Mid-Season Awards

• Montreal Canadiens Mid-Season Awards
• Rocket Sports mailbag

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: A Canadiens Stanley Cup Win Within Five Years: Is It Possible?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Arber Xhekaj was recalled by Canadiens and Justin Barron was sent to Laval.

⦁ Brendan Gallagher was suspended for five games by the Department of Player Safety.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on HC Ryazan forward Alexander Gordin.

⦁ Quote of the Week from Islanders head coach Patrick Roy.

Segment 2 | Key Veterans to Help Secure Canadiens Championship Window

⦁ Who are key veterans that the Canadiens should retain/acquire to become a perennial contender?

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 Prospects: Past, Present and FutureSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Joshua Roy made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk defenseman Dmitri Kostenko.

⦁ Contributor Patrick Williams of AHL.com and NHL.com joins Rick to discuss the latest news from the Laval Rocket.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Present, Future and Past

PRESENT | This week The Athletic released their ranking of top NHL players and prospects.

FUTURE | In his mid-season media availability, Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes shared his views.

PAST | This week Ryan suited up for the Newfoundland Growlers. Chris Ballard, play-by-play broadcaster of the Newfoundland Growlers, joins Amy and Rick to describe how it all came about.

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: Prospect Analyst Evaluates Top Canadiens PicksSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Raphael Harvey-Pinard was activated from injured reserve. Emil Heineman was loaned to Laval.

⦁ Gustave Lindstrom was placed on waivers and claimed by Anaheim.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on EHC Kloten defenseman David Reinbacher.

⦁ Logan Mailloux has been selected for the AHL All-Star Classic.

Segment 2 | Checking in on Top Canadiens Prospects with Draft Expert Russ Cohen

Russ Cohen joined Amy and Rick to discuss Canadiens prospects Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Jacob Fowler and Lane Hutson.

Cohen also took a first look at draft-eligible prospects that may be on the radar 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: Montreal Canadiens: Injuries, Depth and Trade PossibilitiesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Christian Dvorak had season-ending surgery. Emil Heineman was recalled from Laval.

⦁ Lane Hutson and Jacob Fowler were gold medalists at the 2024 World Junior Championships.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal-born goaltender Devon Levi.

⦁ Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is going to the NHL All-Star Game.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Depth, Injuries, the Trade Deadline and Being Competitive

How will Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes navigate the trade deadline and the rest of the Montreal Canadiens' season balancing a desire to remain competitive with the goals of advancing the rebuild?

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: Fans Demand Changes - Canadiens New Year's ResolutionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris activated off IR. Emil Heineman returned to Laval.

⦁ Canadiens prospects shine at the 2024 World Junior Championships.

⦁ Quotes of the week from alternate captain Brendan Gallagher.

⦁ Former NHL goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin signed in the KHL.

Segment 2 | Habs Fans Send New Year's Resolutions for the Montreal Canadiens

Habs fans are growing impatient with the direction of the rebuild. We shared comments from frustrated Montreal Canadiens fans about what changes they would make to the team in the New Year.

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: Positive Perspectives of Canadiens Prospect PipelineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris

⦁ Emil Heineman made his NHL debut.

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller.

⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships start play on Boxing Day.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Rocket goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo.

⦁ The Canadiens rank third in Forbes Most Valuable NHL Teams list for 2023.

Segment 2 | Evaluating the Progress of Canadiens Prospects with the Laval Rocket

Special guest Patrick Williams, from AHL.com and NHL.com, joins us to discuss Canadiens prospects who have been impressive so far this season including Logan Mailloux, Joshua Roy and Jayden Struble.

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: What's Wrong With Cole Caufield?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury updates: David Savard, Jordan Harris, Tanner Pearson

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Emmett Croteau and Florian Xhekaj.

⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships including Jacob Fowler.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Martin St. Louis and Cole Caufield.

Segment 2 | Examining the Injury of Alex Newhook and the Performance of Cole Caufield

Rick And Michael are joined by Rocket Sports Medical Consultant Dr. Stephen Morris to discuss the injury of Alex Newhook and this season's performance of Cole Caufield.

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.