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Episode 133

Playing With Urgency | Canadiens Connection ep 133

This Week’s Show

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

  • Rick and Joe 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 - Carey Price returned this week but was injured by Alex Chiasson on Monday and is suffering from a concussion. Cayden Primeau was recalled to the active roster on an emergency basis. Cole Caufield travelled with the team on the western road trip. John Merrill and Erik Gustafsson made their Habs debuts.
  • Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket back in action this week with three games against Belleville. Who is the leading scorer for the Rocket? Check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
  • Ice Tips with Coach C. 
  • NHL News - Patrick Marleau set the NHL record for games played with 1,768.

Segment 2: Accountability and Leadership

  • In the midst of a a stretch in which the Canadiens have only won three out of their last ten games, the words of the players from media availabilities take on much more importance. The guys react to some of the quotes that came out of the last week from Habs players. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • All Habs Fantasy Hockey Update
  • CC Question of the week: Are you happy to see Cole Caufield recalled to the taxi squad?
  • Listener's calls and text

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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.