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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

The Case for Captain | Canadiens Connection ep 207

This Week’s Show: The Case for the Next Canadiens CaptainSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens announced that the Jonathan Drouin annual golf tournament raised $1.1M for the CHUM Foundation. It was reported that one of the options being discussed for Kirby Dach is a 4-year contract at $3.5M AAV. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket signed forward Brett Stapley to a one-year, one-way contract. Canadiens prospect Lo...

Sep 03, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 5Ep. 207

Repairing Habs Prospect Development | Canadiens Connection ep 206

This Week’s Show: Repairing the Habs Prospect Development SystemSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - The Canadiens announced that Sean Monahan will be wearing sweater number 91 this season. Joel Armia is training with Pori Assat in his hometown as he prepares for training camp. Juraj Slafkovsky will attend the 12th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on September 6th in Arlington, Virginia. Habs prospect report - Joshua Roy and ...

Aug 27, 20221 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 206

Accelerating Habs Rebuild | Canadiens Connection ep 205

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens relinquished the rights to prospect Brett Stapley. Canadiens acquired forward Sean Monahan and a conditional first-round pick in 2025 from the Calgary Flames in exchange for future considerations. Habs prospect report - Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble will reportedly return to Northeastern University next season for his senior year. Be sure to read the conte...

Aug 20, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 5Ep. 205

Mailbag: Allen, Dubois, Slafkovsky | Canadiens Connection ep 204

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Juraj Slafkovsky dominated an awards gala in Slovakia being named the Best Forward, Best Player Under 20 and the Slovak Player of the Year. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket hired Charles Juneau as video coach. Canadiens prospects Jan Mysak, Oliver Kapanen, Petteri Nurmi, Riley Kidney and Joshua Roy each contributing to their national team at the World Junior Champion...

Aug 13, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 5Ep. 204

Breakthroughs and Bouncebacks | Canadiens Connection ep 203

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens' video coach, Mario Leblanc stepped down from his position. Daniel Harvey was promoted to video coach with the Canadiens from Laval. Canadiens hired former Panthers scout Billy Ryan as Director of Player Evaluation. Habs prospect report - Riley Kidney and Joshua Roy will represent Canada at the 2022 World Junior Championship. Oliver Kapanen and Petteri Nurmi w...

Aug 06, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 203

Focus on Intentions Not Results | Canadiens Connection ep 202

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Mike Matheson and Evgenii Dadonov arrived in Montreal for the first time as Canadiens. Habs appointed Stephane Robidas as an assistant coach. Habs prospect report - Canadiens prospects Luke Tuch, Blake Biondi and Lane Hutson vie for spots on USA Hockey's World Junior team. Oliver Kapanen and Petteri Nurmi will play for Team Finland. Be sure to read the content at AHL.re...

Jul 30, 20221 hr 59 minSeason 5Ep. 202

Who Will Blink on Dubois? | Canadiens Connection ep 201

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - The Canadiens signed goaltender Samuel Montembeault and Rem Pitlick to two-year, one-way contract extensions. Habs prospect report - The Laval Rocket signed forward Emile Poirier and goaltenders Philippe Desrosiers and Joe Vrbetic to a one-year, two-way AHL contracts and signed defenceman Alex Green, forward Gabriel Bourque and goaltender Kevin Poulin to one-year, one-w...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 5Ep. 201

Free Agent Envy + Petry Trade | Canadiens Connection ep 200

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens signed Corey Schueneman, Michael Pezzetta, Alex Belzile, Joel Teasdale and Nate Schnarr to one-year contract extensions. Montreal also signed Juraj Slafkovsky and Filip Mesar to a three-year, entry-level contracts. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket signed Ryan Francis and Brennan Saulnier to one-year AHL contracts. A successful development camp was held from...

Jul 16, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 200

Draft Extravaganza | Canadiens Connection ep 199

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - NHL released its 2022-23 regular season schedule for all 32 teams including the Canadiens. Montreal Canadiens announced the addition of four new team ambassadors: Guy Carbonneau, Vincent Damphousse, Patrice Brisebois and Chris Nilan. Canadiens selected forward Juraj Slafkovsky with the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Montreal Canadiens traded defence...

Jul 09, 20222 hrSeason 5Ep. 199

Final Countdown: Wright vs Slaf | Canadiens Connection ep 198

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Welcome to Season 5 of the Canadiens Connection! Roster news - The Montreal Canadiens will play eight preseason games this Fall beginning on Monday, September 26th. Sean Burke was named Director of Goaltending and NHL Goaltending Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket assistant coach Kelly Buchberger was inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of F...

Jul 02, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 5Ep. 198

Top of the Draft Rankings | Canadiens Connection ep 197

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Montreal Canadiens will play two preseason games in Twillingate, Newfoundland and Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick versus the Ottawa Senators. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket re-signed forward Peter Abbandonato and defenseman Tory Dello to one-year AHL contracts. Canadiens prospects Jan Mysak and Arber Xhekaj of the Hamilton Bulldogs remain in competition for ...

Jun 25, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 197

Wright, Cooley or Slafkovsky? | Canadiens Connection ep 196

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens signed defenseman Otto Leskinen to a one-year, two-way contract. The Montreal Canadiens general have traded defenseman Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights in return for forward Evgenii Dadonov. Habs prospect report - The Springfield Thunderbirds eliminated the Laval Rocket from the Calder Cup playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens will have three prospects at the...

Jun 18, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 196

Short and Long-term Wins | Canadiens Connection ep 195

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens announced the appointment of Marie-Philip Poulin as a part-time player development consultant. Francis St. Pierre was announced as the Assistant Equipment Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens announced the signing of defenseman Chris Wideman to a two-year contract extension. Habs prospect report - The AHL Eastern Conference final is underway between th...

Jun 11, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 195

Carey, Coach and Combine | Canadiens Connection ep 194

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Joel Armia won a gold medal, Josh Anderson picked up a silver at the IIHF World Championship. Carey Price was selected as this year's recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Habs prospect report - The Laval Rocket are set to begin the Eastern Conference final against the Springfield Thunderbirds. Laval Rocket signed Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy to an amateur t...

Jun 04, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 194

Upgrading Forward Talent | Canadiens Connection ep 193

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Joel Armia will face off off against Josh Anderson as Canada meets Finland in the gold medal game of the IIHF World Championship. Habs prospect report - The Laval Rocket advanced to the AHL Eastern Conference final. Canadiens prospects Jan Mysak, Arber Xhekaj and Kaiden Guhle are exceling in the CHL playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes was voted 2021-22 Team MVP by the Ohio...

May 28, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 193

Reshaping the Habs Defence | Canadiens Connection ep 192

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Canadiens prospect Otto Leskinen has signed a two-year deal with Frolunda (SHL). Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen is not a finalist for the King Clancy Trophy. Finalists are Ryan Getzlaf (ANA), Darnell Nurse (EDM) and P.K. Subban (NJD). Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was selected as one of the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy. Habs prospect report - The La...

May 21, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 192

A Critical Decision | Canadiens Connection ep 191

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . The Montreal Canadiens won the lottery on Tuesday night providing them with the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Roster news - Canadiens at the World Championships: Josh Anderson (Canada), Sean Farrell and Jordan Harris (United States), Joel Armia (Finland), Frederick Dichow (Denmark). Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault underwent surgery on his right wrist. Canadien...

May 14, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 191

Off-season Coping Strategies | Canadiens Connection ep 190

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Roster news - Canadiens have signed forward Riley Kidney to a three-year, entry-level contract. Goaltending prospect Frederik Dichow has signed with Frolunda HC (SHL) for the 2022-23 season. Defenseman Dmitri Kostenko signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow (KHL.) Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket first round playoff series is underway with Syracuse. Trois Rivieres Lions have...

May 07, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 190

Work to Do | Canadiens Connection ep 189

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Emil Heineman continues to skate on his own and work one-on-one with director of hockey development Adam Nicholas as he recovers from injury. Carey Price visited his surgeon while the Canadiens were in New York City. Price started the final game of the season. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket have clinched a playoff spot. Trois Rivieres Lions have begun their playoff...

Apr 30, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 189

Celebrating The Flower | Canadiens Connection ep 188

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Joel Armia was granted a leave of absence to attend to a family matter in Finland. Paul Byron was reinjured in Tuesday's game against the Wild. He will require more tests. Michael Pezzetta was suspended two games by the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of TJ Oshie. Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket are looking to clinch a spot while the Tro...

Apr 23, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 188

Goaltending Forecast | Canadiens Connection ep 187

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Roster news - Canadiens announced that Jake Allen, Jonathan Drouin and Justin Barron are out for the rest of the season. Carey Price was activated from IR and made his season debut against the Islanders. Habs prospect report - Brett Stapley and the University of Denver won the NCAA hockey title. Laval Rocket and Trois Rivieres Lions eyeing the playoffs. Be sure to read the content at ...

Apr 16, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 187

Emerging Leaders | Canadiens Connection ep 186

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Roster news - Jordan Harris made his NHL debut against the Lightning on Saturday. Carey Price is on the Canadiens road trip and is getting close to returning. The Canadiens signed forward Emil Heineman to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield were named co-winners of the Molson Cup for March. Habs prospect report - Lucas Condotta made his pro debut with Lav...

Apr 09, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 186

Rivalry Reimagined | Canadiens Connection ep 185

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - William Lagesson and Justin Barron made their Canadiens' debuts this week. The Canadiens signed defenceman Jordan Harris to a two-year entry-level contract. The Canadiens signed forward Joshua Roy to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Canadiens signed forward Lucas Condotta to a one-year, entry-level contract. Habs prospect report - Two Canadiens prospects have mad...

Apr 02, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 185

Focus on the Future | Canadiens Connection ep 184

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Roster news - Brendan Gallagher was injured against Dallas. He will be out one more week. Ryan Poehling has been skating on his own. He will likely be out another week. Gallagher and Poehling will not travel for the four-game road trip. Carey Price remains at home with an illness. Jeff Petry is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. Jonathan Drouin has been placed on IR. Nate Schn...

Mar 26, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 4Ep. 184

Reshaping the Habs | Canadiens Connection ep 183

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net . Roster news - Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve after suffering an upper body injury against Philadelphia. Christian Dvorak and Jake Allen were activated from IR and returned to the lineup against the Stars. Jonathan Drouin will return. Andrew Hammond and David Savard have been skating. Cedric Paquette and Mathieu Perreault both cleared waivers. Habs prospect report - Jakub...

Mar 19, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 4Ep. 183

Down to the Wire | Canadiens Connection ep 182

This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Roster news - Christian Dvorak is practicing with a limited contact jersey. Jonathan Drouin is practicing with regular jerseys. Jake Allen is getting closer to a return but he will not play this weekend. Andrew Hammond has a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated by doctors. Joel Edmundson will make his season debut on Saturday night against the Kraken. Carey Price skated Saturday...

Mar 12, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 182

Trade Rumblings | Canadiens Connection ep 181

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 - Mathieu Perreault returned to the lineup against the Senators. Perreault received a tribute video in Winnipeg. Joel Armia returned to the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. Jake Evans left the game against Calgary with an upper-body injury. Andrew Hammond was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Cayden Primeau was recalled from Laval. Goalte...

Mar 05, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 181

Roster Transformation | Canadiens Connection ep 180

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 - Josh Anderson suffered a facial injury against the Sabres but practiced on Friday and should be in the lineup against Ottawa. Paul Byron has an upper-body injury. There's no timeline for his return. Joel Armia practiced with the team (non-contact jersey). He's day-to-day, but won't play against Ottawa. Jonathan Drouin started skating on Thursday. He's pro...

Feb 26, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 180

Open for Business | Canadiens Connection ep 179

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 skated on his own at Brossard. Mathieu Perreault, Christian Dvorak, Ben Chiarot returned to practice. Tyler Pitlick will not join the team immediately as his wife is about to give birth. Carey Price did not skate this week. He continued to train in the gym as part of his rehab program. Ben Chiarot was placed on injured reserve. The Canadien...

Feb 19, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 179

Crash Course | Canadiens Connection ep 178

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 Armia and Cole Caufield returned to the lineup this week. Christian Dvorak practiced with the team but has not yet played. Sam Montembeault was announced as the Molson Cup for January. Dominique Ducharme was fired this week. Assistant coaches remain. Martin St. Louis was announced as interim head coach. Habs prospect report - Logan Mailloux is out wi...

Feb 11, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 178
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