Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: Canadiens Top Trade TargetsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Aber Xhekaj, David Savard

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Daniil Sobolev and Rhett Pitlick.

⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships.

⦁ Quote of the week from Josh Anderson.

Segment 2 | Which Canadiens players are being targeted for a trade?

Rick and Michael discuss who tops the trade bait boards and which players are the most likely Montreal Canadiens to change teams before the NHL trade deadline?

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: Thrills and Disappointments of the Canadiens First QuarterSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Alex Newhook

⦁ Canadiens recalled forward Mitchell Stephens from the Laval Rocket.

⦁ Canadiens recalled signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year contract extension.

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

⦁ Recognition for Jacob Fowler, Lane Hutson and Filip Mesar.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Primeau and Marty St. Louis.

Segment 2 | Who has contributed to the thrills and disappointment of the Canadiens first quarter?

Who were the stars of the first quarter of the season and who were the disappointments? And what were the most memorable moments in the past two months of the Montreal Canadiens 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.

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: Time to Deal? Habs Fielding Trade CallsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj

⦁ Canadiens recalled Jayden Struble, Mattias Norlinder and Joel Armia from the Laval Rocket.

⦁ This week we shine spotlights on Canadiens prospects on Luke Tuch, Filip Mesar, Owen Beck and Jacob Fowler.

⦁ Quote of the week from Jesse Ylonen.

⦁ TSN announced their Top 50 under-24 players. How many Canadiens made the list?

Segment 2 | Getting a Jump on Trade Deadline Fever

Now that American Thanksgiving has passed, will Kent Hughes become an aggressive seller and when can fans expect that to begin?

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 Vibe Check: Who's Thriving, Who's Surviving?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens recalled Gustav Lindstrom from Laval, assigned Joel Armia to Laval.

⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj

⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yevgeni Volokhin.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Brendan Gallagher, Marty St. Louis, Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobes.

⦁ LA Kings announced that they will play two preseason games in Quebec City in 2024.

Segment 2 | Habs Vibe Check: Who's a Stud? Who's a Dud?

The Montreal Canadiens are entering their seventh week of the 2023-24 season. Traditionally, American Thanksgiving is considered a landmark for projecting playoff status for NHL teams. It's also a good milestone to make a first set of evaluations of the players.

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 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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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 - Slafkovsky's Development: Crucial Crossroads for the HabsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Roster news: Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Kirby Dach underwent successful knee surgery. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is listed as day-to-day. Christian Dvorak returns to the lineup.

⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Jacob Fowler.

⦁ David Reinbacher was back in the lineup for Kloten.

⦁ Joshua Roy was named AHL Rookie of the Month.

⦁ Quote of the week from Nick Bobrov.

⦁ Canadiens valuation takes a jump.

Segment 2 | Different Development Paths for Slafkovsky & Cooley

Have the Canadiens failed Juraj Slafkovsky by keeping him in the NHL?

Special Guest: Remy Mastey - Site Editor, The Hockey News Arizona

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:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens announced that defenseman David Savard will miss six to eight weeks. Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, Joel Armia makes his season debut.

⦁ Pierre Turgeon to be honored prior to Canadiens game on Nov. 14.

⦁ Former Canadiens Tomas Plekanec has retired from hockey.

⦁ Owen Beck is in the prospect spotlight this week.

⦁ The league unveiled NHL Edge.

Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag - Fall 2023 Edition

The mailbag was jammed with questions and comments about the playoffs, Kirby Dach, Jake Allen, Joel Armia, Cayden Primeau, Joshua Roy and the very speedy Juraj Slafkovsky.

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: Inside the Injury - Examining Dach's Road to Recovery (and the Canadiens Ability to Rally)Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ This week: Connor Bedard and Marc-Andre Fleury were in Montreal. Canadiens fans very unhappy with the team's season opening ceremony.

⦁ Kirby Dach will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

⦁ Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with an upper body injury.

⦁ Florian Xhekaj is in the prospect spotlight this week.

⦁ Joshua Roy is off to a great start with the Laval Rocket.

⦁ The NHL is asking teams for their opinion of staging a decentralized draft.

Segment 2 | Ended Before it Began: Kirby Dach's Season is Over

It's the debut episode with our Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris. We discuss all aspects of the injury to Kirby Dach and his road to recovery with the expertise of Doc Morris.

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: Finding Hidden Gems - Your Guide to Enjoying Habs HockeySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ The Canadiens announced their 23-man roster

⦁ Canadiens announced that Mike Matheson is the recipient of the Jean Béliveau Trophy.

⦁ Prospect Jacob Fowler was name Goaltender of the Week in Hockey East.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj.

Segment 2 | Our Favorite Reasons to Watch Habs Hockey This Season

How can Habs fans both endure a long season but enjoy it too? We'll take a look at where you will likely spot hidden gems and where you won't.

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: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 SeasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens training camp update

⦁ Final decisions on 23-man roster ahead of opening night

⦁ Canadiens prospect profile this week is Quentin Miller playing in the QMJHL.

⦁ Laval Rocket training camp is underway. Preseason game review.

⦁ Quotes of the week by Marty Biron on Cayden Primeau.

⦁ NHL broadcast changes afoot.

Segment 2 | 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens

⦁ In this segment the Rocket Sports panel -- Amy Johnson, Michael Spinella, Rick Stephens -- unveil our top-10 bold predictions for the 2023-24 NHL 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.

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.