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Episode 158

Inner Strength | Canadiens Connection ep 158

This Week’s Show

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

  • Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net. 
  • Roster news - Statement: "NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday that goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program." Canadiens injuries linger: Cedric Paquette (day-to-day), Mattias Norlinder (day-to-day), Mike Hoffman (10 days), Joel Edmundson (2-3 weeks), Carey Price (30 days), Paul Byron (end Dec), Shea Weber (season) Paul Wilson read a statement: Marc Bergevin's contract will be honored through the end of the season. Canadiens signed Jake Evans to a 3-year contract extension, $1.7M AAV.
  • Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket played their first exhibition game on Friday. LAV 3 BEL 5. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
  • Absence of Shea Weber - With Shea Weber out for the season, how will his absence impact the Canadiens defence?.
  • NHL news and notes - 2022 Winter Olympics: Three players for each hockey team submitted. Curious one-sided feud fueled by the Canadiens towards the Hurricanes.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Carey Price news shakes CH

  • Carey Price will be away from the team for at least 30 days while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Canadiens upcoming events.
  • Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
  • Listener's texts and emails.

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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.