Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: First Quarter GradesSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. 

Mike Matheson made his Canadiens debut. Mike Hoffman is out with a lower-body injury.

Canadiens prospect update.

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

Quotes of the week from former Canadiens equipment manager Pierre Gervais.

Hockey news and notes: Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Borje Salming passed away at the age of 71.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Quarter Season Grades + Michael Pezzetta

The Montreal Canadiens have crossed the quarter pole of the season and find themselves higher in the NHL standings than anyone expected. Who are the stars and  overachieving players who helped create the first quarter team success and who are the players who struggled?

Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta joined us for an exclusive interview to talk about his season and his contribution to the Movember campaign.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Rocket Sports Movember campaign update.
• Interview with Todd Minerson, Movember Canada Country Director.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) 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: Habs Won’t Back DownSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

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Jonathan Drouin out 4 to 6 weeks with an injury. Emil Heineman was loaned to Leksand (SHL). Mike Matheson will make his Canadiens debut. Canadiens wore their Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys for the first time on Tuesday. Jake Allen was awarded the Jean Béliveau trophy for community involvement.

Canadiens prospect update: Riley Kidney, Cedrick Guidon and Owen Beck.

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

Quotes of the week from Jake Allen and Nick Suzuki.

Hockey news and notes: Teemu Selanne and Teppo Numminen were inducted into the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame on Thursday.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Canadiens New Motto + Updating their Direction

The Montreal Canadiens have a new motto for the season. It is expressed in their style of play and in a song they enjoy in the dressing room after every win.

We revisit the list of 10 key issues we raised at the start of the season. The answers help to detail the story of the first two months of the Canadiens' season and what fans have to look forward to going forward.

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 (@AllHabs) 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: Special Guest - TSN's John LuSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

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Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki are the Molson Cup recipients for October. Joel Edmundson made his season debut in Winnipeg. Evgenii Dadonov was placed on injured reserve.

Tough start to the season for the Laval Rocket. Canadiens prospect update.

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

Quotes of the week from Joel Edmundson and Arber Xhekaj.

Hockey news and notes: The Ottawa Senators have begun the process to sell the team and Sportico has announced annual franchise valuations.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Special Guest: TSN's John Lu on Montreal and the Canadiens.

When the Canadiens visited Winnipeg, two familiar faces were anchoring the game coverage for TSN: John Lu as the host and Dan Robertson as the play-by-play announcer. Until recently, both gentlemen were prominent members of the Montreal broadcast staff for TSN.

TSN reporter John Lu joined Amy Johnson and Rick Stephens to discuss:

• His homecoming: leaving a dream job in Montreal to take another in Winnipeg.
• How he is beloved in Montreal by fans and appreciated by members of the Canadiens.
• His signature Montreal wardrobe and if there will be changes?
• About Joel Edmundson's return to the lineup playing in front of family and friends.
• And will Pierre-Luc Dubois' future be in Winnipeg or Montreal?

It was an exclusive, comprehensive interview with one of this country's foremost sports reporters who has covered the Montreal Canadiens for the past 15 years.

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 (@AllHabs) 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: Habs Goaltending ReportSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. 

Canadiens acquired defenceman Nicolas Beaudin from Blackhawks for forward Cam Hillis.

Canadiens prospect update.

Laval Rocket acquired forward Riley McKay from the Rockford Icehogs for future considerations.

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

Quotes of the week from Carey Price.

Hockey news and notes: Philadelphia Flyers claimed forward Kieffer Bellows off waivers. Goaltender Devan Dubnyk has officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 12 NHL seasons.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - The Canadiens Goaltending Report

The goaltending situation for the Montreal Canadiens has taken a monumental shift in the last year, moving from a dominant, franchise player to a tandem with considerable uncertainty. In addition, the management has acknowledged that there is no heir apparent to the number one goaltending job on the horizon.

So let's take a deep dive into the realm of goaltending in the Canadiens organization.

• Amateur Prospects: Emmett Croteau, Frederik Dichow, Jakub Dobes
• Pro Development: Joe Vrbetic, Cayden Primeau
• Holding the Fort: Sam Montembeault, Jake Allen
• Hockey Hall of Fame Worthy: Carey Price

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 (@AllHabs) 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: Habs Mailbag: Goals for Caufield?Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

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Jake and Shannon Allen welcomed a third child to their family.

Juraj Slafkovsky is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Rem Pitlick will take his spot in the lineup.

Joel Armia and Joel Edmundson are skating with the team in non-contact jerseys. They are not yet cleared to play.

Carey Price will meet the media on October 24th to update his status.

Canadiens prospect update: Owen Beck, Filip Mesar, Logan Mailloux, Miguel Tourigny.

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

Quotes of the week from Kaiden Guhle, Juraj Slafkovsky and Arber Xhekaj.

Hockey news and notes: Florida Panthers signed forward Eric Staal to a one-year contract. Montreal Canadiens unveiled their new Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - All Habs Mailbag: How Many Goals for Cole Caufield? + More of Your Questions!

We are always thrilled to hear from our Canadiens Connection listeners! So let's open the All Habs Hockey Magazine mailbag for the first time this season! Habs fans from all over the continent have filled our inbox with all sorts of fascinating questions.

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 (@AllHabs) 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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