Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show | Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup DecisionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens put an end to their three-goalie carousel.

⦁ A waiver claim signs a contract extension. Is this Paul Byron all over again?

⦁ Three Canadiens prospects have been named to the AHL All-Star roster.

Segment 2 | The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficult Roster Decisions for the Habs

With the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who risks losing their spot in the lineup once the roster is fully healthy?
3. 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | What’s Next for the Canadiens? Interpreting Kent Hughes’ MessageSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens second line is driving success and receiving praise.

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect turned heads again with another incredible performance?

⦁ A special honor is announced for a coach in the Canadiens organization.

Segment 2 | Kent Hughes’ Vision for the Canadiens’ Second Half and Beyond

Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Based on Kent Hughes’ comments, which player could be a possible trade target that would fit the GM’s vision?
3. 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at MidseasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky earns NHL Star of the Week honors.

⦁ Which Canadiens players will play at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? Who was snubbed?

⦁ Do the Habs have the best prospect at the 2026 World Junior Championship?

Segment 2 | Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective

We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?
3. 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans MoodSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens rookies solidify the team's goaltending.

⦁ Who is the latest player to be added to the injury list?

⦁ Five prospects represent their countries and the Habs at World Junior Championship.

Segment 2 | Three Holiday Headlines Reveal Mood of Habs Fans

Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?
3. 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive IdentitySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens reacquire defensive forward Phil Danault from the Kings.

⦁ How did goaltender Sam Montembeault look in the AHL with Laval?

⦁ Canadiens place two players on long-term injured reserve. What does it mean?

Segment 2 | Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team Defense

How do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where should Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes look to upgrade the Canadiens defensive game next: forwards, defense, goaltending, or coaching?
3. 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of CardsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens recall Fowler, Beck, Engstrom. Was a message sent?

⦁ Laval Rocket involved in a brawl with Maple Leafs affiliate. Who was suspended?

⦁ NHL trade market has been unlocked with a blockbuster move.

Segment 2 | Celebrating Jacob Fowler’s NHL Debut vs. the Risk Behind Montreal’s Goaltending Gamble

Jacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, defensive systems, and coaching.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the bigger risk right now for the Canadiens: damaging Fowler’s development, or continuing to lose credibility with the current roster and coaching staff?
• 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens head coach puts the forward lines in a blender. How did they turn out?

⦁ An injured Canadien took to the ice this week. Who was it?

⦁ Will the Montreal Canadiens be participating in an outdoor game in 2026 or not?

Segment 2 | True or False? Debunking the Biggest Talking Points of the Season

We present some of the loudest, most persistent talking points about the Montreal Canadiens and put them to the test.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s one thing you believe about the Canadiens this season that others might disagree with?
• 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Waiver claims, recalls and NHL debuts.

⦁ New contract extension for Mike Matheson with trade protection.

⦁ Do trade bait boards signal that the window is open?

Segment 2 | Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson

It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?
• Listener's texts and emails.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

This Week’s Show | Habs Free-Fall: Can Marty St. Louis Stop the Slide?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury updates and recalls from Laval; prospect to make NHL debut.

⦁ No goaltending issue in Laval; tandem has been solid.

⦁ Pro scouts spotted at the Bell Centre fuel the rumor mill.

Segment 2 | Structure, Discipline, Identity: What the Canadiens Need from Their Coach

There is enormous pressure on the Canadiens head coach and his staff to fix the numerous issues that have been plaguing the Montreal Canadiens in the month of November.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you believe Marty St. Louis and his coaching staff have the tools and experience to get the Canadiens back on track?
• Listener's texts and emails.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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

This Week’s Show | Adversity Hits Back: Inside the Habs’ Toughest Test YetSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Injury update for two key Canadiens players.

⦁ A prospect will make his NHL debut after earning a recall.

⦁ Mixed reviews for the Canadiens new forward lines.

Segment 2 | A Strong Dose of Adversity

The Montreal Canadiens are looking for leadership after facing a double dose of injury news as well as experiencing their first losing streak of the season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you think the Habs’ identity is solid enough to withstand this stretch of adversity? Or has this recent adversity exposed weaknesses?
• Listener's texts and emails.

Get the Canadiens Connection!

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