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Episode 141

Magical Playoff Run | Canadiens Connection ep 141

This Week’s Show

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

  • Amy Johnson from The Press Zone podcast sits in for a vacationing Joseph Whalen.
  • Rick and Amy break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
  • Tyler Toffoli chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
  • Roster news - Jon Merrill returned to the lineup for Game 2 sending Alexander Romanov  once again to the press box. Jeff Petry returned to the lineup for Game 2 after suffering a hand injury.
  • Habs prospect report -Canadiens signed Lukas Vejdemo to a one-year contract. 
  • The Canadiens ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières has a new head coach. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
  • Dominique Ducharme is isolating from the Canadiens and Luke Richardson took over as acting head coach.
  • Habs Playoffs News and Notes - Quebec health ministry increased the maximum attendance to 3,500 for Bell Centre. NHLPA player's poll is released. GM of the year finalists announced and Luke Richardson's foundation gets some attention.

Segment 2: Unlikely, Magical Playoff Run

  • What have been the keys to the Canadiens playoff run? We hear from the players and coach and offer our own thoughts. What conclusions can we draw?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • CC Question of the Week: What is your prediction
  • Listener's texts and emails. 

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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.