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. Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason | Canadiens Connection ep 381

    22 HR AGO

    Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason | Canadiens Connection ep 381

    This Week’s Show | Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at MidseasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky earns NHL Star of the Week honors. ⦁ Which Canadiens players will play at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? Who was snubbed? ⦁ Do the Habs have the best prospect at the 2026 World Junior Championship? Segment 2 | Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?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
  2. Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans Mood | Canadiens Connection ep 380

    27/12/2025

    Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans Mood | Canadiens Connection ep 380

    This Week’s Show | Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans MoodSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens rookies solidify the team's goaltending. ⦁ Who is the latest player to be added to the injury list? ⦁ Five prospects represent their countries and the Habs at World Junior Championship. Segment 2 | Three Holiday Headlines Reveal Mood of Habs Fans Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?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. Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive Identity | Canadiens Connection ep 379

    20/12/2025

    Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive Identity | Canadiens Connection ep 379

    This Week’s Show | Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive IdentitySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens reacquire defensive forward Phil Danault from the Kings. ⦁ How did goaltender Sam Montembeault look in the AHL with Laval? ⦁ Canadiens place two players on long-term injured reserve. What does it mean? Segment 2 | Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team DefenseHow do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where should Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes look to upgrade the Canadiens defensive game next: forwards, defense, goaltending, or coaching?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 34m
  4. Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of Cards | Canadiens Connection ep 378

    13/12/2025

    Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of Cards | Canadiens Connection ep 378

    This Week’s Show | Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of CardsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens recall Fowler, Beck, Engstrom. Was a message sent? ⦁ Laval Rocket involved in a brawl with Maple Leafs affiliate. Who was suspended? ⦁ NHL trade market has been unlocked with a blockbuster move. Segment 2 | Celebrating Jacob Fowler’s NHL Debut vs. the Risk Behind Montreal’s Goaltending GambleJacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, defensive systems, and coaching. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the bigger risk right now for the Canadiens: damaging Fowler’s development, or continuing to lose credibility with the current roster and coaching staff?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 27m
  5. Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are? | Canadiens Connection ep 377

    06/12/2025

    Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are? | Canadiens Connection ep 377

    This Week’s Show | Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens head coach puts the forward lines in a blender. How did they turn out? ⦁ An injured Canadien took to the ice this week. Who was it? ⦁ Will the Montreal Canadiens be participating in an outdoor game in 2026 or not? Segment 2 | True or False? Debunking the Biggest Talking Points of the Season We present some of the loudest, most persistent talking points about the Montreal Canadiens and put them to the test. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s one thing you believe about the Canadiens this season that others might disagree with?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 13m
  6. Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending | Canadiens Connection ep 376

    30/11/2025

    Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending | Canadiens Connection ep 376

    This Week’s Show | Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Waiver claims, recalls and NHL debuts. ⦁ New contract extension for Mike Matheson with trade protection. ⦁ Do trade bait boards signal that the window is open? Segment 2 | Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?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 36m
  7. Habs Free-Fall: Can Marty St. Louis Stop the Slide? | Canadiens Connection ep 375

    22/11/2025

    Habs Free-Fall: Can Marty St. Louis Stop the Slide? | Canadiens Connection ep 375

    This Week’s Show | Habs Free-Fall: Can Marty St. Louis Stop the Slide?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury updates and recalls from Laval; prospect to make NHL debut. ⦁ No goaltending issue in Laval; tandem has been solid. ⦁ Pro scouts spotted at the Bell Centre fuel the rumor mill. Segment 2 | Structure, Discipline, Identity: What the Canadiens Need from Their CoachThere is enormous pressure on the Canadiens head coach and his staff to fix the numerous issues that have been plaguing the Montreal Canadiens in the month of November. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you believe Marty St. Louis and his coaching staff have the tools and experience to get the Canadiens back on track?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 40m
  8. Adversity Hits Back: Inside the Habs’ Toughest Test Yet  | Canadiens Connection ep 374

    15/11/2025

    Adversity Hits Back: Inside the Habs’ Toughest Test Yet | Canadiens Connection ep 374

    This Week’s Show | Adversity Hits Back: Inside the Habs’ Toughest Test YetSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury update for two key Canadiens players. ⦁ A prospect will make his NHL debut after earning a recall. ⦁ Mixed reviews for the Canadiens new forward lines. Segment 2 | A Strong Dose of Adversity The Montreal Canadiens are looking for leadership after facing a double dose of injury news as well as experiencing their first losing streak of the season. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you think the Habs’ identity is solid enough to withstand this stretch of adversity? Or has this recent adversity exposed weaknesses?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 43m

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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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