This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens announced that defenseman David Savard will miss six to eight weeks. Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, Joel Armia makes his season debut. ⦁ Pierre Turgeon to be honored prior to Canadiens game on Nov. 14. ⦁ Former Canadiens Tomas Plekanec has retired from hockey. ⦁ Owen Beck is in the prospect spotlight this week. ⦁ The league unveiled NHL Edge. Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag - Fall 2023 Edition The mailbag ...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 267
This Week’s Show: Inside the Injury - Examining Dach's Road to Recovery (and the Canadiens Ability to Rally)Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ This week: Connor Bedard and Marc-Andre Fleury were in Montreal. Canadiens fans very unhappy with the team's season opening ceremony. ⦁ Kirby Dach will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. ⦁ Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with an upper body injury. ⦁ Florian Xhekaj is in the prospect spotlight this week. ⦁ Joshua Roy is off t...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 266
This Week’s Show: Finding Hidden Gems - Your Guide to Enjoying Habs HockeySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ The Canadiens announced their 23-man roster ⦁ Canadiens announced that Mike Matheson is the recipient of the Jean Béliveau Trophy. ⦁ Prospect Jacob Fowler was name Goaltender of the Week in Hockey East. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj. Segment 2 | Our Favorite Reasons to Watch Habs Hockey This Season How can Habs fans both endure a long season but ...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 265
This Week’s Show: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 SeasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Montreal Canadiens training camp update ⦁ Final decisions on 23-man roster ahead of opening night ⦁ Canadiens prospect profile this week is Quentin Miller playing in the QMJHL. ⦁ Laval Rocket training camp is underway. Preseason game review. ⦁ Quotes of the week by Marty Biron on Cayden Primeau. ⦁ NHL broadcast changes afoot. Segment 2 | 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Montreal Ca...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 264
This Week’s Show: Ten Burning Questions About the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Review of training camp and Habs preseason action. ⦁ Jeff Gorton shares his insight on state of the Canadiens. ⦁ Habs prospect spotlight on forward Alexander Gordin. ⦁ Quotes of the week come from Logan Mailloux, Cayden Primeau and John-Parker Jones. ⦁ Chris Nilan has joined a Boston University study on CTE. Segment 2 | Ten Burning Questions About the Montreal Canadiens for t...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 263
This Week’s Show: Full Camp, Few Chairs, Big DecisionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ 72 players are participating at Canadiens training camp. Standouts so far have included Jared Davidson, Logan Mailloux, Josh Anderson, Emil Heineman, and Mike Matheson. ⦁ Jake Allen is looking for an increased workload this season. ⦁ Paul Byron has retired as an NHL player and was named a player development consultant by the Canadiens. ⦁ Jeff Gorton announced major changes to their medical ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 262
This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens rookies are taking part 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 t...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 261
This Week’s Show: Rating the Summer of HughesSegment 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 ma...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 260
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 rel...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 259
This Week’s Show: Reigniting the Habs - Leafs RivalrySegment 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 ...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 258
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 p...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 257
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 Wee...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 256
This Week’s Show: Five Questions With NHL Goaltender Charlie LindgrenSegment 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 Cha...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 255
This Week’s Show: Goaltending Scout Evaluates Habs ProspectsSegment 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 s...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 254
This Week’s Show: Marty Biron Breaks Down Habs GoaltendingSegment 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 ...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 253
This Week’s Show: Preparing for the Flood of Habs ProspectsSegment 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...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 252
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 | R...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 251
This Week’s Show: Habs Draft ExtravaganzaSegment 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. Winnipe...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 250
This Week’s Show - Final Countdown: Draft, Deals & DuboisSegment 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...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 249
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...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 248
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...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 247
This Week’s Show: Targeting Michkov, Smith or BensonSegment 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 Memoria...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 246
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 Bi...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 245
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. ...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 244
This Week’s Show: First Round GemsSegment 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 Hu...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 243
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 rel...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 242
This Week’s Show: Habs Off-season PrioritiesSegment 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 Question...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 241
This Week’s Show: Vinzenz Rohrer InterviewSegment 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 -...
Apr 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 240
This Week’s ShowSegment 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 Owners...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 5Ep. 239
This Week’s Show: Auditing our Bold PredictionsSegment 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...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 238
