Canadiens Connection

Bonus EditionSpecial Show: Habs Lose Kotkaniemi to Carolina, Trade for Dvorak

• In this special bonus edition of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson discuss a momentous day for the Montreal Canadiens. Marc Bergevin  announced the team's decision not to match the offer sheet tendered by the Carolina Hurricanes to restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
• As a result Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes signed to a one-year contract worth $6.1 million. The Canadiens received a first and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft from the Hurricanes in compensation.
• Bergevin then traded a first and second round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for 25-year-old forward Christian Dvorak.
• Our hosts discussed the impact on the Canadiens and Kotkaniemi.
• This conversation is a supplement to the full Canadiens Connection episode 153 | The Offer Sheet. Be sure to check it out.

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.

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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 - Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to a one-year $6.1M contract. Jonathan Drouin told 91.9 Sports that he is ready to play centre this season. Cole Caufield will be honoured during Wisconsin Badgers football game on Saturday. Red vs White scrimmage on September 26th. Limit 7500 fans.
• Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket have hired Daniel Harvey as their video coach. Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has been suspended from the OHL indefinitely.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• NHL Pipeline rankings. How did the Canadiens prospects fare?
• NHL news and notes - NHL will participate in 2022 Beijing Olympics. NHL/NHLPA establish COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-22 season. 

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Offer Sheet Retaliation

• The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to a one-year $6.1M contract. The Montreal Canadiens had seven days to match the offer or let Kotkaniemi go receiving a first and third round pick for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in compensation.

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:
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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 signed forward Ryan Poehling. Canadiens training camp dates and pre-season schedule have been announced.
• Habs prospect report - Habs rookie camp and rookie games are scheduled. What changes can be expected to the CHL- NHL agreement? Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• 2021 NHL front office rankings.
• NHL news and notes - Sabres Jack Eichel is changing agents, now represented by Pat Brisson.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Ducharme is Undaunted by Habs Roster Changes

• This week, Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme was very optimistic about his retooled roster. Ducharme spoke about the personnel the team has in place to compensate for the losses and how young players are expected to take a step forward. The head coach expects that they will build on what they have already achieved.

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:
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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.

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

Cole Caufield honoured at Hobey Baker Award banquet

An early look at NHL power rankings for 2021-22

Stay updated on Habs news all summer

Segment 2: Around the AHL

AHL Hot Stove featuring Patrick Williams: What impact would a modified CHL-NHL agreement have on player development and the AHL?

Pat Verbeek announced as new GM of the Grand Rapids Griffins

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 - Get to know Canadiens forward Mike Hoffman. Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher and his good friend Ty Smith of the NJ Devils are set to do battle this season.
• Habs prospect report - Sean Farrell was named the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year. Mattias Norlinder continues his exhibition season in SHL. AHL guru Patrick Williams has joined the Rocket Sports team. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Stanley Cup tours Quebec accompanied by a couple of newly-signed Canadiens.
• NHL news and notes - Arizona Coyotes will be relocating from Gila River Arena for the 2022-23 season. NHL will allow teams to sell a jersey ad starting in 2022-23. Henrik Lundqvist retired from the NHL after 15 seasons. EA Sports NHL 22 cover reveal: Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews.

Segment 2: Four special months for Cole Caufield!

• This week, Cole Caufield was presented with the Hockey Baker Award, as top player in college hockey for 2021. Since being named the winner of the prize in April until he received the award, it has been quite a journey. 

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:

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

• Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Ryan Poehling is recovering from off-season wrist surgery. Canadiens appointed Adam Douglas as Director of Sports Science and Performance. Kraken signed defenceman Cale Fleury to a one-year, two-way contract.
• Habs prospect report - Mattias Norlinder began the exhibition season in SHL. Jordan Harris explains his choice to return to NCAA hockey. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Rick and Joe react to a report from the Athletic rates the Canadiens best and worst contracts. 
• NHL news and notes - NHL released start times for regular season games. NHL has updated vaccination requirements for all teams. Blackhawks goaltender Tony Esposito died at the age of 78.

Segment 2: Canadiens transformation

• Though there has yet to be a formal decision on whether NHL players will participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics, the guys take a look at what rosters would look like if there is NHL participation. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Listener's texts and emails. 

Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. 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:

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

• Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Difficult time for the Kotkaniemi family. Canadiens signed forward Artturi Lehkonen to a one-year contract extension. Canadiens signed forward Michael Pezzetta to a one-year contract extension. Canadiens signed forward Michael McNiven to a one-year contract extension. Canadiens signed assistant coach Alex Burrows to a three-year contract extension. Former Canadiens forward Tomas Tatar has signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. 
• Habs prospect report - Kaiden Guhle attended the National Junior Development Camp in Calgary. Laval Rocket appointed Martin Lapierriere as assistant coach. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Angela Price makes blog post detailing her thoughts on the playoff run, the expansion draft, Carey Price's surgery and more. 
• NHL news and notes - Report: NHL salary cap expected to rise in 2022-23

Segment 2: Canadiens transformation

• In the off-season, Marc Bergevin has remodeled the Canadiens roster to address injury issues and departures of UFAs. Question is, has he made the team better? The guys take a look at the situation the Canadiens will be in this season. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Listener's texts and emails. 

Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. 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:

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

• Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Paul Byron underwent hip surgery earlier this week, recovery time expected to be five months. Qualifying offers for restricted free agents: Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Artturi Lehkonen, Michael Pezzetta, Ryan Poehling, Otto Leskinen, Michael McNiven.
• Habs prospect report - Will return next week. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• Managing controversy - Canadiens sponsors raise their concerns after the selection of Logan Mailloux in the first round on the NHL Entry Draft. Geoff Molson released a statement and had a private media event. Gary Bettman comments on the selection. 
• NHL news and notes - Busy trade and free agent market. Goalie carousel. Off-season winners and losers. 

Segment 2: Canadiens transformation

• Marc Bergevin has undertaken a makeover of the Canadiens roster to address injury issues and shortcomings. The Canadiens made a number of notable signings when free agency opened up. Rick and Joe take a look at all of them, look at what may be next for the Habs and have a way-too-early look at what the Habs line combinations and defence pairings might look like. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Listener's texts and emails. 

Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. 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:

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

• Marc Bergevin presser on Shea Weber. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net. 
• Roster news - Carey Price saw a specialist in New York regarding his hip and knee; had knee surgery on Friday with recovery of 10-12 weeks. 
• NHL Trades - Seth Jones to Chicago, Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia. Canadiens express interest in Jack Eichel. 
• Habs prospect report - Rick and Joe share their thoughts on the NHL Entry Draft. Including good news highlights. The guys also take a look at the Canadiens work on day two of the draft. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• NHL news and notes - Full 2021-22 NHL schedule was released on Thursday. Canadiens open the season October 13th in Toronto. Home opener is scheduled for October 16th against the New York Rangers. Final game of the season April 29th where the Habs host the Panthers. 

Segment 2: 2021 NHL Entry Draft controversy

• With the second last pick of the first round Marc Bergevin selected defenceman Logan Mailloux from the London Knights of the OHL. In doing so, the Canadiens GM ignited a firestorm. Rick and Joe share initial reactions to the staggering selection and fallout of the pick. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Listener's texts and emails. 

Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. 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)
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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

• Some off-season targets for the Canadiens. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net
• Carey Price chosen as first star of the season by Joseph Whalen.
• Roster news - Carey Price with hip and knee injury concerns, seeing a specialist. Canadiens announce Trevor Letowski as an assistant coach. Report: Phillip Danault will not be back, Jonathan Drouin would like to return. Former Canadiens defenceman Yannick Weber retired after 13 seasons in the NHL.
• Habs prospect report - Hockey Canada has invited Kaiden Guhle to their U20 Summer Development Camp. The Canadian Hockey League announced new broadcast rights partnerships that will make TSN, RDS, and CBC the home of the CHL. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
• NHL news and notes - Full 2021-22 NHL schedule will be released on Thursday at 6 pm ET. Canadiens will play six pre-season games with Toronto and Ottawa. 

Segment 2: Shea Weber's future is uncertain

• Rick and Joe run down the series of events leading up to Wednesday night's expansion draft. Marc Bergevin took a huge risk leaving Carey Price unprotected in favour of Jake Allen. Was this gamble worth it? In the end the Canadiens lost young defenceman, Cale Fleury. The guys give their thoughts on the whole process and the expansion draft itself. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Listener's texts and emails. 

Canadiens Connection On Rocket Sports Radio

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. 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
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