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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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    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

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.

    Welcoming the Next Wave of Talent to the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 291

    Welcoming the Next Wave of Talent to the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 291

    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 CanadiensTop prospects have been added to the rosters of the Canadiens and the Laval Rocket as their seasons ended with their amateur clubs. We take a close look at the additions of Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher and Florian Xhekaj.
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 2 hr 1 min
    Eight Critical Factors To Track for the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 290

    Eight Critical Factors To Track for the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 290

    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 WeeksHabs fans should know that there are eight items to track over the next eight weeks in the Canadiens organization.
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Habs Caufield and Slafkovsky: Decoding the Science of Their Success | Canadiens Connection ep 289

    Habs Caufield and Slafkovsky: Decoding the Science of Their Success | Canadiens Connection ep 289

    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 PerformanceRocket Sports medical consultant, Dr. Stephen Morris joined the show to explore the effects of Juraj Slafkovsky's off-season training regime on his performance and the impact of Cole Caufield's shoulder surgery on his ability to be a goal scoring sniper.
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 54 min
    Habs Mailbag: Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, Matheson | Canadiens Connection ep 288

    Habs Mailbag: Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, Matheson | Canadiens Connection ep 288

    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 Sports Spring Mailbag The mailbag was jammed with questions about Cole Caufield, Arber Xhekaj, Marty St. Louis, Mike Matheson and next season's edition of the Montreal Canadiens.
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Forecast: Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25? | Canadiens Connection ep 287

    Forecast: Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25? | Canadiens Connection ep 287

    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 the Habs Opening Night Roster for 2024-25 The Canadiens players have 16 games left to set individual milestones and solidify a spot on next season's roster. What could the opening night roster look like in October? Does it have the talent to compete for a playoff spot?
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 2 hr 3 min
    Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 286

    Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 286

    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 he made and the ones he didn't. Did he fully take advantage of the trade market?
    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, Instagram
    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 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 Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 2 hr 1 min

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