Canadiens Connection

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Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio brings you news, expert analysis and informed commentary about the Montreal Canadiens and NHL hockey.

  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Hottest in NHL: Are the Habs for Real? | Canadiens Connection ep 331

    This Week’s Show: Hottest in NHL - Are the Habs for Real?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Emil Heineman involved in traffic accident. Patrik Laine awarded Molson Cup.

    ⦁ Goaltender Jacob Fowler continues his phenomenal season.

    ⦁ Prospect rankings leave Habs fans fuming.

    ⦁ Quote of the week from Michael Pezzetta.

    Segment 2 | What Has Led to the Canadiens Turnaround? Is It Sustainable?

    The Montreal Canadiens are the hottest team in the NHL over the past month. What has led to the Habs hot streak and is it sustainable?

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

    18 January 2025, 8:30 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Second-Half Surge: Can the Canadiens Make a Playoff Push? | Canadiens Connection ep 330

    This Week’s Show: Second-Half Surge - Can the Canadiens Make a Playoff Push?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ When will Patrik Laine and David Savard play next?

    ⦁ Goaltender Quentin Miller has a new team, Ivan Demidov is getting lots of ice time.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Jakub Dobes

    Segment 2 | Kent Hughes Speaks: Midseason Insights and Trade Deadline Plans

    GM Kent Hughes met with the media to offer his midseason review at the halfway mark of the 2024-25 season. Hughes spoke about the Canadiens difficult start to the season, about developing team culture and his plans for the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

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

    11 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Habs 2025: Ten Reasons for Canadiens Fans to Get Excited This Year | Canadiens Connection ep 329

    This Week’s Show: Ten Reasons for Canadiens Fans to Get Excited in 2025

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Cayden Primeau cleared waivers, Jakub Dobes made his NHL debut.

    ⦁ Demidov is the KHL Rookie of the Month, Hutson is the NHL Rookie of the Month.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Michael Pezzetta

    Segment 2 | Crystal Ball: What's on the Horizon for the Canadiens in 2025?

    What can Habs fans expect to see from the organization in the calendar year 2025?

    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.

    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.

    4 January 2025, 11:24 pm
  • 1 hour 52 minutes
    Habs Goaltending Shake-Up: Evaluating Dobes, Primeau, Montembeault | Canadiens Connection ep 328

    This Week’s Show: Habs Goaltending Shake-Up - Evaluating Dobes, Primeau, Montembeault

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens recalled goaltender Jakub Dobes and placed Cayden Primeau on waivers.

    ⦁ Prospect defenseman Rasmus Bergqvist with a great start at the WJC.

    ⦁ Ivan Demidov is the KHL Rookie of the Week, again!

    Segment 2 | Primeau on Waivers: What is the Canadiens’ Plan for the Crease?

    Can Jakub Dobes fill the role as the Canadiens backup for the rest of the season or will Kent Hughes shop for an experienced goaltender?

    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.

    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.

    28 December 2024, 7:25 pm
  • 1 hour 52 minutes
    Trade Grades: Assessing the Best and Worst Moves of the Hughes - Gorton Era | Canadiens Connection ep 327

    This Week’s Show: Trade Grades - Assessing the Best and Worst Moves of the Hughes-Gorton Era

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens welcome defenseman Alexandre Carrier while shipping Justin Barron to the Nashville Predators.

    ⦁ Patrik Laine continues to light the lamp on the power play.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson.

    ⦁ Canadiens brass paid a visit to prospect Ivan Demidov.

    Segment 2 | Carrier Comes to Montreal: Does this Move Signal A Change from Hughes - Gorton?

    Is Alexandre Carrier a short-term fix to shore up a defense crew that is off to a rocky start this season or is he part of a bigger plan for the future? Are the Canadiens tacitly admitting that the Justin Barron experiment was a failure?

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say

    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.
    • Merry Christmas from all of us at Rocket Sports!

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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.

    21 December 2024, 9:01 pm
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    From Goals to Goaltending: What’s on the Habs’ Christmas List? | Canadiens Connection ep 326

    This Week’s Show: From Goals to Goaltending - What’s on the Habs’ Christmas List?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens players thrill fans at three Montreal-area children’s hospitals.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Oliver Kapanen and Tyler Thorpe.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher.

    ⦁ Father of new Habs addition created shrine to his favorite team.

    Segment 2 | Unwrapping the Habs’ Holiday Wish List: What Do They Need Most?

    It's been a season of thrilling individual moments combined with a team that isn't meeting it's objectives.

    What 10 things could Santa do to deliver a festive fix?

    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.

    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.

    14 December 2024, 8:24 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Power Play Potential: Is This the Habs' Best PP in Years? | Canadiens Connection ep 325

    This Week’s Show: Power Play Potential - Is This the Habs' Best PP in Years?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Patrik Laine makes an immediate impact in his Canadiens debut.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Owen Protz, Michael Hage and Jacob Fowler.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine.

    ⦁ Sam Montembeault, Joel Armia and Patrick Laine are going to the Four Nations Faceoff.

    Segment 2 | Habs Special Teams: Are the Canadiens Finally Getting It Right?

    Patrik Laine made an immediate impact to the power play in his Canadiens debut which led us to evaluate Montreal's special teams and their potential, now and in the future.

    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.

    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.

    7 December 2024, 8:19 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Leading the Charge: Quiet Success Stories Powering the Canadiens' Rebuild | Canadiens Connection ep 324

    This Week’s Show: Leading the Charge - Quiet Success Stories Powering the Canadiens' Rebuild

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Injury news on Patrik Laine.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Michael Hage.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from TSN hockey analyst Marty Biron.

    Segment 2 | Habs Prospects 'Driving the Bus' in Laval

    AHL expert Patrick Williams joins the show to highlight Montreal Canadiens prospects who are thriving this season and propelling the Laval Rocket's success.

    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.

    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.

    30 November 2024, 6:33 pm
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Quarter-Season Check-In: What’s Working for the Habs and What’s Not? | Canadiens Connection ep 323

    This Week’s Show: Quarter-Season Check-In: What’s Working for the Habs and What’s Not?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Injury news on Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Patrik Laine.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Jacob Fowler and Michael Hage.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Laval Rocket goaltender Jakub Dobes

    Segment 2 | 20 Games In: Taking Stock of the 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens

    Who are the 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens? What have they done right? What are they doing wrong? And where are they headed this season? Which players have been pleasant surprises?

    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.

    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.

    23 November 2024, 8:25 pm
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Habs Mailbag: Should Kent Hughes Dive Into the Trade Market? | Canadiens Connection ep 322

    This Week’s Show: Habs Mailbag - Should Kent Hughes Dive Into the Trade Market?

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Injury news on Rafael Harvey-Pinard.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Sam Harris and Jacob Fowler

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Canadiens GM Kent Hughes

    Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag: Are Early Season Trades the Answer for the Montreal Canadiens?

    This time the Rocket Sports mailbag was jammed with questions from our listeners about Marty St. Louis, Kent Hughes, Habs goaltending and potential trades to help the Montreal Canadiens.

    Would an early-season trade help to salvage the season for the Montreal Canadiens?

    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.

    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.

    16 November 2024, 8:22 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Help Wanted: Habs Confess 'Mood is Heavy' | Canadiens Connection ep 321

    This Week’s Show: Help Wanted - Habs Confess 'Mood is Heavy'

    Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Injury news on Patrik Laine and Rafael Harvey-Pinard.

    ⦁ Prospect report on Ivan Demidov and the Laval Rocket.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from former Canadiens captain Shea Weber.

    Segment 2 | Prognosis Negative

    The Montreal Canadiens are in the midst of a lengthy losing streak finding themselves at the bottom of the standings just one month into the NHL schedule.

    Has there been regression in the rebuild of the Montreal Canadiens?

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say

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

    10 November 2024, 8:25 pm
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