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Episode 108

Habs Prospect Report, Protection List | Canadiens Connection ep 108

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 Show

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

  • Carey and Angela Price welcomed their third child to the world this week, their first son named Lincoln.
  • Canadiens 2020 first round pick Kaiden Guhle was named to Team Canada's World Junior Hockey Championships selection camp roster. 
  • They Said What? - Rob Ramage edition
  • The Ottawa Senators signed former Hab Alex Galchenyuk to a one-year contract worth 1.05 million. 
  • Ilya Kovalchuk remains an unsigned free agent. François Gagnon wrote an article for RDS detailing why the aging winger does not make sense for the Canadiens. 
  • Montreal mayor, Valérie Plante, closes all sports facilities including Bell Sports Complex.

Segment 2: Canadiens Protection List

  • Rick and Joe are joined by Chris G to discuss the NHL expansion draft set to take place following the 2020-21 season. Following an article written by Chris earlier in the week, the guys take a look at who the Canadiens should have on their protection list and who might be exposed to the Seattle Kraken. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Social media reactions.
  • Listener's calls and texts
  • Bad tweet of the week

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About the Podcast

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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.

About your hosts

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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.