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Episode 386

Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 386

This Week’s Show | Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline

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

⦁ Canadiens waive a forward and assign him to the Laval Rocket.

⦁ A new coach was added to the organization's staff.

⦁ Montreal will be well-represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Segment 2 | Between Now and the Trade Deadline: Mapping the Montreal Canadiens’ Next Critical Decisions

We’re looking at the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games, identifying what this team actually needs at each position, and asking the hard question: what should be addressed at the trade deadline — and what should be left alone?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

  1. Canadiens upcoming events.
  2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive?
  3. 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. 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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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.