Canadiens Connection

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Roster news - Canadiens injury update. The Canadiens filed a LTI letter regarding Shea Weber with the NHL on Wednesday. Canadiens claimed forward Adam Brooks off waivers from Toronto. Canadiens assigned Kaiden Guhle to Prince Albert Raiders and Cayden Primeau to Laval Rocket as the final two cuts from training camp to complete their 23-man roster. Canadiens sent forward Ryan Poehling to the Laval Rocket. Canadiens signed Nick Suzuki to a 8-year contract extension, $7.875M AAV.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket played their first regular season game on Friday.
•  Ryan Poehling wore an 'A' for Laval along with Gabriel Bourque. Xavier Ouellet remains the captain. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Roster decisions on defence and fourth line.
• NHL news and notes - Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi played left wing on the Canes top line. Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault scored his first goal of the season.

Segment 2: BIG Topic -

• Ahead of Montreal's home opener, we venture into dangerous territory of making predictions about the Canadiens 82-game season.

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 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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL.

The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio

Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens set 23-man roster: who's in & who's out?

Habs make a waiver claim

Suzuki contract extension

Segment 2: Laval Rocket

Preseason game reviews

Special Guest: Jean-Francois Houle, Laval Rocket Head Coach

Segment 3: AHL & Beyond

AHL All-Star Game tickets on sale

North Division rivals season previews

Upcoming features on AHL Report

Join Our Team!

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues. They also take a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League. Audio editing assistance provided by Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella).

Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Statement: "NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday that goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program." Canadiens injuries linger: Cedric Paquette (day-to-day), Mattias Norlinder (day-to-day), Mike Hoffman (10 days), Joel Edmundson (2-3 weeks), Carey Price (30 days), Paul Byron (end Dec), Shea Weber (season) Paul Wilson read a statement: Marc Bergevin's contract will be honored through the end of the season. Canadiens signed Jake Evans to a 3-year contract extension, $1.7M AAV.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket played their first exhibition game on Friday. LAV 3 BEL 5. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Absence of Shea Weber - With Shea Weber out for the season, how will his absence impact the Canadiens defence?.
• NHL news and notes - 2022 Winter Olympics: Three players for each hockey team submitted. Curious one-sided feud fueled by the Canadiens towards the Hurricanes.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Carey Price news shakes CH

• Carey Price will be away from the team for at least 30 days while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

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 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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
• Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
• Spotify
• Overcast
• Stitcher
• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• RadioPublic
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Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL.

Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Laval Rocket

Habs news: Evans, Montembeault, Xhekaj

Special Guest: Dan Robertson, Canadiens Broadcaster (TSN 690)

Laval Rocket opens training camp

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Hot Stove featuring Patrick Williams: Analyzing AHL Training Camps

Upcoming features on AHL Report

Join Our Team!

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues. They also take a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League. Audio editing assistance provided by Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella).

Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Canadiens announce 22 players cut from training camp on Friday plus two players on Saturday. Canadiens injury list grows: Sami Niku, Cedric Paquette, Mattias Norlinder, Joel Edmundson, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Mike Hoffman, Paul Byron, Shea Weber. Group CH announces full capacity for Bell Centre and Place Bell.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket training camp opens Monday. Trois Rivieres Lions unveiled their official jerseys on Friday.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Canadiens leadership - While injuries will prevent Shea Weber from playing this season, the captain has left a legacy with the Montreal Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher will wear an 'A'. The other 'A' will be rotated.
• NHL news and notes - 2021 NHL Broadcasting Rankings. Ben Chiarot comments on the  crack-down on cross-checking. NHL 2021-22 Season Preview by Rocket Sports contributors.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Earning a Roster Spot

• By Monday, the Canadiens training camp will be down to one team after cuts are made to prepare for the final two exhibition games. But there are still opportunities for players to earn a roster spot on defence and at centre.

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

Audio editing assistance provided by Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella). 

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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
• Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
• Spotify
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Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Canadiens announced that five players failed their medical exams including Mike Hoffman, Josh Brook, Joel Teasdale, Paul Byron and Carey Price. Joel Edmundson is day-to-day and Brendan Gallagher was absent for family reasons. Jesse Ylonen reversed his decision and will now be vaccinated. Jonathan Drouin was praised after giving two short interviews to TVA & RDS.
• Habs prospect report - Summary of Canadiens rookie camp. 16 rookies were invited to the Canadiens main training camp. Canadiens signed defenceman Cody Goloubef to a professional tryout contract. Canadiens signed defenceman Sami Niku to a one-year, two-way contract.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Canadiens training camp is underway. 70 players are at training camp split into three groups. This is the first Canadiens training camp directed by Dominique Ducharme. What does that mean for forward lines and defence pairings? 
• NHL news and notes - Olympic hockey schedule for 2022 Winter games has been announced. Reduced capacities in some Canadian NHL arenas this season. NHL has announced a crackdown on cross-checking for the 2021-22 season.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Training Camp Battles

• There are very few roster spots available so the lineup questions may primarily concern the fourth line and the bottom defence pair. Check in on the questions to be answered during training camp.

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 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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
• Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
• Spotify
• Overcast
• Stitcher
• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• RadioPublic
• TuneIn
• Google Podcasts

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Carey Price has returned to the ice as he continues his rehab from knee surgery. Nick Suzuki says it was tough to see a good friend like Jesperi Kotkaniemi leave the organization. Dominique Ducharme says Alexander Romanov will play on the left side and Jonathan Drouin will play wing. Single game tickets for all Canadiens home games went on sale on Friday.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket signed forward Kevin Roy to a one-year AHL contract. Canadiens rookies will play Senators rookies twice.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Canadiens approach to developing prospects is under scrutiny since the departure of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. We'll discuss changes to the process.
• NHL news and notes - There is a proposal to create a taxi squad for goaltenders. A public service commercial with Mark Scheifele is causing a stir. NHL announced that Montreal will host the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Roster Spot Contenders

• We take a look at the Canadiens prospects at rookie camp who may be primed to take a step forward in the organization. They are the new young guns: a forward, Jesse Ylonen and two defencemen, Kaiden Guhle and Mattias Norlinder.

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 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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
• Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
• Spotify
• Overcast
• Stitcher
• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• RadioPublic
• TuneIn
• Google Podcasts

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL.

Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Laval Rocket

Rookie camp slated to start this week

Canadiens golf tournament...with no Canadiens!

Trois-Rivieres Lions host pre-camp activities

Segment 2: Around the AHL

Exclusive interview: Phil Giubileo, former Danbury Trashers play-by-play broadcaster

Listen to the latest AHL Hot Stove segment!

Welcoming our newest AHL Report team members

Join Our Team!

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues. They also take a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.

Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
• Roster news - The Canadiens will not have an on-ice captain in 2021-22. The GM is comfortable with his centres to start the season. Jonathan Drouin will speak to RDS on September 20th. Canadiens season ticket holders advised of 7,500 person limit at the Bell Centre.
• Habs prospect report - Otto Leskinen played his first game in the KHL. Canadiens announce 27 players will attend their 2021 Rookie Camp. Trois Rivieres Lions announce major sponsorship and broadcasting agreements.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• View from Carolina. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon explains the offer sheet from his team's perspective.
• Coaches speak. Dominique Ducharme and Stephane Waite offer their view on Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Christian Dvorak.
• NHL news and notes - NHL remembers those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Canadiens Lineup

• We take a pre-training camp look at the Montreal Canadiens forward lines and defence pairings and identify the major questions to be answered at training camp.

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 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.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

• Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
• Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
• Spotify
• Overcast
• Stitcher
• Castbox
• Pocket Casts
• RadioPublic
• TuneIn
• Google Podcasts

Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!

Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and teams all around the AHL.

Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

Segment 1: Montreal Canadiens & Laval Rocket

Rocket Sports guides you through the aftermath of the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet

Analysis and audio from the Marc Bergevin / Christian Dvorak press conferences

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Hot Stove with Patrick Williams: The Viability of This Year's AHL Season

Join Our Team!

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues. They also take a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.

Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.