Episodes

  • Next-Gen Habs: Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens Prospects | Canadiens Connection ep 306
    Jul 27 2024
    This Week’s Show: Next-Gen Habs - Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens ProspectsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Raphael Harvey-Pinard underwent successful surgery.

    ⦁ News on a development plan for Ivan Demidov.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Habs forward Michael Pezzetta.

    Segment 2 | Ranking the Best Montreal Canadiens Prospects

    Building a talented prospect pipeline is one of the key aspects of the Montreal Canadiens rebuild. As we discussed last week, developing that prospect pool will be driven in large part by Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent.

    So, who are the top-10 Canadiens prospects?

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Powering Up: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Bolstering Player Development | Canadiens Connection ep 305
    Jul 20 2024
    This Week’s Show: Powering Up - How the Montreal Canadiens Are Bolstering Player DevelopmentSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Is Vincent Lecavalier about to assume a new role with the Canadiens?

    ⦁ Updates on Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent.

    Segment 2 | Canadiens Are Boosting Their Hockey Development with Special Guest Patrick Williams

    Patrick Williams, a feature writer for NHL.com and AHL.com, joins the podcast to discuss a major hiring for the Laval Rocket.

    Prospect development got a big boost this week as the Montreal Canadiens hired Pascal Vincent as the head coach of their AHL affiliate. Vincent brings 30 years of coaching experience at the QMJHL, AHL and NHL levels.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Montreal Canadiens Prospects: Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat | Canadiens Connection ep 304
    Jul 13 2024
    This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Prospects - Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Trade rumblings continue to include Montreal.

    ⦁ First look at Canadiens opening night forward lines and defense pairings.

    ⦁ Quote of the week from Laval Rocket forward Jakov Novak.

    Segment 2 | Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat with Rocket Sports Medical Consultant Dr. Stephen Morris

    Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show to talk about off-season training for prospects of the Montreal Canadiens that may include specific techniques for increasing speed, strength and fitness, but also sleep, nutrition, hydration and other lifestyle habits.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens' Newest Talent | Canadiens Connection ep 303
    Jul 6 2024
    This Week’s Show: NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens' Newest TalentSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens signed forward Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year contract.

    ⦁ Canadiens fans get their first chance to see new prospects at development camp.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky and Kent Hughes.

    Segment 2 | NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens 2024 Draft Class

    This week, we transition to prospect coverage providing you with analysis of prospects in the Montreal Canadiens pipeline. We're pleased to be joined by NHL Draft and Prospects Analyst, Chris Peters, to take a deep dive into the Montreal Canadiens Draft class of 2024.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Montreal's Draft Masterstroke: Adding Demidov, Key Winning Picks | Canadiens Connection ep 302
    Jun 29 2024
    This Week’s Show: Securing Firepower - Montreal's Draft Masterstroke with Key PicksSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens begin the draft by swapping first round picks with the Kings.

    ⦁ Montreal dazzles fans with a successful 2024 NHL Draft. Scouting reports of all ten Canadiens selections.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Ivan Demidov, Michael Hage and Kent Hughes.

    Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens 2024 Draft: First Round Flourish

    Montreal Canadiens management make the most of their first round selections by grabbing their two top targets: Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

    Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Who Will the Habs Pick? Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino Reveals First-Round Draft Predictions | Canadiens Connection ep 301
    Jun 22 2024
    This Week’s Show: Who Will the Habs Pick? Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino Reveals First-Round Draft PredictionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ JF Houle left the Laval Rocket for a coaching position in the NCAA.

    ⦁ Canadiens released their 2024-25 preseason schedule.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Lindstrom.

    Segment 2 | Mocking the Canadiens Picks: Sportsnet's Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino

    Sportsnet's Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Amy and Rick to discuss his Mock Draft 1.0 and reveal who he believes the Canadiens are likely to select in the first round of the Draft.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Inside the Combine: Unraveling the Probable Draft Scenarios for the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 300
    Jun 15 2024
    This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens signed forward Oliver Kapanen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

    ⦁ Two Canadiens appear on Daily Faceoff's Trade Target board.

    ⦁ Quote of the week from Corey Pronman on Cayden Lindstrom. Response by Dr. Stephen Morris, Rocket Sports medical consultant.

    Segment 2 | Inside the Combine: Unraveling the Probable Draft Scenarios for the Montreal Canadiens

    Michael Augello, a Buffalo-based reporter for The Hockey News, provides an insider's view of the NHL Scouting Combine and discusses possible scenarios for the Canadiens with the fifth and twenty-sixth pick overall.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

    Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Draft and Trade: Canadiens' Dual Approach to Accelerating Their Rebuild | Canadiens Connection ep 299
    Jun 8 2024
    This Week’s Show: Draft and Trade: Canadiens' Dual Approach to Accelerating Their RebuildSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

    ⦁ Canadiens signed goaltender Connor Hughes to a one-year, two-way contract.

    ⦁ Laval Rocket signed forward Israel Mianscum to a two-year AHL contract.

    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Lindstrom and Zayne Parekh.

    Segment 2 | Trade Plan on Draft Day: 10 Players the Canadiens Could Target

    From our Canadiens Connection listeners (and hosts), we present 10 players who may be in the sights of Habs management.

    Segment 3 | Have Your Say
    • Canadiens upcoming events.
    • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
    • Listener's texts and emails.

    Get the Canadiens Connection!

    Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

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    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

    Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

    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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    1 hr and 50 mins