Canadiens Connection

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...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the Playoffs Begins Now

Segment 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 Intense

Can the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in th...

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 Canadiens

With Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline...

This Week’s Show | Taking Stock: Assessing the Canadiens Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline

Segment 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 Decisions

We’re looking at the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games, identifying what this team actually needs at each position, and asking the hard question: wh...

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 Ahead

What’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, pro...

This Week’s Show | Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens

Segment 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...

This Week’s Show | Roster Pressure: The Canadiens Toughest Lineup Decisions

Segment 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 Habs

With the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play...

This Week’s Show | What’s Next for the Canadiens? Interpreting Kent Hughes’ Message

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens second line is driving success and receiving praise.

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect turned heads again with another incredible performance?

⦁ A special honor is announced for a coach in the Canadiens organization.

Segment 2 | Kent Hughes’ Vision for the Canadiens’ Second Half and Beyond

Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.

This Week’s Show | Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason

Segment 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...

This Week’s Show | Pulse Check: Three Holiday Headlines Hint at Habs Fans Mood

Segment 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.

This Week’s Show | Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive Identity

Segment 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 Defense

How do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show | Fragile Balance: Fowler and the Habs’ House of Cards

Segment 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 Gamble

Jacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, d...

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...

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...

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 m...

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

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' t...

This Week’s Show | What October Taught Us About the Habs: 10 Key Takeaways

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Ivan Demidov has an immediate impact on the Canadiens power play.

⦁ David Reinbacher makes his season debut.

⦁ Alexander Zharovsky on pace with Ivan Demidov's KHL numbers.

Segment 2 | What We Learned in October: 10 Things We Know About the Habs So Far

Expectations were high coming into the season but it can be safely said that the Canadiens are exceeding those expectations as October came to a close.

Wha...

This Week’s Show | Montreal’s Net Front Battle: Why Dobes Has Earned the Crease

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Kirby Dach returns to the lineup.

⦁ Bad news for the Canadiens offense.

⦁ Canadiens' prospects thriving in the NCAA.

Segment 2 | Montembeault’s Struggles and Dobes’ Surge: What It Means for the Habs’ Net

Goaltender Jakub Dobes' eye-opening start to the season has ramifications for Sam Montembeault and for the Montreal Canadiens' crease going forward.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Habs Core Locked In, What’s Next?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Will the injury bug derail the Canadiens' winning ways?

⦁ Lane Hutson steps in to resolve contract stalemate.

⦁ Canadiens' rebuild architects receive contract extensions.

Segment 2 | Canadiens Blueprint is Taking Shape: Core Players Are Locked In

Canadiens locked up their dynamic young defenseman and extended their management. Can the goal of being a perennial Stanley Cup contender be achieved?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Habs Storylines - From Contract Friction to Playoff Focus

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ What will the Canadiens identity be this season?

⦁ How will the new media deal affect Canadiens fans?

⦁ Have the Lane Hutson contract negotiations taken a concerning turn?

Segment 2 | Canadiens Prospect Pipeline to Play Key Role in Success this Season with Special Guest Patrick Williams

Habs prospects playing for the Laval Rocket this season could have a significant impact on the Montreal Canadiens' success this season. AHL expert P...

This Week’s Show: Montreal Canadiens Season Preview - 10 Big Predictions

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens opening night roster becoming clearer.

⦁ Potential second line center of the future has a big night.

⦁ Are clues emerging about the contract that Lane Hutson will sign?

Segment 2 | 10 Key Predictions for the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens

In this segment, we unveil our top-10 predictions for the Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 campaign and offer five more about the upcoming NHL season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: From Urgency to Uncertainty - Habs’ Dose of Reality

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Canadiens young defenseman faces another challenge to his development.

⦁ Dynamic Habs prospect tallies a multi-point game in season debut.

⦁ Rankings are released for the NHL's best goaltending tandems.

Segment 2 | Montreal’s Wake-Up Call: A Dose of Reality Hits Hard

Expectations of the Montreal Canadiens' start to the season have been raised significantly. Preseason performances must match the urgency of Marty St. Louis' message.

Segment 3 | Have Your Sa...

This Week’s Show: Habs Training Camp Intensity Ramps Up - “It’s Gotta Start Now”

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Standouts from Prospect Showdown gain advantage at Habs camp.

⦁ Hundreds of thousands raised for Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation.

⦁ Possible trade target in contract stalemate with his NHL organization.

Segment 2 | St. Louis Sets the Tone: ‘It Starts Right Now’

The Montreal Canadiens training camp has opened with a noticeable shift in message, expectations, and intensity ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Rookies Impress, Crosby Rumors Intensify, Training Camp Buzz

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Prospect Showdown is underway at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

⦁ Who is a favorite for the Calder Trophy this season? Top-20 candidates revealed.

⦁ Behind the Scenes at 2025 NHL Draft video released by the Canadiens.

Segment 2 | Prospect Showdown, Training Camp Buzz, and Crosby Speculation

Montreal Canadiens rookie camp players spoke about their offseason training and plans for the upcoming season, and Sidney Crosby to Montreal rumors got a boost fr...

This Week’s Show: Habs Icons in the Crease - Remembering Dryden, Honoring Price

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ David Reinbacher is confident about his knee and preparation for the season.

⦁ Canadiens unveil a new logo. Is it fan-approved?

⦁ Best under-23 NHL players and prospect rankings are revealed.

Segment 2 | Carey Price and Ken Dryden: Defining Generations of Goaltending

Ken Dryden and Carey Price were both giants of their eras in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens organization feels different with the events of this past week.

This Week’s Show: Habs Pre-Camp Buzz - Biggest Roster Questions

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ What are the chances that the Habs have representation at the Olympics in February?

⦁ Who is the Canadiens top prospect? Ranking results from scouts.

⦁ Upcoming events schedule for Habs fans.

Segment 2 | Two Weeks to Camp: Canadiens Roster Rumblings

As we approach the Montreal Canadiens' training camp, what are the storylines that Habs fans should be following over the next few weeks?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Habs Making the Case for a Breakout NHL Season

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Which Canadiens were added to Team USA's orientation camp?

⦁ Who won their country's player of the year trophy for the third time?

⦁ How much did Nick Suzuki raise at his annual charity golf event?

Segment 2 | | Momentum is Building: Why the Canadiens Enter the New Season with So Much Hope

Players, hockey analysts and fans of the Montreal Canadiens have very high expectations for the upcoming NHL season...

This Week’s Show: Habs Biggest Storylines - 7 Burning Questions Facing the Canadiens

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Which Canadiens prospects are tallying points in pre-season action?

⦁ Without fanfare, the Montreal Canadiens have hired a new amateur scout.

⦁ Habs alum named an assistant coach in Canadian junior hockey.

Segment 2 | 7 Pressing Questions Facing the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens

What are seven major issues (and a bonus) that remain unresolved for the Montreal Canadiens as the off-season comes to a close?

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Signs, Signals, Roster Shaping - What We’re Learning Before Habs Training Camp

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Will five Canadiens prospects represent their countries at World Junior Hockey Championship?

⦁ Without fanfare, the Montreal Canadiens have hired a new video coach.

⦁ Projecting the league's top-30 players in 2030: why no Canadiens?

Segment 2 | How Montreal’s 2025-26 Roster is Taking Shape

New clues have emerged in the last month about the Canadiens roster construction for 2025-26. How have they affected our projections for opening...

This Week’s Show: Habs Prospect Radar - Meet the Next Wave of Rising Talent

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Habs prospects dazzle at World Junior Summer Showcase.

⦁ Canadiens come to an agreement with last unsigned player heading into next season.

⦁ A trio of Habs heading to Team Canada orientation camp. What about Team USA?

Segment 2 | Getting to Know the New Wave of Habs Prospects

We focus on the next wave of talent on the radar for the Montreal Canadiens, widely-considered a top prospect pipeline...

This Week’s Show: Dach, Hutson, the Power Play - Habs Fans Want Answers

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Full house of Canadiens players at Brossard this week. What's going on?

⦁ Re-drafting the 2022 NHL Draft. Is Juraj Slafkovsky still number one?

⦁ Habs right-shot defenseman delays arrival in Montreal.

Segment 2 | Habs Mailbag: Fans Demand Answers About Canadiens 2025-26 Roster

Habs fans are impatient for answers about this year’s final roster changes, wanting to know about Kirby Dach, Lane Hutson, a second line center, and the Canadi...

This Week’s Show: Habs Plan in Progress - Decoding the Hughes / Gorton Blueprint

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal adds experienced 25-year-old, left-shot center to the roster.

⦁ Canadiens unveiled their 2025-26 regular season schedule. What's missing?

⦁ Habs prospects ranked in the top-3 of each of the drafted skater and goalie lists.

Segment 2 | How to make sense of the unfinished Hughes/Gorton masterpiece.

Making sense of the Montreal Canadiens team building puzzle by weighing the vision of Habs management with their recent actions.

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This Week’s Show: Habs Center of Attention - Who Solves the Canadiens’ 2C Puzzle?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens reward goaltender for outstanding rookie season.

⦁ American Hockey League honors Laval Rocket at annual awards gala.

⦁ New wrinkles for the Rocket 2025-26 AHL schedule.

Segment 2 | Still Searching: Canadiens Hunt for a Second Line Center

For the Montreal Canadiens, there is a strong feeling that they have unfinished business to tackle before training camps open. Who will fill the second line center slot?

Segm...

This Week’s Show: Inside Development Camp - A Prospect Analyst's Take on the Habs' 2025 Draft Class

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens retool their roster through free agency and trades including the addition of forward Zack Bolduc.

⦁ An early look at the 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens lineup.

⦁ Canadiens development camp notebook.

Segment 2 | Analyst Chris Peters Evaluates Prospects at Canadiens Development Camp

NHL prospect analyst Chris Peters takes a deep dive into the 2025 Canadiens Draft class with a focus on players who took part at the a...

This Week’s Show: Hughes Swings Big - Dobson, Draft Picks, Future of the Habs

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Montreal Canadiens add nine new prospects to their talent pool.

⦁ Canadiens announce Prospect Showdown and Pre-season schedule.

⦁ Carey Price deserved better from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Segment 2 | Breaking Down the Acquisition of Dobson and the Shift Towards Team-building

Adding an elite puck-moving defenseman to their core group is a shift in the Montreal Canadiens rebuild towards team-building.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show: Habs Draft Countdown - Top Scouts Reveal Picks

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Russ Cohen, American Scout for Elite Prospects, ranks draft options for the Montreal Canadiens.

⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky is named to Team Slovakia for Winter Olympics.

⦁ Prospect Vinzenz Rohrer signs three-year entry contract with Montreal.

Segment 2 | Sportsnet Draft Expert Sam Cosentino Details Options for Habs

Sportsnet's NHL analyst and draft expert provides an insider's view into the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft and what it means for the Montreal...

This Week’s Show: Habs Draft Preview - Who Should the Canadiens Target in the First Round?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Michael Augello provides an insider's view of the NHL Scouting Combine with possible Habs scenarios.

⦁ Lane Hutson is the NHL's Rookie of the Year.

⦁ Logan Mailloux has been named an AHL Top Prospect.

Segment 2 | Scout Evaluates First Round Draft Targets for the Montreal Canadiens

Jerome Berube, Director of Scouting for Hockey Prospect, breaks down the ideal targets for the Montreal Canadiens in the firs...

This Week’s Show: Laval’s Rise and What It Means for the Habs’ Future

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Why was Mike Matheson in Buffalo this week?

⦁ Return to sender? Which KHL team is looking for a loan?

⦁ NHL Mock Drafts offer interesting choices for the Canadiens.

Segment 2 | The Laval Effect: Fueling Montreal’s Next Big Step

Laval Rocket's players and coaches evaluate the season that just ended and next steps to continue to build the Montreal Canadiens future roster designed to be a perennial co...

This Week’s Show: Inside Laval’s Playoff Run - Who’s the Habs’ Most Impressive Prospect?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Ivan Demidov makes himself at home in Montreal.

⦁ NHL Insiders float possible summer acquisitions by the Canadiens.

⦁ Does Carey Price have a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Segment 2 | AHL Insider: Which Habs Prospect Is the One to Watch in Laval This Postseason?

AHL Insider Patrick Williams breaks down the Eastern Conference Final between the Laval Rocket and Charlotte Checkers.

Which Rocket...