This Week’s Show: Canadiens Players Making Strides in the Off-SeasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Mike Matheson and his wife welcomed a new baby girl. ⦁ Slot of the Canadiens second, first-round pick has been determined. ⦁ Montreal risks losing host status for 2025 Four Nations Tournament. Segment 2 | Canadiens Players Making Strides in the Off-Season Chris G, Senior Writer for Rocket Sports, joins Rick to discuss the impact of five members of the Montreal Canadiens who pa...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 297
This Week’s Show: Elite Prospects Scout Ranks Montreal Canadiens' Draft OptionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Carey Price to receive an honorary degree from the University of Northern British Columbia. ⦁ Columbus Blue Jackets have been denied permission to talk to Jeff Gorton. ⦁ Quote of the week from Cole Caufield. Segment 2 | Elite Prospects Scout Ranks Canadiens' Draft Options Russ Cohen, American scout for Elite Prospects, joined Amy and Rick to discuss the Canadiens be...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 296
This Week’s Show: Jeff Mailloux Discusses His Son's Record-Breaking Season and Logan's Goals for Habs Training CampSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens have five players participating in the 2024 IIHF World Championship. ⦁ Oliver Kapanen signed a two-year contract with Timra IK. ⦁ Quote of the week from Kent Hughes after the NHL Draft Lottery. Segment 2 | Raising a Star: Jeff Mailloux Reflects on Logan's Record-Breaking Rookie Season Proud father, Jeff Mailloux, joined ...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 295
This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Hockey Canada announced that Kaiden Guhle will be on the Team Canada roster. ⦁ Canadiens signed Adam Engstrom to a three-year entry-level contract. ⦁ Quote of the week from Jared Bednar on Artturi Lehkonen. Segment 2 | Summer Plan: Threading the Needle for Short-Term AND Long-Term Gains We review off-season opportunities to sign, draft and trade players as recommended by fans of the Montreal Canadiens. Segment 3 | Have Your Sa...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 294
This Week’s Show: Hits and Misses - Evaluating Our NHL Season Forecasts for the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens will be assessed a penalty against next season's salary cap. ⦁ Cole Caufield is one of the first 15 players added to the Team USA roster. ⦁ This week we update you on Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom and Vincenz Rohrer. ⦁ The Athletic released its rankings of first overall picks for the past 10 years. Segment 2 | Auditing our Bold Predictions fo...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 293
This Week’s Show: Are Playoffs On the Table for the Montreal Canadiens Next Season?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux made their NHL debuts. ⦁ The Canadiens signed Luke Tuch to a two-year entry-level contract. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Nick Suzuki, Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes. Segment 2 | Evaluating the 2023-24 Season: Making Strides Towards the Canadiens' Rebuild It's our ...
Apr 20, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 292
This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Arber Xhekaj had season ending shoulder surgery this week. ⦁ The Canadiens signed Florian Xhekaj and Lane Hutson each to three-year entry-level contracts. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Boston College goaltender Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Nick Suzuki. Segment 2 | Welcoming the Next Wave of Talent to the Montreal Canadiens Top prospects have been added to the rosters of the Canadiens and the Laval Rocket as th...
Apr 13, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 291
This Week’s Show: Eight Critical Factors To Track for the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj are day to day with upper body injuries. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on KalPa forward Oliver Kapanen. ⦁ Deacon Sports and Entertainment has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Trois-Rivières Lions. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Kaiden Guhle. Segment 2 | Eight Key Things to Watch Over the Next Eight Weeks Habs fans should know th...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 290
This Week’s Show: Caufield and Slafkovsky - Decoding the Science of Their SuccessSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Trevor Letowski earned his first win as an NHL head coach. Martin St. Louis returned to the team. ⦁ Kaiden Guhle has been suspended for one game. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky. Segment 2 | Impact of Off-Season Training and Injury Recovery on Performance Rocket Sports medical co...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 6Ep. 289
This Week’s Show: Habs Mailbag - Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, MathesonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Martin St. Louis left the team to attend to family matters; Trevor Letowski takes over as interim head coach. ⦁ Canadiens loaned David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket. Reinbacher made his AHL debut. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on KalPa (Liiga) forward Oliver Kapanen. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Trevor Letowski and Juraj Slafkovsky. Segment 2 | Rocket Sport...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 288
This Week’s Show: Habs Forecast - Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Colin White returned to the lineup against the Bruins. ⦁ Canadiens acquired forward Arnaud Durandeau from the New Jersey Devils. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Mamonty Yugry goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin. ⦁ Patrick Williams joins us to discuss Laval Rocket's push for the playoffs, and the addition of David Reinbacher. Segment 2 | A Way-Too-Early Look at t...
Mar 16, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 287
This Week’s Show: Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade DeadlineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Colin White is day-to-day with an upper body injury. ⦁ Canadiens acquired Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks. ⦁ Canadiens traded goaltender Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Saginaw Spirit forward Owen Beck. Segment 2 | Grade the GM! Has Kent Hughes Advanced the Rebuild Enough? We evaluate Kent Hughes on the moves ...
Mar 09, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 286
This Week’s Show: Trade Market Ripe for Canadiens MovesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard is practicing and should return to the lineup soon. ⦁ Nick Suzuki was named Molson Cup winner for the month of February. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Brantford Bulldogs forward Florian Xhekaj. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis. Segment 2 | Kent Hughes' Trade Card Kent Hughes has a handful of players who could be in demand in the days ...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 285
This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline ScenariosSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens claimed forward Colin White from the Pittsburgh Penguins. They placed Brandon Gignac on waivers and sent him to Laval. ⦁ Jayden Struble was injured in Thursday night's game. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Kirby Dach. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Scenarios Who is likely to be moved by Kent ...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 284
This Week’s Show - Behind the Blueline: Canadiens Defense and GoaltendersSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be out 4 to 6 weeks with a lower body injury. ⦁ Jordan Harris is day-to-day with an upper body injury. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rogle defenseman Adam Engstrom. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Kent Hughes. Segment 2 | Habs Defense and Goaltending Prospects in Laval with AHL expert Patrick Williams Rick is joined by our regular Rocket Sports co...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 6Ep. 283
This Week’s Show: Rising Star: The Evolution of Juraj SlafkovskySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens signed Brandon Gignac to a two year contract. ⦁ Alex Newhook is expected to return to the lineup. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rimouski Oceanic goaltender Quentin Miller. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Martin St. Louis. Segment 2 | Has Juraj Slafkovsky Turned the Corner in his Development? Michael and Rick take a deep dive into the breakout performance of Canadiens forw...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 282
This Week’s Show - Montreal Canadiens: Who's Next On Hughes' Trade List?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens terminated the contract of defenseman Nicolas Beaudin. ⦁ Sean Monahan was traded to the Winnipeg Jets for a first round pick in 2024 and a conditional third round pick in 2027. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on ZSC Lions forward Vinzenz Rohrer. ⦁ Quotes of the Week from Kent Hughes and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Segment 2 | Canadiens Catch-Up: Monahan, Mailbag...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 281
This Week’s Show: A Canadiens Stanley Cup Win Within Five Years: Is It Possible?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Arber Xhekaj was recalled by Canadiens and Justin Barron was sent to Laval. ⦁ Brendan Gallagher was suspended for five games by the Department of Player Safety. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on HC Ryazan forward Alexander Gordin. ⦁ Quote of the Week from Islanders head coach Patrick Roy. Segment 2 | Key Veterans to Help Secure Canadiens Championship Window ⦁ Who...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 280
This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Past, Present and FutureSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Joshua Roy made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk defenseman Dmitri Kostenko. ⦁ Contributor Patrick Williams of AHL.com and NHL.com joins Rick to discuss the latest news from the Laval Rocket. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Present, Future and Past PRESENT | This week The Athletic released their ...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 6Ep. 279
This Week’s Show: Prospect Analyst Evaluates Top Canadiens PicksSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Raphael Harvey-Pinard was activated from injured reserve. Emil Heineman was loaned to Laval. ⦁ Gustave Lindstrom was placed on waivers and claimed by Anaheim. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on EHC Kloten defenseman David Reinbacher. ⦁ Logan Mailloux has been selected for the AHL All-Star Classic. Segment 2 | Checking in on Top Canadiens Prospects with Draft Expert...
Jan 13, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 278
This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens: Injuries, Depth and Trade PossibilitiesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Christian Dvorak had season-ending surgery. Emil Heineman was recalled from Laval. ⦁ Lane Hutson and Jacob Fowler were gold medalists at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Montreal-born goaltender Devon Levi. ⦁ Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is going to the NHL All-Star Game. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Depth, Injuries, the...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 277
This Week’s Show: Fans Demand Changes - Canadiens New Year's ResolutionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris activated off IR. Emil Heineman returned to Laval. ⦁ Canadiens prospects shine at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quotes of the week from alternate captain Brendan Gallagher. ⦁ Former NHL goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin signed in the KHL. Segment 2 | Habs Fans Send New Year's Resolutions for the Montreal Canadiens Habs fans are growing imp...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 276
This Week’s Show: Positive Perspectives of Canadiens Prospect PipelineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris ⦁ Emil Heineman made his NHL debut. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships start play on Boxing Day. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Rocket goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo. ⦁ The Canadiens rank third in Forbes Most Valuable NHL Teams list for 2023. Segment 2 | Eval...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 275
This Week’s Show: What's Wrong With Cole Caufield?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury updates: David Savard, Jordan Harris, Tanner Pearson ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Emmett Croteau and Florian Xhekaj. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships including Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Martin St. Louis and Cole Caufield. Segment 2 | Examining the Injury of Alex Newhook and the Performance of Cole Caufield Rick And Mich...
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 274
This Week’s Show: Canadiens Top Trade TargetsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Aber Xhekaj, David Savard ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospects Daniil Sobolev and Rhett Pitlick. ⦁ Canadiens prospects at the 2024 World Junior Championships. ⦁ Quote of the week from Josh Anderson. Segment 2 | Which Canadiens players are being targeted for a trade? Rick and Michael discuss who tops the trade bait boards and which players are the most likely Montrea...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 273
This Week’s Show: Thrills and Disappointments of the Canadiens First QuarterSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Alex Newhook ⦁ Canadiens recalled forward Mitchell Stephens from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ Canadiens recalled signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year contract extension. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. ⦁ Recognition for Jacob Fowler, Lane Hutson and Filip Mesar. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Primeau and Mart...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 6Ep. 272
This Week’s Show: Time to Deal? Habs Fielding Trade CallsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ Canadiens recalled Jayden Struble, Mattias Norlinder and Joel Armia from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ This week we shine spotlights on Canadiens prospects on Luke Tuch, Filip Mesar, Owen Beck and Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quote of the week from Jesse Ylonen. ⦁ TSN announced their Top 50 under-24 players. How many Canadiens made the list? Se...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 271
This Week’s Show: Habs Vibe Check: Who's Thriving, Who's Surviving?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens recalled Gustav Lindstrom from Laval, assigned Joel Armia to Laval. ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yevgeni Volokhin. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Brendan Gallagher, Marty St. Louis, Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobes. ⦁ LA Kings announced that they will play two preseason games in Quebec City in 2024. Se...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 270
This Week’s Show: A New Blueprint for Habs DevelopmentSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard returns to the lineup after a three-game absence. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Filip Mesar. ⦁ Lane Hutson was named Hockey East Player of the Week for the second time this season. ⦁ Trois-Rivières Lions are the best team in the ECHL. Joe Vrbetic has been outstanding. ⦁ Dr. David Mulder has the Quote of the Wee...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 6Ep. 269
This Week’s Show - Slafkovsky's Development: Crucial Crossroads for the HabsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Roster news: Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Kirby Dach underwent successful knee surgery. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is listed as day-to-day. Christian Dvorak returns to the lineup. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Jacob Fowler. ⦁ David Reinbacher was back in the lineup for Kloten. ⦁ Joshua Roy was named AHL Rook...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 268
