Canadiens Connection

Canadiens Next Step: Maximizing Potential of Young Talent | Canadiens Connection ep 414

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | CANADIENS NEXT STEP: MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF THEIR YOUNG TALENT SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ Goaltender Carey Price to receive special Bell Centre honor in November. ⦁ Canadiens prospect puts his mark on the scoresheet in KHL preseason action. ⦁ Montreal Canadiens rookie camp will feature two undrafted players from the QMJHL. SEGMENT 2 | UNLEASHING THE MONTREAL CANADIENS' PIPELINE POTENTIAL INTO SUCCESS The challenge for the Montreal Canadiens over the near future is to convert the potential of their highly-ranked young talent into success as a perennial contender. SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will the Montreal Canadiens maximize the potential of their highly-ranked pipeline of young talent to drive their success? * Listener's texts and emails. GET THE CANADIENS CONNECTION! Use our single link here [https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen] to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter [https://twitter.com/HabsConnection], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/] 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 [https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/]. CANADIENS CONNECTION ON ROCKET SPORTS RADIO Thank 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 [https://twitter.com/RocketSports]) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule [https://twitter.com/flyersrule]). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Checklist: Critical Decisions Before Training Camp | Canadiens Connection ep 413

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | CANADIENS CHECKLIST: CRITICAL DECISIONS BEFORE TRAINING CAMP SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ A Canadiens legendary goaltender speaks out about Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler. ⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect forward to a one-year contract. ⦁ Which former Canadiens players were in Montreal this past week and why? SEGMENT 2 | PROBABILITY GAME: PREDICTING THE MONTREAL CANADIENS' FINAL MOVES BEFORE OPENING NIGHT We examine the Montreal Canadiens' offseason checklist and make our best projection on how they will be resolved by the NHL's opening night. SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: What is the percentage chance that something happens this month that no one expected and what’s your best guess at what it might be? * Listener's texts and emails. GET THE CANADIENS CONNECTION! Use our single link here [https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen] to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter [https://twitter.com/HabsConnection], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/] 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 [https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/]. CANADIENS CONNECTION ON ROCKET SPORTS RADIO Thank 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 [https://twitter.com/RocketSports]) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule [https://twitter.com/flyersrule]). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Montreal Canadiens’ Contending Window is Opening: Is It Now? | Canadiens Connection ep 412

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | MONTREAL CANADIENS’ CONTENDING WINDOW IS OPENING: IS IT NOW? SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ A Canadiens goaltender hopes to spend his entire NHL career playing in Montreal. ⦁ The Canadiens signed a newly-acquired prospect defenseman to a one-year contract. ⦁ Which young forward chose to spend next season playing in Europe rather than Laval? SEGMENT 2 | WHERE DO THE MONTREAL CANADIENS FIT IN THE NHL’S ATLANTIC DIVISION IN 2026-27? Has the Montreal Canadiens' Stanley Cup window already opened, or are we still a year or two away from that point? Where do they project to finish in the NHL regular season standings? SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where do you expect the Canadiens to finish in the Atlantic Division this regular season? Which Atlantic Division team improved the most this offseason, and which one took the biggest step backward? * Listener's texts and emails. GET THE CANADIENS CONNECTION! Use our single link here [https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen] to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter [https://twitter.com/HabsConnection], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/] 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 [https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/]. CANADIENS CONNECTION ON ROCKET SPORTS RADIO Thank 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 [https://twitter.com/RocketSports]) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule [https://twitter.com/flyersrule]). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Sizing Up the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens: How Far Can This Roster Go? | Canadiens Connection ep 411

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | SIZING UP THE 2026-27 MONTREAL CANADIENS: HOW FAR CAN THIS ROSTER GO? SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ Arber Xhekaj's agent is looking for a solution to keep his client in Montreal. ⦁ Canadiens prospects represent their country at the World Junior Summer Showcase. ⦁ Which Canadiens have the most efficient contracts? And who has the worst? SEGMENT 2 | HOW FAR CAN THE MONTREAL CANADIENS GO IN 2026-27 WITH THIS PROJECTED LINEUP? With Montreal Canadiens' training camp scheduled to start in short order, what does the projected lineup look like and what are fan's expectations for the season ahead? SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: Will the 2026-27 Canadiens be better (as defined by you) than last season? If not, are you okay with that? * Listener's texts and emails. GET THE CANADIENS CONNECTION! Use our single link here [https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen] to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter [https://twitter.com/HabsConnection], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/] 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 [https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/]. CANADIENS CONNECTION ON ROCKET SPORTS RADIO Thank 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 [https://twitter.com/RocketSports]) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule [https://twitter.com/flyersrule]). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Montreal Canadiens’ Key Unresolved Summer Storylines | Canadiens Connection ep 410

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | MONTREAL CANADIENS’ KEY UNRESOLVED SUMMER STORYLINES SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ Canadiens officially announce the hiring of Derek Lalonde. What will be his role? ⦁ The Laval Rocket have set an ambitious goal for the upcoming season. ⦁ Who's 'Wayne' on the Canadiens and how did that nickname come about? SEGMENT 2 | FIVE STORYLINES TO RESOLVE BEFORE CANADIENS TRAINING CAMP We discuss important new updates on five unresolved offseason issues that the Montreal Canadiens need to address including Xhekaj, Montembeault and more. SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: As a fan, would you be more upset to see David Reinbacher or Arber Xhekaj traded this summer (setting aside the return)? * Listener's texts and emails. GET THE CANADIENS CONNECTION! Use our single link here [https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen] to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter [https://twitter.com/HabsConnection], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/] 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 [https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/]. CANADIENS CONNECTION ON ROCKET SPORTS RADIO Thank 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 [https://twitter.com/RocketSports]) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule [https://twitter.com/flyersrule]). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.