Canadiens Connection

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 SAY * Canadiens 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 [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.

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

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | INSIDE THE HABS MAILBAG: INJURIES, TRADE TARGETS, GOALTENDING SEGMENT 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 SAY * Canadiens 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 [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.

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 COACH There 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 SAY * Canadiens 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 [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.

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 YET SEGMENT 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 SAY * Canadiens 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 [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.

What Every Habs Player Is Fighting For (and Against) | Canadiens Connection ep 373

THIS WEEK’S SHOW | WHAT EVERY HABS PLAYER IS FIGHTING FOR (AND AGAINST) SEGMENT 1 | WEEK IN REVIEW, HABS NEWS, LEAGUE NEWS ⦁ An overlooked player in Laval may be primed for a recall. ⦁ A Canadiens prospect is lighting up the WHL and he's a defenseman. ⦁ Team Canada unveils their Winter Olympic jerseys to mixed reviews. SEGMENT 2 | EVERY PLAYER HAS A “VERSUS” — THE CANADIENS’ INDIVIDUAL BATTLES This week, our big topic discussion is all about the word "versus" - a kind of 'unseen' or 'hidden' opponent facing some of the Canadiens' top players. We tackle the top-5 invisible battles on this week's show! SEGMENT 3 | HAVE YOUR SAY * Canadiens upcoming events. * Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think is fighting the toughest personal battle on the Canadiens roster right now — and why? * 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.