Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: Marty Biron Breaks Down Habs GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ What we know (and don't know) about the David Reinbacher story.

⦁ Michael Pezzetta received an on-ice fighting lesson.

⦁ Canadiens prospects will participate in a rookie tournament in September.

⦁ Newly-drafted goaltender Jacob Fowler shares his draft experience in new NHL video.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens named Social Media Club of the Year.

Segment 2 | Rebuilding Canadiens Goaltending With Special Guest Marty Biron

Marty Biron, former NHL goaltender and now an analyst for TSN, RDS and MSG joins Amy Johnson and Rick Stephens to discuss the state of Montreal Canadiens goaltending and to outline a path for success.

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: Preparing for the Flood of Habs ProspectsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lucas Condotta, Mitchell Stephens and defenseman Nicolas Beaudin to two-way contracts.

⦁ Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract.

⦁ Laval Rocket signed forwards Gabriel Bourque and Alex-Olivier Voyer to one-year contracts.

Segment 2 | A 'New' Mandate for the Laval Rocket: Developing Prospects

The Laval Rocket are slated to get an influx of young talent this Fall like they haven't seen before. With the arrival of top-end prospects, a shift in focus for the AHL team and their coaching staff will be required. Future Canadiens will be given opportunities to learn and grow. That may require patience from fans of the Laval Rocket for the 2023-24 season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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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: Midsummer Mailbag - Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov & More!Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lias Andersson, Philippe Maillet and defenseman Brady Keeper to one-year contracts.

Canadiens signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year contract extension.

Montreal signed defenseman David Reinbacher to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Highlights from Montreal Canadiens development camp.

NHL free agent frenzy.

Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag: Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov, Zadina, Goaltenders + More!

It's the mid-Summer edition of the Rocket Sports mailbag! We are always happy to hear from our Canadiens Connection listeners. The mailbag was jammed with questions and comments about the NHL Draft, roster changes and predictions for 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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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 Draft ExtravaganzaSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Kent Hughes acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Montreal's 31st (FLA) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother.

Canadiens made qualifying offers to six restricted free agents.

Canadiens have invited 37 players to their annual development camp.

Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals.

Winnipeg Jets traded Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings.

Segment 2 | Absolutely Everything About the Canadiens' 2023 Draft

Canadiens selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the fifth overall pick. This pick should have been no surprise for loyal listeners of the Canadiens Connection podcast.

We provide a player-by-player breakdown of the draft selections made by the Canadiens and the ones they chose not to make including audio from all of the principals.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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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 - Final Countdown: Draft, Deals & DuboisSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Sean Monahan signed a one-year contract extension with the Canadiens.

Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) announced that they appointed Pascal Rheaume as general manager and head coach.

Former Canadiens forward Pierre Turgeon was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Segment 2 | Will We See Draft Week Fireworks from Kent Hughes?

Reportedly, Kent Hughes has been very active in the week leading up to the Draft. Will he make a trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois or trade up/down in the Draft?

Special guest: Murat Ates covers the Winnipeg Jets for The Athletic and he joined Amy and Rick to discuss a Dubois trade from a Jets perspective.

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: Draft Buzz: Habs Movin' On Up!Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Canadiens dismissed Head Athletic Therapist, Graham Rynbend and Head Physiotherapist, Donald Balmforth.

Canadiens forward Alex Belzile is looking for a two-year, one-way contract.

Laval Rocket signed forward Riley McKay and forward/defenseman John Parker-Jones each to one-year, one-way AHL contracts.

Henri Richard was posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Has a new favorite emerged in the Pierre-Luc Dubois sweepstakes?

Segment 2 | Hughes Gets Aggressive About Moving Up in the Draft

The Canadiens general manager has been busy working the phones. Reportedly, Kent Hughes has reached out to San Jose and Anaheim to inquire about the availability of the 4th overall pick and the 2nd overall pick respectively.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

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

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This Week’s Show: Hughes Hints at Habs Draft Strategy?Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to win their 24th Stanley Cup..

Canadiens signed forward Cole Caufield to an eight-year contract extension worth $62.8 million.

Laval Rocket signed defenseman Olivier Galipeau to a one-year AHL contract.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone.

Flyers GM Danny Briere will listen to offers for goaltender Carter Hart.

Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the agent for Pierre-Luc Dubois has advised Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff that he will not sign another contract with Winnipeg.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Was Kent Hughes Sending a Message at the Combine?

The 2023 NHL Scouting Combine was held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo this past week. 106 draft-eligible prospects participated in the week long event ahead of the NHL Entry Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29.

What did Kent Hughes have to say? Did he hint at his draft strategy?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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This Week’s Show: Targeting Michkov, Smith or BensonSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Canadiens decline to offer a contract to goaltender Frederik Dichow; retain rights to Joe Vrbetic. Prospect Jack Gorniak has been removed from the Canadiens reserve list.

Canadiens have signed forward Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract extension.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone.

Canadiens prospects Jared Davidson will play in the final for the Memorial Cup.

NHL & NHLPA reached an agreement about an on-ice training program this summer.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Guest: Director of Scouting - Hockey Prospect

Jerome Berube is the Director of Scouting for Hockey Prospect. This independent scouting service provides player evaluations to NHL and CHL teams. Each June, Hockey Prospect publish their NHL Draft Black Book, which contains extensive scouting reports and draft rankings.

Jerome joined Amy and Rick to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft and provided a scouting report on three players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens with the fifth overall pick: Matvei Michkov, Will Smith and Zach Benson.

Berube also added three players who could be in the mix for Montreal with their second, first-round pick. And they had a discussion on the quality of goaltending prospects.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
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Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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This Week’s Show: Sportsnet - Smith, Leonard or Reinbacher?Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky are progressing well in their injury recovery.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone.

Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson has been turning heads at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Canadiens prospects Owen Beck and Jared Davidson are playing for the Memorial Cup. We have quotes from each of them.

Jim Nill, Don Sweeney and Bill Zito were named finalists for the General Manager of the Year Award.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Guest: Sportsnet's Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino

Sam Cosentino is one of the most knowledgeable draft experts in the industry. Cosentino's prospect rankings and mock drafts are among the most trusted by hockey fans. Sam appears regularly as hockey analyst on Sportsnet and the NHL Network.

Recently, Cosentino released the May Edition of his Top 32 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings. Sam joined Amy and Rick to discuss the NHL Draft and the options that the Montreal Canadiens will have with the fifth overall pick.

Cosentino provided a scouting report on three players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens: Will Smith, Ryan Leonard and David Reinbacher. Sam also added six players who could be in the mix for Montreal with their second, first-round pick.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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This Week’s Show: Dvorsky in the Mix for the Habs?Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Nick Suzuki received the 2023 Sakura Award at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone.

Montreal Canadiens have seven players participating in the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Canadiens prospect Jared Davidson is going to the Memorial Cup.

Could Gabe Perreault be picked by Montreal?

Big news from Arizona and Toronto this week.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Analyst Ranks Canadiens' Draft Options

Russ Cohen is a highly respected sports author, hockey analyst and prospect evaluator. Russ contributes to Sirius XM NHL Radio, EP Rinkside, and Off The Post Radio podcast.

On Thursday, Cohen released version 5.0 of his Top 45 ranking list for the 2023 NHL Draft.

Russ joined Amy and Rick to discuss the draft and the options that the Montreal Canadiens will have with the fifth overall pick.

Cohen provided a scouting report on four players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens: Matvei Michkov, Zach Benson, Will Smith and Dalibor Dvorsky. He also added a value selection for Montreal with their second, first-round pick.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

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Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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