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Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from experts around the league and comments from passionate Habs fans.

Canadiens Connection is brought to you by the talented Rocket Sports Media team. For more than a decade Rocket Sports has been a trusted source for everything about the Montreal Canadiens.

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    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from experts around the league and comments from passionate Habs fans.

Canadiens Connection is brought to you by the talented Rocket Sports Media team. For more than a decade Rocket Sports has been a trusted source for everything about the Montreal Canadiens.

    Habs Mailbag: Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, Matheson | Canadiens Connection ep 288

    Habs Mailbag: Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, Matheson | Canadiens Connection ep 288

    This Week’s Show: Habs Mailbag - Questions About Reinbacher, Caufield, Xhekaj, MathesonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Martin St. Louis left the team to attend to family matters; Trevor Letowski takes over as interim head coach.
    ⦁ Canadiens loaned David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket. Reinbacher made his AHL debut.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on KalPa (Liiga) forward Oliver Kapanen.
    ⦁ Quotes of the week from Trevor Letowski and Juraj Slafkovsky.
    Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Spring Mailbag The mailbag was jammed with questions about Cole Caufield, Arber Xhekaj, Marty St. Louis, Mike Matheson and next season's edition of the Montreal Canadiens.
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Forecast: Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25? | Canadiens Connection ep 287

    Forecast: Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25? | Canadiens Connection ep 287

    This Week’s Show: Habs Forecast - Can Hughes Mold a Playoff Caliber Roster for 2024-25?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Colin White returned to the lineup against the Bruins.
    ⦁ Canadiens acquired forward Arnaud Durandeau from the New Jersey Devils.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Mamonty Yugry goaltender Yevgeni Volokhin.
    ⦁ Patrick Williams joins us to discuss Laval Rocket's push for the playoffs, and the addition of David Reinbacher.
    Segment 2 | A Way-Too-Early Look at the Habs Opening Night Roster for 2024-25 The Canadiens players have 16 games left to set individual milestones and solidify a spot on next season's roster. What could the opening night roster look like in October? Does it have the talent to compete for a playoff spot?
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 2 hr 3 min
    Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 286

    Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 286

    This Week’s Show: Grade the GM! Kent Hughes at the Helm for His Third NHL Trade DeadlineSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Colin White is day-to-day with an upper body injury.
    ⦁ Canadiens acquired Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks.
    ⦁ Canadiens traded goaltender Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Saginaw Spirit forward Owen Beck.
    Segment 2 | Grade the GM! Has Kent Hughes Advanced the Rebuild Enough?We evaluate Kent Hughes on the moves he made and the ones he didn't. Did he fully take advantage of the trade market?
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 2 hr 1 min
    Trade Market Ripe for Canadiens Moves | Canadiens Connection ep 285

    Trade Market Ripe for Canadiens Moves | Canadiens Connection ep 285

    This Week’s Show: Trade Market Ripe for Canadiens MovesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard is practicing and should return to the lineup soon.
    ⦁ Nick Suzuki was named Molson Cup winner for the month of February.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Brantford Bulldogs forward Florian Xhekaj.
    ⦁ Quote of the Week from Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis.
    Segment 2 | Kent Hughes' Trade Card Kent Hughes has a handful of players who could be in demand in the days leading to March 8th. With the trades so far, is the market setting up perfectly for the Canadiens general manager?
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 41 min
    Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Scenarios | Canadiens Connection ep 284

    Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Scenarios | Canadiens Connection ep 284

    This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline ScenariosSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens claimed forward Colin White from the Pittsburgh Penguins. They placed Brandon Gignac on waivers and sent him to Laval.
    ⦁ Jayden Struble was injured in Thursday night's game.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Kitchener Rangers forward Filip Mesar.
    ⦁ Quote of the Week from Kirby Dach.
    Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Scenarios Who is likely to be moved by Kent Hughes by March 8th? Jake Allen, David Savard and Tanner Pearson have all appeared on trade bait boards. Will Hughes pursue offensive talent like Trevor Zegras? And will the Habs general manager be open to moving a young defenseman?
    Michael and Rick outline all of the trade possibilities for the Montreal Canadiens.
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Behind the Blueline: Canadiens Defense and Goaltenders | Canadiens Connection ep 283

    Behind the Blueline: Canadiens Defense and Goaltenders | Canadiens Connection ep 283

    This Week’s Show - Behind the Blueline: Canadiens Defense and GoaltendersSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be out 4 to 6 weeks with a lower body injury.
    ⦁ Jordan Harris is day-to-day with an upper body injury.
    ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Rogle defenseman Adam Engstrom.
    ⦁ Quote of the Week from Kent Hughes.
    Segment 2 | Habs Defense and Goaltending Prospects in Laval with AHL expert Patrick WilliamsRick is joined by our regular Rocket Sports contributor, Patrick Williams, to examine Montreal Canadiens defense and goaltending prospects who are developing in the AHL with the Laval Rocket.
    Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week.Listener's texts and emails.
    Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
    Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
    Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
    Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    • 1 hr 56 min

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