Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show | No Suzuki, No Excuses: How the Canadiens Can Meet the Challenge

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

⦁ Canadiens fans are panicking over the latest addition to the team's sick bay.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects playing in the NCAA go head to head in Michigan.

⦁ Former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu received another honor for his illustrious career.

Segment 2 | A Tough Test: 5 Ways the Montreal Canadiens Can Rise to the Challenge

In this week's episode of the podcast we look at five ways the Montreal...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens' Goaltending Problem: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?

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

⦁ Who is the Canadiens first star this week, and who is trending down?

⦁ Where will a Habs future top six player being playing over the holidays?

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect is surprisingly turning heads in the AHL?

Segment 2 | Canadiens' First Seven Games: Seven Inconvenient Questions We All Should Be Asking

This week, we step back from the Montreal noise, challenge a few assumptions, and ask some question...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Early-Season Wake-Up Call

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

⦁ Canadiens GM Kent Hughes has traded a surplus defenseman. Is he finished?

⦁ Which Montreal player is poised to return to the lineup from the injury list?

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect is being termed 'the next Bryce Pickford?'

Segment 2 | A Harsh Lesson for the Montreal Canadiens: Will They Learn From It?

What are the lessons to be learned for the Montreal Canadiens after a slow start to the NHL season? Is it a matte...

This Week’s Show | Recipe for Success: Montreal Canadiens Establishing a Winning Identity

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

⦁ Montreal Canadiens open the 2026-27 NHL season in much the same way that they advanced through the playoffs.

⦁ Prospect Michael Hage dazzles in his first NCAA game this season for Michigan.

⦁ Laval Rocket open their AHL season with a two-game home stand.

Segment 2 | Beyond the Top Six: How Can the Canadiens Improve their Depth by Building a Consistent Identity?

What is Marty St. Louis' vision for his forw...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Predictions 2026-27: Can the Habs Match the Hype?

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

⦁ Will performance in the preseason be much of a factor in selecting the 23-man roster?

⦁ Michigan coach pledges that Michael Hage will make an impact when he arrives in Montreal.

⦁ Former Canadiens owner George Gillet Jr. left a lasting legacy for fans in Montreal.

Segment 2 | Putting It on the Record: Our Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2026-27

It's the perfect time to make our prognostications for the new...

This Week’s Show | Are the Canadiens Equipped to Manage the Weight of Higher Expectations?

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

⦁ Canadiens announce signings for four players and their head coach this week.

⦁ Montreal training camp opens with some answers about lines and defense pairings.

⦁ The team provides it's first medical update of the season and the news is not good.

Segment 2 | Canadiens Next Challenge: Facing the Pressure of Elevated Expectations

We're taking a close look at who is creating heightened expectations for the Montreal Canadien...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino

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

⦁ What is the health status of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle?

⦁ Canadiens associate coach Derek Lalonde participates in a Q & A session.

⦁ We review audio from Canadiens' players participating in Montreal's Rookie Camp.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino

Exclusive: Sam Cosentino, NHL analyst and draft analyst, joins the show to provide his expert perspective on the Montreal Canadiens outlook for the 2026...

This Week’s Show | Measuring Up: Evaluating the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens’ Roster

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

⦁ A member of the Canadiens coaching staff is moving into a development role.

⦁ There's a Montreal rookie on the top-10 ranking of Calder Trophy candidates.

⦁ Watching Habs games this season just became much clearer.

Segment 2 | Where Do Montreal Canadiens’ Players Rank Among the NHL's Best?

The Montreal Canadiens placed several players in a comprehensive ranking of the NHL’s top-150 list. Who are they and where did they land?

This Week’s Show | Everything You Need to Know Before Canadiens’ Training Camp

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

⦁ The Bell Center ice surface has been installed for the season with a new design.

⦁ How do Montreal Canadiens' prospects fare in a 2022 NHL re-draft?

⦁ Who is on the Habs' alumni roster for the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic?

Segment 2 | Your Montreal Canadiens Training Camp Primer: 5 Dates, 5 Players, 5 Decisions

This week, we highlight some of the dates, players and storylines that we think deserve your attention as the Montreal C...

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...

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...

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 tw...

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...

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.

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This Week’s Show | Biggest Canadiens Questions Still Hanging Over the Offseason

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

⦁ Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to a one-year contract. What does it mean?

⦁ Daniel Jacob is named head coach of the Laval Rocket. What's his philosophy?

⦁ Will the Canadiens get a competitive advantage from the new regular season schedule?

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens' Offseason Mailbag: Dach, Xhekaj, Hage & More

We answer questions from Habs fans about the biggest storylines still surrounding the Montreal Canadiens with the NHL regular season fast app...

This Week’s Show | Canadiens' Coaching File: What's Changed and Why It Matters

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

⦁ Canadiens sign key defensive prospect to an entry-level contract.

⦁ Reportedly, the Canadiens have hired an assistant coach and shuffled another.

⦁ How is Kent Hughes feeling after not being able to acquire a top-six forward to date?

Segment 2 | Breaking Down the Montreal Canadiens Coaching File

Along with reports of Derek Lalonde joining the Montreal Canadiens coaching staff, we examine a number of unanswered issues with respect to Habs hoc...

This Week’s Show | Montreal’s Offseason Dilemma: Chasing Big Moves or Standing Pat?

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

⦁ Canadiens sign two players this week who are important for their future success.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens development camp features potential future stars.

⦁ A chaotic week of trades and signings in the NHL including an offer sheet bombshell.

Segment 2 | Can You Get Behind a ‘Stand Pat’ Summer from Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens?

With growing expectations of blockbuster trades, and signing of big-name free agents, the Montreal Canad...

This Week’s Show | What the Montreal Canadiens Did, and Didn't Do, at the NHL Draft

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

⦁ Montreal Canadiens select a power forward in the first round of the NHL Draft.

⦁ Hall of Fame, Order of Canada, and Citizen of Honor recognition for Canadiens.

⦁ A preview of free agent frenzy and the summer trade market for the Habs.

Segment 2 | Did the Canadiens Accomplish their Goals and Meet Fan Expectations at the NHL Draft?

The Montreal Canadiens made strategic selections at the NHL...

This Week’s Show | NHL Draft Week: Habs Fans Have Trade Fever

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

⦁ Latest mock draft has the Canadiens selecting a power forward in the first round.

⦁ A Canadiens prospect is named CHL defenseman of the year.

⦁ Which Canadiens players have the most inefficient contracts?

Segment 2 | Is Montreal's First-Round Draft Pick Destined to be Traded?

Is Canadiens GM Kent Hughes set to make a blockbuster trade at the NHL Draft or will they continue to add talent to their prospect pipeline...

This Week’s Show | Success Creates a New Problem for the Montreal Canadiens

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

⦁ Canadiens players receive additional honors from the NHL this week.

⦁ A key prospect arrives in Montreal for a busy summer of training.

⦁ The AHL recognizes a Laval Rocket defenseman as a top prospect.

Segment 2 | Replacing Pascal Vincent Is More Important to the Canadiens Than You Think

Replacing the head coach of the Laval Rocket isn't just about filling a vacancy. It's about fulfilling the Montreal Canadiens' goal of...

This Week’s Show | How the Montreal Canadiens Pivot from Promise to Contention

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

⦁ The details of the nixed deal at the NHL trade deadline are known.

⦁ Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield received special honors from the league this week.

⦁ Who is potentially available for the Habs this summer and who is not?

Segment 2 | Reading Between the Lines in the Montreal Canadiens Media Conferences

In all that was said in Habs' press availabilities this week, there were very clear messages as to wh...

This Week’s Show | The Dream Ends: What Went Right and Wrong for the Montreal Canadiens

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

⦁ One Canadiens prospects has an opportunity to win the 2026 Memorial Cup.

⦁ The NHL has provided a lump sum to the Montreal Canadiens for reaching the third round.

⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the playoffs?

Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Playoff Run Ends: 10 Things We Learned

We take our listeners through a series of ten observations about this Habs postseason appearance and try to m...

This Week’s Show | Dare to Dream: Can the Montreal Canadiens Deliver an Upset?

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

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects participating in the 2026 Memorial Cup.

⦁ A mock draft suggests Montreal could add something different to their player pool.

⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the week?

Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Face Their Biggest Test Yet

Is the Montreal Canadiens Cup contending window opening much earlier than expected and do they have an opportunity to deliver another stunning upset?

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This Week’s Show | Championship Habits: Learning to Close

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

⦁ Beck, Xhekaj, Engstrom and Reinbacher were added to the Canadiens playoff roster.

⦁ A Montreal Canadiens prospect is heading to the CHL Memorial Cup.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects are representing their countries at the IIHF World Championships.

Segment 2 | The Canadiens’ Hardest Lesson: Learning How to Close Out a Series

On this week's show, we explain the three biggest things the Montreal Canadiens still need to learn about closing out an NHL playoff series.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens: 7 Keys to Winning the Series Against Buffalo

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

⦁ Montreal faces a whole new challenge in round 2 of the NHL playoffs.

⦁ Canadiens prospect wins two major awards in the WHL.

⦁ Laval Rocket on the brink in their Calder Cup playoff series.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens Must Do These Things to Win Their Second Round Series

The Buffalo Sabres pose a much different challenge in the second round NHL playoff series. What must the Montreal Canadiens do to advan...

This Week’s Show | 10 Things We’ve Learned About the Montreal Canadiens in the Playoffs

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

⦁ The Canadiens unexpected difference-maker of the playoffs.

⦁ Which Montreal player is a finalist for a major NHL award?

⦁ Who have been key players for the Laval Rocket in their Calder Cup playoff series?

Segment 2 | What Have We Learned About the Montreal Canadiens? (And What Have They Learned About Themselves?)

The Montreal Canadiens continue to learn and evolve as they battle a favorite for this year's Sta...

This Week’s Show | What’s Working — and What Isn’t — for the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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

⦁ Who was the Canadiens best player of the first three playoff games?

⦁ Which Habs prospects remain in the CHL playoffs?

⦁ Which player's Dad needed a wardrobe intervention by Youppi?

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens’ Keys to the Series: What’s Working So Far?

What stands out as the biggest reason the Canadiens are leading their NHL playoff series so far and where do they need to make...

This Week’s Show | Can the Montreal Canadiens Solve the Lightning? Breaking Down the Playoff Series

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

⦁ What is the timeline for the return of the Canadiens second best defenseman?

⦁ Who is the top drafted NHL goaltending prospect?

⦁ Why did Michael Hage decide to return to the NCAA next season?

Segment 2 | What It Will Take for the Montreal Canadiens to Beat the Tampa Bay Lightning?

What is the formula for the Montreal Canadiens to actually win this playoff series?

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This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Playoff Path: How Far Can They Go?

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

⦁ It's that time of year when nominees for NHL awards are announced. Who will represent the Canadiens?

⦁ When will Montreal's top prospect sign his entry-level contract? Will he join the Habs?

⦁ Two Canadiens named in a scout's list of top-5 prospects playing outside the NHL.

Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens’ Playoff Ceiling: How Far Is Realistic?

Looking at the Montreal Canadiens right now and the road that’s potentially...

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Are Surging and Pursuing Milestones

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

⦁ Montreal lost a defenseman for the rest of the regular season necessitating a recall from Laval.

⦁ Honors continue to pile up for Canadiens rookie goaltender who is fueling the Habs success.

⦁ Maple Leafs executive calls the Habs one of the stealthiest trains in the NHL.

Segment 2 | History in the Making? A Plethora of Milestones for the Montreal Canadiens

A number of Montreal Canadiens' players have exceeded expectations to reach in...

This Week’s Show | Youth Isn’t a Problem in Montreal — It’s the Canadiens’ Advantage

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

⦁ Five Canadiens' under-23 skaters featured in prospect rankings.

⦁ Canadiens sign physical defenseman to three-year, entry-level contract.

⦁ Legendary goaltender Carey Price likes what he sees in the current Montreal crease.

Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Are the NHL’s Youngest Team — And That’s a Good Thing!

While the Canadiens have been acknowledged as the youngest team in the NHL this season, it should be celebrated that their...

This Week’s Show | Are the Montreal Canadiens Built for the Playoffs?

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

⦁ When will Kirby Dach return to the Canadiens lineup?

⦁ Laval Rocket clinch a Calder Cup playoff berth.

⦁ Alexander Zharovsky finishes his first KHL regular season in style.

Segment 2 | Are the Canadiens Ready for NHL Playoff Hockey?

Are the Montreal Canadiens actually built for the playoffs this year? What adjustments can be made in remaining games to ensure their success.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

This Week’s Show | A New Era for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending

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

⦁ Jacob Fowler's second recall helps to stabilize Habs' goaltending.

⦁ GM Kent Hughes makes a trade to help Laval ahead of the AHL trade deadline.

⦁ Canadiens' goaltending prospect wins Ken Dryden award.

Segment 2 | Dobes, Fowler, and the Montreal Canadiens’ New Reality in Net

How did the Canadiens' goaltending hierarchy shift so dramatically, and what does it tell us about the way this organization is thinking about the position going forward?<...

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 m...

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...