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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 AskingThis week, we step back from the Montreal noise, challenge a few assumptions, and ask some questions about the Canadiens that might not fit into the prevailing narrative. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Are your expectations for the Canadiens changing after their first seven games, or do you still believe the Canadiens can meet the expectations most fans/pundits had entering the 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.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Early-Season Wake-Up CallSegment 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 matter of player mistakes or are the systems to blame? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: After a slow start, what do the Montreal Canadiens need most: a boost in morale or a change to their systems?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.

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 forward lines and how will that translate into a winning identity for the Montreal Canadiens' in 2026-27? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: How can the Canadiens realistically improve their bottom six to consistently establish their identity across all four lines?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.

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 campaign. In this segment, we unveil our top-10 Montreal Canadiens predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: If you could make only ONE prediction about the Canadiens this season, what would it be?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.

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 Canadiens this season, and whether this team is ready to deal with the added pressure that comes with being viewed as a contender. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What are your expectations for the Canadiens this season? Are you ready to say that the Canadiens are firmly among the NHL's elite?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.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam CosentinoSegment 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 CosentinoExclusive: Sam Cosentino, NHL analyst and draft analyst, joins the show to provide his expert perspective on the Montreal Canadiens outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Is internal growth enough for the Montreal Canadiens to compete at the top of the Atlantic division 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.

This Week’s Show | Measuring Up: Evaluating the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens’ RosterSegment 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? Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Can the Montreal Canadiens win a Stanley Cup in the next few years without a Tier 1 – MVP rated player?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.

This Week’s Show | Everything You Need to Know Before Canadiens’ Training CampSegment 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 Canadiens move from the offseason into training camp and, eventually, opening night. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What will be the biggest surprise at this year’s Canadiens training camp?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.

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 SayCanadiens 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 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.

This Week’s Show | Canadiens Checklist: Critical Decisions Before Training CampSegment 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 NightWe 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 SayCanadiens 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 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.

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 SayCanadiens 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 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.

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 SayCanadiens 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 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.

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens’ Key Unresolved Summer StorylinesSegment 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 CampWe 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 SayCanadiens 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 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.

This Week’s Show | Biggest Canadiens Questions Still Hanging Over the OffseasonSegment 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 approaching. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the top question about the Montreal Canadiens that you would like Kent Hughes to answer this summer?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.

This Week’s Show | Canadiens' Coaching File: What's Changed and Why It MattersSegment 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 hockey operations personnel. Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What will make the biggest impact on the Canadiens’ success next season: coaching changes or roster upgrades?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.