Canadiens Connection

[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Injury news regarding Kirby Dach, Rafael Harvey-Pinard and David Savard. Joel Armia will return to the lineup.

Canadiens signed Sean Farrell and Jakub Dobes to a entry-level contracts. Rafael Harvey-Pinard is the Molson Cup recipient for the month of March.

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

Elliotte Friedman said that he believes the Jets and Canadiens have spoken about Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Who's in Charge? Managing Farrell & Primeau​

Though different in the way they happened, two additions to the lineup this past week exposed an ugly side of hockey management that we weren't meant to see.

We discuss the lineup additions of Sean Farrell and Cayden Primeau and Marty St. Louis' reaction to them.

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.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Auditing our Bold Predictions​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Injury news regarding Sean Monahan.

Goaltender Cayden Primeau and defenseman Corey Schueneman shuttled between Laval and Montreal and back.

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

Quote of the week from Michael Pezzetta.

The Chicago Wolves of the AHL plan to become an independent team next season.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Auditing our Bold Predictions for the Habs Season​

As we approach the end of the Montreal Canadiens season, we thought it was important to look back to the start of the campaign when we had hope, questions and predictions to evaluate how our pre-season thoughts measured up to reality.

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.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Injury updates for all players.

David Savard was named winner of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy. Nick Suzuki has been named the Molson Cup Player of the Year.

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

Laval Rocket have qualified for the AHL playoffs.

Anaheim, Pittsburgh, Washington and Columbus make personnel decisions.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Phase 2: Moving from Development to Ownership​

The Montreal Canadiens 2022-'23 season has come to a close. The lottery, the draft and free agency will present some interesting opportunities for Habs fans to get excited about next season. The Canadiens are set to moving from a season of developing their young players to letting them take ownership of the team to progress together.

What did we learn?

What did the players say?

How is management evaluating the season and what are their plans for the future?

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Vinzenz Rohrer Interview​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Rocket have signed defenseman Miguel Tourigny to a one-year AHL contract.

The Canadiens are one of 15 teams who will incur a bonus overage cap charge.

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

Laval Rocket playoff update. Canadiens prospects thriving in CHL playoffs.

Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended three playoff games.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Exclusive Interview with Habs Prospect Vinzenz Rohrer​

Vinzenz Rohrer is an 18-year-old forward playing his second season for the Ottawa 67's. Last summer, the Canadiens selected Rohrer in the third round, 75th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Michael recently sat down with Vinzenz for an exclusive Rocket Sports interview.

They discussed being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, his transition to North American hockey from Europe, his development in the OHL and his fascinating ways of coping with the mental aspects of the game.

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Habs Off-season Priorities​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Autoroute 50 will be renamed in honour of Guy Lafleur.

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

Five Canadiens prospects are playing in the semi-final round of the CHL playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness delivered a blunt message to his players following the Jets' elimination from the playoffs.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Canadiens Most Pressing Off-Season Questions​

Once again the NHL Entry Draft will make a significant impact towards the successful rebuild of the Montreal Canadiens. GM Kent Hughes and his hockey operations staff are in Switzerland with an eye on prospects playing at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Hockey Championship.

The draft is just one of the priorities for Hughes and the Habs during this busy summer. What are the most pressing off season questions for the Montreal Canadiens?

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show:​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Canadiens prospects Sean Farrell, Lane Hutson and Luke Tuch have been named to Team USA for the 2023 IIHF World Championship. Justin Barron and Sam Montembeault have been named to Team Canada.

Lucas Condotta was named the Laval Rocket winner of the AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Laval community.

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

New draft rankings were released this week from TSN, SportsNet and The Athletic.

NHL has started to announce the finalists for the 2023 NHL Awards.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Habs Fans Endorse Rebuild.. But For How Long?​

Canadiens fans supported their favorite team despite the Habs finishing in the bottom five of the standings again this past year. Did their attitudes towards the team change from the start to the end of the 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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: First Round Gems​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Frederic Allard has signed with Lulea of the SHL and Otto Leskinen has returned Tappara in the Liiga.

For his leadership and community involvement, Jordan Harris is the Canadiens candidate for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

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

Following the NHL Draft Lottery, Montreal will choose fifth overall.

Quotes of the week from Kevin Weekes and Kent Hughes.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Mock the Montreal Canadiens First Round Picks​

Montreal Canadiens fans have 11 draft picks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, including two selections in the first round. It's yet to be determined where the second, first-round pick will fall, but we know that the Canadiens own the fifth overall pick in the draft.

At last year's draft, Kent Hughes acquired the 13th overall pick from the Islanders that he used to complete a trade with the Blackhawks for Kirby Dach.

Will Hughes use the second, first-round pick to create a Dach-like trade or could he use it to address the Canadiens goaltending need?

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Dvorsky in the Mix for the Habs?​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Nick Suzuki received the 2023 Sakura Award at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

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

Montreal Canadiens have seven players participating in the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Canadiens prospect Jared Davidson is going to the Memorial Cup.

Could Gabe Perreault be picked by Montreal?

Big news from Arizona and Toronto this week.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Analyst Ranks Canadiens' Draft Options​

Russ Cohen is a highly respected sports author, hockey analyst and prospect evaluator. Russ contributes to Sirius XM NHL Radio, EP Rinkside, and Off The Post Radio podcast.

On Thursday, Cohen released version 5.0 of his Top 45 ranking list for the 2023 NHL Draft.

Russ joined Amy and Rick to discuss the draft and the options that the Montreal Canadiens will have with the fifth overall pick.

Cohen provided a scouting report on four players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens: Matvei Michkov, Zach Benson, Will Smith and Dalibor Dvorsky. He also added a value selection for Montreal with their second, first-round pick.

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 (@RocketSports) 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: Sportsnet - Smith, Leonard or Reinbacher?​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky are progressing well in their injury recovery.

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

Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson has been turning heads at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Canadiens prospects Owen Beck and Jared Davidson are playing for the Memorial Cup. We have quotes from each of them.

Jim Nill, Don Sweeney and Bill Zito were named finalists for the General Manager of the Year Award.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Guest: Sportsnet's Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino​

Sam Cosentino is one of the most knowledgeable draft experts in the industry. Cosentino's prospect rankings and mock drafts are among the most trusted by hockey fans. Sam appears regularly as hockey analyst on Sportsnet and the NHL Network.

Recently, Cosentino released the May Edition of his Top 32 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings. Sam joined Amy and Rick to discuss the NHL Draft and the options that the Montreal Canadiens will have with the fifth overall pick.

Cosentino provided a scouting report on three players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens: Will Smith, Ryan Leonard and David Reinbacher. Sam also added six players who could be in the mix for Montreal with their second, first-round pick.

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Targeting Michkov, Smith or Benson​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Canadiens decline to offer a contract to goaltender Frederik Dichow; retain rights to Joe Vrbetic. Prospect Jack Gorniak has been removed from the Canadiens reserve list.

Canadiens have signed forward Michael Pezzetta to a two-year contract extension.

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

Canadiens prospects Jared Davidson will play in the final for the Memorial Cup.

NHL & NHLPA reached an agreement about an on-ice training program this summer.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Guest: Director of Scouting - Hockey Prospect​

Jerome Berube is the Director of Scouting for Hockey Prospect. This independent scouting service provides player evaluations to NHL and CHL teams. Each June, Hockey Prospect publish their NHL Draft Black Book, which contains extensive scouting reports and draft rankings.

Jerome joined Amy and Rick to discuss the upcoming NHL Draft and provided a scouting report on three players that should be in the conversation for the Canadiens with the fifth overall pick: Matvei Michkov, Will Smith and Zach Benson.

Berube also added three players who could be in the mix for Montreal with their second, first-round pick. And they had a discussion on the quality of goaltending prospects.

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Hughes Hints at Habs Draft Strategy?​

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News​

Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to win their 24th Stanley Cup..

Canadiens signed forward Cole Caufield to an eight-year contract extension worth $62.8 million.

Laval Rocket signed defenseman Olivier Galipeau to a one-year AHL contract.

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

Flyers GM Danny Briere will listen to offers for goaltender Carter Hart.

Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the agent for Pierre-Luc Dubois has advised Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff that he will not sign another contract with Winnipeg.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Was Kent Hughes Sending a Message at the Combine?​

The 2023 NHL Scouting Combine was held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo this past week. 106 draft-eligible prospects participated in the week long event ahead of the NHL Entry Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29.

What did Kent Hughes have to say? Did he hint at his draft strategy?

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 (@RocketSports) 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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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Draft Buzz: Habs Movin' On Up!​

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

Canadiens dismissed Head Athletic Therapist, Graham Rynbend and Head Physiotherapist, Donald Balmforth.

Canadiens forward Alex Belzile is looking for a two-year, one-way contract.

Laval Rocket signed forward Riley McKay and forward/defenseman John Parker-Jones each to one-year, one-way AHL contracts.

Henri Richard was posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Has a new favorite emerged in the Pierre-Luc Dubois sweepstakes?

Segment 2 | Hughes Gets Aggressive About Moving Up in the Draft​

The Canadiens general manager has been busy working the phones. Reportedly, Kent Hughes has reached out to San Jose and Anaheim to inquire about the availability of the 4th overall pick and the 2nd overall pick respectively.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show - Final Countdown: Draft, Deals & Dubois​

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

Sean Monahan signed a one-year contract extension with the Canadiens.

Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) announced that they appointed Pascal Rheaume as general manager and head coach.

Former Canadiens forward Pierre Turgeon was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Segment 2 | Will We See Draft Week Fireworks from Kent Hughes?​

Reportedly, Kent Hughes has been very active in the week leading up to the Draft. Will he make a trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois or trade up/down in the Draft?

Special guest: Murat Ates covers the Winnipeg Jets for The Athletic and he joined Amy and Rick to discuss a Dubois trade from a Jets perspective.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Habs Draft Extravaganza​

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

Kent Hughes acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Montreal's 31st (FLA) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother.

Canadiens made qualifying offers to six restricted free agents.

Canadiens have invited 37 players to their annual development camp.

Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals.

Winnipeg Jets traded Pierre Luc-Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings.

Segment 2 | Absolutely Everything About the Canadiens' 2023 Draft​

Canadiens selected defenseman David Reinbacher with the fifth overall pick. This pick should have been no surprise for loyal listeners of the Canadiens Connection podcast.

We provide a player-by-player breakdown of the draft selections made by the Canadiens and the ones they chose not to make including audio from all of the principals.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Midsummer Mailbag - Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov & More!​

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

Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lias Andersson, Philippe Maillet and defenseman Brady Keeper to one-year contracts.

Canadiens signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year contract extension.

Montreal signed defenseman David Reinbacher to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Highlights from Montreal Canadiens development camp.

NHL free agent frenzy.

Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag: Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov, Zadina, Goaltenders + More!​

It's the mid-Summer edition of the Rocket Sports mailbag! We are always happy to hear from our Canadiens Connection listeners. The mailbag was jammed with questions and comments about the NHL Draft, roster changes and predictions for next season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Preparing for the Flood of Habs Prospects​

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

⦁ Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lucas Condotta, Mitchell Stephens and defenseman Nicolas Beaudin to two-way contracts.

⦁ Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract.

⦁ Laval Rocket signed forwards Gabriel Bourque and Alex-Olivier Voyer to one-year contracts.

Segment 2 | A 'New' Mandate for the Laval Rocket: Developing Prospects​

The Laval Rocket are slated to get an influx of young talent this Fall like they haven't seen before. With the arrival of top-end prospects, a shift in focus for the AHL team and their coaching staff will be required. Future Canadiens will be given opportunities to learn and grow. That may require patience from fans of the Laval Rocket for the 2023-24 season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

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• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Marty Biron Breaks Down Habs Goaltending​

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

⦁ What we know (and don't know) about the David Reinbacher story.

⦁ Michael Pezzetta received an on-ice fighting lesson.

⦁ Canadiens prospects will participate in a rookie tournament in September.

⦁ Newly-drafted goaltender Jacob Fowler shares his draft experience in new NHL video.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens named Social Media Club of the Year.

Segment 2 | Rebuilding Canadiens Goaltending With Special Guest Marty Biron​

Marty Biron, former NHL goaltender and now an analyst for TSN, RDS and MSG joins Amy Johnson and Rick Stephens to discuss the state of Montreal Canadiens goaltending and to outline a path for success.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Goaltending Scout Evaluates Habs Prospects​

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

⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky will return to Montreal this week.

⦁ Nick Suzuki participated in a question and answer session.

⦁ Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL. Kent Hughes had kind words.

⦁ Former Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec will continue his hockey career.

Segment 2 | Evaluating Canadiens Goaltending Prospects With Shaun Richardson​

Shaun Richardson, head goaltending scout for FC Hockey, joins Amy and Rick to evaluate each prospect in the Canadiens goaltending pipeline including Jacob Fowler, Quentin Miller, Yegeni Volokhin, Emmett Croteau, Jakub Dobes and Cayden Primeau.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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Canadiens Connection

 

[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Five Questions With NHL Goaltender Charlie Lindgren​

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

⦁ Alex Newhook made his first visit to the Bell Centre as a Canadien.

⦁ Canadiens sign forward Jesse Ylönen to a a one-year contract.

⦁ David Reinbacher was named the "Youngster of the Year" by the Swiss National League.

⦁ Laval Rocket signed forward Nolan Yaremko to a one-year AHL contract.

Segment 2 | All About Life as an NHL Goaltender with Special Guest Charlie Lindgren​

Charlie Lindgren, of the Washington Capitals, joined the podcast for his annual off-season visit in part III of our focus on goaltenders.

Amy and Rick chatted with Charlie about his strong season in the NHL. The trio played a round of five questions where Lindgren revealed his closest friend on the Canadiens and named the one NHL rule that he would change. And much more!

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Is Fighting Still A Necessary Part of the Game?​

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

⦁ The Canadiens traded forwards Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick in a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks. Montreal received Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legare and Pittsburgh's 2025 second-round draft pick.

⦁ QMJHL will officially ban fighting in 2023-24.

Segment 2 | A Comprehensive Look at the Role That Fighting Plays in the NHL​

It was Enforcers Week at The Hockey News with a focus on the best fighters of each of the 32 franchises in the NHL. At the same time, the QMJHL was issuing their new rules to ban fighting in the league.

So what is the state of fighting in our game?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: What Does A Younger Habs Roster Mean for 2023-24?​

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

⦁ The Canadiens traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick. Montreal retains 50 per cent of Petry's remaining salary.

⦁ In his media availability this week, Kent Hughes revealed that Paul Byron's playing days are over and that the team has not received any news on Logan Mailloux.

⦁ Scott Wheeler cites Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak in his article "NHL prospects that I was wrong about."

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Will Be Younger in 2023-24: What Are Realistic Expectations?​

Are the Montreal Canadiens are getting close to the 23-man roster that will start the season? Amy Johnson and Rick Stephens took an early look at the additions, cap space, division rivals and a roster projection for 2023-24.

They also presented lines and defense pairings that may be featured on opening night.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Reigniting the Habs - Leafs Rivalry​

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

⦁ According to reports, Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has been cleared to play in the NHL.

⦁ Mattias Norlinder's player agent crushed rumors that his client will not be returning to the Canadiens.

⦁ Canadiens prospects rank sixth on the Athletic's 2023 NHL Pipeline Rankings.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Kirby Dach and Paul Byron.

Segment 2 | Canadiens - Maple Leafs rivalry with NHL columnist Michael Traikos​

Amy Johnson and Rick Stephens welcomed the managing editor of The Hockey News' team sites, Michael Traikos to talk about the history of the rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs and how the Habs rebuild could reignite this historic and fiery matchup.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

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Canadiens Connection

 

[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show | Sparks Fly: Skill or Stats?​

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

⦁ Report: Jake Allen has been told that he won't be traded.

⦁ Lane Hutson and Justin Barron at Biosteel NHL camp. Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, and Filip Mesar will participate in NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

⦁ Dream of Quebec Nordiques returning to the NHL is over?

⦁ Athletic | 2023 NHL front-office confidence rankings.

Segment 2 | Prospect Evaluation: Winning vs Raw Talent​

This week the Montreal Canadiens released a 'behind-the-scenes' video from the 2023 NHL Draft.

What did it reveal about the Canadiens draft strategy?

Why did sparks fly when scouts debated prospects?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show: Rating the Summer of Hughes​

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

⦁ Ice has been installed at the Bell Centre. On-ice activity has increased at Brossard.

⦁ Canadiens have announced the 2023 Rookie Camp roster.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens annual golf tournament takes place on Monday.

⦁ Alex Kovalev reflects on his time in Montreal.

Segment 2 | Evaluating the Canadiens Off-season Moves Made by Kent Hughes​

As the players return to Montreal, it's time to review the progress made by Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes and the hockey operations staff during the Habs off-season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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[The Hockey Podcast Network]

This Week’s Show:​

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

⦁ Canadiens rookies are taking past in the 2023 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo.

⦁ Mike Matheson was announced as an alternate captain.

⦁ A mentoring program for Habs young prospects.

⦁ Quote of the week from Carey Price.

⦁ Will the Colorado Avalanche be in the market for a goaltender?

Segment 2 | Your Guide to Evaluating Montreal Canadiens Preseason Hockey​

As the Montreal Canadiens rookie training camp begins, we will focus on the team's goals for this season and how the Canadiens plan to get there. What are the common messages and buzzwords this season? What is the blueprint?

This is your guide to what to look for during the preseason and to help you set your expectations for the coming season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say​

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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