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Canadiens Connection

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Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from experts around the league and comments from passionate Habs fans. Canadiens Connection is brought to you by the talented Rocket Sports Media team. For more than a decade Rocket Sports has been a trusted source for everything about the Montreal Canadiens.
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Episodes

Trade Winds | Canadiens Connection ep 177

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 assigned Lukas Vejdemo and Sami Niku to the Laval Rocket. Niku will report to Laval after the All-Star break. Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron (season debut) returned to the lineup. Canadiens have placed Michael McNiven on injured reserve. Annual Canadiens pro scouts meetings concluded on Sunday after a few days of discussions. Habs prospect rep...

Feb 05, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 177

State of Goaltending | Canadiens Connection ep 176

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 - Jonathan Drouin has a wrist injury and is out indefinitely. Christian Dvorak has an upper-body injury (not concussion.) He has been placed on IR and will be out at least until after the All-Star break. Joel Edmundson has a lower-back injury. He's progressing slowly and is out indefinitely. Mathieu Perreault has a lower-body injury and will be out for thre...

Jan 29, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 176

Under New Management | Canadiens Connection ep 175

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 - Recovered from their injuries, Josh Anderson and Tyler Toffoli returned to the lineup. Carey Price has restarted rehab on his knee and is making slow progress. Alex Belzile and Rafael Harvey-Pinard were removed from the Canadiens COVID list and sent to Laval. Jesse Ylonen was sent to Laval from the taxi squad. Joel Teasdale was activated from IR and sent ...

Jan 22, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 175

GM Search Narrows | Canadiens Connection ep 174

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 - Jake Allen will miss at least one week after being injured during the first period of the game in Boston. He has returned to Montreal for further evaluation. Cayden Primeau has been recalled from the taxi squad on an emergency basis. Rem Pitlick was picked up on waivers and made his Habs debut against Chicago. Chris Wideman was suspended for one game for ...

Jan 15, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Return to Play | Canadiens Connection ep 173

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 - After pausing all activities from January 2nd through January 8th, the Canadiens returned to practice on Sunday. The Canadiens had placed 24 players on COVID protocol, but eight players from the list returned Sunday. Additional players exited the protocol on Tuesday. Forwards Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak and Mike Hoffman have all been cleared to play and ...

Jan 12, 202256 minSeason 4Ep. 173

The Untouchables | Canadiens Connection ep 172

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 have 24 players and two coaches on the NHL's COVID protocol list. Cam Hillis, Michael Pezzetta, Alex Belzile and Kale Clague are the most recent additions. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski and goaltending coach Eric Raymond are currently in the COVID-19 protocol as well. Cam Hillis made his NHL debut last Saturday in Florida vs Panthers. The ...

Jan 08, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Habs GM Candidates | Canadiens Connection ep 171

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 have 13 players and one coach on the NHL's COVID protocol list. Louie Belpedio and Gianni Fairbrother are the most recent additions. Artturi Lehkonen has recovered but is not yet ready to play. Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Corey Schueneman and Brandon Baddock each made their NHL debuts this week. The NHL announced that five Montreal Canadiens' home...

Dec 31, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Naughty or Nice | Canadiens Connection ep 170

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 - Mike Hoffman, Artturi Lehkonen, and Laurent Dauphin have been added to the Canadiens COVID-19 list. They are following league protocols and are being monitored closely by team doctors. The team welcomed back Brendan Gallagher (COVID-19), Sami Niku (COVID-19) and Paul Byron (hip surgery) to practice on Sunday. The Canadiens recalled forwards Alex Belzile, ...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 170

Roster Roulette | Canadiens Connection ep 169

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 - Brendan Gallagher and Sami Niku are out of COVID protocol. Ducharme said that they may be available for the game against the Islanders on Monday. Jeff Petry returned to the lineup after missing four games. Jake Evans also returned to game play. Chris Wideman returned home to be with his wife for the birth of their child. Medical update regarding Josh Ande...

Dec 18, 20211 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 169

Trade Possibilities | Canadiens Connection ep 168

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 - Brendan Gallagher and Sami Niku are one week into the COVID protocol. Ducharme said that they will not play on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The will need time for conditioning. Ducharme: Among injured players, Joel Armia and Jeff Petry are closest to returning. Carey Price skated on his own in full gear this week. Forward Laurent Dauphin and defenseman Kale Cla...

Dec 11, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 4Ep. 168

A Fresh Start | Canadiens Connection ep 167

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 - Brett Kulak, Mathieu Perreault and Chris Wideman returned to the lineup after recovering from injuries. Joel Edmundson met with doctors and will be evaluated further in coming days. Mike Hoffman has returned to practice with the team. Carey Price skated on his own without equipment this week. Brendan Gallagher and Sami Niku tested positive for COVID-19 an...

Dec 04, 20211 hr 49 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Time for Reckoning | Canadiens Connection ep 166

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 welcomed back Jake Allen, Cedric Paquette and Joel Edmundson after recovering from injuries. Allen and Paquette returned to the lineup. Edmundson has been practicing with the team but not yet ready for game action. Guy Lafleur: Canadiens should name a captain and it should be Brendan Gallagher Habs prospect report - Updates on the Laval Rocket. ...

Nov 27, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 166

Who'll Take Charge? | Canadiens Connection ep 165

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Roster news - Mathieu Perreault had a second surgery to his eye which will push back his return. Adam Brooks was placed on waivers on Tuesday and claimed by the Golden Knights the following day. Cole Caufield was recalled from Laval on Thursday. Alex Belzile was assigned to the Rocket. Cayden Primeau received his first two starts of the season. Mattias Norlinder made his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Carey Price skate...

Nov 20, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Out of Their Depth | Canadiens Connection ep 164

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 - Jake Allen was injured during Saturday's game against the Red Wings. Mike Hoffman missed Sunday's game as did Drouin and Paquette. Ryan Poehling was recalled from Laval on Wednesday night. Mattias Norlinder's loan to Laval ended Wednesday after he completed his conditioning stint. Cayden Primeau was recalled from Laval on Saturday night. Carey Price updat...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 164

The Ducharme System | Canadiens Connection ep 163

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 - Mattias Norlinder will be recalled from Laval after on Wednesday night after his conditioning stint. Carey Price returned to the Canadiens on Monday. Price issued a statement on social media on Tuesday. Habs prospect report - Updates on the Laval Rocket. Cole Caufield chirped by Utica Comets. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Pre...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 163

Setting A Course | Canadiens Connection ep 162

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 - Cole Caufield was assigned to the Laval Rocket. Forwards Michael Pezzetta and Alex Belzile were recalled from Laval. Mattias Norlinder has been assigned to Laval for a conditioning stint after recovering from a training camp injury. Cedric Paquette is available to return to the lineup after serving a two-game suspension for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward ...

Nov 06, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Managing the Process | Canadiens Connection ep 161

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 - Joel Edmundson has returned from Manitoba and is rehabbing in Montreal. Shea Weber visited with his teammates in Seattle. Jonathan Drouin caused a stir by being careless with his words. Montreal Canadiens issued a statement. Habs prospect report - Update on Ryan Poehling. Three habs prospects in top-10 scorers in the QMJHL. Be sure to read the content at ...

Oct 30, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 161

Steadying the Ship | Canadiens Connection ep 160

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 - Joel Edmundson has left the team to be with his father who is battling lung cancer. After clearing waivers, the Canadiens sent forward Alex Belzile to the Laval Rocket. Mike Hoffman and Adam Brooks made their Canadiens debuts. Dominique Ducharme shuffled lines and defence pairs through the week. Habs prospect report - Two games this weekend for Laval in P...

Oct 23, 20212 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Laying It On the Line | Canadiens Connection ep 159

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 Suzu...

Oct 16, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Inner Strength | Canadiens Connection ep 158

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 ...

Oct 09, 20211 hr 49 minSeason 4Ep. 158

Making The Grade | Canadiens Connection ep 157

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 train...

Oct 02, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 157

Solving the Puzzle | Canadiens Connection ep 156

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 TV...

Sep 25, 20211 hr 48 minSeason 4Ep. 156

Camp Contenders | Canadiens Connection ep 155

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....

Sep 18, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 155

Moving Forward | Canadiens Connection ep 154

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 wil...

Sep 11, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 4Ep. 154

Aftermath: Habs Lose KK, Add Dvorak | Canadiens Connection BONUS

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...

Sep 05, 202144 min

The Offer Sheet | Canadiens Connection ep 153

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...

Sep 04, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 153

Confident and Determined | Canadiens Connection ep 152

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...

Aug 28, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 152

Habs Goal Setting | Canadiens Connection ep 151

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 Spor...

Aug 21, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 151

Best on Best | Canadiens Connection ep 150

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 ...

Aug 14, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 4Ep. 150

Gauging the Gains | Canadiens Connection ep 149

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 Cana...

Aug 07, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 149
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