Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Playoff Path: How Far Can They Go?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ It's that time of year when nominees for NHL awards are announced. Who will represent the Canadiens?⦁ When will Montreal's top prospect sign his entry-level contract? Will he join the Habs?⦁ Two Canadiens named in a scout's list of top-5 prospects playing outside the NHL.Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens’ Playoff Ceiling: How Far Is Realistic? Looking at the Montreal Canadiens right now and the road that’s potentially in front of them, how far can this team actually go in the NHL playoffs?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What would you consider a successful playoff run for the Montreal Canadiens this season?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Are Surging and Pursuing MilestonesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal lost a defenseman for the rest of the regular season necessitating a recall from Laval.⦁ Honors continue to pile up for Canadiens rookie goaltender who is fueling the Habs success.⦁ Maple Leafs executive calls the Habs one of the stealthiest trains in the NHL.Segment 2 | History in the Making? A Plethora of Milestones for the Montreal Canadiens A number of Montreal Canadiens' players have exceeded expectations to reach individual milestones this season.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player’s performance by a Canadien this season has surprised you the most?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Youth Isn’t a Problem in Montreal — It’s the Canadiens’ AdvantageSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Five Canadiens' under-23 skaters featured in prospect rankings.⦁ Canadiens sign physical defenseman to three-year, entry-level contract.⦁ Legendary goaltender Carey Price likes what he sees in the current Montreal crease.Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Are the NHL’s Youngest Team — And That’s a Good Thing!While the Canadiens have been acknowledged as the youngest team in the NHL this season, it should be celebrated that their rookies and under-23's are driving their success.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens 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.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Are the Montreal Canadiens Built for the Playoffs?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ When will Kirby Dach return to the Canadiens lineup?⦁ Laval Rocket clinch a Calder Cup playoff berth.⦁ Alexander Zharovsky finishes his first KHL regular season in style.Segment 2 | Are the Canadiens Ready for NHL Playoff Hockey?Are the Montreal Canadiens actually built for the playoffs this year? What adjustments can be made in remaining games to ensure their success.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the biggest adjustment the Canadiens need to make to succeed in the playoffs?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | A New Era for Montreal Canadiens GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Jacob Fowler's second recall helps to stabilize Habs' goaltending.⦁ GM Kent Hughes makes a trade to help Laval ahead of the AHL trade deadline.⦁ Canadiens' goaltending prospect wins Ken Dryden award.Segment 2 | Dobes, Fowler, and the Montreal Canadiens’ New Reality in NetHow did the Canadiens' goaltending hierarchy shift so dramatically, and what does it tell us about the way this organization is thinking about the position going forward?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Are you confident in a Dobes–Fowler goaltending tandem for the rest of the season for the Montreal Canadiens?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Head coach Marty St. Louis makes changes to most of his forward lines.⦁ Montreal prospect is on a scoring tear, and he's a defenseman.⦁ Canadiens' rivals bolster rosters at the NHL trade deadline.Segment 2 | Another Quiet Trade Deadline for Kent Hughes and the Habs: What Happened? Did Kent Hughes display patience and a commitment to the Montreal Canadiens rebuild at the NHL trade deadline or did he miss an opportunity in a competitive playoff race?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: After this deadline, are you more or less confident that the Montreal Canadiens will make the playoffs? And win a round?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Habs welcome Alex Newhook back to the lineup; move necessitates healthy scratches.⦁ A familiar name returns to the weekly spotlight of Montreal Canadiens prospects.⦁ Two Canadiens players return from the Winter Olympics with medals.Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Primer: What’s in Play? Will Kent Hughes be able to be aggressive at the NHL trade deadline or just prudent as the Montreal Canadiens seek to advance their plan for now and the future?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What should be the top priority for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens at the NHL trade deadline this 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.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the Playoffs Begins NowSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Habs returned to practice this week welcoming players recovered from injury.⦁ Three Montreal Canadiens are playing for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.⦁ Two Canadiens prospects have been nominated for goaltender of the year in the NCAA.Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens: Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Will be IntenseCan the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in the playoffs?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which factor worries you most in the Canadiens playoff push: a) the schedule/fatigue/injury potential, b) Habs roster depth, or c) Atlantic division rivals playing desperate?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky is dominating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.⦁ Four Canadiens prospects have grabbed the spotlight this week in the NCAA and KHL.⦁ Jacob Fowler and the Laval Rocket extend their winning streak.Segment 2 | Speculation Season: Reading the Trade Signals Around the Montreal CanadiensWith Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player potentially acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline would move the needle for the Montreal Canadiens? Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade DeadlineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens waive a forward and assign him to the Laval Rocket.⦁ A new coach was added to the organization's staff.⦁ Montreal will be well-represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Segment 2 | Between Now and the Trade Deadline: Mapping the Montreal Canadiens’ Next Critical DecisionsWe’re looking at the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games, identifying what this team actually needs at each position, and asking the hard question: what should be addressed at the trade deadline — and what should be left alone?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive? Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | 'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens roster is getting healthy. What happens to the lineup?⦁ Habs management makes a significant change to the coaching staff.⦁ Montreal's successes from rink to rebuild. Checking the rankings.Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset: Accountability, Change, and the Road AheadWhat’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, protecting the future, or both?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season? Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler, Kaapo Kahkonen (pick 2) Who should get the most starts?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ How has Kirby Dach fit in after his long absence from the lineup?⦁ Canadiens 2025 draft selections are making an impact. ⦁ Outside the crease: from goalie goals to goalie fights.Segment 2 | Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now From Sam Montembeault and the state of the defense, to player usage, David Reinbacher's development in Laval and some looming decisions for Kent Hughes -- Patrik Laine -- these are the issues that feel unresolved — and impossible to ignore. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to convince you his goaltending struggles are behind him?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup DecisionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal Canadiens put an end to their three-goalie carousel.⦁ A waiver claim signs a contract extension. Is this Paul Byron all over again?⦁ Three Canadiens prospects have been named to the AHL All-Star roster.Segment 2 | The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficult Roster Decisions for the HabsWith the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who risks losing their spot in the lineup once the roster is fully healthy?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | What’s Next for the Canadiens? Interpreting Kent Hughes’ MessageSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal Canadiens second line is driving success and receiving praise.⦁ Which Canadiens prospect turned heads again with another incredible performance?⦁ A special honor is announced for a coach in the Canadiens organization.Segment 2 | Kent Hughes’ Vision for the Canadiens’ Second Half and Beyond Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Based on Kent Hughes’ comments, which player could be a possible trade target that would fit the GM’s vision?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at MidseasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky earns NHL Star of the Week honors.⦁ Which Canadiens players will play at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? Who was snubbed?⦁ Do the Habs have the best prospect at the 2026 World Junior Championship?Segment 2 | Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans MoodSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens rookies solidify the team's goaltending.⦁ Who is the latest player to be added to the injury list?⦁ Five prospects represent their countries and the Habs at World Junior Championship.Segment 2 | Three Holiday Headlines Reveal Mood of Habs Fans Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive IdentitySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens reacquire defensive forward Phil Danault from the Kings.⦁ How did goaltender Sam Montembeault look in the AHL with Laval?⦁ Canadiens place two players on long-term injured reserve. What does it mean?Segment 2 | Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team DefenseHow do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where should Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes look to upgrade the Canadiens defensive game next: forwards, defense, goaltending, or coaching?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of CardsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens recall Fowler, Beck, Engstrom. Was a message sent?⦁ Laval Rocket involved in a brawl with Maple Leafs affiliate. Who was suspended?⦁ NHL trade market has been unlocked with a blockbuster move.Segment 2 | Celebrating Jacob Fowler’s NHL Debut vs. the Risk Behind Montreal’s Goaltending GambleJacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, defensive systems, and coaching.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the bigger risk right now for the Canadiens: damaging Fowler’s development, or continuing to lose credibility with the current roster and coaching staff?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens head coach puts the forward lines in a blender. How did they turn out?⦁ An injured Canadien took to the ice this week. Who was it?⦁ Will the Montreal Canadiens be participating in an outdoor game in 2026 or not?Segment 2 | True or False? Debunking the Biggest Talking Points of the Season We present some of the loudest, most persistent talking points about the Montreal Canadiens and put them to the test.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s one thing you believe about the Canadiens this season that others might disagree with?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Waiver claims, recalls and NHL debuts.⦁ New contract extension for Mike Matheson with trade protection.⦁ Do trade bait boards signal that the window is open?Segment 2 | Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Habs Free-Fall: Can Marty St. Louis Stop the Slide?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury updates and recalls from Laval; prospect to make NHL debut.⦁ No goaltending issue in Laval; tandem has been solid.⦁ Pro scouts spotted at the Bell Centre fuel the rumor mill.Segment 2 | Structure, Discipline, Identity: What the Canadiens Need from Their CoachThere is enormous pressure on the Canadiens head coach and his staff to fix the numerous issues that have been plaguing the Montreal Canadiens in the month of November.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you believe Marty St. Louis and his coaching staff have the tools and experience to get the Canadiens back on track?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Adversity Hits Back: Inside the Habs’ Toughest Test YetSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury update for two key Canadiens players.⦁ A prospect will make his NHL debut after earning a recall.⦁ Mixed reviews for the Canadiens new forward lines.Segment 2 | A Strong Dose of Adversity The Montreal Canadiens are looking for leadership after facing a double dose of injury news as well as experiencing their first losing streak of the season.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you think the Habs’ identity is solid enough to withstand this stretch of adversity? Or has this recent adversity exposed weaknesses?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | What Every Habs Player Is Fighting For (and Against)Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ An overlooked player in Laval may be primed for a recall.⦁ A Canadiens prospect is lighting up the WHL and he's a defenseman.⦁ Team Canada unveils their Winter Olympic jerseys to mixed reviews.Segment 2 | Every Player Has a “Versus” — The Canadiens’ Individual BattlesThis week, our big topic discussion is all about the word "versus" - a kind of 'unseen' or 'hidden' opponent facing some of the Canadiens' top players. We tackle the top-5 invisible battles on this week's show! Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think is fighting the toughest personal battle on the Canadiens roster right now — and why?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | What October Taught Us About the Habs: 10 Key TakeawaysSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Ivan Demidov has an immediate impact on the Canadiens power play.⦁ David Reinbacher makes his season debut.⦁ Alexander Zharovsky on pace with Ivan Demidov's KHL numbers.Segment 2 | What We Learned in October: 10 Things We Know About the Habs So FarExpectations were high coming into the season but it can be safely said that the Canadiens are exceeding those expectations as October came to a close.What factors combined to deliver such a result?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens player has surprised you the most so far this season — good or bad — and why?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show | Montreal’s Net Front Battle: Why Dobes Has Earned the CreaseSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Kirby Dach returns to the lineup.⦁ Bad news for the Canadiens offense.⦁ Canadiens' prospects thriving in the NCAA.Segment 2 | Montembeault’s Struggles and Dobes’ Surge: What It Means for the Habs’ NetGoaltender Jakub Dobes' eye-opening start to the season has ramifications for Sam Montembeault and for the Montreal Canadiens' crease going forward.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs goaltender gives you more confidence right now — and why?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Habs Core Locked In, What’s Next?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Will the injury bug derail the Canadiens' winning ways?⦁ Lane Hutson steps in to resolve contract stalemate.⦁ Canadiens' rebuild architects receive contract extensions.Segment 2 | Canadiens Blueprint is Taking Shape: Core Players Are Locked InCanadiens locked up their dynamic young defenseman and extended their management. Can the goal of being a perennial Stanley Cup contender be achieved?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens prospect will be the most important addition to solidifying Montreal’s core? Michael Hage? David Reinbacher? Jacob Fowler?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Habs Storylines - From Contract Friction to Playoff FocusSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ What will the Canadiens identity be this season?⦁ How will the new media deal affect Canadiens fans?⦁ Have the Lane Hutson contract negotiations taken a concerning turn?Segment 2 | Canadiens Prospect Pipeline to Play Key Role in Success this Season with Special Guest Patrick WilliamsHabs prospects playing for the Laval Rocket this season could have a significant impact on the Montreal Canadiens' success this season. AHL expert Patrick Williams joins us to explain why.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you think Lane Hutson’s contract situation will be resolved quickly, or could this drag on and affect his performance?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Season Preview - 10 Big PredictionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens opening night roster becoming clearer.⦁ Potential second line center of the future has a big night.⦁ Are clues emerging about the contract that Lane Hutson will sign?Segment 2 | 10 Key Predictions for the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens In this segment, we unveil our top-10 predictions for the Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 campaign and offer five more about the upcoming NHL season.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What will be the biggest surprise this season for the Canadiens?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: From Urgency to Uncertainty - Habs’ Dose of RealitySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens young defenseman faces another challenge to his development.⦁ Dynamic Habs prospect tallies a multi-point game in season debut.⦁ Rankings are released for the NHL's best goaltending tandems.Segment 2 | Montreal’s Wake-Up Call: A Dose of Reality Hits Hard Expectations of the Montreal Canadiens' start to the season have been raised significantly. Preseason performances must match the urgency of Marty St. Louis' message.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the biggest “dose of reality” you think the Canadiens must face heading into this season?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Habs Training Camp Intensity Ramps Up - “It’s Gotta Start Now”Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Standouts from Prospect Showdown gain advantage at Habs camp.⦁ Hundreds of thousands raised for Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation.⦁ Possible trade target in contract stalemate with his NHL organization.Segment 2 | St. Louis Sets the Tone: ‘It Starts Right Now’ The Montreal Canadiens training camp has opened with a noticeable shift in message, expectations, and intensity ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you think that the sense of urgency mandated at training camp is the right message for this young team?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

This Week’s Show: Rookies Impress, Crosby Rumors Intensify, Training Camp BuzzSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Prospect Showdown is underway at the Bell Centre in Montreal.⦁ Who is a favorite for the Calder Trophy this season? Top-20 candidates revealed.⦁ Behind the Scenes at 2025 NHL Draft video released by the Canadiens.Segment 2 | Prospect Showdown, Training Camp Buzz, and Crosby Speculation Montreal Canadiens rookie camp players spoke about their offseason training and plans for the upcoming season, and Sidney Crosby to Montreal rumors got a boost from the player himself.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: a) Which prospect (in addition to Demidov) do you believe will turn heads at the Canadiens main training camp? b) Who would you give up from the Canadiens roster in a trade to acquire Sidney Crosby?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA 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 RadioThank 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.