Canadiens Connection

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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.

  1. After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity? | Canadiens Connection ep 390

    4D AGO

    After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity? | Canadiens Connection ep 390

    This Week’s Show | After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Head coach Marty St. Louis makes changes to most of his forward lines. ⦁ Montreal prospect is on a scoring tear, and he's a defenseman. ⦁ Canadiens' rivals bolster rosters at the NHL trade deadline. Segment 2 | Another Quiet Trade Deadline for Kent Hughes and the Habs: What Happened? Did Kent Hughes display patience and a commitment to the Montreal Canadiens rebuild at the NHL trade deadline or did he miss an opportunity in a competitive playoff race? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: After this deadline, are you more or less confident that the Montreal Canadiens will make the playoffs? And win a round?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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 9m
  2. Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do? | Canadiens Connection ep 389

    MAR 1

    Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do? | Canadiens Connection ep 389

    This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Habs welcome Alex Newhook back to the lineup; move necessitates healthy scratches. ⦁ A familiar name returns to the weekly spotlight of Montreal Canadiens prospects. ⦁ Two Canadiens players return from the Winter Olympics with medals. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Primer: What’s in Play? Will Kent Hughes be able to be aggressive at the NHL trade deadline or just prudent as the Montreal Canadiens seek to advance their plan for now and the future? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What should be the top priority for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens at the NHL trade deadline this 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    46 min
  3. Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Begins Now | Canadiens Connection ep 388

    FEB 21

    Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Begins Now | Canadiens Connection ep 388

    This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the Playoffs Begins NowSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Habs returned to practice this week welcoming players recovered from injury. ⦁ Three Montreal Canadiens are playing for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ⦁ Two Canadiens prospects have been nominated for goaltender of the year in the NCAA. Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens: Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Will be IntenseCan the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in the playoffs? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which factor worries you most in the Canadiens playoff push: a) the schedule/fatigue/injury potential, b) Habs roster depth, or c) Atlantic division rivals playing desperate?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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 6m
  4. Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens? | Canadiens Connection ep 387

    FEB 14

    Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens? | Canadiens Connection ep 387

    This Week’s Show | Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky is dominating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ⦁ Four Canadiens prospects have grabbed the spotlight this week in the NCAA and KHL. ⦁ Jacob Fowler and the Laval Rocket extend their winning streak. Segment 2 | Speculation Season: Reading the Trade Signals Around the Montreal CanadiensWith Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player potentially acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline would move the needle for the Montreal Canadiens? 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    59 min
  5. Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline | Canadiens Connection ep 386

    FEB 7

    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 DeadlineSegment 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 DecisionsWe’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 SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive? 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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 12m
  6. 'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next? | Canadiens Connection ep 385

    JAN 31

    'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next? | Canadiens Connection ep 385

    This Week’s Show | 'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens roster is getting healthy. What happens to the lineup? ⦁ Habs management makes a significant change to the coaching staff. ⦁ Montreal's successes from rink to rebuild. Checking the rankings. Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset: Accountability, Change, and the Road AheadWhat’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, protecting the future, or both? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season? Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler, Kaapo Kahkonen (pick 2) Who should get the most starts?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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 31m
  7. Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 384

    JAN 24

    Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 384

    This Week’s Show | Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ How has Kirby Dach fit in after his long absence from the lineup? ⦁ Canadiens 2025 draft selections are making an impact. ⦁ Outside the crease: from goalie goals to goalie fights. Segment 2 | Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now From Sam Montembeault and the state of the defense, to player usage, David Reinbacher's development in Laval and some looming decisions for Kent Hughes -- Patrik Laine -- these are the issues that feel unresolved — and impossible to ignore. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to convince you his goaltending struggles are behind him?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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 20m
  8. Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup Decisions | Canadiens Connection ep 383

    JAN 17

    Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup Decisions | Canadiens Connection ep 383

    This Week’s Show | Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup DecisionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal Canadiens put an end to their three-goalie carousel. ⦁ A waiver claim signs a contract extension. Is this Paul Byron all over again? ⦁ Three Canadiens prospects have been named to the AHL All-Star roster. Segment 2 | The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficult Roster Decisions for the HabsWith the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who risks losing their spot in the lineup once the roster is fully healthy?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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

    1h 20m
3.2
out of 5
36 Ratings

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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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