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Episode 200

Free Agent Envy + Petry Trade | Canadiens Connection ep 200

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net

Roster news - Canadiens signed Corey Schueneman, Michael Pezzetta, Alex Belzile, Joel Teasdale and Nate Schnarr to one-year contract extensions. Montreal also signed Juraj Slafkovsky and Filip Mesar to a three-year, entry-level contracts.

Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket signed Ryan Francis and Brennan Saulnier to one-year AHL contracts. A successful development camp was held from July 10 to 13th. We reveal our 3-stars from the camp!

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Hockey news and notes: Former Canadiens Artturi Lehkonen, Mikhail Sergachev and Charlie Lindgren each signed new contracts.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - The Hughes Project

After a successful NHL Draft, the Canadiens GM had to quickly switch his focus. While Habs fans looked on with envy at teams signing big-name players to blockbuster deals, Kent Hughes had to steer clear of the highly-prized free agents to focus on pressing issues with his club.

We discuss the complete Hughes dossier: Juraj Slafkovsky, Logan Mailloux, Carey Price, Jeff Petry and Pierre-Luc Dubois.

PROGRAM NOTE: Stay tuned until the end of the podcast as we react to breaking news on Jeff Petry.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Canadiens upcoming events.
  • Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
  • TRADE ALERT: Instant reaction to Canadiens trading Jeff Petry to Pittsburgh.
  • Listener's texts and emails.

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Canadiens Connection
Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio brings you news, expert analysis and informed commentary about the Montreal Canadiens and NHL hockey.

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Rick Stephens

Rick is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, and has been the visionary leading our evolution. He also serves as the Editor of The Hockey News - Montreal. This followed a long, successful career in academia. These days, you’ll find him where he is most comfortable, in an arena press box or sharing his insights from behind a microphone.
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Michael Spinella

Michael was born and raised in Ottawa but, has settled in Montreal as a young professional. He grew up a Sens fan, but now enjoys watching all NHL teams and following prospects throughout their development. Michael has experience in Podcasting, Photography and Audio Production, which he uses to share his excitement and joy of the game.
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Amy Johnson

From Draft Day to winning a championship, Amy is a credentialed professional hockey reporter at the junior, national, NCAA, IIHF, ECHL, AHL, and NHL levels.

She has extensive experience writing game recaps, interviewing players, coaches, scouts, and management, recording live social media hits, and analyzing the game, in addition to providing original still photography of game action. You can view her work at AHLReport.com.