Canadiens Connection

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsNick Suzuki was named to the 2019-2020 All-Rookie team this week. Canadiens have signed Joseph Blandisi to a one-year contract.Dale Weise will not be returning to the Canadiens next season, but he is still looking to find a spot in the NHL. Will one of the Habs top prospects, Cole Caufield, be playing in Europe next season? Canadiens have signed Jeff Petry to a four-year contract extension, with an annual average value of $6.25 million. The Canadiens also signed Jake Evans to a two-year contract extension. They Said What? - Jake Evans and Jeff Petry edition. The guys react to quotes from Evans and Petry following the extensions they signed. Segment 2: Answering Listener QuestionsRick and Joe respond to listener questions they received via text and social media. The guys weigh in on questions about re-signing Ilya Kovalchuk, Bobby Ryan's buyout in Ottawa, the goaltending situation throughout the Canadiens organization and much, much more from our loyal listeners!Segment 3: Have Your SaySocial media reactions.Listener's calls and textsBad tweet of the weekGet the Canadiens Connection!Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramSearch for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:Apple Podcasts (iTunes)SpotifyOvercastStitcherCastboxPocket CastsRadioPublicTuneInGoogle PodcastsAnd don't be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating!

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsVictor Mete is engaged to be married! Rick and Joe send their congratulations to he and his soon-to-be wife. The Habs have loaned Jesse Ylonen to Lahti Pelicans in Finland.Some interesting news from Elliotte Friedman that the Canadiens considered Devan Dubnyk before acquiring Jake Allen. After acquiring him last week in exchange for a 2020 5th round pick, the Canadiens agreed to terms on a four-year contract with defenceman, Joel EdmundsonThey Said What? - Joel Edmundson edition. The guys react to Edmundson's conference call following his contract signing. St. Louis Blues hire Jim Montgomery as an assistant coach.Toronto Maple Leafs hire Manny Malhotra as an assistant coach. Florida Panthers name Rick Dudley as Senior Advisor to their new GM, Bill Zito.Segment 2: Marc Bergevin's Best and WorstFollowing a couple of significant trades in recent weeks, the guys take a look back at Marc Bergevin's entire tenure as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens and list their Top 5 best and worst moves of his time in Montreal.  Where will his most significant moves like Subban for Weber and Sergachev for Drouin land in their rankings? Segment 3: Have Your SaySocial media reactions.Listener's calls and textsBad tweet of the weekGet the Canadiens Connection!Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramSearch for “Canadiens Connection” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:Apple Podcasts (iTunes)SpotifyOvercastStitcherCastboxPocket CastsRadioPublicTuneInGoogle PodcastsAnd don't be shy to give the podcast a 5-star rating! 

Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsThe Laval Rocket sign Kevin Lynch to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Lynch appeared in 54 games for the Rocket last season. They Said What? - Darren Dreger said Montreal could be a possible destination for Taylor Hall. Is it actually possible the Canadiens net the biggest fish of 2020 Free Agency? Jesperi Kotkaniemi revisits the 2018 NHL Draft. Corey Pronman of The Athletic released his organizational rankings, ranking the young players of each NHL team. The Canadiens finished ninth in his ranking. Nick Bjugstad traded from Pittsburgh to Minnesota in exchange for a conditional pick.A report indicated Robin Lehner signed a contract extension with Vegas, but Lehner denied. NHL Critical dates calendar update. The NHL Draft has been moved up to October 6th and 7th, while Free Agency will commence on the 9th. What happens after the Draft and Free Agency? When will the 2020-21 season start?Segment 2: Marc Bergevin is ShoppingElliotte Friedman reported that it could be Phillip Danault who might be traded by the Canadiens, instead of Max Domi who has been the source of speculation for the past few weeks. Friedman noted that he's heard Danault's name out there and the Habs are at least "testing the market" for him. Rick and Joe discuss this new development for the Montreal Canadiens. Rick is joined by special guest Sam Gerber of Rocket Sports.   Segment 3: Have Your SaySocial media reactions.Listener's calls and textsBad tweet of the week

Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.This Week’s Show: The Goaltending EpisodeSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsThe Canadiens acquired goaltender Jake Allen and a 7th round pick in 2022 from St. Louis in exchange for 3rd and a 7th in the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft.  Christian Folin had surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus injury.Former Habs defenceman Josh Gorges has been named the new director of player development for the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL. Canadiens sign Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year, two-way contract. Max Domi changed representation this week when he fired his former agent Pat Brisson and hired Darren Ferris. Guy Lafleur looking good at 3rd annual Jonathan Drouin golf tournament and spoke about how he's been feeling after some health scares and about the loss of Dale Hawerchuk. They Said What? - The Jake Allen edition. Quotes from Pierre LeBrun and Jamie McClennan on the acquisition for the Canadiens and from Allen himself on how he views this opportunity. Segment 2: Bergevin has found his backupRick and Joe give their thoughts on the trade between the Canadiens and Blues and whether or not Jake Allen will be able to bring enough consistency to provide the rest for Carey Price that both Marc Bergevin and Claude Julien have said is going to be integral to the success of the Habs. Rick speaks with special guest Michael Augello who shares his thoughts on the acquisition.  Segment 3: Have Your SaySocial media reactions.Listener's calls and textsBad tweet of the week